Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views
Change over day is Friday/Friday (Off peak Friday/Monday Monday/Friday bookings considered)
Number of bedrooms: 4 Maximum occupancy: 8
Hearts House sits above the bustling town of Ambleside with breath taking views of the surrounding fells - a warm welcome to the Lake District.
Teresa, Andrea, Mike & Simon fell in love with the property almost twelve months ago and had a vision to gently transform this traditional lakeland stone house into a contemporary home. We have made every effort to make our house as welcoming and comfortable as possible...We can be contacted directly to tell you more.
Hearts House enjoys a central location with ample parking for three to four cars, on the drive at the side of the house and just a short stroll into town.
Leave your coats, boots and cares in the hallway and feel the warmth of the underfloor heating and cosy log burner on cold nights. Our contemporary open plan aspect on the ground floor allows you to cook, wine, dine, relax and feel at home in the beautiful lake district.
Or if you prefer, your holiday in Hearts House, Ambleside will allow you to sample a wide range of restaurants and pubs, serving good food, local ales and a vibrant nightlife. Also on offer are several vegetarian restaurants as well cinemas, many shops, climbing wall, watersports and easy access onto the fells without even having to move your car.
Our house can accommodate eight people with four bedrooms which can be tailored to your party’s needs. You can choose either superking size or single beds with luxurious feather and down duvets/pillows or hollofil should you prefer. Sleep well in our quality beds with 3000 individual pocket sprung mattresses, made up with 400 thread count linen for extra indulgence. We also have a travelcot and high chair available.
There are two large deluge shower rooms, an additional bathroom with deluge shower and a downstairs toilet, all of which have underfloor heating and heated towel rails to keep you cosy during your stay.
Kitchen - fully kitted out including cooker and hob; microwave; dishwasher; fridge/freezer; washing machine and tumble dryer.
Lounge and open plan dining area - Leather seating for 8 around the log burner and 40 inch smart TV ready to connect to your Netflix account etc. DVD player provided along with a top of the range bluetooth entertainment speaker. The solid oak dining table is extendable and surrounded by an oak bench/leather seats. One basket full of logs is provided for your use.
The garden enjoys fantastic views over Loughrigg Fell and Fairfield. Secure bike store.
For the comfort of all our guests here at Hearts House, our property is a pet-free, non-smoking environment.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ambleside
Located in Ambleside, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider Rydal Hall Labyrinth, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
White Platts Recreation Ground - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Stock Ghyll Force - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ambleside Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Freshers’ Cafe - 6 min walk
Zeffirellis - 5 min walk
The Golden Rule - 6 min walk
The Royal Oak - 3 min walk
The White Lion - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$611, 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 Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury traditional Lakeland House with ample parking and fantastic views located?
This family-friendly Ambleside holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Ambleside Climbing Wall and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was a great vacation. We will come back. The descriptions of the house were perfect. The accommodation is close to the town center, yet in a quiet area. We felt very comfortable.
This is a clean, modern property in a fantastic location that comfortably housed 8 of us for a week. The owners of Hearts House were quick to respond to any queries and ensured we had a really great stay.
Our adult family all enjoyed our stay at Hearts House. It's in an excellent location close to the village centre and all the shops, bars and restaurants. Also within easy reach of the main bus stops, so we didn't even need to use our cars. The beds were comfortable, 'deluge' showers very good, and the kitchen well equipped. Altogether an excellent property.
Beautiful typical slate house on three floors just above the center of Ambleside. Modern kitchen and bathrooms, leather sofas, excellent mattresses, big windows and lots of light, glorious view from three front rooms. There is a half bath off the kitchen (no towel) and two full baths on the first floor, one with bathtub. There is an additional full bath on the third floor, so the top floor bedrooms share a bathroom. Towels, sheets are great but if you are local you might want to bring your own pillows. We especially appreciated the wood burner and the clothes dryer- something we Americans miss in most places across the pond. The house is well equipped with good walking info and there was even a waterproof map. We had a lovely stay and found it easy to walk to town and take some walks into the countryside without even using the car. The parking was also great though I admit it was a bit tight getting in and out of the driveway because the road next to the house is so narrow! I recommend going past the driveway and backing in. When leaving go further up the street where you can do a u-turn. All in all Hearts House was a great find- obviously carefully curated by its owners and a pleasure to visit! We hope to return.
A lovely house in a great location, couldn't fault it at all frankly and one of the nicest houses we've ever stayed in. Great for exploring almost everywhere in the Lakes and certainly possible to do some easy hills and walks (with a 4 year old!) without driving anywhere.
La nostra vacanza è stata super grazie anche a questa ottima casa in posizione super confortevole
Assolutamente consigliata!
Host veramente accoglienti e pronti a risolvere le nostre richieste, Complimenti a tutto lo staff.
A super property, with everything you would need, in a great location for all the amenities in both the Town and The lakes. Very comfortable beds, beautifully decorated Christmas tree and the log fire topped the ambience. We had a wonderful stay and hope to visit again in the future.
Superb holiday home right in the middle of Ambleside. This was our second stay at Hearts House (always a good sign) The property has four double bedrooms with every mod con you could wish for. The owners have made sure that all fixtures and fittings are of the very highest quality to create a warm and very cosy holiday home. My family comprised of my wife, and adult son, along with my daughter, son in law and my two grandchildren, aged 1 and 6 years.
The owners could not be more helpful and responsive. Mike, Teresa, Simon and Andrea are an absolute pleasure to deal with. We were supplied with a high chair and a good quality travel cot at no extra cost to our booking.
If you’re looking for space and a very modern contemporary luxury holiday home in Ambleside, with off street parking for at least two cars - Hearts House is probably one of the best holiday homes I have had the good fortune to discover.
Miss it and miss out!
Very clean and very well furnished to a high standard. kitchen was well equipped with everything you need. great location as only minuets away from town and lots of walks
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hearts House. Such a well thought out holiday let with all the home comforts included. 5 minute walk from all amenities, so many walks, cafes, bars and restaurants to choose from. We will definitely recommend to friends and family.
We all enjoyed our stay at hearts house,
Everything you need was there a great home from home.
Very comfortable beds and 3 bathrooms means no waiting for a shower
Highly recommended.
We have just had a lovely week at a hearts House, the property is decorated and furnished to a very high standard throughout. Lots of thoughtful touches with some great books, games and magazines to use between our walks and trips around the lakes. My husband is an ultra runner and was able to train from the property easily as it was so well situated. We are regular visitors to Ambleside but must say this has been one of the best properties that we have stayed at. The layout was perfect for large family dinners and board games at the table. We used the TV only occasionally but could log in to netflix which was useful. The kitchen was well equipped although the oven even at the highest temperature seemed to take ages to cook anything. The pans also didn’t seem to be non stick which meant a lot of elbow grease being required to clean them!! However, these were minor blips to an otherwise amazing experience and we would not hesitate to stay at Hearts House again. Thank you Mike for all your brilliant communication throughout. Well done to you all for creating a great holiday home.
Heart’s House was an amazing house to stay in over the Xmas period. The house sounded great when we read the description of it but it was even better than we thought. It was super clean, well equipped, comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms and a wonderful open plan ground floor. We were two families and it was good to be all together downstairs relaxing and watching tv whist meals were prepared.
The position was very quiet and yet within minutes you could be in the centre of Ambleside. Loads of shops, cafes, pubs , bakeries and a chemist in easy reach.
The owners were easy to communicate with and promptly answered my questions about our stay.
We were all very happy with the house and would consider returning in the future.
Wonderful accommodation in an excellent location. The property was exactly as stated. A well equipped comfortable cozy house from which to explore the Lake District. Great views and marvellous sunsets.
We all enjoyed our stay at Hearts House. It was great having our own bedrooms and bathrooms. The views were a delight to wake up to. Large living space was ideal for mixed age group. Baby Evie was spoilt, mum and dad had relaxed birthdays with plenty of helping hands. Really special break.
Arriving on a beautiful sunny day late in May our first impression was WOW!
Location: easy to get to and lots of parking. A short walk by way of 2 short cuts . The closest a set a stairs down into the centre of town or a path a little bit further at the end of the road. Both ways get you to the centre of some great restaurants and a small Tesco shop for basics for the kitchen.
House: The house was as described and more. Spotless and stocked for most things you need when travelling. The owners have thought of everything. Roomy bedrooms, modern bath and shower rooms. A fully supplied and modern kitchen. The beds are large and comfortable after a days visiting the Lake country. The outside patio area was wonderful to sit have a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
Communication: The owners took turns responding to our communications. Emails were answered quickly and answered all our questions and supplied all information we requested.
Summary: We could not have made a better choice for our home location for discovering the Lakes region . The owners made sure that the 4 of us had a wonderful stay supplying information of the area and making sure we had a relaxing stay that was worry free in their home. We saw in their home that it was more than a vacation rental property, it was a special place for them. It was a wonderful place to start our days in Ambleside and the surrounding area. A must was the drive up the “Struggle” to the Kirkstone Pass Inn. This was one of many adventures in the area. From lake cruising to just sitting by the water drinking a cup of tea.
We highly recommend this wonderful home for your stay in Ambleside.
L P.
About the host
Hosted by Hearts House
Teresa, Andrea, Mike & Simon fell in love with the property almost twelve months ago and had a vision to gently transform this traditional lakeland stone house into a contemporary home. We have made every effort to make our house as welcoming and comfortable as possible...
Why they chose this property
This property is special because it is traditional Lakeland slate built (circa 1850). It commands spectacular views, unusually has lots of parking on the private drive and is fully renovated to a high standard.