Guests say
Borranside is a charming and cosy cottage in Ambleside, praised for its excellent location near the lake, park, and town centre. Guests consistently highlight its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and dog-friendly features. The owners are frequently described as helpful and responsive, and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs are appreciated, though not guaranteed. While most guests found the cottage comfortable and well-maintained, a few noted minor issues with the driveway and some furnishings. Overall, Borranside offers a warm and inviting base for exploring the Lake District, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of reviews mention the cottage being spotlessly clean and well-presented, with only one minor mention of a greasy grill pan. Overall, guests are very satisfied with the cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as perfect, with easy access to the lake, park, and Ambleside town centre. Guests appreciate the proximity to walks, pubs, and local amenities.
Most guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with positive comments on beds and seating. A few mentioned issues with the mattress and some furniture, but these were exceptions.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern kitchen and bathroom, Netflix, wood burner, and secure garden. Some minor issues were noted with the driveway and heating controls, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with cakes, wine, and dog treats, as well as responsive and helpful owners. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A delightful property in private gardens with easy access to the Lake shores and lovely views of nearby mountains and fells.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating (underfloor in bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included during winter months.. Front and rear gardens with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Visit England 4 Star.. In 2022, Borranside cottage has been lovingly refurbished throughout to a high standard whilst maintaining its charm and warm, cosy atmosphere. The fabulous kitchen has been modernised and fitted with an induction hob, dishwasher, and power tap to make enjoying a home cooked meal after a long day exploring as relaxing as possible. Underfloor heating in the bathroom adds to the luxury of the rain shower, along with a spacious double ended bath to soothe any aching muscles after hiking the surrounding mountains.
Borranside is at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, close to all lake amenities and only a 10-minute stroll into Ambleside and just a 2-minute stroll to Waterhead Bay where you will find a number of pubs and restaurants with glorious lake views as well as the Windermere Ferry Pier. This south-facing bungalow sits in a prime location across the road from Borrans Park where guests can enjoy direct access to the shores of Lake Windermere. This large expanse of green parkland fringing the water’s edge is ideal for summer picnics, a game of football or simply a leisurely stroll. Whatever the weather, the view across England’s largest lake with a back drop of the Langdales is simply mesmerising. Ambleside is well equipped for the self catering guest with a good variety of shops for supplies as well as cafes, bars and restaurants for all budgets and plenty of outdoor clothing retailers if you get caught in a shower or two. With plenty of walks on the doorstep, the choices are endless. Whether you want an energetic climb or an easy stroll, they can all be accessed from this lovely property in the heart of the lakes.
Borranside is a cosy detached bungalow, delightfully furnished and decorated with contemporary prints and is ideally situated, a short level walk from the village. The property is equipped with everything you will need for a relaxing stay in this wonderful part of the world, and a starter pack is provided along with bin liners, washing up liquid, hand wash and tabs for the washing machine and dishwasher. There is a delightful little sun room area just off the kitchen with bistro-style table and chairs. This is the perfect sunny place to enjoy breakfast or afternoon tea whilst looking out onto a lovely, private garden area. The property is centrally heated and warm in an instant. There is also a lovely wood burner in the living room which, when lit, creates a warm and cosy environment in which to relax in the comfy leather three seater and leather armchairs. Perfect for those chillier evenings or simply to enhance the ambience within the room. Borranside is the ideal base for those who choose to explore the area and those who simply with to unwind and relax in the lovely gardens, right there on the doorstep. The cottage offers something for everyone and is in the perfect location for a most enjoyable break. With plenty of off road parking, you can simply forget about your car for the week. Why not ’go green’ and sample the other excellent transport options available to you? There’s an electronic cart which runs every hour from Waterhead to the town centre and back. You can catch the open top Stagecoach buses or the famous steamers which depart from the pier just minutes walk from Borranside.
Free WiFi
A starter pack is provided , along with bin liners in the bins, washing up liquid, hand wash, washing machine and dishwasher tab.
A linen and towel change change for 14 night bookings can be arranged.
Guests must lock the porch
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely, beautifully appointed, property in an excellent location. Highly recommended.
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Mike and Kath Beck
The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed . Ideally situated with a park across the road to exercise our young dog and views over lake Windermere. Plenty of walks from the cottage and we used the bus service instead of the car. Good relaxing holiday and we shall return .
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Thomas Gore
Our second visit to Borranside Cottage.Location is superb within the beautiful English Lake District. Close to all amenities with private car parking on site. The owner supplies a welcome pack, doggy comforts and a comprehensive guide of all the cottage facilities. All user manuals are also present in a pack just in case. They also include their personal phone number incase of any problems. I rang due to being a gas user and initially finding the oven /hob somewhat complicated. They were extremely friendly, sorted my problem and said to ring if we hit any further difficulty. We didn`t but thanks anyway. Being old we did find the armchairs low but really comfortable. We`d definitely recommend this cottage and will use again.