Guests say
Cosy Nook offers a spacious, well-equipped base just a short walk from Ambleside’s centre, making it ideal for walkers and families. Guests appreciate the powerful showers, modern bathrooms, and peaceful location. While the cottage retains its charm, some areas are described as tired and in need of maintenance, and parking is notably tight. Cleanliness and upkeep receive mixed feedback, but the property’s location and practicality for exploring the Lake District are consistently praised.
Cleanliness is mixed, with some guests finding the property clean and comfortable, while others mention issues such as dirty carpets, cobwebs, and mould. The bathrooms are generally praised for being modern and clean.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Ambleside and access to local walks. Some mention the uphill walk back to the cottage, but overall, the setting is considered a major advantage.
Guests find the cottage warm, spacious, and comfortable, especially after a day of walking. However, steep stairs and some tired furnishings are noted as drawbacks for those seeking modern comfort.
Facilities such as the kitchen and bathrooms are well-equipped and modern, with powerful showers. Some maintenance issues and missing items (e.g., DVD player) are mentioned, and parking is consistently described as tight.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This is an ideal base for two couples or a small family wishing to discover the Lake District National Park with its plethora of attractions.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, Gas Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Sitting-out area with small bench. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Cosy Nook is a traditional terraced cottage built over three floors, and taking advantage of the elevated position with views of Wansfell.
This characterful former bobbin mill worker’s cottage has a bright and airy open plan ground floor accommodation, with ample comfortable seating, a fold-away dining table and a kitchen area. A staircase leads to the first floor with the double bedroom enjoying further views through the pretty cottage style window. The adjacent bathroom has a modern suite and is fully tiled. The second floor, accessed via a narrow staircase, has a further double bedroom, along with a modern en-suite shower room.
Outside there is private parking for one vehicle, and a small bench seating area where a morning coffee or evening drink can be enjoyed.
Located in a quiet and peaceful area of Ambleside, yet Langdale View is just a short walk from the centre of the town, where you will find an excellent range of shops, cafés and traditional Lakeland pubs. Walkers don’t have far to travel to enjoy some of the finest fell walks, or for a more relaxing way to enjoy the scenery, why not take a Windermere cruise from the nearby Waterhead pier? Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Cleaning cupboard key is kept in the white cupboard as you going into the bathroom
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
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 (14)
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Confirmed Guest
The site has one space for parking, which is restrictive, very tight, awkward for getting in and out of a car. We’ve stayed in other locations that are more modernised and provide more facilities etc for same cost. The site is in need of some more investment; it needs sprucing up, some TLC, it just looks ‘tired’. It listed a DVD player, but there wasn’t one! Personally we like some privacy in the evenings; we had to cover the front door (glass panels) with a blanket, hooked across some sort of clips above the door. Using the stairs requires great care as they are narrow, the steps are small/shallow, and there’s a sharp turn half way up. Not ideal if you are not 100% on your feet. The location is indeed 10 minutes walk from the town central area, but it doesn’t tell you that getting back is a 20% uphill gradient. Not good for people with leg/foot problems. The boat ride on Lake Windermere was fabulous. Bowness is a nice place to visit; so to is Hawkshead. We managed to squeeze in some visits to National Trust sites.
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Gordon
Had a lovely week at Cosy Nook cottage despite the rainy days.It is an old cottage but plenty of modernising has been done to make the cottage comfortable and well equipped without affecting its charm.The stairs are steep and so is the walk up from the center of Ambleside.Good value
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Confirmed Guest
Cosy cottage with plenty of room. Parking a little tight but manageable. Excellent showers very powerful