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WATERHEAD COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Ambleside
Cottage with fireplace, steps from Lake Windermere
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8145 sq m
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Explore the area
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
- Place, Lake Windermere1 min walk
- Place, Ambleside Pier2 min walk
- Place, Borrans Park5 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Shower Room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Dining area
About this property
WATERHEAD COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Ambleside
Waterhead Cottage in Waterhead, Cumbria, sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.
Waterhead Cottage is an excellent, terraced three-storey cottage nestled in Waterhead near Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including a king-size, a second-floor double with en-suite shower room, a second-floor double and a twin room, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and living/dining room. Outside there is off-road parking for one car. For a fabulous staycation in the Lake District National Park, choose Waterhead Cottage. This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 200 GBP.
Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric double oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD and WiFi. Fuel, power inc in rent, please bring your own wood for the woodburner. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking for 1 car with public car park nearby. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.1 mile, Ambleside 0.7 miles, Windermere 3.8 miles. Note: EV charger available £25.00 for the week (please contact customer support to arrange)
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: Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips, and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and the lakeside at Waterhead with parkland offering lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach. A walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre. Ambleside has plenty of restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes from great fish & chips to its two Michelin Star restaurants and all tastes in between are catered for.
Waterhead Cottage is an excellent, terraced three-storey cottage nestled in Waterhead near Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms, including a king-size, a second-floor double with en-suite shower room, a second-floor double and a twin room, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to eight guests. There is also a kitchen/diner and living/dining room. Outside there is off-road parking for one car. For a fabulous staycation in the Lake District National Park, choose Waterhead Cottage. This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 200 GBP.
Amenities: Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric double oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. TV with Freeview, DVD and WiFi. Fuel, power inc in rent, please bring your own wood for the woodburner. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Off-road parking for 1 car with public car park nearby. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.1 mile, Ambleside 0.7 miles, Windermere 3.8 miles. Note: EV charger available £25.00 for the week (please contact customer support to arrange)
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: Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips, and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and the lakeside at Waterhead with parkland offering lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach. A walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre. Ambleside has plenty of restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes from great fish & chips to its two Michelin Star restaurants and all tastes in between are catered for.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
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
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Ambleside
Ambleside 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
What's nearby
- Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Ambleside Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Borrans Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Ambleside Climbing Wall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Stock Ghyll Force - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Freshers’ Cafe - 16 min walk
- Zeffirellis - 19 min walk
- Wateredge Inn - 4 min walk
- Rothay Manor Hotel - 15 min walk
- Waterhead Hotel - 2 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages:
English
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