The Dove Cot

Ambleside 1.7 miles.

The Dove Cot is a welcoming single-storey cottage, resting in a tranquil setting near Ambleside.

Offering a welcoming and well-presented retreat that’s just the thing for couples, friends or families keen to experience the best of Cumbria, with off‑road parking available for up to four cars, and allowing two well‑behaved pets.

Arriving in the peaceful hamlet of Clappersgate, you can park up with ease and take a moment to drink in the open views across the surrounding fields, with the river nearby and the town just beyond.

The Dove Cot opens into a comfortable living/dining room, where there’s plenty of room to settle in after days spent wandering lakeside paths, tackling scenic trails or browsing the lively village centres nearby.

A stone feature fireplace forms a natural focal point, while a Smart TV and relaxed seating create an inviting place to unwind as the evening draws in.

The adjoining kitchen is thoughtfully arranged for easy self-catering, making everyday meals feel effortless, whether you’re starting the day slowly or returning with stories from the fells.

A generously sized king-size bedroom provides a calm place to rest, enhanced by its own Smart TV, while the bathroom features a corner jacuzzi bath with shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, perfect for soothing tired legs after a day exploring the Lake District.

The detached ancilliary accommodation provides a further king-size bedroom offering a peaceful retreat, served by a contemporary en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, creating a comfortable and well-balanced space for longer stays.It has the added benefit of a separate sitting space.Light and open in feel, it offers a relaxed setting for putting your feet up at the end of the day, with a Smart TV for laid-back evenings indoors.

Outside, a few seating areas are scattered around the property, inviting you to pause with a morning coffee or enjoy a glass as the light softens in the evening.

With open aspects across the fields, glimpses of the river and views stretching towards the town, the outdoor spaces feel well connected to the surrounding landscape.

The Dove Cot is well-suited to walkers, dog owners and anyone keen to explore at a gentler pace.

Skelwith Bridge is located close by in the very heart of the Lake District at the foot of the Langdale Valley.

Grasmere, Ambleside and Lake Windermere are all located within three miles of this picturesque hamlet.

The small village of Elterwater with its English Lake District Inn is a leisurely walk away, passing Skelwith Force, a fifteen-foot high waterfall where the River Brathay forces a passage through the rocks.

Once a centre for the slate processing industry, it consists of a cluster of stone buildings by a picturesque bridge spanning the River Brathay.

Today, hand-crafted articles can be purchased from the shop and cafe at ‘Chesters by the River’.

The Skelwith Bridge Hotel and Talbot Pub, dating back to the 17th century, sit in the centre of the hamlet.

Nearby Grasmere is perhaps best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found".

Perfectly positioned between Ambleside and the surrounding lakes, with local shops and welcoming pubs nearby and well-known beauty spots within driving distance, this delightful cottage makes a lovely base for embracing the great outdoors or simply switching off in tranquil surroundings.

The Dove Cot a relaxed and flexible base for discovering Cumbria together