Nestled in a quiet position, this charming 16th-century beamed cottage stands only ½ mile from the heart of Ambleside. Enjoy cozy nights by the woodburner, explore the secluded garden with patio and furniture or take advantage of private parking for up to four cars.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
1 Oaks Farm Cottages
Occupying a quiet position, this charming 16th-century, beamed holiday cottage stands only ½ mile from the heart of Ambleside.. 1 step to porch.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: (2 Steps), 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Small garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are slopes in the garden.. This charming 16th-century, beamed holiday cottage occupies a quiet position, yet stands only ½ mile from the heart of Ambleside – one of the more popular Lakeland locations. One of three, Oaks Farm Cottage has been carefully refurbished, retaining original character and featuring an 18th-century fireplace with log-burning stove – which provides a warm and cosy atmosphere during the cooler winter months. The secluded garden and terrace command views of the fells and make a perfect spot for dining al fresco.
Standing at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, amidst the astounding scenery of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside makes an ideal base for touring and exploring this magnificent area. The village itself dates back to Roman times – a long-deserted fort is situated close to the banks of the lake. In more recent times, Ambleside played its part in the Lancashire cotton industry. Mills were built on Stock Ghyll, which runs down from the fells close to the rear of the cottage – in fact the gentle sound of the waterfalls can be heard whilst in the garden. In the immediate vicinity there are many walks that take advantage of the wonderful flora, fauna and wildlife, most notably the famous Fairfield Horseshoe walk (which begins just yards from the doorstep). This area is ideal terrain for climbing, fell-running and mountain-biking, with a profusion of well-maintained National Trust paths, forests and pinnacles.
For all its beauty, this area is perhaps most famous for its long history of poets; William Wordsworth’s house, in Cockermouth, is now a museum celebrating his life’s achievements, with Southey, Ruskin and Thomas de Quincey also residing in Cumbria at some point of their lives. Ambleside particularly benefits from a large number of good restaurants and friendly, character-filled inns, within a short walk of the holiday cottage. Shops 300 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Linen for the cot is not provided. No open candles or tea lights to be used and please keep the burner doors closed when using the wood burner.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Freezer
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 15 minutes.
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1 Oaks Farm Cottages Reviews
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Exceptional
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Property is well located and comfortably sleeps 8 people. Close to Ambleside centre and facilities, with 2 great pubs 5 mins walk away. Mostly well equipped, but some spare toilet rolls would be nice
Wondeful "home from home" in a great location , tucked away down a quiet lane. Very comfortable and spacious but also cosy. Would highly recommend and would love to stay here again.
Fabulous property. Good location well equipped and very cosy. Would recommend highly.
Jackie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
David Turner
Dec 5, 2025
Spacious and a well located in Ambleside.
Spacious and a well located in Ambleside.We were a party of six and this spacious holiday home comfortably accommodated us all. The kitchen had a reasonable level of crockery and utensils with a generous size fridge.The head room was too short going from the ground floor bed room to the lounge and we were constantly hitting our heads. Accessing the en-suite from the ground floor bed room we also found hazardous as the steps were steep. The en-suite was always damp despite the extractor fan being on constantly. However, the shower in the bath was very good.
David Turner
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane
Sep 19, 2019
Great location.
Great location. Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Parking for two comfortably. Would return