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PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside
Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Windermere
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Place, Ambleside Pier
- Place, Rydal Mount
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite 1
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite 2
Toilet · Shower only
En-suite 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
PROSPECT HOUSE, family friendly, luxury holiday cottage in Ambleside
This period property rests in Ambleside within the Lake District and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
Prospect House is a wonderful period property around 200-years old and offering beautiful accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including two super-king-size bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms and able to be twin rooms on request, a master super-king-size bedroom with seating area around the large window, and a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, along with a bathroom, and a lower-ground-floor cloakroom, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner with Sky TV, a lower-ground-floor utility room, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, and a lower-ground-floor cinema room with a 95" TV. To the outside there is a front patio terrace with seating and off-road parking for two cars. Prospect House promises to be a wonderful abode for a group who relish outdoor adventures in the Lakes.
Amenities: Underfloor heating throughout hallway and kitchen/diner, and woodburning stove. Lacanche range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 75" Smart TV with Sky & Sky Sports, TVs in all bedrooms, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio terrace with table and chairs for 8, smaller coffee table and two chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 0.2 miles, pub within 0.1 mile. Note: Children and babies under 5 are not permitted at this property.
Note - Please be aware that Christmas 2024 bookings are from the 21st - 28th December at the Christmas week rental
Customers can book from the 22nd December for 6 nights only
Please call the Reservations team on 01244 345700
Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Town: Ambleside rests within the magnificent Lake District National Park, taking a wonderful position just above the famous Lake Windermere. Providing you with a perfect point from which to discover the delights of this much-loved area, Ambleside also offers a host of attractions and amenities of its own; dine in the quality restaurants in the evening, visit quaint cafés and coffee shops between activities, or settle into one of the traditional pubs for a hearty lunch and a pint of local ale. Visit the lively towns of Windermere, Lakeside, and Bowness-on-Windermere, enjoying every minute of the luscious location.
Prospect House is a wonderful period property around 200-years old and offering beautiful accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including two super-king-size bedrooms both with en-suite shower rooms and able to be twin rooms on request, a master super-king-size bedroom with seating area around the large window, and a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, along with a bathroom, and a lower-ground-floor cloakroom, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner with Sky TV, a lower-ground-floor utility room, a sitting room with a woodburning stove, and a lower-ground-floor cinema room with a 95" TV. To the outside there is a front patio terrace with seating and off-road parking for two cars. Prospect House promises to be a wonderful abode for a group who relish outdoor adventures in the Lakes.
Amenities: Underfloor heating throughout hallway and kitchen/diner, and woodburning stove. Lacanche range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 75" Smart TV with Sky & Sky Sports, TVs in all bedrooms, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio terrace with table and chairs for 8, smaller coffee table and two chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 0.2 miles, pub within 0.1 mile. Note: Children and babies under 5 are not permitted at this property.
Note - Please be aware that Christmas 2024 bookings are from the 21st - 28th December at the Christmas week rental
Customers can book from the 22nd December for 6 nights only
Please call the Reservations team on 01244 345700
Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Town: Ambleside rests within the magnificent Lake District National Park, taking a wonderful position just above the famous Lake Windermere. Providing you with a perfect point from which to discover the delights of this much-loved area, Ambleside also offers a host of attractions and amenities of its own; dine in the quality restaurants in the evening, visit quaint cafés and coffee shops between activities, or settle into one of the traditional pubs for a hearty lunch and a pint of local ale. Visit the lively towns of Windermere, Lakeside, and Bowness-on-Windermere, enjoying every minute of the luscious location.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ambleside
Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
What's nearby
- Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Dove Cottage - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
- Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The White Lion - 4 min walk
- The Apple Pie - 3 min walk
- The Royal Oak - 4 min walk
- Ambleside Tap Yard - 3 min walk
- Zeffirellis - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 2 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, and 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner with Sky TV. Lower-ground-floor utility with washer, dryer and separate drinks fridge. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Lower-ground-floor cinema room with underfloor heating, sky TV, UHD TV connected to the internet. Note: Properties 1016150, 10161777 & 1016178 can be booked together, sleeping a total of 12 guests.
What makes this property unique
Underfloor heating throughout hallway and kitchen/diner, and woodburning stove. Lacanche range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 75" Smart TV with Sky & Sky Sports, TVs in all bedrooms, and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Patio terrace with table and chairs for 8, smaller coffee table and two chairs. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop within 0.2 miles, pub within 0.1 mile. Note: Children and babies under 5 are not permitted at this property.
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