About this property
Byways is a charming Lakeland cottage with traditional beams, sociable living space and a pretty summer house. Situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside with spectacular fell views.
You are welcomed into the cottage with a bright sitting room featuring traditional wooden beams and a cosy log burning stove. A well laid out kitchen / diner is the perfect place to prepare family meals and share them over a social oak dining table. The ground floor is complete with a modern family bathroom and convenient utility room.
Upstairs you’ll discover two bedrooms; a spacious king size room with pretty window seat, Freeview TV and views across Wansfell alongside a comfortable twin room with views over the Fairfield Horseshoe.
At Byways you can relax in a pretty cottage garden with patio area and splendid summer house. Bicycles can be stored in the summer house and parking is available for two cars making this property perfect for two couples.
With its close proximity to Ambleside, Byways provides everything you need for a magical self catered holiday. Wander into the village to explore the vibrant shops, settle down for an evening meal and catch a film in one of Ambleside’s two independent cinemas.
A gentle walk will bring to you the northern shore of Lake Windermere or an exhilarating climb up Loughrigg will provide wonderful views across the whole lake.
On the A591, Ambleside provides a great base for exploring the wider Lake District with Grasmere, Coniston and Elterwater within easy reach.
Byways holiday cottage provides the perfect blend of traditional features with contemporary decor for an outstanding holiday in the Lake District.
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
Highly Commended Four Star property.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double with TV, 1 x first floor twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and underfloor heating.
Kitchen and dining area.
Sitting room with TV and woodburning stove
Gas central heating, with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeveiw.
Bose sound system, WiFi.
good selection of walking books, maps, games and DVD’s.
Private parking for 2 cars.
Cottage garden with Summer house which can be used as secure bike storage.
Patio area with garden furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles
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 (32)
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Katy
It is well catered for walkers with the back door and utility being vital for our wet gear! It is obvious that the owners have put a lot of love and care into their property. Such a treat to have a well catered for kitchen with plenty of cupboard space for food but could have done with a few more saucepans/steamer of larger sizes if 4 people were staying. Only niggle were the creatures in the roof of the twin bedroom which did wake me numerous times each night. Could be a new thing but definitely worth investigating! This would not deter us staying again and we had a lovely week.
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Michael
It is uphill when returning from the centre. Parking is always a big issue when staying in the lakes and this property has 2 off road spaces should you require them. We had no issues whatsoever at the property and would highly recommend it, ideally suited to couples or families with 2 children. Ambleside has an abundance of dining and drinking establishments to suit all taste's. Thanks for a great stay, hopefully we will one of the many returnees next year.
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Simon
Not a long walk to shops/pub but a little steep rise which some no walkers may struggle with. Central heating not working on arrival but Lakelovers were on it quickly and it was fixed within 24 hours. Plug in heaters and a roaring fire got us through the first night, no problem. Only niggles were the dishwasher is a bit battered and not easy to use all of the time. It wasnât spotlessly clean on arrival and although we asked for a clean and towels change half way through (we were there 14 nights) this was never acknowledged or organised. Thankfully a lovely lady at Lakelovers did get us clean towels say day on the middle Saturday. Small challenges really and overall would definitely consider for our annual trip next year.