Guests say
Babbling Brook is a well-regarded holiday rental in Ambleside, praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate the quiet area, cosy atmosphere, and the thoughtful touches like flowers and wine on arrival. While some guests mention minor issues with comfort and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found Babbling Brook clean and tidy upon arrival. However, a few reviews mentioned the need for a deeper clean, noting dust and dirt in certain areas. The majority of feedback is positive, but the mentioned issues slightly affect the score.
The location is highly praised for being quiet yet close to town amenities, with many guests appreciating the convenience for exploring Ambleside. The positive remarks about the location are consistent across reviews.
The property is generally considered comfortable and cosy. However, several guests have commented on the firmness of the mattresses, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are well-regarded, with guests mentioning the property is well-equipped. Some guests suggested additional items like a second frying pan or a clothes airer. Maintenance issues like a problematic shower and noise from other apartments were noted.
Guests have mentioned thoughtful gestures such as welcoming flowers and a bottle of wine. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such extras are subject to availability and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Set in the popular residential area called ‘The Falls’ and a short walk from lovely Ambleside, this styl-ish ground floor apartment is set at the heart of the National park. A perfect place for a family holi-day with endless opportunities to explore the wonderful Lakeland countryside. Discover a fantastic choice of independent shops, cosy restaurants, lively pubs, bars, cafes and cinemas right on your doorstep. Your holiday home is perfectly placed for you to take part in the activities on offer at White Platts Recreation Ground, where you can enjoy tennis, bowls, mini and crazy golf. If you pre-fer to try water sports or experience a leisurely cruise, then Lake Windermere is only a fifteen-minute walk away. Head to ‘Brockhole on Windermere’, a fabulous nature reserve where you will discover many fantastic activities to suit everyone from toddlers to adventure seekers.
The apartment is named after the beck at Stock Ghyll. Watch the river tumbling down the valley then walk up to the rushing falls at Stock Ghyll Force and admire the lovely views. After parking in your named space, climb up one step to your front door and enter your holiday base hide away your coat in your cloakroom cupboard and walk into a delightful sitting room with dining area. Go to your large bay window and enjoy the lovely outlook. Your stylish fitted kitchen awaits with its useful breakfast bar. A few more steps will take you through your back door onto a small stone patio equipped with bistro style furniture, where you can enjoy a warming morning coffee or a relaxing evening drink. As you venture further inside, you will discover two comfortable bedrooms, one a roomy king size with built-in wardrobes and one twin which is ideal for family members. Your bathroom benefits from cosy underfloor heating. Colourful rugs give you a welcoming feel on top of the beautiful, rich-coloured hardwood flooring throughout the apartment.
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 watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD Player, Wi-Fi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Private parking for one car.
Two small dogs accepted.
Sorry, no smoking.
Reviews (39)
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Lisa
The location was perfect with just a short walk into town. The property had everything we needed with plenty of storage for walking gear. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
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Mark
Babbling Brook was perfect for us, as was Ambleside in general. Our only criticisms would be that the main bed was too firm for us and that the wardrobe in the main bedroom seemed cold and perhaps damp. But those are in context minor issues and clearly haven't stopped us from rebooking as soon as we got home.
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Jaclyn
Lovely, quiet area but so close to amenities! The property was lovely and clean when we arrived and there were lots of cleaning products around which was useful (although I had taken my own as sometimes find places donât provide these!). Beautiful flowers and a bottle of wine on arrival were appreciated! It was a good size for us as a couple with a small dog. Negatives: Within minutes of arrival I burnt my hand on the hob. Itâs electric and Iâm assuming the cleaners had caught the control knob but, unlike other hobs, it doesnât glow red when still hot but âoffâ so I didnât know it was still hot! Could have been far worse than it was but it was a rather painful way to start our stay! Noise from upstairs could have been a nightmare for a reactive dog. Luckily it was empty for most of our stay but every time someone moved upstairs we heard them so something for potential customers to be aware of. We joked about the reviews on the mattress before we went - it was not a joke! We didnât sleep well, it was like sleeping on concrete. The singles were ok though! Parking space was taken up when we got there - contacted the travel company who were meant to get back to us. Didnât respond until the following morning to âcheck if the other car had movedâ and when I said it still wasnât vacant so were we ok in the spot we had parked (the property provided some parking passes but it wasnât clear what they were for) I didnât hear from anyone again throughout the holiday! Luckily, part way through our stay, they moved and we went in but a better response from either the property owner or travel company would have been useful! You can tell this is only ever used as a holiday home so some things havenât been well considered such as a ticking clock in the bedroom a not a problem as we took it down but I do think a stay by the owners would be the best way to improve things for the future!