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    Ambleside Apartments

  • Last Minute Cottages - 1 Bed Apartment in Far Sawrey
    • 1

    Cumbria

    1 Bed Apartment in Far Sawrey

    Ref: S232597

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    Additional information and rules - 1 Studio Bedroom - double - 1 Bathroom- Shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave,fridge with ice compartment and dishwasher - Shared utility area with washing machine - Open fire (logs...

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    £77

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Barn End
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Barn End

    Ref: S281610

    Reviews 34

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    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £77

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Buttermere
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Buttermere

    Ref: S242032

    Reviews 39

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    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £106

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Wool Loft
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Old Wool Loft

    Ref: S281745

    Reviews 44

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    2
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £123

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Loweswater
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Loweswater

    Ref: S242028

    Reviews 40

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    2
    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £89

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Todd Crag View

    • Cumbria

    Todd Crag View

    Ref: S25981

    Reviews 39

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    £128

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Scafell
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Scafell

    Ref: S281521

    Reviews 25

    2
    4
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £104

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Riverbank
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Riverbank

    Ref: S802135

    Reviews 8

    2
    4
    Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere...

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    £132

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jenny's
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Jenny's

    Ref: S680107

    Reviews 25

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    4
    The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

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    £101

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Wisteria
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Wisteria

    Ref: S361615

    Reviews 24

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    2
    Grasmere, in the Lake District National Park, was William Wordsworth's home, which he called "the loveliest spot man has found." The Wilson family has made gingerbread in Grasmere for over 60 years. The village has shops, pubs, a 13th-century...

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    £128

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Coniston
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Coniston

    Ref: S242031

    Reviews 29

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    4
    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £79

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Betty's Mews

    • Cumbria

    Betty's Mews

    Ref: S98379

    Reviews 37

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    3
    There are many pleasant inns, tea shops, guest houses and gift shops in the village of Hawkshead as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Visitors can wander the series of tiny alleyways, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century...

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    £92

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  • Last Minute Cottages - La'l Tethera

    • Cumbria

    La'l Tethera

    Ref: S819145

    Reviews 12

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    Ambleside lies at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do in and around the area, from boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere to shops, restaurants and pubs...

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    £89

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Leafy Nook Lodge
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Leafy Nook Lodge

    Ref: S801724

    Reviews 10

    3
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    The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

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    £153

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Apartment in Ambleside

    • Cumbria

    2 Bed Apartment in Ambleside

    Ref: S421366

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    Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 2 king-size bedrooms - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher - Shared laundry...

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    £113

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Grasmere
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Grasmere

    Ref: S242036

    Reviews 23

    2
    5
    The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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    £166

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Bakers Loft

    • Cumbria

    The Bakers Loft

    Ref: S371299

    Reviews 28

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    Grasmere is a pretty village resting at the heart of the Lake District National Park, situated just five miles away from Ambleside and nine miles away from Windermere. Famous for being the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as...

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    £127

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Swallowdale

    • Cumbria

    Swallowdale

    Ref: S1028733

    Reviews 3

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    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 -...

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    £95

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Buttermere

    • Cumbria

    Buttermere

    Ref: S900024

    Reviews 2

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    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 -...

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    £120

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ramblers Rest

    • Cumbria

    Ramblers Rest

    Ref: S281591

    Reviews 21

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    2
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £77

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Riverbank At Stepping Stones
    • 1

    Cumbria

    Riverbank At Stepping Stones

    Ref: S880869

    Reviews 9

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    2
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £184

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Afton View

    • Cumbria

    Afton View

    Ref: S1029544

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    2
    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 -...

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    £87

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Dixon Court
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Dixon Court

    Ref: S599095

    Reviews 21

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    12
    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside 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...

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    £337

    per night
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  • Last Minute Cottages - Prospect Cottage Loft

    • Cumbria

    Prospect Cottage Loft

    Ref: S239659

    Reviews 35

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    Ambleside is a town in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. Resting to the north of the famous Lake Windermere, here you can get involved with a variety of watersporting opportunities, including fishing and sailing. Literary lovers will...

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    Showing 1 - 24 of 202 properties

    Ambleside is a charming village nestled away in the heart of the Lake District, England. It's an inspirational spot for holidays and an ideal destination for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Ambleside offers a range of activities for all ages, and an array of picturesque walks and hikes, including a magnificent ascent to the summit of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain.

    Holiday apartments are a great way to explore Ambleside, and our selection of apartments offer a great deal of comfort and convenience for travellers. Boasting a wide range of modern amenities including comfortable living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, and a variety of other stylish features to make your stay as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible, many holiday apartments in Ambleside also come with stunning views, allowing you to truly get away from it all.

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    Reviews

    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Sarah - Verified booking

      Pros of Barn End: Newly renovated cottage, tastefully decorated and clean.

      Well equipped kitchen and fantastic log burner ( bring your own logs) to dry off by. Location very close to a pub and plenty of public footpaths nearby. Electric radiators that were easy to use and kept our towels nice and toasty Cons of Barn End Grade ii listed building means single glazed windows which can be noisy next to the road. We struggled to keep the place free of damp without the log burner lit ( it was a very rainy week in October) including the shower room that only had a noisy extractor fan. The bed looked more comfortable on the photos and we even tried flipping the (2 zipped together) mattresses to see if it would help. The sofa was also a bit uncomfortable to sit on for longer periods of time (which we did because of the rain!) Overall I was happy with my holiday and have learned to expect these things in any case so decide for yourself, we also didn't work out the electric shower until most of the way through the week and had been using the eco setting which was quite low pressure. The high setting seems to have temperamental temperature control being an electric shower, I'd recommend having a fiddle with it to get the right temperature. Parking was also just off the road and I could easily fit my mazda 2 in the space but not sure about larger cars

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    • Sharon - Verified booking

      I think the description of the property being in the Rolling Country side away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world needs reviewing seen as you are right on a very busy noisy road.

      It also states you have a parking space but when you arrive it seems you have to park in the barn as if you park on the small space in front of the barn and go out you are blocking someone else's barn and they may need Access. We have a 3 series BMW to get this in our allocated barn we had to pull in the mirrors and only had literally space of about 5mm each side and back of the car . Good job we have a good driver in the family. Both of these points I feel should be stated in the listings. On to the good points: cottage was very nice inside Living room comfortable love the barn door especially as there is no outside space although we closed it at times due to traffic noise Had a television that works lots don't now Kitchen lovely with all cooking utensils needed and a small breakfast bar to eat meals at Bedroom also really nice just enough cupboard space , I found the bed really comfortable Bathroom also nicely done . I found the cottage to be clean and airy. May need a freshen up with paint work soon to Keep it in this nice condition. To sum up parking / noise of the busy road not good but the cottage itself is really nice

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    • Maggie - Verified booking

      The property was in a beautiful location with lovely views.

      It was just marred by a few things. The lack of maintenance was one. The curtain rail in the living room was hanging off, the shower door had dropped making it very difficult to open and close and the extractor fan in the bathroom didn’t work. The property could do with a good clean and decorating, it is quite rundown. Our main gripe was that in the email it mentioned that the water supply was not mains but fed from the lake. I telephoned the number in the book to ask about drinking the water. Left a message as requested but no one ever got back to me. As a consequence we had to buy water for drinking as we didn’t want to be ill whilst away. If you are going to make a statement about the water supply then please advise whether it has been adequately treated for safe drinking. It only needs a little thought to save a lot of bother. I hope the comments will be considered and acted upon. We did however enjoy our holiday despite these problems but would be very wary of booking with you again.

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    • Louise - Verified booking

      What a lovely place to stay.

      The cottage had everything we could possibly need for self catering. It was very comfortable, lovely big bed. Nice modern shower room and kitchen. Great location with walks right from the door down to the lake at Windermere and Wray Castle. And a nice pub just 2 mins walk away. Hadnt realised so much would be provided in terms of dishwasher tablets, tea towels, etc so that was a bonus. The little box of tea bags and biscuits etc was a nice touch too. Only negatives were that it was freezing cold inside when we arrived and took ages to warm up once we put the heating on. The towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work but we reported that so hopefully already fixed. And we only tried parking inside the barn once…… very tight and we don’t have a particularly big car. And we got back to find we’d been blocked in by someone else parking in our outside space. None of these would stop us booking again though, we had a great time and thought everything was a really high standard. Thank you!

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    • Emma - Verified booking

      We have just returned from staying and im disappointed by the quality and cleanliness of the apartment.

      There was only 1 glass in the kitchen (apart from wines glasses) in the cupboard there was a broken plate and cracked mug. The floors are so dirty. I don’t think they have been hoovered in a while. I dropped something under the sofa and was disgusted by the clumps of dust and hair on the floor. We had to wear socks all the weekend as you wouldn’t walk bare foot (would recommend taking slippers) There was loads of hairs everywhere. In had to clean the bath before using it and there was so many hairs in the bed. I had to lit roller the bed but still couldn’t get them all. The amenities are really poor, only got 1 toilet roll, no hand soap in the bathroom, no logs for the fire. We come to celebrate a special birthday and I spent the first day cleaning and it basically put a damper on the whole weekend. The apartment has so most potential as the location and apartment could be great but it’s looking tired, lacks the basics and isn’t clean.

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    Things to do near Ambleside

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    • Natural Landmark Natural Landmark

    Lakeland Motor Museum

    This museum chronicles the history of motoring and is a marvellous homage to the internal combustion engine, housed in a converted mill.

    Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

    This charming 17th-century building showcases the work of the much-loved author and illustrator. Don't miss the chance to see original illustrations and manuscripts from the beloved Peter Rabbit stories. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS

    The World of Beatrix Potter

    Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter and meet her beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The World of Beatrix Potter offers interactive exhibits, a garden and tearoom. Ideal for families. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Hayes Garden World Ambleside

    Hayes Garden World in Ambleside Lake District is one of the largest family run garden centres in the north of England and has been on the same site for over 200 years.

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers a fascinating insight into the education system of the past. Explore the historic schoolroom and learn about former pupils, including the renowned poet William Wordsworth. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT

    Lakes Aquarium

    Family-friendly lakeside aquarium on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. See rock pools, fish, otters, crabs and seahorses.
    Lake Windermere
    Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the largest natural lake in England at 10.5 miles long and 219 feet deep. It’s a hive of activity with water sports and activities for the whole family, and many a bustling village dotted along the shoreline.

    Lake District National Park

    Words alone aren't enough to describe the Lake District. Miles of lush green hills roll out into the distance. As the sun bounces across crystal water, the scent of dewdrops fills the air on another beautiful morning in Cumbria.

    Lodore Falls

    Lodore Falls near Keswick are powerful waterfalls with several drops over huge rocks.

    Esthwaite Water

    Esthwaite Water, located in the heart of the Lake District, is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the stunning walking trails around the lake, try your hand at fishing or take to the water on a canoe or kayak. Address: Near Sawrey, Ambleside

    Frequent questions

    • Is Ambleside worth a visit?

      Yes, Ambleside is definitely worth a visit for its scenic beauty and charming atmosphere. Located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, Ambleside offers stunning views of lakes and mountains, picturesque walks, cosy pubs, a range of outdoor activities and, of course, beautiful holiday homes and Ambleside cottages. The Lake District in general is a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in a beautiful setting, but the charming town of Ambleside alone is worth a visit.

    • How long is the coffin walk in Ambleside?

      The Coffin Walk in Ambleside is a circular route that is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) long, ideal for keen hikers on a walking holiday. The walk takes you through picturesque landscapes, including forests, fields, and beautiful views of Lake Windermere. It's a moderate-level hike that provides a glimpse into the area's history and offers a peaceful and scenic experience. Once finished, you can make the most of your Ambleside holiday cottage by resting your feet, cooling off in the swimming pool or relaxing in the hot tub. Our Ambleside cottages are ideal for walkers, as well as anyone looking for a suitable property in which to stay while the more active people in your group explore!

    • Is Ambleside or Windermere better for self catering accommodation?

      Both the lakeland town of Ambleside and Windermere have their own unique charms, so determining which is better for self catering accommodation depends on personal preferences. Ambleside cottages are often in demand due to there being fewer on offer and with limited availability this could make it harder for you to find one on your dates. The centre of Ambleside offers a more relaxed and quaint atmosphere, with its charming village, scenic walks, and proximity to beautiful lakes like Lake Windermere itself. Windermere, on the other hand, is larger and more bustling, with a wider range of amenities, available properties and attractions close by. Another big draw of a lakeland cottage in Windermere is the water-based activities available on Lake Windermere, and convenient transportation links to Bowness on Windermere, Troutbeck Bridge and the rest of the Lake District. Both are popular towns boasting all manner of accommodation, including holiday park resorts and more.

    • Is there a market in Ambleside?

      Yes, the charming town of Ambleside hosts a weekly market known as the Ambleside Market. The market takes place on a Wednesday and offers a variety of stalls selling local produce, crafts, clothing, and other goods. It's a great opportunity to explore and discover local products while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the market. If you're hunting for independent shops Ambleside also has those in spades, so don't worry if you forget anything before arriving at one of our Ambleside cottages. You'll find all the amenities you'll need right here!

    • What should you look for in Ambleside cottages?

      Ambleside cottages can be difficult to choose between, because there is such a large variety of Ambleside accommodation. If you're after tradition, look for a detached stone built cottage in a tranquil location, with easy access to the Lake District national park. The best Ambleside holiday cottages on our books include Rose Cottage, a fantastic cottage resting on the edge of the lake, a stylish mid terrace property with off road parking, a two bedroom holiday home with wi fi, dishwasher and baby friendly facilities, a short walk from the town of Ambleside.

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