Snaptrip says
Ghyll View is a well-located and spacious property in Ambleside, appreciated for its comfort and proximity to local attractions. Guests enjoy the property's amenities, including a well-appointed kitchen and cosy living areas, though some noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, including dust, cobwebs, and uncleaned areas upon arrival. However, some guests found the property to be clean and tidy, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience to Ambleside and the central lakes area, with many guests appreciating the ability to walk into town and access local facilities easily.
Guests find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy furnishings. Some minor issues with shower pressure and noise from other apartments were noted, but overall the property is considered comfortable.
The property is well-furnished with a good-sized TV and kitchen equipment, though some guests reported missing items and maintenance issues like problematic showers and extractor fans. The presence of a washer/dryer and parking facilities are positives, despite some operational challenges.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the property owner in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Ghyll View is a spacious and stylish apartment spread over two floors just a half mile walk into the centre of Ambleside, which is situated in the heart of the Lake District national park. A perfect place for walking and touring in this beautiful part of the world.
Take a gentle stroll, down Peggy Hill to explore the specialist shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. View the latest film at the excellent cinema or take in the lovely Rothay Park where you can enjoy a tranquil and level walk by the river. A fifteen-minute walk from the centre of town will take you to Waterhead, where you can take a cruise or hire a boat on beautiful Windermere, England's largest natural lake. You will be surrounded by glorious countryside, with walking routes to suit everyone, from a village stroll or level river walk to a challenging hike up a mountain. Right from your own doorstep.Leave your car in one of the two named parking spaces, climb the short stairs and walk along the covered balcony where you can hang your coats just inside the front door. Step into the lovely spacious sitting room with dining area and admire the elegant decoration and comfortable furnish-ings. Go out through the full height glass doors and sit with your favourite drink on the delightful small balcony with bistro set. Conjure up a delicious meal in your stylish fitted kitchen and share a lovely evening in the comfortable dining area with family or friends. At the end of a busy day, walk down-stairs to your tastefully decorated bedrooms. Your master bedroom has a king-sized double with en-suite walk-in shower. Your second bedroom is a double and there is a further good-sized twin room. There is also a modern family bathroom at this level.
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
Please Note: The Balcony leading from the lounge is currently out of use.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, Smart TV with basic Sky package, WI-Fi, DVD, Ipod docking station.
Travel cot and high-chair available.
No pets (owner occasionally brings dog).
No smoking.
Parking for two cars.
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 (19)
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Susan
The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was extremely workable. Walking boots and coats had their own special area in the entrance hall. Ghyll view was a great location being so near Ambleside and Stockghyll Force. The television and dvd player, and board games were useful entertainment in the evenings. We had comfortable and happy stay.
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Jane
Toasty warm and the Christmas decorations were very welcome. Comfy sofas, big telly, spacious, all within easy walking distance of the town. Our only negatives relate the the 'estate' of the Falls. The road to the property had not been cleared with thick snow making it difficult to get to the property. Also some of the road lights were out making walking at night tricky particularly with the snow and ice
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Anna
Entrance up half a flight of stairs to a well equipped kitchen and large living area with dining table. Downstairs to three good size bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom. Pros Very well equipped. Beautifully clean. Nice furniture and furnishings. Luxury clean deep living area carpet. Good quality bedding and towels. Modern smart TV WiFi just about adequate (unless you are a teenager!) Good location for walking into town or out on excellent low and high fell walks from the doorstep. Quiet location Cons Poorly ventilated downstairs bathrooms with obvious long term condensation problem. Very strict instructions and threats to withhold deposit if bathroom fans not used. We obsessively ran the bathroom fans for over an hour after showers and opened all bedroom doors and windows to help air the bathrooms but condensation levels remained high and this felt like a real chore everyday that should not be a concern on holiday. Washer/dryer advertised and we packed clothing expecting to be able to use this; however washer very poor at spinning clothes and even an hour in the dryer didnât dry clothes. The last things the property needs is wet clothes drying so we ended up making do without washing clothes as planned. Parking spot is very narrow between wooden car port supports. Had to fold wing mirrors every time and edge in and out. Made even more difficult by neighbouring spot being double parked so difficult to approach at exact straight angle. Outside rubbish bins and recycling boxes all full, spent latter part of holiday trying to find public recycling facilities. Be aware very steep walk or drive home each day/night but the hills are what attracted us here!