About this property
The tiny hamlet of Clappersgate, at the head of Lake Windermere, is just a 10-minute stroll from Ambleside. It is here guests will find The Mounting Steps; a charming cottage set in the cobbled courtyard of an impressive manor house. The property gets its name from the original ‘mounting steps’ once used by riders when setting out on their horses, perhaps to admire the wonderful views and scenery of the surrounding area.
The cottage is set over three floors, with living space and kitchen making the most of the views from the upper floors. Entering at ground floor level, and off the entrance hall, is a stylish bedroom with en-suite featuring washbasin and wc. This room looks into the pretty courtyard with traditional stone buildings and shrubs. A riverside garden is close by and is perfect for relaxing and listening to the water as it runs by. Upstairs is a welcoming and cosy sitting room with lovely views, comfortable furnishings and warming wood burning stove. Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine or taking a quick nap.
On the top floor is the modern, well equipped kitchen with dining area from which guests can admire the breath-taking view over the roof tops to the Lakeland fells.
There is parking just outside the door of The Mounting Steps, although with so much on offer in nearby Ambleside, guests will be tempted to explore the many independent shops, tea rooms, fabulous pubs and quirky cinemas on foot.
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
Arranged across 3 floors: 1 x king size bedroom with en-suite basin and wc.
Main bathroom with new extended walk-in shower area and separate bath.
Sitting room.
New for 2023: refurbished kitchen with new integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer dryer (new pictures to follow).
Dining area.
Gas central heating.
Electric wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob and microwave.
40 inch Smart TV in the lounge, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
40 inch tv in the bedroom.
Private parking for 1 car.
Riverside garden close by.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub and shops nearby.
Babies accepted but guests need to bring own travel cot and high chair.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (13)
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Tessa
Great instructions from the owner and plenty of maps etc to plan our days out. Short walk into Ambleside where we could catch the buses. No need to use the car.
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Jane
It was equipped with everything we could possibly need, was extremely comfortable and clean. The shower was lovely, always hot and powerful. The bed was extremely comfortable and night was very quiet. The maps and books were very handy. We loved that we could do all our walks from the door and leave the car most days. We've been coming to the Lakes every year for the last 25 years and this was the best property we have had. We are already looking to rebook in October!
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Serena
The cottage was lovely to stay in. As personal reference, some curtains in the bedroom would be nice as we found it to be quite light in a morning but other than that, we really enjoyed it and would definitely stay again.