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  • Last Minute Cottages - Top Notch

    • Cumbria

    Top Notch

    Ref: S282854

    Reviews 26

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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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  • Last Minute Cottages - Kirkstone Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Kirkstone Cottage

    Ref: S137648

    Reviews 38

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    Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated in the South Lakeland area. The village is famous for being the place poet William Wordsworth was educated and Beatrix Potter lived nearby. Most of the land in the village is...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tom Heights

    • Cumbria

    Tom Heights

    Ref: S89830

    Reviews 36

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    Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Stonegarth Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Stonegarth Cottage

    Ref: S89855

    Reviews 29

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    Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the l village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth. Any visit to Grasmere needs to include The Grasmere Gingerbread shop. Also in the village are a number of...

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    £129

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Connie's Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Connie's Cottage

    Ref: S679725

    Reviews 10

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    Ambleside, which is located at the northernmost point of Lake Windermere, is a great starting point from which to explore the middle Lakes, with both Grasmere and the Langdale Valley also close by. There is a lot to do here, including boat tours,...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ivy Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Ivy Cottage

    Ref: S281795

    Reviews 18

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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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    £107

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bakers Yard Cottage
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    Cumbria

    Bakers Yard Cottage

    Ref: S700573

    Reviews 11

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    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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  • Last Minute Cottages - Dove Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Dove Cottage

    Ref: S1065512

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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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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Toffee Shop

    • Cumbria

    Old Toffee Shop

    Ref: S372269

    Reviews 43

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    The charming town of Ambleside rests at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, well-known for being the largest lake in England, and is the perfect tourist base for exploring the central Lakes and their beautiful surrounding areas. Visit Lake...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Netherbeck

    • Cumbria

    Netherbeck

    Ref: S484202

    Reviews 24

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    Ambleside, located near the northern extremity of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere, is an excellent location for exploring the middle Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here,...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Loughrigg Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Loughrigg Cottage

    Ref: S281762

    Reviews 24

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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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    £371

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bishop Howe

    • Cumbria

    Bishop Howe

    Ref: S87090

    Reviews 39

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    The village of Far Sawrey has a Post Office/store and pub/restaurant. Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is 'Hill Top', once the home of Beatrix Potter,...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Stables Cottage Far Sawrey Windermere

    Ref: S930807

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Goody Bridge Barn
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    Cumbria

    Goody Bridge Barn

    Ref: S953674

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Holly Cottage Grasmere
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    Cumbria

    Holly Cottage Grasmere

    Ref: S1047147

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Goody Bridge Barn
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    Cumbria

    Goody Bridge Barn

    Ref: S953672

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 1 Bridge Syke Elterwater

    • Cumbria

    1 Bridge Syke Elterwater

    Ref: S938086

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Wansrigg

    • Cumbria

    Wansrigg

    Ref: S981287

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fisherbeck Nest
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    Cumbria

    Fisherbeck Nest

    Ref: S1078936

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Drawing Room Far Sawrey Windermere

    • Cumbria

    Drawing Room Far Sawrey Windermere

    Ref: S1065054

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Roseberry Cottage
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    Cumbria

    Roseberry Cottage

    Ref: S984496

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Sunny Brow Cottage at Thompson Ground

    • Cumbria

    Sunny Brow Cottage at Thompson Ground

    Ref: S984503

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Carr Crag Pavilion

    • Cumbria

    Carr Crag Pavilion

    Ref: S982543

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Boat House

    • Cumbria

    The Boat House

    Ref: S984684

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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:

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    Reviews

    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Andrew - Verified booking

      Cottage was all we expected and more.

      The photo’s rarely, from web to actual, do the property justice and with the Kirkstone we found it was even better. The views are across countryside at the front of the property which were beautiful which always seemed to have sheep and so many weather conditions that no hour was the same. Was as spacious as we were expecting and everything looked new and clean-lovely wood burner too. It was easy to jump around the Lake District from here and the lanes are not too small either (mind you, we’re from Devon and the lanes here ARE small) but be prepared for lots of pools of water after heavy rainfall though this makes rivers then become full and more exciting. In terms of all that you want from the Lakes everything is within an easy car journey and Ambleside seems to be a gateway to most places. It was easily our favourite small town and had most of all we needed there. The nearest big Supermarket type shop is a 10+ mile journey away but if you shop ‘local’ in Ambleside there is plenty of smaller shops. Bit of a black spot for communication at the cottage, phones etc, so be prepared to be in contact when you’re back in range outside of the valleys but there is Wi-fi provided. All in all we had a great time (wife even did the Park Run in Ambleside) and we visited over 15 bodies of water in the week with a favourite being Grassmere and Rydal (next door to each other) followed closely by Tarn Hows in the sunshine and the beautiful Buttermere on a slightly overcast day. End of the week was more damp but didn't ‘dampen’ our enjoyment. Highs-Lakes and walks (oh, and the Gingerbread shop in Grassmere) Lows-Parking everywhere in the Lakes is at least £2 (spent about £10 a day on parking-take lots of £ coins) and, if there is a toilet, 20-30p for a Pee! Enjoyable WInter/Spring holiday with some great photo’s in the bag

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    • Tony - Verified booking

      The cottage is well located in Outgate, only 200 yards from a pub serving lovely food & beers.

      Hawkshead & Ambleside, are a few minutes drive away, with the serene and beautiful Esthwaite Water, Near Sawry (& HillTop) & Wray Castle not much further. This side of Esthwaite Water is quieter for traffic too (without the crowds in Bowness & Windermere!!) It is in a 'complex' of several linked properties (looks like they were one long property) behind a gate with adequate parking for 2 cars and a sun terrace. Inside it was very clean, spacious & comfortable with very good central heating for our chilly stay & loads of storage. Excellent TV too (42" I think) unlike many other places which go for a minimum size. The only criticism is that I guess the previous occupants failed to mention the blocked drain in the shower which we found the next morning. This could have been cleared before we arrived (interesting to note that the cleaner didn't notice it either - no need for running water when cleaning a shower?) One easy improvement would have been a more comprehensive welcome pack on arrival. A few biscuits plus some coffee & tea sachets is minimal nowadays. A cottage in Dorset where we stayed last year provided milk, tea & coffee, a homemade cake, bottle of wine and flowers! Now that's a welcome pack! Sykes management have been very good (we did have a problem unrelated to this property and not caused by Sykes, and they did a good job in trying to sort it out).

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    • Barbara - Verified booking

      This apartment is definitely not squeaky clean or well cared for, quite the opposite.

      As soon as you enter there is a smell of damp that goes throughout the whole apartment. The entrance/“conservatory” leaks so if you happen to leave your shoes in it, they may well be wet the next day! The apartment itself is tatty and tired. There are stains on the furniture and there was even a blood spot on one of the pillows. There is dust and dirt in many places including next to where you sleep. It’s the worst place I’ve ever stayed in and struggle to understand the claims of previous reviews. The toilet seat doesn’t sit on the base correctly so slides each times it’s used. When we arrived, there was no soap or anything you could use to wash your hands, small things but when added together really made us question the justification of the price and advert! I took lots of photos and sent to Sykes. Lake lovers in the town offered to come and clean but it would take a lot more to bring the place up to standard, also why wasn’t it already clean? I have spoken to Sykes who said they would pass the photos on to housekeeping for future guests! We just stayed out as much as we could otherwise we would have lost our holiday in lovely Ambleside. Really disappointed with Sykes who are normally great.

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    • Wendy - Verified booking

      This was our first visit to the Lake District and we deliberately chose accommodation in the centre of Ambleside so that we could easily access local amenities.

      The apartment is small, but perfect for 2 people. It is well equipped and is a few doors down from 2 local convenience stores, so easy to stock up on essentials. Although the weekends were busy with visitors (we stayed in June), we were pleasantly surprised by how relatively quiet it was during the week, especially considering that the bedroom and living room both face onto the main street. Parking space behind the building was easy enough to negotiate for a small/medium sized car (ours is a Toyota Yaris) and it’s worth mentioning that there is back access to the accommodation as well as going round the front. Also worth mentioning that finding the parking space initially was a little tricky as there is no signage on the road and the apartment name is only visible once you have gone down the slope into the entrance. This is also the case at the front entry to the building, as there is no apartment name on the door or bell pushes. Suggest it may be worth including the house name in the entry instructions? Otherwise, pick up and drop off of keys was very easy, including drop off after hours. Would definitely recommend, thank you.

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    • Fiona - Verified booking

      It's a comfortable flat in a great location.

      Although it's very central, I didn't find it at all noisy. The kitchen was well equipped, though I ate out a lot as there is such a good selection of restaurants nearby. I had a couple of small reservations. One was the heating: the storage heater was supposed to have a boost function for evening heat, but I couldn't find the button referred to in the instructions. The electric log stove worked really well as an alternative, though. The other issue was parking. The entrance to the space is very tight because of a pillar to one side, although the space itself is generous enough. But the main problem was that a van belonging to a neighbouring business parked in the driveway during the day. When I arrived, this was blocking my access to the parking, and on other days I was blocked in. I realised who the van belonged to but it was at best an added inconvenience to have to approach them if I had wanted to use the car while I was there. (Luckily I didn't.)

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    Things to do near Ambleside

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    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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