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Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of Ambleside.
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of Ambleside.
Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of Ambleside.. Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Open Fire
Dining room: Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Fuel for open fire available locally.. Patio garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Smoking permitted. Visit England 3 Star.. With glorious views of the Coniston Hills and local fell ranges, Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of the village with all amenities close to hand. Built of Lakeland stone, the cottage is very characterful, with cosy rooms, exposed beams and that all important open fire, Hayrake is also home to other features that you’d expect from such an old property, including the odd squeaky floorboard and uneven floor! Emphasis is more on creating a homely atmosphere than frills and fanciness, however Hayrake is very comfortable and offers everything for the holidaymaker. On three floors, the views get better the higher you go so you may have to toss a coin to decide who will have the top room.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Living room: TV, Open Fire
Dining room: Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Fuel for open fire available locally.. Patio garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Smoking permitted. Visit England 3 Star.. With glorious views of the Coniston Hills and local fell ranges, Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of the village with all amenities close to hand. Built of Lakeland stone, the cottage is very characterful, with cosy rooms, exposed beams and that all important open fire, Hayrake is also home to other features that you’d expect from such an old property, including the odd squeaky floorboard and uneven floor! Emphasis is more on creating a homely atmosphere than frills and fanciness, however Hayrake is very comfortable and offers everything for the holidaymaker. On three floors, the views get better the higher you go so you may have to toss a coin to decide who will have the top room.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting.

Ambleside
What's nearby
- Ambleside Climbing Wall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- White Platts Recreation Ground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Ambleside Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Stock Ghyll Force - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Freshers’ Cafe - 9 min walk
- Zeffirellis - 8 min walk
- Rothay Manor Hotel - 10 min walk
- The Royal Oak - 6 min walk
- The White Lion - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Check-in
6.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
11 July 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Katherine Male
11 December 2025
It's a lovely cottage, in a great location only a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside.
Katherine Male
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elliot H.
30 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Lake district
Elliot H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Elisabeth D.
31 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walks from the door
Elisabeth D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
31 December 2020
This is a lovely stone cottage within walking distance of Ambleside.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Terry
1 November 2020
G
Terry
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tan
26 October 2020
Cosy for 4 but much better than the photos! Any problems have been dealt with as we had no issues at
Tan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anni
15 October 2020
We booked at very short notice and needed a dog friendly cottage so we were delighted with Hayrake.
Anni
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael
28 October 2019
Great cottage, great location for Ambleside & beyond!.
Michael
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
26 June 2019
We had a lovely week at Hayrake.
Nicola
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Judy
20 April 2019
Very pleasantly surprised.
Judy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil
2 April 2019
Excellent cottage.
Phil
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steph
31 March 2019
Amazing place to stay.
Steph
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Justin
6 March 2019
Love the place, it was the second time i have stayed there, its a lovely cottage, which only a short
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