About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Shambles Cottage in Ambleside offers a 3-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Modern Amenities: The property includes a TV, kitchenware, and a private entrance. Reception staff speak Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish. Local Attractions: Located 9 km from the World of Beatrix Potter, 17 km from Lake Windermere, and 28 km from Derwentwater Lake. Boating is available in the surrounding area. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


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Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Central village location, all amenities on the doorstep. I particularly appreciated the fresh flowers. Loved the amount of space in the property. The complimentary croissants, biscuits and drinks were a lovely touch.
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was perfect, right in the centre of Ambleside. Really clean place, stocked with everything you’d need to start your holiday
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great, but quiet so great night sleep. Well equipped, everything you need. Loved welcome pack and fresh flowers, really thoughtful. Communication with owner was good. Location good for walks and buses.
Leeann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location. Was like home from home. Loved every minute.
Pat
United Kingdom United Kingdom
comfortable, very clean , good location , lovely and warm when we arrived as heating was put on. . lots of hot water available for after mountain walks. lovely welcome pack left which was very good.
Will
Netherlands Netherlands
Central location. Wonderful cottage with everything we needed. Some welcome drinks and snacks were provided. Contact with host via App was good. Comfortable beds.
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very charming cottage right in the heart of Ambleside, so a fab location. very close to bus stop and shops etc. Plenty of space and comfortable. Extremely clean and the kitchen was well equipped although we didn't need to use too much. two lounges...
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable, home from home, spotlessly clean. The location was perfect.
Bin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location in the heart of Ambleside. We were four friends so I opted for here as we had four single bed which were really comfy. I'm a light sleeper and appreciated the black out blinds. Lots of nice finishing touches and kindness...
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Brilliant location, lovely traditional cottage, really comfortable beds. Great price

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Property information

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. No children under 5 years old. There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property. Situated in the picturesque Lake District National Park and ideal for guests who enjoy walking, cycling and water sports.. 5 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, Ipod Dock, CD Player, Electric Fire Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine First Floor: Living room 2: (No TV) Second Floor: Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Private parking for 2 cars (½ mile from property); unloading at the door. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old.. Nestled away down a quiet back street, Shambles Cottage is a traditional Lakeland, slate-fronted terraced cottage that has everything you need and just one minutes’ walk from the centre of Ambleside. There is a cosy leather suite in the living room and a sitting room with views over Loughrigg Fell for those who want peace and quiet, away from it all. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen is perfect to dish up a hearty meal to be served on the magnificent polished wooden oval table. Shambles Cottage is in a quiet, secluded courtyard, a step away from one of Ambleside’s oldest streets ‘The Slack’, yet the town’s amenities are just yards away, with an abundance of shops, cafés and restaurants. With good public transport links it couldn’t be easier to forget the car and explore the area stress free. There are plenty of places to visit right on your doorstep, the famous Bridge House or a short walk to Stockghyll Falls are a must, whilst further afield there is beautiful Grasmere village, or catch one of the Windermere ferries from the nearby Waterhead terminal. For climbing and walking, you are surrounded by fells ...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.