Guests say
Bield How in Ambleside is a well-loved cottage praised for its excellent location, comfortable king bed, and good showers. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, off-road parking, and views. While some find the AGA cooker a highlight, others consider it a source of discomfort due to excessive heat. The property's cleanliness and maintenance have been noted as areas for improvement, with some guests reporting the need to clean upon arrival.
Cleanliness has been a recurring concern among guests, with reports of unclean kitchenware, cobwebs, and bathroom cleanliness issues. However, some guests found the property clean and comfortable, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Ambleside, access to local amenities, and as a base for walking trips. The off-road parking and views are also appreciated, making it a prime spot for visitors.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. The king bed and room sizes are commended, but the heat from the AGA cooker and the condition of the sofas and mattresses have been points of discomfort for some guests.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, maintenance issues like non-working bathroom fans, problematic doors, and outdated appliances have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Resting in an elevated position equally between Lake Windermere and the centre of Ambleside village, with fine views to the fells around, is this detached holiday home, Bield How. Tastefully furnished and decorated in a contemporary style while boasting an excellent position within the Lake District National Park, Bield How is the perfect base for a family in pursuit of an adventure-filled holiday. Head through the door at the side of the property into the hallway where you can hang coats and leave boots before finding the sitting room. After a day of traversing the fells, look forward to putting your feet up whilst catching up on your favourite shows. Discover the light and airy kitchen/diner for all your culinary essentials, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and a handy washer/dryer if your trails take off on a muddier route. As the evening draws to a close, catch your rest in the master bedroom, kitted out with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, while the twin room serves perfectly for children and benefits from an en-suite shower room. Both bedrooms have wall-mounted flat screen TVs and fitted cupboards for storing your personal belongings. The patio area to the front of the house offers you a tranquil spot to enjoy a drink whilst admiring views of the fell, plus there is also off-road parking for one car on the shared driveway. Positioned close to the Waterhead district of Ambleside, you are not far from the pier which provides regular cruises across the lake, offering you a chance to see the beauty of the area with stop-offs at Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside. Get to know your surroundings by taking a walk into the town centre where you will be spoilt for choice by the quaint selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants and even an independent cinema. Venture out of Ambleside and visit Wray Castle for the day, which has a huge, largely undiscovered gravel beach of its own, and was Beatrix Potter’s first Lakeland holiday home at the age of 16. With attractions to suit all ages, a stay at Bield How promises to be an adventure at any time of the year.
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
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room (Please note the gas fire is not in use)
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with SkyQ with Netflix and DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car in shared driveway.
Patio with table and chairs.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Cot and Highchair are not available at this property.
Reviews (18)
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Noelle
It was warm and cosy. The Aga was amazing so easy to use. The constant supply of hot water was so good. As I have mobility issues I found some of the outside steps to the property hard to use. The first steps were incredibly steep. I feel a hand rail should be put in place to make these steps safer.
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Neil
Well positioned and beautifully presented and equipped. We had a mishap in that a fuse went in the socket to the washing machine but Lakelovers are super efficient and had it fixed within a couple of hours. First rate.
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Jane
It was great to be in the center of town and have off street parking, ample space for our large 4x4. The views from the front of the bungalow are great. We spent many an afternoon having a brew on the patio before tea. The facilities inside are great. We were a party of 3 adults and had plenty of room. The only point i'd like to raise, it's not a big deal, was that the oven trays could do with being replaced.