About this property
Set in the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District National Park within the town of Ambleside, you will find this wonderful countryside cottage, Little Brook. Boasting a charming lightly flowing lake that winds through the garden, this warm and inviting abode offers a truly tranquil space from which a family or two couples can base your next adventure in this magnificent part of the country. As you enter into the property, climb the steps to the smart and well-equipped kitchen/diner and discover a plethora of appliances to help you prepare many mouth-watering meals throughout your stay. Leave your mud-splattered boots and rain-covered coats in the handy adjoining room before crossing over to the delightful lounge, where you can relax on the plush sofas with your favourite drink and appreciate the immaculate décor and attractive woodburning stove. Moving through the property, you will find a large conservatory with a grand dining room table, perfect for indulging in a fantastic feast with your nearest and dearest. At the end of the evening, take the staircase up to the first floor and retire to one of the two well-appointed bedrooms; a king-size and a family room with both a double and a single bed. Both bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, where you can choose how to best prepare for your days ahead. There’s so much for you to see and enjoy, whether you choose to explore this glorious area by bike, car or foot. Delight in a warm cup of coffee in your private garden as you look forward to the day ahead and enjoy a moment of peace and quiet. Grab your bikes from the secured storage, or pull on your finest walking boots ahead of a stroll into town to browse the specialist shops, have a drink or a meal at one of its excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs, or enjoy the latest film at the well-loved cinema. Walk to Lake Windermere at Waterhead and hire a boat or take a lovely cruise to see panoramic scenery. Take a walk through Rothay Park and make the steep, short walk to Todd Crag where you will enjoy wonderful views down the length of Lake Windermere, or set about on a thrilling walk through the encompassing fells and embrace the fresh countryside air on an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors. You are perfectly placed to experience some of the most spectacular and idyllic trails in the Lake District. With all this and so much more awaiting your arrival, Little Brook is the perfect place to enjoy a fun-filled escape to the Lake District.
Ambleside is a bustling cobbled town set within the luscious landscapes of the Lake District National Park. Home to an abundance of charming cafés, vibrant pubs and restaurants, as well as a good selection of independent stores and well-established supermarkets, visitors have all their needs covered. Ideally positioned on the Northern tip of Windermere, the encompassing towns and villages of Grasmere, Bowness-on-Windermere and Conniston offer many wonderful attractions and ample opportunity for some good fell walking.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x family room with one double and one single, 1 x king-size.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with a woodburning stove.
Conservatory/dining room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, combi microwave/oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, heated clothes airer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, iPod dock, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Enclosed garden with lawn, decking and brook.
Front garden with bike storage and drying area for outdoor gear.
Off-road parking for one car.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles; pub 0.3 miles .
Note: A brook flows through the garden, children and pets must be supervised at all times.
Note: Set on a steep hill, not suitable for those with limited mobility
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (18)
-
Howard
Outside however is in need of attention both at the front and back. Could do with a range cleaning materials for the kitchen and other areas within the cottage.
-
Stuart
Though not a problem for our party, the listing could better reflect the access issues that the number of steps to both entrances of the property may cause, plus the varying levels within the property which could be challenging for young children or those with mobility issues. Would definitely recommend the property and would happily visit again.
-
Jeannette
I have to admit, after reading some of the lukewarm reviews (not all of them), I did have a little skepticism about the quality of the cottage. The photos are OK but don't really do it full justice. So, here is a long, thorough review that considers everything so you know what to expect. We arrived just after 4 to collect keys at the Heart of The Lakes office which was close to the cottage. It was great to have designated parking (had to unload bikes and rack as well as other stuff). The cottage was very clean and well presented. Walls are freshened up, it appears, with recent paint, carpeting upstairs in great condition and again, very clean. Plenty of wardrobe space and chest of drawers for storage. We were only 2 in this 2 bedroom cottage (booked on late side so couldn't find a one bedroom place). Both bedrooms were great, spacious with lots of storage. The main bedroom bed was extremely comfortable for me - it has a great topper which is a bonus for me as I have a hard time sleeping on hard or unsupported mattresses. The second bedroom beds had toppers also. We slept very well there and was so quiet. The bathroom was fine, an electric shower (not massive pressure but ok) over the bath. A roll of toilet paper was available and great quality bathsize towels and handtowels fir each guest. The kitchen is a perfect size with breakfast table for 4. It is well stocked with various cooking items and the rest. 2 tea towels were available. No problems there. 2 cafetieres offered (hidden in storage). We were left a welcome pack with 2 rubbish liners, small vial of washing liquid, sponge, cloth. We did bring our own, just in case, but it was good to see this was considered. I would suggest it would be sensible to just leave a normal size container of washing up liquid for visitors travelling from outside the UK. We also forgot salt/pepper - Airbnb now leave these sorts of basics for visitors (cooking oils etc) which makes a huge difference, again especially for non UK visitors. Is there some kind of health and safety thing that stops other rentals from providing a few of these helpful things? Thanks for leaving liquid hand soap in the bathroom (maybe left behind from a previous visitor). The conservatory dining area is lovely and spacious. The living room is comfortable with nice furnishings, good size TV with Netflix available. The front entrance shoe/boot room with coat rack was very spacious and useful. We also loved having the spacious bike shed available to store our bikes. It has power there where I charged my electric bike and that is where the washing machine is. The back garden is quite shaded with the large tree there. It is actually a nice little area. There were a few weeds but not enough to bother us. The table and chairs had a bit of sun when we returned from our day out and we sat outside for a bit. In spite of being close to other terrace cottages there, it is very quiet and peaceful. We really lived our week long stay and we would definitely rent this cottage again. It is an easy walking distance to Ambleside town where there are many walks/hikes without having to get in the car to go further afield. The cottage is up toward the end of the street up a hill. We didn't mind this, really, just took our time walking up after our long hikes. If staying here with less mobile visitors you may want to have easier access as there is this hill as well as steps into the cottage at both front and back. The toilet and bathroom are also on the upper level. This didn't bother us but may be an issue for visitors with mobility problems. Like I said, we would come again for sure. If the owners want to make this cottage stand out even more than others in the area, maybe consider supplying more if those kitchen essentials beyond the welcome pack (cooking oils, washing up liquid, salt/pepper - they are so cheap to provide and restock when empty. Yes, perhaps you have to ask the service people to do the extra check on this to top up when needed.) Note, the cleaner arrived early as we were getting bikes on the car which took a bit She needed the parking space - was a bit of time. It was a bit awkward but she worked around us and she was nice. I understand she is probably under pressure to get lots of cottages done in time. Sakes Cottages asks people to strip bedding and put used laundry in bath which we did, and cleaner was very appreciative.