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Byways

(Ref. 1152933)

Ambleside, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (7)
  • cosy (6)
  • well (5)
  • good (5)
  • everything (5)

13 Customer Reviews

  • "Beautiful cottage everything first class, no expense spared on this beautiful cottage everything you ever need and more, Cosy & comfy even in the worst weather the cottage is just perfect, you really feel you are being looked after as a guest rather than just another customer."

    A short walk into the town centre going down a bit longer going back up but good fun all the same. Excellent off road parking definitely a big plus, October in the summer house such fun having a drink wrapped up with throws watching the birds absolute bliss, will definitely return, hopefully sooner rather than later.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Property was very comfortable and well resourced."

    Might be difficult for elderly re steep stairs and no bathroom on upper floor. Challenging walk from Ambleside to property but reasonable if you take your time. We knew what we were booking so not a criticism. We would book again.

    Reviewed by George4.0★Sep 2025

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Byways!"

    The cottage is stylish, cosy and very well equipped. Everything you could need is here. We enjoyed using the summer house, especially on sunny evenings. The location is perfect, being a pleasant stroll from the centre of Ambleside and surrounded by stunning views and the gentle sound of the waterfalls. It was great to have private parking - although we didn’t need to use the car with so many wonderful walks right from the doorstep! A perfect Lakeland break and we hope to return! Thank you.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are pleased you had a nice stay at Byways. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2025

  • "An excellently-equipped cottage, in a good central but quiet position with fell walks available from the doorstep."

    A couple of minor suggestions: Cut back some of the shrubs in the garden area for this cottage to make room for an outdoor bench to make the best of sunny weather. Getting the patio furniture out of the summer house to enjoy a quiet cup of tea outside is a bit of a hassle, and not very scenic looking at the parked car! Install a grab rail above the bath, to help less agile guests climbing in and out of the shower.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Byways and even better news to hear you had sunny weather. We have recently started work on the garden including uncovering the old steps and our plan is to do more over the summer. We have also been looking at options for a garden bench and hope to have something in place very soon so it can be easily accessed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2025

  • "Great location, good easily accessed off road parking."

    Cottage very cosy & has everything you need for a great stay, comfy double bed, all the accommodation was well presented & we had a very enjoyable stay.

    Thank you for the feedback it is always nice to hear when people have enjoyed their stay at byways. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather5.0★Mar 2025

  • "We had a lovely week stay last week of February."

    The area is quiet and peaceful but near enough Ambleside for shops and cafés. The off road parking is a plus. The cottage is big enough for 4 people to stay comfortably and the woodburner is so cosy. Having the boot room and washing facilities is a life saver for walking in the fells and getting our kit washed and dried. We would definitely recommend and would stay again.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad to hear you had a good holiday, hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you back to Byways again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0★Feb 2025

  • "A lovely, cosy little cottage; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Byways."

    The very well equipped kitchen was much appreciated, as we cooked a few meals. We probably wouldn't have chosen to stay here had we realised there was no upstairs toilet, but that was our error in misreading the listing, which was accurate. The heating default setting of 20 deg C was a bit cool for winter, we thought - but at least it could be overriden. Overall, a very good experience - the lack of an upstairs toilet aside, we would stay again.

    We are pleased to hear you had a good stay at Byways and that you found everything you needed in the kitchen to enjoy some home cooked meals. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jan 2025

  • "Lovely property, ideally situated for Ambleside."

    Our second visit, hope too come back next year.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Lovely cosy cottage with very comfy beds!"

    We loved staying at Byways and it had everything we needed. We loved the log burner!

    Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Wonderful property in a good location."

    Clean and well laid out. Great size for us with everything you could want in the kitchen. Brilliant holiday.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Just as comfortable and cozy as we remember from many visits over the last 36 years."

    A lovely refurbishment too. The struggle back up The Struggle is unfortunately becoming more noticeable with age!

    Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★Oct 2024

  • "The key pad was a little difficult to access."

    There were no instructions for the dishwasher. Other wise it was an excellent property. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the building. It had all the necessary facilities and was warm and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Albert5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Only small thing for feedback is that the fan in the bathroom stayed on for the duration of our stay and seemingly didn’t have a timer on it to auto switch off."

    Thank you for letting us know there was a problem with the fan we have now replaced it. Hope you had a good stay, Property Owner

    Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Sep 2024

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating and underfloor heating in bathroom
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle
  • Nespresso coffee machine (takes Vertuo pods)
  • Smart TV with Freeview, TV, Bose sound system, WiFi, selection of walking books, maps, games and DVD’s
  • Fuel and power for inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and summer house
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles pub 0.3 miles
  • Note The summer house can also be used as bike storage

The property

Byways is a charming Lakeland cottage with traditional beams, sociable living space and a pretty summer house.

Situated just a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside with spectacular fell views. You are welcomed into the cottage with a bright sitting room featuring traditional wooden beams and a cosy log burning stove.

A well laid out kitchen / diner is the perfect place to prepare family meals and share them over a social oak dining table.

The ground floor is complete with a modern family bathroom and convenient utility room. Upstairs you’ll discover two bedrooms; a spacious king size room with pretty window seat, Freeview TV and views across Wansfell alongside a comfortable twin room with views over the Fairfield Horseshoe.

At Byways you can relax in a pretty cottage garden with patio area and splendid summer house.

Bicycles can be stored in the summer house and parking is available for two cars making this property perfect for two couples. With its close proximity to Ambleside, Byways provides everything you need for a magical self catered holiday.

Wander into the village to explore the vibrant shops, settle down for an evening meal and catch a film in one of Ambleside’s two independent cinemas. A gentle walk will bring to you the northern shore of Lake Windermere or an exhilarating climb up Loughrigg will provide wonderful views across the whole lake. On the A591, Ambleside provides a great base for exploring the wider Lake District with Grasmere, Coniston and Elterwater within easy reach. Byways holiday cottage provides the perfect blend of traditional features with contemporary decor for an outstanding holiday in the Lake District.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.

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, including the popular eateries of Misto, Sheila's Cottage, and The Lily Bar. 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.

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