Guests say
Garth Hill House in Ambleside receives high praise for its spaciousness, stunning views, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample dining space, and the entertainment options such as a games room. The property is celebrated for its cleanliness and comfort, making it ideal for large groups and family gatherings.
Reviews consistently mention the property being 'spotlessly clean' and 'presented perfectly', indicating a high standard of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The property's central location in Ambleside, with easy access to local amenities and stunning views, is highly valued by guests, contributing to a top score.
Guests find the house very comfortable, with special mentions of the spacious bedrooms and large U-shaped sofa. However, some noted poor noise insulation between floors.
The property boasts excellent facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options. Some minor issues with appliances and maintenance are noted, slightly affecting the score.
While guests are generally pleased with the property, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Garth Hill House is a beautiful, detached property nestled into the bustling town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Resting close to local amenities and Lake Windermere, as well as an assortment of walks and mountain biking trails, this property is ideal for a multi generational family with their friends, looking to explore Cumbria and the Lake District.
Be welcomed into a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of the town, park off-road and enter into a contemporary kitchen/diner with many home-from-home amenities to cater to your culinary needs, tucked away into sleek furniture with a charming, opulent feel. Here there is a large dining table for guests to indulge in a hearty meal at, as well as access to the patio space via patio doors, allowing the option for alfresco dining. Settle down in the stylish sitting room, offering a large corner sofa, countryside views, and the ambience of a glowing woodburning stove, ideal for movie nights in, and there is also a handy utility to take care of your muddy clothes.
Descend to the lower-ground-floor and discover a beautiful super-king-size bed, bathroom, small kitchenette and games room with pool table and folding table football. More stunning bedrooms, each with TVs, can be discovered, beginning on the ground floor, with a super-king-size and a king-size with ensuite shower room, and a ground-floor twin, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom.
On the first floor, discover three more bedrooms, two super-king-size and a twin, each with ensuites and the hallway offers a work from home space for guests. Three of the bedrooms are zip/link beds, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements.
Located in the centre of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside is a thriving little town that serves as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding villages, lakes, and breath taking landscapes. The village has a range of excellent restaurants and bars, independent shops, a convenience store for all the necessities for your stay, plus a golf course where you can try out a game or two.
Explore the numerous breath taking walks that contribute to the uniqueness of this region, also ideal for mountain biking and birdwatching, catering for strenuous treks to the breath taking fells or leisurely strolls along a calm river in Rothay Park. Check out the local history at Ambleside Roman Fort or visit Stagshaw Gardens.
For more amenities and attractions, head over to Windermere, where you can embark on boat cruises, wild swimming, and an array of water sports activities. There are many scenic walks to be enjoyed throughout the local area, including those at Todd Cragg, Scafell Pike, and Red Screes. All of this and so much more with a stay at Garth Hill House.
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, including the popular eateries of Misto, Sheila's Cottage, and The Lily Bar. 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
Six bedrooms with TVs: 1 x lower-ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be set up as twin on request), 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip-link can be twin on request)with wide access doors suitable for guests with limited mobility with wet room en-suite - walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link can be king-size on request), On the first floor 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x super king size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Lower-ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
(Please note logs are not provided).
Games room with pool table and table football.
Central heating.
2 electric ovens and an oven/microwave and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, 5 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and high chair available.
Off-road parking for 3 large or 4 small cars on paved driveway only.
Electric car charge point payable through using an App.
Rear enclosed patio with furniture.
Strictly two dogs welcome on the ground floor only and not in the bedrooms.
This property does not accept hen and stag parties.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, lake 0.7 miles.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.
Reviews (16)
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Rebecca
We had a lovely holiday and a large part of that was how amazing the house was so Thank You! âºï¸
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Maria
The house was in a beautiful, quiet location. Close to the centre of Ambleside with all its amenities and top notch walking shops and pubs. Although the house is situated in the centre of Ambleside, the views were gorgeous, with extensive views from the house across the hills. I enjoyed sitting on the sofa with the fire on, looking out of the window. It is well connected to walks straight from the house, or a short drive away. We enjoyed a walk up Wansfell. We also did some days out at Coniston Lake and Ullswater, which are both a short drive away. Both with lovely walks, boat hire and cafes. The house was well equipped, with lots of things to keep the children entertained. There was lots of space for the whole party to be together or to have time apart. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you very much, we would like to stay again.
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Charlotte
The house has everything you would want to go away, the only negatives things we feel for a large group were the limited coffee pods and a single oven, I do feel you are expected to take everything, there were only a couple of bin bags, no washing up liquid or bristle pad. The internet didnât work, the owner did look into this straight away and the TV aerial stopped working on our last night. These are all minor things which can be resolved and we would definitely return to the house, we had a wonderful stay.