About this property
Acorn Cottage is a charming and traditional stone-built Lakeland property spread over three floors and sleeping up to five people, perfect for a group of friends or family seeking to explore the beauty of the Lake District National Park. The cottage rests in a characterful location close to the centre of Ambleside, and has been carefully refurbished with co-ordinated soft furnishings and chic décor throughout to create a stylish and welcoming holiday home at any time of year. Walk through the attractive, traditional porchway, and step into the beautifully appointed sitting room and relax on the sumptuous suite as you admire the gas log-effect fire offering a homey ambiance to the room in the winter. Discover the delightful and well-equipped kitchen with a large dining table and cream shaker-style unit, where everyone can gather together to indulge in family meals in this welcoming room, toasting to a truly terrific retreat. Climb up to the first floor to find a roomy and stylish single room with fitted wardrobe, and a gorgeous master bedroom with king-size bed and a chic sofa chaise longue making a charming spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Also on the first floor you will find a contemporary family bathroom, while the stairs up to the second floor lead you to a cheerful twin bedroom and a separate shower room with an oversized shower, offering each and every guest a snug spot to rest and rejuvenate after each adventure-packed day. Sitting just outside the centre of Ambleside, the property benefits from being within walking distance of all the amenities you could need on a self-catered stay; take the short stroll and indulge in a bite to eat at one of the welcoming restaurants, cafes and pubs, or visit one of the many shops to pick up some essential ingredients for your family favourite meals back at the cottage. The town also boasts a four screen cinema, perfect for those rainy days, while those seeking adventure should be sure to take a stroll into the scenic Rothay Park and enjoy a picnic by the river, the perfect way to create everlasting memories with your loved ones. Also in walking distance is Waterhead, where you can enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Windermere, or hire your own boat to explore its remote bays for a day trip like no other. A short drive or bus journey will take you to Brockhole, the National Park’s Visitor Centre, where you will find many exciting attractions for all the family, including a treetop walk and zip wire, minigolf, archery, kayaking, and so much more, with many of its watersports offering you a wonderful way to explore the luscious waters of the famed Lake Windermere. From your doorstep you will have some of the most spectacular and idyllic walks in the Lake District, making Acorn Cottage a fantastic choice for any adventure seeker.
Ambleside is a lovely town sitting at the northern tip of the renowned Lake Windermere, England's largest lake boasting a range of watersports, eateries, and scenic spots galore. The town itself also hosts a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, perfect for a self-catered stay in Cumbria. There are plenty of walking and cycling opportunities in the area too, while Windermere and Kendal are well-worth exploring for attractions aplenty.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with gas log-effect stove
Gas central heating and gas log-effect stove.
Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 1 TV with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi, and a selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking permit for one car for sldc car parks.
Unrestricted parking available opposite the property between the hours of 6pm – 10am on a first come first serve basis..
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (30)
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Linda
The house is in a perfect location to walk into town.The lounge is rather small especially as the house sleeps five .Great kitchen,very well equipped.Beds comfortable but lumpy pillows. Superb shower room on second floor.There were a couple of maintenance issues which I reported to the agency in Ambleside when handing in keys.No information provided in house.
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David
Location just great but a few things that the owners should address ... Parking should be better explained ,use the permit for nearby car iark not outside, need a welcome pack Property was in need of a deep clean ( dusty with cobwebs ,floor in bathroom needed attention ) and lick of paint ,didn't stop us enjoying the facilities Well equipped kitchen, No working fire but warned priorr to visit Comfy bed lots of towels liked the night lights
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Jennie
A family of 5 adults, we found the cottage to be comfortable (albeit the living room a little snug for all of us to be in there together). Beds were really comfortable which was appreciated after lots of long walks and the bathroom facilities good too. The kitchen was very well equipped for us to cook together most evenings and a good size for us to socialise around the dinner table. The location served us very well, being close to all that Ambleside has to offer yet up a road quiet enough to feel peaceful and away from the bustle. We parked on the main carpark most nights which was not really very far to stroll to/from either. Would definitely look at booking again if holidaying in the area.