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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ambleside
  • Place, Stock Ghyll Force
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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.

Living area: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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

Important information

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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

Ambleside

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

What's nearby

  • Stock Ghyll Force - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • White Platts Recreation Ground - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Rule - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$172, 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 Ambleside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

claire b.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location

a bit tired

this review relates to the property as well as our legs from hiking up the hill it was based on - appropriately called "The Struggle". The house is adequate in that it has most of what you need ( could do with more towels) however its pretty tired, old and dusty and needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Martina Faller

Overall a lovely cottage in an excellent location for exploring the area around Windermere and furth

Overall a lovely cottage in an excellent location for exploring the area around Windermere and further away. The kitchen has everything we needed and having a washing machine was very nice. We had the following issues: the beds are very soft and springy, which is a problem for people like ourselves who prefer firmer mattresses. The headboards are not securely attached to the beds and are very wobbly. The window in the main bedroom is very difficult to close---I was worried the handle would come off because I had to pull so hard. As other guests have observed, a mirror for driving out of the gate would be very useful.
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Joanna

This cottage is great for walkers.

This cottage is great for walkers. We’ve hired a number of places nr Ambleside before, as it’s such a good area for walks, and decided to compromise a bit on quality of accommodation to get within easy walking distance of eateries and pubs so we didn’t need the car if we didn’t want to cook! If you’re OK with a 20deg incline up the hill to bed (the road is called ‘The Struggle’!), then it’s less than 10min walk. Perfect! And for that hill, you get amazing mountain views from the windows. Also good for walkers: - no cream carpets to worry about - deep bath - much appreciated after hill walks! - can accommodate up to 3 adults (1 standard, comfy double, 2 less comfy doubles) On the downside, the compromise on quality vs staying further out of town: - the cottage furnishings / equipment is outdated. If 80s/90s decor and non-matching anything bothers you, look elsewhere (say, out the window at that view!!). - the bathroom and toilet rooms are very narrow, ie the toilet room has only about 40cm clearance in the doorway. Less beside the bath so some would need to climb in over the end - parking outside is difficult - multi-point turn required, uneven surface, and as previous reviewer says, getting out the drive is a challenge as it’s on a steep hill and a bend - other little niggles vs most other places we’ve stayed: no hairdryer; no small knife (thanks to previous reviewer who alerted us to take one!); only 1 large wine glass; 2 DVDs (we found more in oxfam!); the welcome guide useless (has very ‘retro’ info- no recent thought given to what would make a great stay); unsurprisingly, no visitor book (which usually gives good eatery / walk suggestions, or simply handy hints about how to get the fire to work... push hard!). On balance we had a lovely, refreshing week, due to the excellent location. We love Ambleside and there are some cracking walks. The cottage is a bit ‘unloved’ which is a shame as it could be idyllic; but with the introductory discount the price we paid was fair for the convenience of being so close to Ambleside. We’d recommend to walkers and may come again, but will look for others this close to Ambleside too.

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