2 Riverside Cottage

About this property

2 Riverside Cottages is a lovely cottage resting near Ambleside, Cumbria. This dog-friendly property boasts an electric fire, tranquil riverside setting, and off-road parking for two cars, making it idyllic for couples or solo-travellers on a scenic getaway to the Lake District National Park. Enter a sitting area with deep-cushioned furnishings, sumptuous leather sofas, TV, and DVD Player. There is a neat kitchen/diner with seating for four people. A double bedroom is on hand to catch your tired head, equipped with ample storage. There is also a modern bathroom with a shower over the bath. Simple, elegant decor in muted shades adds to the relaxing atmosphere.

Outside, you'll find a large garden and a small patio with seating. Walks begin in almost every direction, as Ambleside is a popular base for walking in the Lake District. The village is packed with tasty eateries and a wide range of contemporary shops - from useful supermarkets to quirky gift stores and expert outdoor clothing stores. By night, there’s plenty to do – charming traditional pubs, special award-winning restaurants, a jazz club, and two independent cinemas. Just a stroll away from the village centre is Waterhead Pier, on the northern shores of Lake Windermere, where you can hire a rowing boat, enjoy a drink or a meal overlooking the lake at the Wateredge Inn, or take an elegant lake cruise to Bowness or Lakeside - a great way to explore car-free.

Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly and also offer evening cruises. Ambleside is full of history. The tiny 'Bridge House' is one of the most photographed buildings in the area, teetering on a bridge in the middle of the village. There’s also the remains of a Roman fort, Galava. One of William Wordsworth's former family homes can be visited nearby at Rydal Mount & Gardens. His Grasmere home, Dove Cottage, is also open to the public and only a short drive away on the A591. Book a stay at 2 Riverside Cottages for a rural retreat to the Lake District National Park that you won't soon forget.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops 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 the lakeside at Waterhead with parkland offering lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach. 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. Ambleside has plenty of restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes from great fish & chips to its two Michelin Star restaurants and all tastes in between are catered for.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

One bedroom: 1 x double.

Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Sitting room with electric fire

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle.

TV, DVD player, CD player/Hi-fi, Radio.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Garden with gravelled area and furniture.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.7 miles, lake 1 mile.

Note: Property only accepts 7-night bookings