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Dove Cottage

(Ref. 1173343)

Ambleside, Lake District Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

What guests have said

2 Customer Reviews

  • "A lovely traditional cottage from the outside, the interior is modern, fully and recently refurbished, with a well-equipped kitchen, smart TVs and fast broadband."

    It is just a quiet 7 min walk to the centre of town and yes, uphill on the way back, but hills are why you are here, and the lane views more than compensate. The layout is excellent for sharers or a family – bedrooms are first floor and lower ground, allowing each privacy/separation, and each separately has a large modern bathroom, plus a storage/hanging area for the lower and a little desk/break-out room for the upper. On the ground floor between, the kitchen might be a little snug if four occupants suddenly wanted to cook at the same time, but the open lounge is plenty big enough for all (and has a Mere view!). The beds were very comfy with top quality bedding – this poor sleeper was out like the proverbial every night – zzz. If you haven’t had enough fresh air out walking, the lower ground floor opens onto a good-sized private patio with seating. There is no reserved parking, but this is a quiet lane away from the tourist hubbub - we got a space outside every day, and neighbours were friendly and accommodating. The cottage has an electric car charger – brilliant – there are not too many around Ambleside itself. Ambleside is, of course, fabulous, and this is a super cottage from which to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

    Reviewed by Nick5.0★Jun 2025

  • "A lovely cottage with beautiful views of Ambleside and lake Windermere."

    Modern facilities combined with the charm you would expect from a traditional cottage. Maintained very well. Short walk into Ambleside centre. And on the walk to Sweden Bridge. Definitely worth staying and would highly recommend it.

    Thank you David - glad you enjoyed your stay & I have replied to Sharon's email with replies to her useful comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2025

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Your stay at a glance

  • Three storey
  • Two bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor king-size
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • First-floor kitchen/diner
  • First-floor sitting room
  • Utility
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV and superfast WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking directly outside the cottage
  • EV charging available
  • Enclosed rear garden with decking and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles, lake 1.2 miles
  • Note: No children under the age of 7 due to steep stone stairs
  • Note: Steps leading to entrance, please take care

Your home away from home

Dove Cottage is a charming, three-storey property based near the delightful town of Ambleside in Cumbria.

This property boasts ground-floor living, EV charging, Smart TVs, and countryside views - with roadside parking for two cars available, this holiday abode is well-suited for a family getaway or a small group looking to enjoy the Lake District.

Walk into the kitchen/diner area, where you can cook up a storm using the electric oven, induction hob, microwave, and fridge.

In the sitting area, sink into a sofa or an armchair with a film on the Smart TV.

Head outside to the garden to take in the beaming sun whilst sipping a drink.

When the sun slips away in the evening, fall into a second-floor super-king-size (zip/link) or ground-floor king-size bed to settle down for the night, both equipped with Smart TVs.

There is a ground-floor bathroom and second-floor shower room to get ready in the morning before plenty of fun activities.

Close-by, there are shops for essentials, as well as ample pubs for a little drink, such as the Golden Rule - just a short distance from your property.

In Ambleside, be sure to go to the glorious Loughrigg Fell for some challenging walks or possibly a dip in the glistening lake.

Stock Ghyll Force also has some magnificent waterfall views to see, whilst Go Ape Grizedale allows the kids to blow off steam by swinging from tree to tree.

In Windermere, go for a sail on Britain’s largest lake or even some scuba diving in Lake Windermere.

There is the Windemere Jetty Museum for some boat trips, or admire the gorgeous countryside on a Lakeland Pony Trek, making a new best friend.

Slightly further afield, the beauty of Keswick should catch your eye.

The kids will love meeting a new furry friend at Alpacaly Ever After.

Have a swim or go paddleboarding in the scenic lake that is Derwentwater, or go for a family hike to see some nature on the Catbells Lakeland Walk.

Book Dove Cottage now to have a trip the family will love.

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 with its numerous shops 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 the lakeside at Waterhead with parkland offering lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach. 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. Ambleside has plenty of restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes from great fish & chips to its two Michelin Star restaurants and all tastes in between are catered for.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.