Guests say
Edna's Cottage in Ambleside offers a charming stay with a beautiful garden and river proximity, ideal for exploring the Langdales. Guests appreciate the updated kitchen and bathroom, comfortable beds, and the cosy range fireplace. The location is perfect for walks, with local amenities nearby. Some guests noted issues with parking, bathroom heating, and the front door lock, but overall experiences were positive.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments about cleanliness issues. The property seems to be kept to a high standard of cleanliness, as reflected in the reviews.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience for walking and exploring the Lake District. The proximity to local attractions and the peaceful setting by the river contribute to a high score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy sofas and beds. However, some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort and the lack of heating in the bathroom, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. However, there are recurring comments about the front door lock, bathroom heating, and parking challenges, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Set back from the River Brathay, which flows through the pretty, Lake District village of Skelwith Bridge, is Ednas Cottage. This lovely, traditional, stone property occupies a honeypot location just outside Ambleside, with flag stoned floors and a range fireplace adding character to the interior. On return from a circular walk along the riverside, up to Elter Water, choose to relax in the snug sitting room, surrounded by the company of your loved ones, with the range fire roaring in the background as you catch up on some TV. You can use the well-equipped kitchen to cook up a storm for the family, and gather around the table to discuss the events from the day.
Climb the staircase to find two charming bedrooms, each reflecting the style of the cottage with a thoughtful choice of décor. They are served by the family bathroom, which welcomes a lovely hot soak in the bath tub after a bracing walk, or a refreshing shower. To the outside is a pleasant seating area in the garden, where you can watch the world go by as you sip a chilled drink, and plan further adventures on the lakes and fells in the region. You can grab a spot of homemade lunch at 'Chesters By The River', a lovely tea room and gift shop just down the road, where you can dine alfresco and try a selection of treats, from wood-fired pizza and classic cakes, to salads and soups.
Being in the heart of the Lake District, you have the towns and villages of Grasmere, with its gingerbread shop, Ambleside, home to William Wordsworth's Rydal Mount and Windermere, where you can enjoy boat trips, shops and many eateries to choose from. Walking and cycling come in abundance, and there is also Brockhole adventure park and the National Trust's Wray Castle. This charming retreat awaits your arrival, to a beautiful part of Cumbria.
Skelwith Bridge is located in the very heart of the Lake District at the foot of the Langdale Valley. The Skelwith Bridge Hotel and Talbot Pub, dating back to the 17th century sits in the centre of the village, while 'Chesters by the River', is a riverside tea room and gift shop offering home-made lunch and replenishing drinks. Nearby Grasmere is perhaps best known as the home of William Wordsworth, while the towns of Ambleside and Windermere offer plenty to see and do.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with range fireplace
Electric heating with range fireplace.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car to the rear.
Enclosed front garden with patio furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.2 miles, café 0.4 miles.
Note: There are no logs provided for the range fireplace, these can be bought locally
Reviews (36)
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David
Excellent well appointed cottage spotlessly clean Minor point on communication say fire available but no fuel provided and list where you can get some also 1 loo roll for 3 people not good state bring some these are minor issues did not spoil our stay
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Tina
The location was great for walks from the door. We did not need to use our car all week. The parking is a bit tight, luckily we only have a smallish car, so it wasnât a problem.
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Julia
It is in the perfect location for walks without having to drive and if you do want to take a car, Ambleside, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley are all withing half an hours drive. I visited in September and with the ground floor flooring being slate, you need a good pair of slippers in the cooler months as the floors are cold and there's no heating in the bathroom so expect to be chilly after your bath or shower. I'm a regular visitor and it's the first time I've stayed in a cottage which does not provide a welcome basket with teabags etc, you'll need to take everything with you. That being said the benefits outweigh the small niggles and I'll definitely be back in future.