Old Village Shop
ID: S281576
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
The Old Village Shop in Ambleside is a well-loved and stylish cottage, praised for its high standard of furnishings, luxurious feel, and excellent town centre location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome hamper, though some mention the sofa's comfort and noise levels as minor drawbacks.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, though a few noted issues with cobwebs and hairs in the bathroom. The high standard of cleanliness is evident in the majority of reviews.
The location is highly commended for its convenience to Ambleside's town centre and amenities, with the added benefit of a parking permit. Some guests noted noise due to proximity to the road, but overall the location is superb.
While the property is generally considered comfortable and well-furnished, several guests found the sofa and bed to be less comfortable. The high-quality linens and bathroom facilities, however, contribute positively to the comfort level.
The property boasts modern facilities and a well-equipped kitchen, with guests particularly loving the bathroom's shower. Some minor issues were reported with the heating and TV services, but overall the facilities are very good.
Guests frequently mention the welcome hamper and the provision of basics as a thoughtful touch. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such amenities are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Old Village Shop is an outstanding ground floor apartment in the heart of beautiful Ambleside, combining traditional features with sumptuous contemporary décor.
Couples will love the thoughtful touches that have been provided throughout this property. The beautifully presented open plan living space features a cosy wall-mounted fire, plush sofa and large Smart TV next to a modern kitchen and dining space. The spacious bedroom with king size bed can also accommodate a cot for one infant, which is available upon request. The superb bathroom features both a walk in shower and sumptuous bath.
A permit is provided with free parking in the main Ambleside Car Park, which is just 200 yards from the cottage.
Located in the centre of Ambleside, the Old Village Shop is the perfect base from which to enjoy all the village has to offer including wonderful shops, traditional pubs, contemporary eateries and even two fabulous cinemas.
Take a walk up Loughrigg Fell from the centre of Ambleside for spectacular views across Lake Windermere that will take your breath away. If you prefer a more leisurely stroll, a relaxed twenty minute walk from the Old Village Shop will take you to the shores of Lake Windermere where Steamers and Launches cruise daily throughout the year with connections for the Lakeside Steam Railway, Aquarium of the Lakes and Lakeland Motor Museum. With Rydal, Grasmere, Langdale and Windermere all in close proximity of Ambleside, The Old Village Shop makes the perfect getaway if you’re looking for high quality accommodation in the heart of one of the Lake District’s finest villages.
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 watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One bedroom: 1 x king-size double (can accommodate a cot for an infant) with TV, en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Sitting room with TV.
Electric wall fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, wine chiller, washing machine, tumble dryer, Sky TV with Sky Sports, WiFi.
Cot and highchair are available on request.
Permit that allows free parking in the main Ambleside car park 200 yards from the cottage in addition to street parking outside cottage.
Sorry, no smoking.
Short stroll to shop and pub.
Note: One infant is also welcome.
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 (27)
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Adrian
Spotlessly clean, lovely welcome pack. As others have said, the sofa is very uncomfortable, It would make me reconsider booking again which is a shame because everything else is lovely.
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Jeremy
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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Kathleen Elizabeth
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 ⦠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 ⦠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!