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  • Last Minute Cottages - Acorn Cottage

Cumbria

Acorn Cottage

Ref: S282865

Reviews 34

3
5
Ambleside is a lovely town sitting at the northern tip of the renowned Lake Windermere, England's largest lake boasting a range of watersports, eateries, and scenic spots galore. The town itself also hosts a selection of shops, pubs and...

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£94

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Luke's Hoose

Cumbria

Luke's Hoose

Ref: S281933

Reviews 15

3
5
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£84

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bed in Grasmere (85294)

Cumbria

Bed in Grasmere (85294)

Ref: S394587

4
8
Gaze out across the water from this splendid holiday home in the Lake District. Set within a wing of a former grand country home, the exceptional retreat benefits from commanding views thanks to its enviable position in Grasmere. The four bedroom...

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£222

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Candleberry Cottage

Cumbria

Candleberry Cottage

Ref: S281925

Reviews 23

4
7
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£118

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Redwood

Cumbria

Redwood

Ref: S281961

Reviews 51

3
5
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£98

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ann Tysons House

Cumbria

Ann Tysons House

Ref: S778952

Reviews 11

3
6
The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...

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£120

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Hillandale

Cumbria

Hillandale

Ref: S282831

Reviews 16

3
6
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£111

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Sethera

Cumbria

Sethera

Ref: S225931

Reviews 19

3
6
Ambleside is a charming town in the Lake District in the county of Cumbria, surrounded by endless opportunities to explore and enjoy exciting activities. Discover shops, pubs and restaurants in the town offering all you need for a wonderful...

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£77

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old Farm

Cumbria

The Old Farm

Ref: S282850

Reviews 23

4
6
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£106

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Chapel How

Cumbria

Chapel How

Ref: S281556

Reviews 28

3
6
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£112

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Estcote

Cumbria

Estcote

Ref: S484434

Reviews 10

3
6
Hawkshead, the charming village, preserves the beauty and character that drew its most renowned inhabitants, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, to it. Between the whitewashed 17th century buildings, visitors may explore the abundance of little...

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£125

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Merewood Lodge

Cumbria

Merewood Lodge

Ref: S281739

Reviews 21

3
6
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£124

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bed in Far Sawrey (92727)

Cumbria

Bed in Far Sawrey (92727)

Ref: S778595

3
6
Antique wares and ornate decorative features add to the undeniable charm of this Cumbrian country house. Set amongst never ending greenery, with ancient woodlands to explore all around and walks from its doorstep, a stay here offers you the chance...

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£164

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Orchard View

Cumbria

Orchard View

Ref: S811664

Reviews 5

4
8
Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere...

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£183

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Miller

Cumbria

The Miller

Ref: S282826

Reviews 14

3
6
Ambleside makes a beautiful base from which to explore the many wonders of the Lake District National Park, benefiting from lying in close reach of Kendal, Windermere and so much more. Within the town itself you can find a selection of shops, pubs...

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£105

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bed in Ambleside (95611)

Cumbria

Bed in Ambleside (95611)

Ref: S882255

3
5
Perched right next to the famous Lake Windemere, this is a superb setting for exploring the lakes, enjoying close proximity to Grasmere (5.5 miles) and Keswick (17 miles). Your first activity being right on your doorstep, Lake Windemere, where you...

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£106

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Silverthwaite Cottage

Cumbria

Silverthwaite Cottage

Ref: S376217

Reviews 8

4
6
The charming hamlet of Elterwater is the perfect getaway from everyday life, with its beautiful and small ‘swan lake’. Elterwater is the ideal tourist base as it sits at the gateway of the picturesque Langdale Valley and between Ambleside and...

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£143

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fellside View

Cumbria

Fellside View

Ref: S591666

Reviews 12

3
6
A charming little community tucked up in the stunning Lake District National Park. A fantastic hidden gem, Chapel Stile is situated at the bottom of a magnificent valley, bordered on one side by the River Brathay, surrounded by breathtaking...

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£120

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Rosewood by the River

Cumbria

Rosewood by the River

Ref: S281763

Reviews 29

4
8
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£228

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Bed in Grizedale (SZ226)

Cumbria

Bed in Grizedale (SZ226)

Ref: S421879

8
16
Immerse yourselves in enchanting forest surroundings when you and your family and friends head off to this splendid holiday home in the Lake District s Grizedale, 8 miles from Ambleside. Once a hunting lodge, the holiday home has eight bedrooms...

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£429

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Ecclerigg Garth

Cumbria

Ecclerigg Garth

Ref: S810696

Reviews 6

6
14
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£367

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lyndhurst

Cumbria

Lyndhurst

Ref: S1018583

3
7
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here -...

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£130

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Brunt How

Cumbria

Brunt How

Ref: S282830

Reviews 26

3
7
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£166

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Orchard House

Cumbria

Orchard House

Ref: S282880

Reviews 18

4
8
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£277

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Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Ambleside

Ambleside is yet another one of the Lake District's jewels. This scenic town located at the head of Windermere is an excellent spot for a last minute cottage holiday. Windermere is the largest lake in England and is a thing of real natural beauty. Perfect for a last minute escape, Ambleside has everything that you will need whether you are looking for a group trip or fun with the whole family.

The Lake District is famous for its outdoor activities, and Ambleside provides a fantastic base for those that are looking to get in touch with their inner adventurer. Hiking, mountain biking and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and waterskiing all are readily available in the town. Being on Windermere, it would be foolhardy not to take advantage of the stunning cruises that run regular tours of the lake. Ambleside is well catered for tourists and as such has all the great local pubs, independent shops and fabulous restaurants that you could desire on your large cottage holiday in the Lake District.

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Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

  • Louise - Verified booking

    I spent over a month in this property, between the 17th of Nov to the 20th of Dec, and found it to be one of the most comfortable bases to explore the lakes in over 6 years of visiting the southern area.

    The views from the front windows are unsurpassable, informing me each morning how to proceed in negotiating a fell. I came here to walk, climb, hike, and fulfil some bucket list summits, I also wanted peace and quiet to read and write. This property is the perfect base to explore the fells, with only a 20 second incline to reach the front gate (if able bodied). Just far enough from the town centre to experience peace and quiet, yet close enough to take advantage of on-the -doorstep access to walks, shopping, and good food. The house is warm, well equipped, and well placed. The smart TV, internet and central heating were fantastic, and the mattresses were amongst the most comfortable to date. Thank you for providing one of the most comfortable and well positioned places to stay in the South Lakes. I have visited many, and Luke's Hoose will remain a firm favourite. I will add that putting the bin out is no mean feat, so would recommend this property to those who are fit and able bodied. And during storm Darragh the top floor front bedroom window rattled enough to wake the dead and was very cold. However, this is a small criticism, and I would recommend this property to all. I absolutely loved my stay here and will never forget it. Apologies for forgetting to remove my lichen and moss collection from the dining room table! Thank you.

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  • Catie - Verified booking

    Information in email incorrect regarding key collection - needs updating as it is incorrect On a positive, the house is largeand spacious, and is in a lovely area.

    However it needs a deep clean There is dirt and dust in all corners of the house, cobwebs on kitchen window and light fittings throughout the house. Mould in bathroom. En-suite unusable due to smell of drains and the shower is either freezing cold or burning hot. The taps move when you try to turn them on. Main bathroom - flush on toilet kept not working - we had fix ourselves each time just so it would flush. Main bathroom is old and rundown with mold and dirt in corners of bath/shower. Springs have gone in the sofas so you sink when you sit down making it very uncomfortable. The carpets are dirty and worn in the lounge. In the kitchen the random mix of plates, cutlery, pots and pans need replacing or proper cleaning, they smell greasy as though they haven’t been washed properly. The shared garden would of been nice had it been usable, however as there has been no maintenance of the area for sometime, grass needs cutting, shrubs need trimming as they growing in to the house through the lounge doors, we couldn’t sit out there. In general it feels like whoever owns the property is only interested in making money and not giving customers a nice experience. For the money we paid this was very disappointing.

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  • Suzanne - Verified booking

    Just back from a fabulous week in Ambleside with sunshine from dawn to dusk .

    The house reviews are mixed but honest : Acorn Cottage is ideally situated for access straight into town , ideal for the park & fells Parking permit was superb , as were the kitchen appliances and top floor bathroom . Beds were comfy , and sofas seemed quite new . Fluffy towels and plenty hot water , The negatives are mostly around cleanliness , the lounge carpet is dirty and has a smell . The fridge hadn’t been cleaned , nor the kitchen floor . The gas fire in the lounge doesn’t work . Huge dirty cobwebs Hanging from ceilings . Seating in the lounge us for 4 and it’s cramped ( we only had 3 of us so that wasn’t an issue to us) There is no folder with any instructions for heating , boiler, or kitchen appliances or recycling. The back door area does have 4 stacking chairs , but even although we had gorgeous weather wouldn’t have sat with the bins , old dumped floor mops and disused plant pots . Just needs some tlc , thorough cleaning in and out . If we saw this house had replaced the flooring and sorted the decor downstairs would definitely stay again for the location .

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  • Gill - Verified booking

    Very Comfortable Stay with Parking Access and Building Work issues: The cottage was lovely, extremely comfortable and well-equipped.

    Its location is excellent and only a very short walk down steep narrow roads into the centre of town. We reported two maintenance issues found on arrival as soon as we could to help Lakelovers get them sorted for future bookings. The spacious kitchen and living room were quite dark (September), so a good reading lamp would be great in the living room. The awkward parking space was compounded by tradesmen's vans needing moved to let us out. This was because the very pleasant owner of the immediately adjacent St Anne's Court cottage, also managed by Lakelovers, was visiting with others to do external maintenance work throughout our five-night stay. Unfortunately, this meant we could not open our door to the communal gardens and sit outside. Car access to the communal entrance gates was difficult. This was partly due to a large white van parked alongside other vehicles, but jutting out and blocking the easier of the two steep tracks up to the gates. Overall, a great short break, especially if you don't intend to use your own car to get out and about.

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  • Isabella - Verified booking

    Great location, literally a stones throw from the restaurants,cafes and shops.

    Comfortable accodation. Nice bedrooms and top floor bathroom had a great shower and was bright and airy. The kitchen had what you needed and a good sized solid table. The lounge was 'snug', 4 adults on the sofas and a chair from the kitchen for the fifth. Thankfully just the two of us after the first 3 days. What I would say is that we had a great time but I have stayed in accomodation this year at a similar price which was in better overall condition. It needs a face lift particularly downstairs. Also some welcome items would have been appreciated, other places have managed this also, the lack of leaflet or booklet, information, we felt was a little lazy (and not due to Covid as other places still have these including when out and about) not to provide. I think it was the lack of thought which was disappointing and which would sway me to try somewhere else next time. Oh and dont expect a lay-in, the nursery opposite starts at 7 am. Parking was easy to find. Great if you only want straight forward basic accomodation.

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