Guests say
Guests love Tower House for its excellent location in Ambleside and its spacious, historic charm. The property has received positive remarks for its cleanliness and ample room, making it suitable for families and groups. Recent upgrades like new doors and artwork have been appreciated, though some guests noted areas for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The property is consistently described as clean, with guests expressing satisfaction with the level of cleanliness during their stay.
The location is highly praised for being central and convenient, allowing guests to explore Ambleside on foot and access nearby walks and eateries easily.
The property is considered comfortable, with ample space for guests. However, some minor issues with plumbing and floorboards were mentioned.
While the property has seen some investment and improvements, guests have pointed out the lack of WiFi, some kitchen items, and minor maintenance issues with plumbing and taps.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Part of one of Ambleside’s iconic buildings, St Anne’s Church, at the base of ’The Struggle’ and part of the village’s oldest and prettiest areas..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Shared lawned gardens surrounding property. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Tower House is so named, as the cottage is the front part of the Grade II listed church with the church tower. Located in part of the conservation area known as Chapel Hill and How Head, there has been a church on the site since 1550, but the current structure dates from 1812 when it took on a more Gothic style. Surrounded by the village’s oldest houses, Tower House benefits from being in a quiet location surrounded by shared gardens, while only a short walk away from the many shops and restaurants Ambleside has to offer.
The cottage is comfortably furnished, carefully mixing modern luxuries while retaining original features, from the solid studded door to the arched church windows. Set over three floors, the property is spacious and quirky. The twin room on the top floor will capture children’s imagination as they look out of their bedroom window over the castellated roof to the fells.
Ambleside sits on the northerly end of England’s longest lake, Windermere, so why not enjoy a cruise, or if you are feeling a bit more energetic, why not hire a row boat. Just down the road is the Armitt Museum and Library, which houses a large number of exquisite botanical watercolours donated by the artist herself, Beatrix Potter. Across the road from here is the Bridge House, a tiny two-room, two-storey house dating from the 17th century, and once home to eight people! Beach 20 miles. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 150 yards.
Free WiFi
The garden is shared.
No Wifi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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 (5)
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Hannah Beech
We visited for our second time this weekend and had another great stay. The kids love it! Great location, plenty of room for us and our two teens, who were easily entertained with everything on our doorstep. It was lovely to see the new features such as the beautiful doors. I think we spotted that the light fittings had changed, bathroom re decorated and there was more artwork on the walls ☺️The kitchen seemed to have more in it which was great too. Also my son was delighted with the addition of WiFi, it’s a shame that mattered to him but that’s the world we live in I suppose. Thanks for another great stay, we will be back!
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our stay at The Tower House.We found it to be very clean ,quiet and comfortable and the situation was perfect for our needs.It is a unique place and added to the enjoyment of our break.
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Leanne Drummond
We've stayed here 5 times and can't fault the place. Amazing location. Clearly some investment from the owners over the last 6-8 months since we last stayed. No WiFi but it's quite nice to get a break. The floorboard at the top of the stairs needs to be looked at and we'd recommend the carpets upstairs but no real issue. Loved our stay. Will be coming back.