Ambleside Cottages

Ambleside Cottages

Cumbria

2 The Old Coach House

Ref: S448436

Reviews 26

Ambleside, located north of Lake Windermere, is an excellent location for exploring the Lake District. Grasmere and the Langdale Valley are just a short drive away, and there is plenty to do here, including cruises, boat trips, and watersports....

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Cumbria

Old Village Shop

Ref: S1028945

Reviews 33

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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£118

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Cumbria

School Cottage

Ref: S282874

Reviews 26

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£97

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Poppy's Cottage

Ref: S98750

Reviews 62

Grasmere, in the Lake District, is best known as the home of William Wordsworth. It boasts the famous Grasmere Gingerbread shop as well as shops, pubs, a 13th century church and Grasmere Lake. Five miles away is Ambleside and Lake Winderemere with...

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Cumbria

The Little Cottage

Ref: S363939

Reviews 6

The Little Cottage is situated in the village of Elterwater, the closest restaurant, the Britannia Inn is just a 200m stroll away, while a helpful village shop is just a 2-minute drive away in Chapel Stile. A wider selection of amenities,...

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Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in Cunsey

Ref: S525963

Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, and 1 twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a king-size on request - must be requested when making booking) - 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath,...

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£166

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Old Ambleside House

Ref: S281975

Reviews 36

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Eller Close House

Ref: S536065

Reviews 14

The charming village of Grasmere is in the Lake District National Park. It is arguably best known as the residence of William Wordsworth, who once referred to it as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found." The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop,...

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Ees Wyke Studio

Ref: S72992

Reviews 52

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Loughrigg View

Ref: S71412

Reviews 47

The town of Ambleside is situated at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. There's plenty to see and do here, including cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself, along with numerous shops, restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes.

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Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

Ref: S930807

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£84

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Buttermere

Ref: S936290

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£140

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Gale Coach House, Ambleside

Ref: S331416

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£121

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The Old Dairy

Ref: S482312

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£116

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Ghyll Shepherd's Hut

Ref: S973214

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Methera Cottage

Ref: S1003729

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£89

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Tower Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

Ref: S932049

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£126

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Long Mynd

Ref: S373582

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£75

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Riverside Lodge

Ref: S909634

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£242

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Loughrigg View

Ref: S1261708

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£238

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Middlebeck

Ref: S984348

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£136

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Tarn Hut

Ref: S973216

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£83

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Dell Cottage

Ref: S982547

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Pavement Cottage

Ref: S984476

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Ambleside Cottages

Ambleside, a popular lakeland town in Cumbria, couldn't be more ideally situated; slap bang in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this traditional lakeland town is the perfect base from which to explore the park's high peaks and wooded valleys. Whether you fancy a walking holiday, pottering around Lake Windermere or taking a pet-friendly hike up wonderful Loughrigg Fell, booking one of our Ambleside cottages grants you easy access to all of the Lake District's many highlights.

Here at Snaptrip, we have a wide range of cottages in Ambleside, so you're sure to find the ideal pad. Whether you're looking for a large family holiday home with loads of child-friendly space, or you want to treat your loved one to a romantic weekend in a quirky cabin, we have the Ambleside accommodation for you. From barn conversions to period properties, all of our Lake District and Ambleside cottages come with a best price guarantee, so you don't have to spend your time shopping around for a deal.

If you have any special requirements before you secure your holiday, don't hesitate to call our friendly call centre. Looking for dog-friendly houses with secure outdoor space? Need a ground floor bedroom in a beautiful single storey cottage? Perhaps you're hankering after Ambleside cottages with a hot tub or a swimming pool? Simply set your search preferences using the filters and we'll take care of everything, showing you the Ambleside cottages that fit your brief, leaving you time to plan your holiday. Children may want to get on the Beatrix Potter trail, while the iconic 17th-century Bridge House is a must-visit for those interested in learning more about Ambleside's long history.

More locations for Ambleside holidays

Whether you choose a coastal stay or you'd rather have fell views from your front window, accommodation in Ambleside and the Lake District really does cover all bases. Gorgeous stone-built villages and an excellent pub scene are just par for the course in our pick of Cumbria's hotspots. If you're still in need of some inspiration for a holiday home to stay in, you're bound to find a suitable property in a bustling town in the Lake District or another rural location near Ambleside Cumbria. Check out these popular destinations:

Self catering cottages in Windermere

Self catering cottages in Keswick

Self catering cottages in Bowness-on-Windermere

Self catering cottages in Carlisle

Self catering cottages in Grasmere

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

Sally - Verified booking

School House Cottage was accurately described:very clean with easy access and in a quiet secluded location.

Park immediately outside the property. Those with mobility issues may need to consider the fact that to access and leave the property, would need to negotiate the deep steps. The property was comfortable and heating temperature could be adjusted. Please note that mobile telephone signal was non existent unless stood in the main double bedroom. The TV signal allowed us to access BCC1 and 2. However, there were plenty of dvds and Netflix etc if you had an account. More than enough kitchen utensils and crockery provided and kitchen was modern and very clean. You may wish to take washing up liquid even though a tiny bottle was provided in the welcome pack along with a few dishwasher tablets. The living room dining area was also adequate and comfortable with a 4 seat dining table. Maps of the lakes were provided as well as activity promotional leaflets. Books to read and family board games. The bathroom was modern with a deep bath and powerful shower.The ensuite in the double bedroom was the same without a bath. Take toilet paper if you plan to stay more than a week. Enough storage for clothes etc. The second bedroom had 2 single beds etc with a travelling cot in the cupboard if needed. The bed was comfortable and bedding very warm which was needed as we used the cottage during the first week of October. The rear yard is private for your use and the same applied to the front with a seating area.The view of the fells from the main bedroom window was stunning on a clear day. A car parking disc is provided for areas with limited period of stay but cannot be used in a pay and display carparks of which there are many in the surrounding areas approximately Â£3 per hour. Overall we would stay again.

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Katherine - Verified booking

We had a nice stay but we did find a few things that assisted in our decision to come home a day early.

The open plan nature of the property means noise travels a lot, the fridge made a noise all night which is heard in the main bedroom. This was also the case for traffic, which went on till early hours and the boiler coming on and off, which we couldnât change on the hive system. The open plan nature also doesnât help rain noise on the velux windows, (which in the lakes is obviously frequent) not sure anything could be done about this though This bedroom has a very firm mattress also which wasnât to our taste. The shower screen needs attention as after use it allows water to collect on the wooden floor and bath mat which ended up sodden. As per other reviews, sofa very uncomfortable for any period of time. The cottage was really nice, but I donât think we would stay again bearing in mind the quality of sleep we got. The parking is also a slight issue, we couldnât get out the car once parked when the neighbouring property had a car parked, had to climb in from the passenger side. We used the public car park in the end. Much easier and less risk of damaging the car. If you go with these things in mind, you will enjoy your stay, but they did impact on ours.

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Jeremy - Verified booking

Lovely property in a great location so handy for the centre of Ambleside and with a car park pass so you could safely park your car in the large car park a couple of minutes from the property.

The road the property is on is very narrow and double yellow lined so it is slightly problematic when arriving with luggage. The road is also very noisy on occasion. Right opposite a pub and the dustbin wagon woke us very early one morning. There was a big problem with the main TV in the lounge which was described as a Sky/Smart TV meaning you could watch on demand services. We noticed very quickly that there were no streaming capabilities but the very helpful housekeeper had her husband visit us on the Saturday morning to attempt to resolve it when it was discovered that not only was it not a Smart TV, it neither had any of the Sky functionality either due to the owner's account issues with Sky. In fairness, the father of the owner did try and resolve the issues but it went from getting a new TV on day 2 to finally getting a Roku streaming stick on day 4. The facilities at the property were very good - no microwave but a double oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher etc. The bed linens and towels were of excellent quality but, as some other reviews have mentioned, the sofa is pretty uncomfortable.

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Richard - Verified booking

An absolutely delightful Cottage in a central location in the beautiful Village of Grasmere.

On entering the property we immediately knew we had made the right choice. This cottage has a real WOW factor, it is cosy, immaculate and the attention to detail from the quality furniture to the soft furnishings really is on point. This was further enhanced with the very generous welcome package of Fresh Bread, Milk, Butter, Biscuits and Chocolate. This really is a superb property in a prime location and is literally a secondâs walk from the local pubs, shops and restaurants and I couldnât recommend more highly. We have learnt that this property is part of a small group and we are now looking to visit all of them starting with their Prospect Studio in Ambleside in a few weeks from now. This is purely based on the quality and attention to detail we experienced at Poppyâs Cottage. This certainty will not be our last visit to Poppyâs Cottage and the only downside was having to leave. Thank you to the owners and to all those involved in making our stay so comfortable, enjoyable and memorableâ¦. Simply put âOutstanding â

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Kathleen Elizabeth - Verified booking

Absolutely lovely property and we had a fantastic stay.

We were both impressed with the cleanliness and the attention to detail throughout. The kitchen was lovely and more than adequate for our two meals in (the other one we ate out) and the bathroom was fantastic â¦ bath/shower and separate shower! Toiletries were provided and lovely big towels. The bed was not so comfortable for me (bad back/arthritic knees) but that was just me. The only grumble was the settee was quite uncomfortable for both of us but my husband managed on a chair and I sank into the settee but didnât feel comfortable. Wouldnât stop me coming back though! The owners kindly provided us with a lovely hamper which was much appreciated, and we love the location too. Parking is always going to be a problem in Ambleside but we were provided with a parking disc to allow us free parking during our stay. We would love to come back â¦ Ambleside is one of our happy places and the Old Village Shop is a wonderful place to stay. Thank you, we had a wonderful relaxing stay and used buses to get around! Perfect and lovely!

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Things to do near Ambleside

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.

Ambleside Cottages & Holidays

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Cumbria

2 The Old Coach House

Ref: S448436

Reviews 26

Cumbria

Old Village Shop

Ref: S1028945

Reviews 33

Cumbria

School Cottage

Ref: S282874

Reviews 26

Cumbria

Poppy's Cottage

Ref: S98750

Reviews 62

Cumbria

The Little Cottage

Ref: S363939

Reviews 6

Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in Cunsey

Ref: S525963

Cumbria

Old Ambleside House

Ref: S281975

Reviews 36

Cumbria

Eller Close House

Ref: S536065

Reviews 14

Cumbria

Ees Wyke Studio

Ref: S72992

Reviews 52

Cumbria

Loughrigg View

Ref: S71412

Reviews 47

Cumbria

Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

Ref: S930807

Cumbria

Buttermere

Ref: S936290

Cumbria

Gale Coach House, Ambleside

Ref: S331416

Cumbria

The Old Dairy

Ref: S482312

Cumbria

Ghyll Shepherd's Hut

Ref: S973214

Cumbria

Methera Cottage

Ref: S1003729

Cumbria

Tower Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

Ref: S932049

Cumbria

Long Mynd

Ref: S373582

Cumbria

Riverside Lodge

Ref: S909634

Cumbria

Loughrigg View

Ref: S1261708

Cumbria

Middlebeck

Ref: S984348

Cumbria

Tarn Hut

Ref: S973216

Cumbria

Dell Cottage

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