Guests say
Rock Cottage in Ambleside is praised for its spaciousness, comfortable bedding, and convenient location for exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen and the added bonus of parking. While some noted issues with maintenance and noise from a nearby road, the cottage's charm and proximity to walking trails make it a popular choice for a holiday stay.
The majority of guests found Rock Cottage to be clean, with specific compliments on the bedding and towels. However, a few guests mentioned the need for a deep clean and pointed out areas like the shower that could be improved.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to Ambleside and ease of access to local attractions and walking trails. Some guests mentioned the noise from the nearby road, but overall the location is seen as a strong point for the property.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, especially noting the cosy fireside and comfortable beds. However, some guests mentioned issues with coldness in the front room and discomfort with some of the attic beds.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen and comfortable living spaces. Guests noted some maintenance issues such as problems with the dishwasher and the lack of a tumble dryer. The absence of firewood for the log burner was also mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A characterful Grade ll listed cottage with a Victorian cast-iron range, set in the hamlet of Clappersgate just outside Ambleside, has three-bedrooms spread over three floors. The cottage is one mile from the bustling town of Ambleside. The Grade II listed 17th-century cottage offers comfort and modern amenities in a traditional setting. The two sons of the Romantic poet Coleridge lodged here in 1808. You will love Rock Cottage for its originality, blended with cosy furnishings and contemporary facilities.
Views of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, can be seen from the first floor and there are numerous opportunities to explore the many captivating footpaths and dramatic trails from your front door. On your return, store your walking gear in the useful outside storeroom then before you go inside sit on the garden bench by your front porch to reflect on the day’s ad-ventures and watch the world go by. Your spacious cottage is also perfectly placed to explore the area’s interesting towns, villages, ham-lets and wonderful countryside, by car or by public transport. Park in one of your private off-road spaces, walk a hundred yards to your front porch then take the couple of steps up to your comfortable sitting room. After your journey, relax in front of the superb, original period Victorian range and appreciate the authenticity of the attractive flag-floor and the traditional deeply-set windows. Find your lovely, shaker style kitchen and make use of your contemporary appliances to rustle up a delicious family meal to enjoy on your cottage style dining table, as you plan the next day’s exciting activities. After your busy day, walk up to the first floor to relax in your comfortable bedrooms. On this floor, you will find two spacious double bedrooms. One of them has an en-suite shower room. There is a separate WC on a half landing. Your family bathroom has a bath with shower over. Climb further to top floor family room, where you will find three single beds set within a pitched ceiling, cruck beams and a Velux window.
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
Highly Commended Three-Star property.
Three-storey cottage.
Three bedrooms:First-floor 1 x double with en-suite with shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x Second-floor triple Bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and separate WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Lock up for bikes.
Gas central heating with Victorian cast-iron range with open fire, .
Electric cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freesat and DVD Player, Wi-Fi (72MB bandwidth).
Fuel and power included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot.
Off-road parking for two cars - 1 minute walk away.
Front porch with bench.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Lock-up for bike storage available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note: there is no garden.
Please note: wood/coal is not included in rent
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (19)
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Gillian
Easy access to the fells.
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Anna
The living room and the kitchen especially invite good atmosphere. A plus was the extra toilet and shower in the master bedroom. Beds were comfortable. The property is walking distance from Ambleside and two walking trails start straight from the house. The location is excellent for an exploration of the whole Lake District. On the downside I would not recommend this property for a family with very small children as a very busy road is just bordering the house. The proximity of the street and the lack of a real garden is the online minus points I could add, but price- quality the house is a very good deal and with so many things to see (and so many rainy days on average) there is not so much time to sit in the garden anyway. Thanks for a lovely stay, I would certainly recommend.
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Cate
We were able to get it working ourselves by putting a new fuse in the plug but we had called out maintainence by then. They came out and did something that stopped it working completely. I donât book places that are going to require me to do more work on holiday than when I am at home. We have been told there will be no compensation for this. The front room is very cold and drafty. We needed a fire every night, even with the heating on all day. No fire wood is provided.