The Bay Cottage

About this property

Nestled in the popular town of Ambleside, Cumbria, is this beautiful three-storey Victorian cottage, The Bay Cottage. Enjoying a superb location within the Lake District National Park at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, The Bay Cottage is a fantastic choice for a group or family of six. The property benefits from one off-road parking space for a small to medium car, and a small rear patio with bistro table, perfect for savouring your morning coffee whilst planning the days adventures. On the ground floor, you will find an inviting sitting room, with bay window offering views of the adjacent fields, plush seating and a Smart TV, a haven to return to after a day of adventure, as well as the first of three bedrooms, a lovely double with en-suite shower room. Make your way down to the lower-ground-floor, where you’ll find the fully-equipped and spacious kitchen/diner, where you can whip up your best meals, ready to savour at the breakfast bar for four or dining table for six. On this floor, you will also find a handy utility and cloakroom for your convenience. Head up to the first floor, where you’ll find an additional king-size bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite shower room, as well as a double with walk-in shower in the room and en-suite cloakroom. Explore the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal out at The Old Stamp House, Lake Road Kitchen and Luigis, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, tour the Armitt Library & Museum Centre, visit the fascinating Ambleside Fort, or hike up to the stunning Stock Ghyll Force. Continue onto Windermere, where you can try your hand at a plethora of watersports on the famous lake, soak up the views from Queen Adelaide’s Hill, tuck-in to fresh seafood at Hooked, and visit the popular World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. The foodies of your group can visit neighbouring Bowness-on-Windermere, home to three Michelin Star restaurants, Henrock, HRiSHi, and Gilpin Spice. Further afield, you’ll find Grasmere, home to the former home of William Wordsworth, Grasmere Brewery, and Dove Bistro. Adventure awaits at The Bay Cottage.

Ambleside, at the northern end of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere, serves as an excellent jumping-off point for excursions throughout the middle Lakes; nearby attractions such as Grasmere and the Langdale Valley make it easy to explore the region. Cruises, boat rides, and watersports on Lake Windermere are just some of the activities available, and the hamlet itself has lots of stores, restaurants, and bars to satisfy any taste. On Waterhead's lakeshore, the parkland provides beautiful views along the lake and a small beach, while a stroll in the opposite direction, along Stock Ghyll through the woods, leads to the hypnotic Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. In addition to the lake and the excellent hiking, Ambleside is well-known for its yearly rushbearing ritual and the little "Bridge House," built in the 17th century and now serving as a National Trust information centre.

Accommodation

Over three floors: Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC,1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC,1 x double with walk-in shower and en-suite cloakroom.

Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner with Smart TV.

Lower-ground-floor utility.

Sitting room

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

3 x Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for one small to medium car, public car park available nearby (pay & display) for additional cars.

Small rear patio with furniture (4 chairs).

2 well behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.

Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Note: The property is alongside a road so some road noise may be heard