Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
4 min walk
Lake Windermere
Place, Lake Windermere
7 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside
This welcoming lodge makes a great base for couples or small families looking to explore the best of the Lake District National Park.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 30" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: 2 x Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Small garden with deck area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional private car park. No smoking. Please note: There are 10 steps to the decking area. Access to the rear of the property is from the second floor. Fireworks, barbecues and Chinese lanterns are not allowed in the garden due to livestock in the local area.. Woodside Cottage is part of an imaginative barn conversion within the well-maintained grounds of Merewood Lodge. It is located between Windermere and Ambleside, two of the most sought after and desirable places in the Lake District. Just a couple of miles either way will get you to the sights of these two beautiful places, and there is a bus stop just at the bottom of the road so there isn’t even any need to take the car. There is private parking available for one car, as well as additional parking for another in the visitors’ car park.
On entering the property you will find a bright hallway with somewhere to hang your coat, and an elegantly furnished double bedroom, complete with en-suite facilities and ample storage space. Ascending the stairs brings you to a light and airy open plan living space. There is a raised sitting area with a comfortable three-piece suite, ottoman, TV, DVD player and music centre so you can sit and enjoy each other’s company. There is a comprehensively equipped kitchen and dining area with an induction hob, double oven and grill, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Off the kitchen there is a separate drying and storage area. Up on the second floor you will find another spacious bedroom which can be configured with twin beds or a super kingsize. This room has the same magnificent view over Windermere as the living room. Also on this floor is a family bathroom. To the rear of the property is a garden and decked area where you can sit and look over the rooftops to Windermere and the fells in the distance.
The lane at the side of the property gives you access to some of the most enchanting walks and cycle paths in the area, you will be spoilt for choice. Five minutes’ walk takes you to the Lake District Visitor Centre, which provides a wide range of activities including water sports, tree top trek, adventure playground and boat and bike hire. There is a café and restaurant overlooking the gardens and lake. Cruising boats on the lake call at the jetty. The nearby bustling towns of Windermere, Ambleside and Bowness have many shops, restaurants and pubs, and offer more attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter. Beach 17 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
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Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Windermere
Windermere is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting.
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Holehird Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Wray Castle - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 8 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 117 min drive
Restaurants
Freshers’ Cafe - 5 min drive
Toast - 4 min drive
Homeground - 4 min drive
Brown Sugar - 4 min drive
Wateredge Inn - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$371, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Ecclerigg, near Ambleside located?
Situated in Windermere, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Treetop Trek and Lake Windermere. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Wray Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Ideal place for 2 couples. The accommodation has been recently renovated to a high standard. The kitchen was very well equipped. There was plentiful parking. We really enjoyed spending a night on the decking with views of Windermere. The key safe made it easy to check in & out.
Beautiful cottage excellently equipped more kitchen appliances that at home. Lovely views from the garden of Windermere lake.very central for where we wanted to go,will stay here again and bring friends
Eirlys T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fran
12 July 2020
Just what we needed, loved being able to walk to the lake in the evening.
Just what we needed, loved being able to walk to the lake in the evening.
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Fran
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
DAVID
2 July 2020
Excellent place to stay, very quite and very clean
Only issue we had was that the downstairs bedroom
Excellent place to stay, very quite and very clean
Only issue we had was that the downstairs bedroom was cold, and if we turned up the heating in the living room, the living room and upstairs bedroom we to hot.
Maybe could also give people a better idea where the key safe is for number 10. We were a long time trying to find it, was going to phone the office when one of our group found it.
These are not complaints, just observation for improvement in this beautiful cottage.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
DAVID
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
1 April 2020
We had a wonderful stay at Woodside (finally after our original trip was cancelled!).
We had a wonderful stay at Woodside (finally after our original trip was cancelled!). The pictures don’t do it justice. The only issues we experienced were the downstairs bedroom being rather chilly compared to the rest of the house which is not good at night, and the upstairs shower went from very hot to cold rather often. Is these were sorted the place would be perfect! Thank you for a great stay and we would definitely consider coming again.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
23 June 2019
We would certainly consider hiring again.
We would certainly consider hiring again. A perfect cottage for two couples to have a holiday together.
John
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pramod
18 June 2019
E
Excellent base for Lake District holiday
Pramod
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
18 June 2019
Amazing week spent in the most beautiful landscape.
Amazing week spent in the most beautiful landscape. Cottage was perfect and had an amazing view to relax with on the decking. Would definitely recommend Woodside Cottage and will use again.
Victoria
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michaela
27 May 2019
Excellent location and well supplied cottage.
Excellent location and well supplied cottage.
Only negatives are that the towel rails didn't work and there was nowhere to hang towels to dry them.
As expected lots of walks to do; including some straight from the cottage
Michaela
From a partner site
8/10 Good
16 April 2019
Very good but none of the three extract fans was working - the motors were turning but not the fan b
Very good but none of the three extract fans was working - the motors were turning but not the fan blades. In addition, the right hand cupboard door to the right hand cupboard in the second floor bedroom is wearing out the new carpet for want of the bottom edge being adjusted by a carpenter.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jan
11 March 2019
Excellent base to explore Southern Lakes area.
Excellent base to explore Southern Lakes area.
Comfortable and spacious cottage.
Jan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
21 January 2019
A lovely cottage equipped with everything you might need, including books and games.
A lovely cottage equipped with everything you might need, including books and games.
It does have lots of stairs, but the stairways are wide with bannisters on both sides. Lovely decking area at the back with views over the roof towards the lake. Plenty of parking too.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shaun
13 January 2019
A superb property, which is well located, clean, and having a generous amount of kitchen crockery et
A superb property, which is well located, clean, and having a generous amount of kitchen crockery etc.
Shaun
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Lovely place to stay
Wendy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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