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Characterful 18th-century property | Hillside Cottage, Ambleside
Charming open plan living space | Hillside Cottage, Ambleside
Comfortable open plan living space | Hillside Cottage, Ambleside
Comfortable open plan living space | Hillside Cottage, Ambleside
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Map
Ambleside
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre6 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside

Retaining original features, this restored traditional cottage lies ½ mile from Ambleside with Lake Windermere also close by. . 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: With beams.
Living area: With gas coal-effect fire, 32" Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and flagstone floor.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath and heated towel rail (no toilet).
Separate toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are 4 steps in the garden.. Prepare to be charmed when you stay at Hillside Cottage! This characterful 18th-century cottage is set within a peaceful part of the popular Lakeland town of Ambleside. It enjoys superb views from all windows and features a comfortable, open plan, ground floor living area, original stone flooring, exposed timber beams and picture windows. Benefiting from an end-of-terrace position, there is plenty of space for everyone. Upstairs, the two bedrooms share a family bathroom, with the double bedroom at the front featuring an original fireplace, whilst the twin bedroom has a wash basin and views to the rear.
Outside is a south-facing garden where you can decide on your next fell adventure, leave the car behind and explore on foot. The property has the best of both worlds with its countryside location, enjoying open views above the town, yet lies just a short walk from the local shops, cafés and traditional pubs, where you can find something to suit every taste and budget. A little further on, you can take a tranquil lake cruise from the Waterhead Pier, and walkers can explore the many paths and woodland trails all within a short starting distance of the front door. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi

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Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting.
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Ambleside

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive
  • Lake Windermere - 3 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Tavern - 7 min walk
  • Royal Oak - 8 min walk
  • Ambleside Tap Yard - 7 min walk
  • Rothay Manor Hotel - 18 min walk
  • The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

5.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Cosy Place up the hill from Ambleside
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming accommodation. There was an initial difficulty with the VRBO reservation. First, we received a prompt email saying our reservation was confirmed. Then several hours later we received an email saying we needed to call VRBO in less than 24 hours or our reservation would be cancelled. After a short wait on the phone, a helpful representative took our already-authorized payment information again and reconfirmed our reservation. Once at the cottage, we were pleased with our choice. The getting in and out of the driveway and turning around that worried some visitors before us, we found not that difficult. The distance and the uphill grade of the walking return from Ambleside, we found neither too far nor too steep. The furniture and the beds in the accommodation were adequate. Our one real deception was that the gas coal-effect fire listed as being available in the living room had been disconnected. All the rest, particularly the wonderful views from the windows, was as promised.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Holly P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice location but a bit neglected
Upon arrival you are greeted with a beautiful view however upon opening the door we were greeted with a musky smell which we soon realised was also gas. The smell got stronger near the gas meter so we called the emergency gas number. We had to wait over an hour for someone to come out. He was then with is for an hour fixing two leaks. If you're expecting the gas heater to be working when you arrive I would double check this before hand as for us it had been poorly disconnected hence one of the gas leaks. The other was on the meter apparently. Both fixed thankfully but was 9:30pm before we could have any food as we weren't allowed to touch anything electrical. Not the best start sadly. There's no emergency contact number for the landlord/agency in the property either so we couldn't inform anyone of this until Monday (we arrived on Saturday) On Monday we spoke to someone from the Keswick office who was very appologetic and asked us to send an email detailing everything that happened and that there would be some kind of compensation as acknowledgment... I sent an email when we got back a week ago and have yet to hear anything.. hopefully I will soon... We stay in lots of old properties and have lived in a fair few too and have never complained so we didn't particularly like having to do it. The cottage is nice and asides from the cobwebs was clean as I said though it just felt very neglected. The double bed isn't supportive so for anyone with back problems I would definitely not recommend. I didn't mind it but my partner did struggle with it. Another thing to note as well is that a slip mat could do with being put in the bath as it get VERY slippery with shower gel when you're having a shower. The parking isn't the easiest but once you've worked out a method it's doable but we have a smallish car, I wouldnt like to park a big 4 wheel drive in that driveway unless you're really adept at such things ! We ended up walking a lot and not using the car anyway so it worked well for us. We grew to like the cottage more as the week went on and we made it home but we really feel some of these things need addressing : Shower mat Unaired/neglect Cobwebs Mattress on double bed (not sure on singles as was just us two staying) Update the welcome book as no emergency contact number and outdated info about the heaters which haven't been electric since 2018! Plus points: Amazing views Close to town but far enough out for peace and quiet Kitchen well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

The cottage is warm and comfortable, with, good new radiators, nice kitchen and good shower.
The cottage is warm and comfortable, with, good new radiators, nice kitchen and good shower. Light and bright inside with big windows. All was cleaned fine. Lovely view of fields with highland cows, sheep and horses out back, and due to elevation wonderful views out front including mountains. Endless wonderful walking from door, and Grasmere and Langdales areas so near. Not really garden time of year, but I'd bring cushions for the garden seats as would be useful. Not expensive, and mix of traditional and some modernised aspects reflects this. Suited us well. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

This was our second visit to Hillside.
This was our second visit to Hillside. It is a delightful cottage in a beautiful location. We will definitely be booking it again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Gillie

An excellent cosy little cottage with wonderful views, lashings of hot water, centrally heated with
An excellent cosy little cottage with wonderful views, lashings of hot water, centrally heated with it's own parking bay, a real plus in Ambleside.

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