Guests say
Take Five is a well-received holiday cottage in Ambleside, praised for its excellent location, stunning views, and spacious, well-equipped interiors. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and the ease of access to beautiful walks. The property's cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches contribute to memorable stays, despite some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements.
The property generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with guests noting it as spotless on arrival. However, there are isolated comments about dust and a stained mattress cover, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Ambleside and local attractions, with beautiful views and wildlife sightings adding to the appeal. It's an easy stroll to the town centre and nearby walks, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Overall, guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the quality furnishings and well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests noted issues with hard beds, pillow quality, and heating control, indicating that comfort could be enhanced with attention to these details.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the kitchen and entertainment options. Criticisms include maintenance issues like non-functioning doorbells, speakers, and tumble dryer, as well as a lack of instructions for appliances. The provision of consumables like toilet paper was also a point of contention.
While guests are pleased with the overall experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Located in the exclusive Lesketh How development just a short stroll to the centre of Ambleside. Take Five is a superb architect designed Lakeland residence finished to a beautiful standard.
Enter into a welcoming hallway where you’ll find space for outdoor gear before stepping into a large open plan living area with views to the stunning surrounding fells. A spacious family dining table is perfect for celebratory dinners, which can be prepared in the modern kitchen on luxurious marble worktops. French doors open onto a large semi-circular south facing balcony complete with dining furniture for al fresco meals. Take Five has three sumptuous bedrooms; the first bedroom is a king size master complete with en-suite facilities, the second bedroom can be presented as a king or twin room and the third bedroom is a comfortabl double. The property also contains a spacious family bathroom. Private parking is available for two vehicles.
Take Five is a short level stroll into Ambleside’s bustling centre where you can browse outdoor shops, enjoy brunch in a modern cafe and socialise over a few drinks in a traditional Lakeland pub. From Ambleside you can head on foot straight into the beautiful Lakeland fells, take a scenic drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass or step aboard a ‘Windermere Steamer’ for a cruise across England's largest lake.
For groups heading to the Lake District to celebrate a special occasion, Take Five provides luxurious accommodation in one of the area’s most desirable settings.
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
Three bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double with Juliet balcony, en-suite shower, basin, and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double (This is a zip link bed & will be a double unless requested as twins), 1 x first floor double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with TV and French windows to patio.
Utility, cloakroom with WC.
One well behaved dog accepted.
Babies and Children welcome please note no Cot or High Chair available - please provide your own.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, Smart TV, WiFi.
Private parking for 2 cars.
Large patio with outdoor dining furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub just a few minutes walk.
Reviews (29)
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Jane
However I am unable to give it a good review because as the owner knows when we arrived (after a very long and tiring trip) the heating was not working in the living room/kitchen dining room. It was not easy to get in touch with anyone - only through the app. Sykes did send someone but it was going to be a big job to fix so fortunately he gave us some heaters which made it ok. But then we were contacted to have it fixed. This was not acceptable to us during our first week there, so we just coped with the electric heaters. It was fixed one day while we were out. The owner should have made sure the heating was working BEFORE guests arrived - especially in the winter! Additionally towards the end of our stay the forecourt was having work done on it and dug up. We were given no warning of this. It is such a shame because the actual property would have been really comfortable and lovely but it's not possible to enjoy somewhere without heating and when parts of it are being worked on. Very disappointing. Also - but not the owners fault - contacting Sykes is not very easy. There should have been a phone number for DIRECT emergency contact with the owner.
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Alan
House is beautifully finished and had everything we needed for a relaxing break. Will definitely come again.
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Lucy
However⦠The building was covered with a huge amount of ugly scaffolding right up to and around the front door which made finding and accessing the key box very difficult. The key box is round the side and not visible. We had no prior warning of scaffolding which also obscured the windows/view from hallway & landing. The property isnât a house with a garden so it is not dog friendly (the pictures imply it has a garden). You cannot just open the door to let the dog out. The gardens are private and dogs must be kept on a lead. The property would be more accurately described as being one of a number of apartments with its own entrance, and part of a large old house. I thought I had booked a detached house with a garden. There were no instructions with regard to the heating and it was extremely cold. That aside, the fixtures and fittings and soft furnishings are just beautiful, the kitchen has everything you may need and more, the views from the master bedroom were stunning and I would thoroughly recommend this property (just donât take the dog!)