Cumbrian Holiday cottages - 1 to 10 in Ambleside

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Borwick Lodge (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 16 people..
Borwick Lodge, a former country house hotel built in the 17th century is a very special property and one that we consider will be the most perfect venue for your Lakeland holiday, be it for a family gathering, celebration or simply an annual break. The detached lodge house enjoys a three acre site of beautiful gardens, awash with well established azaleas and rhododendrons, from which to take in the panoramic views of the surrounding Hawkshead Valley whilst the house itself retains some lovely features including a lovely partly glazed verandah, the ideal shelter for pre dinner drinks. The area is ideal for exploring the traditional villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, never more than minutes away in the car, and no trip to this part of the Lakes would be complete without a stroll around 'The Jewel of the Lakes', Tarn Howes, an inspiring beauty spot and one attributed to bringing out the romantic side of many a man or woman! In terms of nearby facilities, The famous Drunken Duck Inn is a mere 1.5 miles away, a leisurely stroll although Hawkshead, Coniston and Ambleside all have the usual grocers, butchers, bakers as well as galleries, tea shops, pubs and restaurants.


Borwick Lodge has excellent facilities for the larger party, all presented in a traditional style and in keeping with the age of the property. Two lounge rooms and a pool room offer ample of flexible living space particularly useful if your group is made up of different generations and all bedrooms offer an en-suite shower or bathroom, again providing a good degree of privacy for all. The outside space is excellent too with ample of seating areas and sufficient parking for at least 8 cars. Catering can be arranged in advance for the whole or just part of your week if required.


There is so much more to tell at Borwick Lodge so please do feel free to call us for further information about this very special property.

Price: £ 2080 - £ 4020

A Stones Throw Cottage (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 4 people.. Stone's Throw Cottage sits within a small conservation area in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside, tucked away from the flow of traffic off Rydal Road yet only a few strides from an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants and traditional Lakeland inns, the Golden Rule literally within staggering distance! Foodies will delight in the international cuisine available in such a small village whilst walkers will revel in the wide range of outdoor boutiques on hand providing everything you will need for a day on the fells, whatever the weather.

Price: £ 400 - £ 700

Squirrel's Nest (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 4 people.. Squirrel's Nest is a second floor apartment at Badgers Rake. The superb apartments are perched in an enviable position above the village of Ambleside with magnificent views over Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe. The apartments are in an ideal position for a peaceful and relaxing break, yet within easy reach of all local shops, bars and restaurants that Ambleside has to offer.

Price: £ 400 - £ 700

Bonnie Cottage (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 5 people.. Bonnie Cottage, just off the very heart of popular Ambleside, is a home for all seasons, perfect for a spring or summer break with an abundance of walks from the door, the local park, putting green and tennis courts just round the corner. Autumn and winter enable you to see Lakeland bathed in a collage of Autumn colours, the streets of Ambleside twinkling throughout November and December by way of the Christmas lights display and to enjoy cosy evenings cuddled around the log burning stove at Bonnie Cottage. This charming, modern cottage, great for a romantic break away, is perfectly presented offering up to the minute styling and facilities whilst retaining a good deal of character. Bonnie Cottage has everything you could possibly need for your self catering holiday, a good kitchen for those cooks among you wrapped around the central dining area setting the scene for a social evening meal after a day sightseeing or walking. On three floors and with two modern bathrooms, the flexible accommodation at Bonnie Cottage makes it ideal for the smaller family or two couples and with the owners happy for you to bring your pet, every member of the family can join in the fun.

Price: £ 420 - £ 795

Kelsick Heights (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 4 people.. Centrally located and newly refurbished in modern style, this 2 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed second floor apartment has the benefit of private parking and will prove a popular addition for those seeking a base from which to explore the central Lakes while relaxing in luxuriously appointed accommodation. Ideal for couples or family groups, the apartment is situated above Ambleside's Beauty Salon on Lake Road, within a short stroll of the park and the northern tip of Lake Windermere. There are ample of shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep.

Price: £ 380 - £ 650

Bramblebank (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 8 people..
This delightful, modern property sits at the southern side of Ambleside and enjoys lovely views across the village to Loughrigg and the surrounding fell range. The ideal choice for a relaxed, sociable holiday in the very heart of the Lakes, Bramblebank has ample parking, a lovely enclosed garden and views from most windows tempting even the most novice of walkers to enjoy some wonderful walks from the door. A couple of minutes walk brings you to what is now a most cosmopolitan village with an eclectic mix of shops and eateries as well as cinema, tennis courts, mini golf, the famous Windermere Steamers and Hayes Garden Centre to name but a few.


Bramblebank is a very stylish and well presented property and being set over three floors, offers flexible accommodation for the larger party. Equally however, the house would be ideal for a smaller party who want simply to spread out. A neutral theme throughout Bramblebank has been cleverly dressed with accent colours and modern accessories to continue the modern styling and to provide calm, peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing holiday. The spacious kitchen dining room is a great social area for guests to enjoy and ensures that even the appointed chefs for the evening can join in the banter and the planning of the next day's events.

Price: £ 650 - £ 2090

1 The Knoll (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 6 people..
The Knoll, a grade II listed building, is steeped in history, being the former home of Harriet Martineau, writer, economist and benefactor to the local people of Ambleside. Having being invited to convalesce on the shores of Windermere after a serious illness, Harriet became enchanted by the beauty of Lakeland and, once recovered, set to make the area her home. Having purchased a field behind the local Methodist Chapel, Harriet designed The Knoll, employing local tradesmen to create what her friend "Wordsworth described as being 'the wisest step of her life, for the value of the property will be doubled in ten years'.


Harriet began the most productive writing years of her life in Ambleside, inspired by the beautiful views from The Knoll and by the visitors that attended, established writers themselves. It is said that Harriet often entertained her companions by holding annual tea and dinner parties, whereby each guest would plant two trees in the grounds, the gardens now lush with firs and other species planted by the likes of Wordsworth and Coleridge.


The interior of The Knoll is very grand and demonstrates such a keen eye for detail and design. The current owner has taken great care to furnish the building with quality pieces and rich colours and fabrics to inspire her 21st century guests, although never far from mind, is the greatly admired Harriet, without whom this wonderful holiday home would never exist.

Price: £ 760 - £ 1200

Park View (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 2 people.. Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat excursions are available from vibrant Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Nearby is Grizedale Forest Park which offers good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure playground, whilst for those who aren't keen on 'monkeying around' the National Trust care for a number of properties in the area. There are also a variety of water sports available across the many beaches. Children may enjoy a visit the "World of Beatrix Potter" in Bowness, which brings famous characters to life using animatronic technology. Also within easy reach are destinations such as Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains.

Price: £ 193- £414

2 Edinboro (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 4 people..
At the foot of Kirkstone Pass and in a beautiful conservation area above the bustling village of Ambleside, 2 Edinboro is perfectly placed for walkers wishing to get on their boots and get right onto the fells. Direct access from the door of this Lakeland cottage leads to the slopes of Wansfell and her surrounding fell range, the village itself a manageable walk downhill of around 10 minutes. But you don't have to be a walker to holiday here at 2 Edinboro. Ambleside has so much to offer the first time or returning guest that a week may not be enough. Every activity you can think of is on hand, be it walking, cycling and sailing and for those who prefer the more leisurely pursuits of eating, drinking and shopping, the village has an abundance of pubs, restaurants and a wide selection of interesting gift and outdoor shops.


2 Edinboro is a lovely characterful cottage blessed with all the essential ingredients for a lakeland holiday that our guests have come to expect. The wood burning stove sits proudly as the main focal point in the living area, the floors dressed with local slate and the exposed beams and stripped pine all adding to the cottage ambience. A small patio to the front of the cottage is perfectly placed for enjoying the Lakeland air, if not the weather and blessed with 2 parking spaces, there really is little need to use the car all week

Price: £ 400 - £ 700

The Tops (Ambleside) sleeps a maximum of 6 people..
Wansfell Tower Court was once a training school for clergy in the 1920's but has been carefully converted in recent times to create a handful of quality apartments whilst retaining the interesting architectural features of the building itself. A level stroll of less than 5 minutes will bring you into Ambleside, a rather cosmopolitan resort these days, awash with cafes, bars, restaurants and retail outlets ranging from outdoor ware to individual galleries of art and crafts. But there is so much to sample in Ambleside aside from eating and shopping, the village having some excellent recreational facilities of bowling, pitch and put and tennis as well as superb fell walking for all abilities.


The Tops sits on the 1st and 2nd floor of this interesting building, with large picture windows letting in lots of light and giving way to views of the village below. The apartment has been cleverly designed and dressed to produce a most comfortable yet modern holiday home with lots of personal touches to ensure a memorable stay.The layout works well for three couples as all the bedrooms are en suite giving greater flexibility for you and your party, the lounge arranged around the essential gas effect wood burning stove and the spacious kitchen dinging room perfect for enjoying a meal together whilst gazing across at the church steeple and Loughrigg Fell beyond

Price: £ 470 - £ 1080