Dancing Beck, Ambleside
ID: S44072
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets Yes
About this property
Set on the edge of the beautiful Grizedale Forest. Dancing Beck is a delightful semi - detached cottage in an an idyllic setting. This former forestry workers' cottage has been beautifully furnished and combined with a delightful garden it is a very special property in a quiet location. Hawkshead is 3 miles away and Grizedale Visitor Centre only a short walk or bike ride through the woods with its playground, cafe, sculpture trails, mountain bike routes and GO-APE.
The welcoming hallway with wooden staircase and pine floorboards leads to a cosy lounge. It has deep sofas and flat screen TV with Sky Freeview and DVD and of course the open fire. There is also a CD/HiFi system and a phone for incoming calls. There is a separate dining room with large table and chairs - perfect for family meals.
The lovely, bespoke kitchen reflects the owners love of wood and is very well equipped including an electric double oven with halogen hob, dishwasher, microwave and Belfast sink.
Beyond the kitchen is a ground floor cloakroom with basin and wc and a large utility room with washing machine and tumble drier and french doors leading out into the garden.
Upstairs there are three pretty bedrooms, all with coordinated fabrics and very high quality wooden furniture. Two doubles and one room with full size bunks. The modern family bathroom has a bath with power shower over it and a basin and wc. The cottage is heated by oil central heating is very warm and cosy, ideal for use all year.
Outside there is a beautiful, well cared for garden which gently rises up the hillside. The garden furniture makes this a delightful place to eat al-fresco and enjoy the tranquility of the location. The front garden has a attractive small pond so young children will need supervision in this area. There is ample parking adjacent to the cottage. There is also a garage which can be used for secure bike storage if required.
Nearby points of interest
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (23)
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S Macdonald
We have stayed at Dancing beck on four occasions now ....so that really says it all. It is a wonderful location with great walks from the door.The facilities are great with every eventuality covered. we will return soon.
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C Newman
An absolute fairytale of a cottage, with so many little personal touches. Beautifully decorated for Christmas without a bit of tinsel in sight! Well equipped with all the things you need for a long or short break and designed with an excellent use of the floor space available. Comfortable furniture, warm and cosy. Lots of walks right from the door, so easy to park your car on arrival and not need to use it. If you want to eat out we can recommend The Outgate and The Red Lion in Hawkshead. The birds are a delight to watch in the front garden. The back garden is lovely too and while it was too cold to sit out there for any length of time in December it would be great for children to play in and explore.
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C Mcarthur
We'd stayed at Dancing Beck a number of years ago before our children came along so we knew how beautiful the area and cottage was. This was our first family holiday at the cottage and we'll certainly be back. The children loved it, as did we (again) and were upset to go home. A idyllic location. Situated in an area for peace and quite but only a short walk to the Grizdale forest centre and a short drive to Hawkshead.