Guests say
Amba is a well-equipped, clean, and comfortable apartment in the heart of Keswick, appreciated for its central location and quality amenities. Guests enjoyed the dedicated parking space, though some found it tight. The property's proximity to shops and a lift for accessibility were praised, despite some noise from a nearby tapas bar.
The majority of guests found Amba to be very clean and well-maintained, with several positive comments on its cleanliness. However, a few guests mentioned issues such as musty towels and a stained duvet, which slightly impacts the overall cleanliness score.
The location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. However, the noise from the nearby tapas bar on certain nights has been a concern for some guests, affecting the tranquillity expected by a few.
Guests generally found the apartment comfortable, with comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. Some guests, however, mentioned an uncomfortable main double bed and issues with noise which could affect the quality of sleep.
The apartment is well-equipped with good quality amenities, and guests appreciated the extra touches like books and DVDs. However, there were several mentions of maintenance issues such as plumbing, window condensation, and a broken kitchen bin, indicating room for improvement.
Guests noted thoughtful touches like a welcome tray and the provision of essentials, which added to their comfort. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is important to note that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Amba is ideally located in a very central location close to the market square in Keswick. This first floor two bedroomed apartment with lift access has a cosy and homely feel with a glimpse of the fells from the lounge. Amba offers guests one double bedroom with en-suite shower room, basin and WC, one twin bedroom, kitchen, sitting room with dining area with a good selection of books and local maps. Keswick is located in the Northern Lake District an ideal base from which to explore the delights of Lorton, Buttermere, Borrowdale and Ullswater. Whinlatter Forest Park is only ten minutes drive away and offers activities for all age groups which include Go Ape tree top adventure, orienteering, mountain biking and the Gruffalo trail. Amba is ideal for families or couples wishing to explore the Northern delights of the National Park.
Keswick is a year round destination with a wide variety of attractions on offer including, lake cruises on Derwentwater, live performances at the Theatre by the Lake, fine fell walking, lively street markets and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope Park is a relaxing and beautiful place to visit at any time of year it is only a five minute walk from the apartment, here you could enjoy a round of golf or keep the children entertained with a game of crazy golf. Also nearby you will find the River Greta and Fitz Park with tennis courts, pitch and put golf or just simply stroll along side the river. For the more energetic visit Whinlatter Forest Park which has a fantastic mountain biking trail and also hosts the tree top adventure Go Ape.
Accommodation
All first floor.
1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC.
Sitting room with dining area.
Kitchen
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer washing machine & heated airer and dishwasher.
Gas central heating.
TV with sound bar and DVD.
Wi-Fi and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in the rent.
Travel cot available.
1 x Private parking space.
2 x pets welcome.
No smoking.
Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 min walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (67)
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Joanne
The flat was bigger than I thought and very clean and the kitchen was well equipped. There was a little noise from the bar below but if you want to stay in the centre of town you have to expect this. It didn't bother us though. You definitely don't need to use your car to go walking and exploring. We loved it and have booked the same place twice for next year. The only slight negative is the sofas. They could do with being replaced as it felt like they had sunk and were a bit uncomfortable. It hasn't put us off booking again though! A great flat in the centre of a beautiful town.
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Tom
We reported this several times and the fact that the door into the flat was not locking properly. Although the door was fixed the day after the man even coming in on his day off to fix it the curtains were still not looked at when we left a week later. I did ring up several times to ask for these to be looked at even asking to speak to the manager and was told it could take up to 2 days to be able to speak to a manager !! Considering we paid over £800 for the week we thought this was very bad customer service.
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Andrea
Very central but quiet. The parking was an added bonus. It was large and airy, the bathrooms were lovely and the bed was very comfy. We enjoyed our stay enormously