About this property
Chapelside Cottage is a delightful, stone-built cottage based in quiet location on the outskirts of Ambleside’s Old Town conservation area, just a couple minutes’ stroll down Peggy Hill from the village amenities. Gather friends and family to enjoy this idyllic location, filled with plenty of attractions to ensure an unforgettable holiday. The property is set out in a reverse level style with the bedrooms downstairs and the living areas upstairs to take advantage of the sweeping views. The light and airy living/dining area is where you can look forward to kicking back on the sofas to enjoy a range of streaming services from the Smart TV or head out onto the balcony, complete with table and chairs to sit at whilst admiring the views of the Wansfell and the surrounding area. Fulfilling your culinary needs is a well-equipped, cream shaker style kitchen where you will be delighted to rustle up an evening meal. Completing the interior are three well-dressed bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite shower, a twin and single, making this cottage ideal for families. If you fancy an evening glass of wine, you can discover a wealth of pubs together with a variety of restaurants and coffee shops within a 5-minute walk, as well as a supermarket for picking up any essentials. Ambleside has everything for your daily needs, in addition to the surrounding walks and rambles there are numerous daytime activities including mountain bike hire, tennis bowls, pitch and putt and of course – the delights of a cruise or boat hire on the picturesque Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. If you’re a fan of Beatrix Potter then you must explore the World of Beatrix Potter attraction in Bowness or visit Hill Top, her former 17th century farmhouse which is now a National Trust owned property. Explore the woods at Orrest Head where you will discover unrivalled views of the lakes that are so breath-taking, they inspired British author Alfred Wainwright to move to Cumbria in order to spend his life wandering the fells. For a memorable holiday celebrating time your nearest and dearest, consider Chapelside Cottage for your next Lake District escape.
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
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Reverse-level accommodation.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, Smart TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Designated parking for 1 car.
Balcony with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (24)
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Hilary
Would definitely return as we had a fabulous time in a perfect location . Thank you
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William
It had clearly just been redecorated & refurbished which was lovely. It was spotlessly clean & really well equipped.It is in a great location, only a couple of minutes walk into the centre of Ambleside which is a bustling village with loads of nice bars, restaurants & shops. Definitely recommend & we are looking to return soon.
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Alan
After reading the owners constructive response to that review we decided to take a chance. We were very glad that we did. The property was spotlessly clean on arrival. The cottage is well equipped and we didn't have to use any of the kitchen and other items that we bring to holiday rentals after previous experience of lack of equipment in other places. The cottage is ideally situated just on the edge of the old town in Ambleside and is only a 70 metre walk or so to two good pubs and around a 100/150m into town where there is a great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants varying from Michelin fine dining to casual cafes. During our stay there was heavy snowfall which blocked roads around the lakes for a few days. Due to the proximity of the town this wasn't an issue and there are many great walks that can be made directly from the house so we found no need to use the car. The owner kindly called during to check that we were ok during the snowy period and to check that we could heat the house adequately. The heating kept the house very cosy despite very low outside temperatures. The layout of the house is good with plenty of storage for coats and boots and we found the beds to be very comfortable. Highly recommended and we will definitely stay here next time we are in the Lakes.