Guests say
Hillside Cottage in Ambleside is a cosy and well-equipped base with stunning views and a peaceful location, just a short walk from the town centre. Guests appreciated the comfortable atmosphere, spacious bedrooms, and well-stocked kitchen. The cottage’s charm and beautiful surroundings were frequently praised. Some areas, such as decor, maintenance, and parking, could benefit from updates, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned areas needing more thorough cleaning, such as under furniture and in the garden. Some minor issues with leftover items were noted, but overall cleanliness was satisfactory.
The location was highly praised for its beautiful views, tranquillity, and proximity to Ambleside and local walks. The setting was a highlight for many guests, offering both convenience and scenic surroundings.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy living spaces and spacious bedrooms. Some mentioned tired mattresses and dated decor, but most felt at home and enjoyed relaxing after days out.
The cottage was described as well-equipped, especially the kitchen and shower. However, several guests noted maintenance issues such as a tricky shower, tired furnishings, and minor repairs needed. Parking was tight but manageable for smaller cars.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Retaining original features, this restored traditional cottage lies ½ mile from Ambleside with Lake Windermere also close by.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are 4 steps in the garden.. Prepare to be charmed when you stay at Hillside Cottage! This characterful 18th-century cottage is set within a peaceful part of the popular Lakeland town of Ambleside. It enjoys superb views from all windows and features a comfortable, open plan, ground floor living area, original stone flooring, exposed timber beams and picture windows. Benefiting from an end-of-terrace position, there is plenty of space for everyone. Upstairs, the two bedrooms share a family bathroom, with the double bedroom at the front featuring an original fireplace, whilst the twin bedroom has a wash basin and views to the rear.
Outside is a south-facing garden where you can decide on your next fell adventure, leave the car behind and explore on foot. The property has the best of both worlds with its countryside location, enjoying open views above the town, yet lies just a short walk from the local shops, cafés and traditional pubs, where you can find something to suit every taste and budget. A little further on, you can take a tranquil lake cruise from the Waterhead Pier, and walkers can explore the many paths and woodland trails all within a short starting distance of the front door. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
ONLY 1 TOILET ROLL, for a week, no replacement bin bags, Shower was a nightmare to work out how to operate .....Fan in toilet very noisy. Cottage needs a bit of TLC and updating ....Garden area needs a good tidy.... We still enjoyed our stay, out walking etc weather was great.....
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Paul
Great place for us to be based in Ambleside for a week of hiking. Stunning views. We would happily stay again.
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Confirmed Guest
Good location for accessing Ambleside and great views from front windows. Decent shower in bathroom & kitchen reasonably stocked. As mentioned by others, getting in and out of drive tricky because of being on a blind corner - best to reverse into drive going in. Cottage itself is quite small - would think any more than 2 adults + 1 child would feel cramped downstairs but was fine for 2 adults. Single glazing and negligible draft proofing of front door and upstairs bedroom window would likely make it cold in winter. Lost a star because of providing a single toilet roll, washing up liquid for ~ 1 day's worth of washing and a tiny kitchen bin with no extra bin liners. Overall good value basic accomodation which could be further improved with easy to implement tweaks.