[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal Vacation home in Ambleside with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31541100/31541084/66bb41c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31541100/31541084/c4d2425c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31541100/31541084/16e4eb4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31541100/31541084/10ea27b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31550000/31541100/31541084/0dc5a061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Stableman's Cottage, situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, offers a tranquil retreat with comfortable accommodation and stunning views. This idyllic cottage features exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, a well-equipped kitchen for self-catering, and three bedrooms with velux windows offering breathtaking views of the fells. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal A truly idyllic place to enjoy your holiday, Stableman's Cottage offers a lovely private 'home from home'…. comfortable accommodation, stunning views, fantastic walks straight from the door, an abundance of local wildlife, a myriad of local eateries, well located for visiting tourist attractions …. and much much more. This is a very special and conveniently located place to stay to fully embrace the sought-after Lake District holiday lifestyle. The area is renowned as one where famous Lakeland Poets lived and were inspired to write their romantic poetry. We even have the connection of Wordsworth's son once having lived at Stepping Stones House. With its own private entrance from the garden, Stableman's is situated at the top of the historic Lakeland country house of Stepping Stones which overlooks the famous stepping stones across the River Rothay at the foot of Loughrigg Fell and surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are several holiday homes within the House so is unsuitable for loud groups as guests choose our location for its tranquility. This lovely location is amazingly within walking distance of the bustling village of Ambleside, a short drive to Grasmere and the popular tourist villages of Bowness and Windermere. Also a short stroll away is the pretty hamlet of Rydal where you will find the traditional Lakeland pub, the Badger Bar, and a tea room at Rydal Hall. Combining characteristic features of exposed beams and vaulted ceilings with tasteful comfortable interiors, modern appliances and gas central heating, the apartment cottage is well-equipped for self-catering. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms, the property layout is ideal for families (suitable for children from age 5+), groups of friends or two couples wishing to have separate private bathroom/shower facilities. PROPERTY After parking and admiring our beautiful location looking down to the river and the fields and fells beyond, guests make their way UP STONE STEPS (14 to be precise) and follow a path at the side of the main garden to one more step that leads on to our private dining patio and front door. The front door leads into an open plan kitchen/dining area. This lovely fitted kitchen complete with electric oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave and washer/dryer is very well-equipped for self-catering. Two steps lead up into the lounge where the tastefully designed soft furnishings and comfortable seating provide a lovely relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. There is a TV with Chromecast, DVD player, Sonos speaker, bluetooth speaker and radio/CD player with ipod dock/audio. From the lounge, one step accesses a hallway leading to the double bedroom with en-suite shower room to one side and in the opposite direction are the king size and single bedrooms and bathroom with shower over the bath. All the bedrooms have velux windows with blackout blinds and stunning views of the fells. There is some height restriction in the spacious bedrooms as they are built into the eaves. We provide bedlinen and towels. The bedroom configuration provides perfect accommodation for 2-5 people. PLEASE NOTE Stableman’s is UNSUITABLE for guests with MOBILITY ISSUES because of the steps at the side of the house to reach our entrance, nor is it suitable for babies or children under 5 due to the garden being at a high level. We are sorry that pets are not allowed in the property under any circumstances. AREA Ambleside is set in the heart of the Lake District National Park and is a 20 minute walk away. There are many restaurants, cafes, pubs, outdoor equipment and food shops. Close to England’s largest lake, Windermere, you can take a boat trip or hire rowing boats from Waterhead. Foodies will love the options of fine dining and Michelin Star restaurants in the area. Both within walking distance are Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage, both once homes of William Wordsworth, probably the most famous Lakeland poet. There is also Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top, in Near Sawrey and John Ruskin’s house, Brantwood, near Coniston. There is a fantastic range of wonderful walks straight from our door ranging from short walks to full day hikes. These include a gentle stroll along the river to Ambleside, a walk up to nearby Rydal Caves by Rydal Water, Loughrigg Terrace towards Grasmere, pretty Loughrigg Tarn towards the Langdales and the fabulous 11 mile circuit of Fairfield Horseshoe. There is also a great choice of other activities in this wonderful area whatever your age: sailing, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, 4 wheel driving, boat trips, visiting historic houses, attractions for children and families, quaint villages, enjoying the local tea shops or simply relaxing in our cottage. There are 3 cinemas in Ambleside showing recently released films, as well as live West End Shows, and there are theatres in Keswick, Windermere and Kendal. There is a regular bus service with the nearest stop by Rydal Church just down the road. The bus route from Keswick to Kendal includes Windermere where there is a railway station which connects to Oxenholme, the mainline station for trains to/from London. Waterhead near Ambleside is the closest base for cruises on Lake Windermere. Guests have a true getting away from it all experience in beautiful and stunning scenery spectacularly located by River Rothay near Rydal Water. There are 2 free parking places at Stepping Stones for guests staying at Stableman’s Cottage. The property is perfectly placed in the heart of the Lakes to discover the area by car yet also perfect for those wishing to walk from the doorstep without the use of the car. Check in from 4pm on arrival date; check out by no later than 10am on departure date Our exact location can be found on our Stepping Stones website. Please note that if you have to cancel your accommodation, you must let us know as soon as possible. On receipt of such notice, we will use reasonable endeavours to re-let the accommodation. If we are successful, we will refund you your money (or part if we are only able to re-let the accommodation for part of your rental period or have to give a discount to sell it) less £50.00 per booking for our administration costs. If we are not able to re-let the accommodation, you will be liable to pay 100% of the total price. It is always important to have general holiday/travel insurance for other unexpected circumstances. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - CD player - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32586500/32586463/a39d5d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluehill Cottage, Central Ambleside, Stunning Views dedicated parking for 1 car Ambleside - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=32586463&PinnedHotelID=32586463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93009700/93009656/b5656969.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loft apartment Rydal - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=93009656&PinnedHotelID=93009656&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44090000/44088100/44088085/3de48dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Home with Parking & Sky TV by LetMeStay Cumbria - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available CA $480 CA $555 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=44088085&PinnedHotelID=44088085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768500/18768489/97d42704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise in the Lake District. 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These 'rules' are put in place for health and safety reasons. Thank you ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Suitable for children aged 6+ ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as Beautiful Lakeland Stunning Location Perfect Base Heart Lakes Beautiful Property Stunning Location Near Ambleside ## About the area Located in Ambleside, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Grasmere Showground and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Vacation homes in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.ca/Ambleside-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4270-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.44138%2C-2.98072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sXCUOXeu6CDgGv-u4AcpfNKSgx4=) Ambleside, ENG ### What's nearby - Rydal Mount - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Rydal Water - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Dove Cottage - 4 min drive - 4.3 km - Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - Lake Windermere - 8 min drive - 4.3 km ### Getting around - Windermere Station - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Apple Pie - ‬2 min drive - ‪The White Lion - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Badger Bar - ‬12 min walk - ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dora's Field and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Windermere. Rydal Mount and Rydal Water are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stablemans Cottage, perfect riverside location between Ambleside & Rydal Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Great Wordsworth Anthology shared, adequate accomodation (except we couldn’t find any detergent for laundry), nice set up for the single room with a very cute lamb stuff animal, location is not ideal with closest restaurant twenty minutes walk away. Great trails close by though. Overall, would recommend for stay. ##### Margaret Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren M. Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### awesome place absolutely amazing place, we had a fantastic weekend and will return within the near future ##### Darren M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay J. Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect get-away! Great location, beautiful cottage - cosy, comfortable and stylish. Communications before and during our stay were excellent. Perfect! ##### Kay J. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara W. Nov 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location We were two couples enjoying a weekend in the Lake District. The Stableman’s Cottage was very comfortable in a great location. We walked to pubs and hikes but still felt like we had a country experience. Julia and the accommodations were perfect! ##### Tara W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen S. Oct 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! My friend and I have just spent 4 nights staying in Stableman’s Cottage and we loved it! For us the location was a perfect base to explore the Lake District. The cottage is beautiful, spacious but homely, and we really appreciated that Julia and Andy had provided lots of information about the Lake District, including some local walks which we did. A brilliant week and we’re looking forward to coming back. Thank you Julia and Andy! ##### Helen S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SarAh S. Aug 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage and location Spacious, clean property as described with everything we needed and more. Lovely location, ideal for getting to lots of places with plenty of lovely walks right on the doorstep and no need to drive. As described in listing there are quite a few steps / slope up to the property so if you don’t want / can’t do steps then it’s not the property for you. Otherwise would definitely recommend, we would definitely consider if in the area again. ##### SarAh S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### H.M.K. K. Aug 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lief huisje in een paradijselijke omgeving Een prachtig vakantiehuis in een geweldige omgeving. Vanuit huis wandelen. Dichtbij stad maar toch vrij. Lieflijk gelegen. Heerlijke bedden. ##### H.M.K. K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion C. Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing at Rydal We loved Stableman's Cottage for its comfort and homely feel and most of all for its position at Rydal: the ability to sit outside and look up at the fells. Also, very good position for access to other parts of the Lakes. It made two octogenarians very happy! ##### Marion C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve E. Jun 9, 2019 #### Perfect Stableman's Cottage could not have been better. The accommodation was perfect, clean, warm with everything you needed and more than expected. Location is great, can get to all areas conveniently and fantastic walks from the door. Excellent communication from owner who was very helpful. Hope to return. ##### Steve E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. May 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful cottage! We loved staying here as a family of four in the half term. It was beautiful and comfortable (fantastic beds!) and we used it as a base for local walks as well as exploring further afield. Kids adored the stepping stones. Can’t fault it. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean F. May 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Idyllic vacation cottage. Stableman's cottage is very well appointed in a beautiful area of the Lake District close to Ambleside. Walking Trails are right outside the front of the cottage and we enjoyed wonderful walks in the countryside. There is also a pub in walking distance. May is my favorite time to visit the UK to enjoy a vacation with my sister. The cottage had a good selection of DVD's, games and books and the WiFi was also very good. This property was very clean and had nice bed linens and a very well equipped kitchen. The property owner was very attentive to our needs. We loved hearing the lambs bleating and enjoyed the beautiful garden of Stableman's. This property has a number of steps leading up to it but all in all I would highly recommend this property ##### Jean F. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### B R. May 18, 2019 #### Wonderful holiday, excellent place to stay This property is perfect, has excellent facilities and in a brilliant location surrounded by stunning countryside. The cottage is extremely warm, has good features and is very well equipped. Good attention to detail and appreciated the information left by the owners. We were able to walk everywhere from the cottage and if we wanted to drive Ambleside was only 5 minutes by car. Have booked for another stay later in the year and would definitely recommend. ##### B R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### G U. May 15, 2019 #### Beautiful home from home Wonderful stay at an amazing, well equipped home from home. Nothing bad to say about this lovely cottage. Clean, warm and comfortable with everything you could possibly need, fabulous location, central to everywhere we wanted to visit and beautiful walks on the doorstep. Very convenient for Ambleside and a good pub nearby. Good area outside for a drink enjoying the tranquility and views. Parking for 2 cars also useful. Really didn’t want to leave. Will definitely be back!! ##### G U. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Violet W. May 6, 2019 #### Bliss, perfect location and cosy beautiful accomodation Couldn’t recommend enough. Everything you need is included and the place is immaculate. For sightseeing the cottage is a perfect location and great for a walk to the nearest pub or restaurant for a meal. We spend some much needed time chilling in this wonderful setting. Thank you so much xx ##### Violet W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### patricia H. May 5, 2019 #### Very disappointed in the cottage not as shown on website 3 bedrooms with no windows only skylight The cottage was very cold during the day. Heating intermittent at night one bedroom has no heating the 3 bedrooms had no windows only skylights which did not open so rooms were airless one small window in lounge room which looked into a roof next door small windows in kitchen looking into Next door when we arrived there was about a quarter of a toilet roll in bathrooms one soap capsule for the dishwasher so had to immediately go shopping the web site is very deceiving this “cottage “was just added onto the front house but the web site showed the beautiful stone house in the front with views the only pluses were that the beds were comfortable and the bathroom was good with a bath and shower The en-suite bedroom had no dressing table or drawers to store clothing there was actually an old wardrobe with doors that did not close but the wardrobe had lots of stuff in it blankets and hairdryer forgot to add there was no heater in the lounge no wood burner or fireplace had decide to vacate and lose the money but as it was Easter there was nowhere else available my family and I have stayed many times in the lake district and have stayed in some gorgeous welcoming cottages and I have always left glowing reports in the reviews so we could not believe the unwelcoming cottage here I am sorry to leave such a review but felt in fairness to people booking here I felt it right to give my true impressions ##### patricia H. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nell S. Apr 3, 2019 #### Charming getaway with beautiful views! The Stableman’s Cottage was an absolutely darling getaway for our family’s holiday. The location was perfect for access to several little towns like Ambleside and Grasmere, but still had stunning views to wake up to and was easily accessible to surrounding hikes (we did Helvellyn). Julia was a very hospitable and thoughtful host as well, anticipating everything that would make our stay enjoyable. We will definitely be back! ##### Nell S. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### George T. Feb 16, 2019 #### Great place to stay & location. Highly recommend. Great place to stay. Great location for many walks in mountains and easy lower level. Lovely and warm. Lovely furnishings. Very clean and comfortable. Good local pub and tea room. Excellent. Hope to return. Would highly recommend. ##### George T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. Feb 4, 2019 #### Fabulous few days in this lovely location The property is well kept and clean and is in a lovely secluded area. Everything was supplied wi-fi etc all worked fine. The beds were very comfortable with great views of the sky at night. The entire experience was very positive and we would not hesitate to re-book ##### John S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith A. Dec 30, 2018 #### We would definitely recommend We had a great relaxing time. The cottage was very warm and welcoming. We instantly felt at home so much that we didn’t want to leave. You have got everything needed in the cottage, it was clean with very comfy beds and lovely furnishings. Well positioned for excellent walks and no need to use the car. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay for a special time in the Lake District. ##### Judith A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### M J. Nov 27, 2018 #### A lovely cottage which all the family enjoyed A great place for a family to stay in a beautiful area. Reliable wifi, lots of information, books, games & entertainment, excellent equipment, lovely furnishings with quiet patio and garden to dine or drink outside and admire the views. Bonus for the big kids were the stepping stones which they had lots of fun on and an excuse to cool down in the hot summer. There were some great walks nearby and plenty of eating places in Ambleside. Easy to get to other parts of the Lakes District too. We highly recommend it. ##### M J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### S K. Nov 21, 2018 #### Very enjoyable weekend break in beautiful cottage Great weekend with friends staying at this beautiful cottage. Could not have chosen better. One day strolled into Ambleside along the river and up to the waterfalls which were full after the pouring rain the night of our arrival. A very enjoyable time in a very comfortable place. Looking forward to coming back. ##### S K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane C. Nov 21, 2018 #### We loved our stay in this lovely cottage Loved our stay. Each morning we looked out of the bedroom window, we were enthralled. The cottage is well stocked, beautifully furnished and maintained. Truly gorgeous and the best location in the Lake District for walks, travelling around and convenience to Ambleside ##### Jane C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna B., Kent, UK Oct 19, 2018 #### Peaceful, beautiful. Well equipped cottage with gorgeous beds. Warm & cosy. Fab walks to Grasmere, Ambleside, Fairfield Horseshoe etc. ##### Lorna B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex S. Sep 13, 2018 #### Amazing cottage in very beutiful place! Bottom line: the cottage surpassed our expectations by far and frankly, we are looking for opportunity to return for another week or two next summer! It was very accurate in its description for location, layout and content. We found it very well ordered, clean and well maintained. The communication with Julia was very good, we got all required information and very useful tips for our staying in area. Thank you, Julia for all your hospitality! If you are looking for really calm, silent and high quality place to stay in Lakes District - this is THE ONE. We didn't feel at all that the area is very busy (it was very much) but we did enjoy the nature as much as we expected. The way to Ambleside is very short (by walk or by car) makes it unique for relaxation and still directly connected to civilisation. Overall - hands-down best place to stay in area for those who want to have a calm rest in area with maximum comfort and convenience. Highly recommended, 5 star! ##### Alex S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina K. Aug 28, 2018 #### Feels like home We, two couples from germany had a fantastic stay in this cosy and quiet cottage. The property is clean and very well maintained. There is no doubt that we recommend it to people who want to get to know the english lakes or already love them. It is an excellent starting point for walks and ambleside offers lots of opportunities like restaurants, cinema etc. ... we really enjoyed our stay! ##### Regina K. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Paisley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-Airport.h809324.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful Country Cottage private Indoor Swimming Pool ,Hot Tub, & Games room.](https://www.expedia.ca/Swindon-Hotels-Beautiful-Country-Cottage-Private-Indoor-Swimming-Pool.h34047025.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information)