Hilber Cottage

No starter pack left, called on the first day to report it and got a call back the day we returned home.

Very poor service, the wood burning stove once we purchased some wood did not give out any heat. I found the bed ok but my wife found the mattress to be too hard. Under the bed had boxes of something and was covered in dust, fortunately we have no allergies but for someone with asthma this might have been an issue.cottage was pleasant and kitchen had all we needed. Main room cold and drafty near the right rear window

We enjoyed our stay very much.

The cottage ist comfortable, warm and contains everything you need. Lakelovers was helpful, wenn needed. Kristina and Franz

Only had one toilet roll - so remember to bring them yourself.

Great location, lovely cottage, very clean, tidy, comfortable, with all amenities you could want, and close to the town centre without being too close or noisy. Took my wife there as it was our birthdays and also to reconcile after some things I had done. Didn't work out so I will be back with one of the others.

Great old fashioned cottage in an amazing location a great place to relax and unwind.

This was a very pleasant two night stay for us as a family of five.

Hilber was a true cottage in every sense and if anything, it was more spacious than we were expecting. The cleanliness throughout was great and the cottage was also well equipped. The 3 bedrooms were very well presented and the beds were comfortable, particularly the double bed in the master. The wifi had a strong and stable connection, which was appreciated during any downtime we had after exploring the local area. The location of the cottage was ideal. Just far enough outside of the centre of Ambleside but not too far to walk. The walk back up the hill certainly got the heart beating quicker. Overall we had a lovely mini-break and we would definitely stay in Hilber Cottage again when we are next in the Lakes!

A gorgeous cottage in a great location on the outskirts of Ambleside.

It has far reaching views but it’s only a ten minute walk into town.

Brilliant location, the only down side was ease of parking which l found a littke tricky but soon got the hang of it.

Great walks on the doorstep, beautiful scenery and a quiet location out of the town. The walk up to the cottage from Ambleside is steep and not called The Sruggle for nothing! September was a good choice, less tourists and traffic. Would highly recommend but not in peak tourist season.

Good house, attractive and convenient location.

But.. Can opener didn't work One light bulb not working Location of WiFi code not easy to spot No egg cups Couldn't figure out how to stop CH switching on.. Could't figure out how to watch TV....we are switch on and choose channel kind of folk. A welcome pack would have been helpful

We had a lovely week at Hilber Cottage, it’s a charming cottage.

It could do with a really deep clean, including hoovering the beds as every morning we were all waking up sneezing with blocked up noses. Also then heating and hot water stopped working 2 nights before we left which was a pain. The decorative cushions on the sofa in the living room and table place mats could do with replacing too. Other than that though, all good, thank you.

A lovely cottage and in a perfect location; just outside the main town but just a 5 minute walk to all the shops and restaurants etc.

Everything you could possibly think of or require for cooking is provided in the kitchen, although we only ate breakfast. And when the evenings got chilly the almost instant heating quickly made the cottage warm and cosy. Our only complaint is the mattresses in the bedrooms could do with being replaced as they are about past their best. Not that it stopped us sleeping after enjoying the hikes and walks around the area. Highly recommend this cottage for a stay In Ambleside.

Firstly we had an excellent time at Hilber Cottage and we would definitely stay again when back in the Lake District.

The cottage is large and the interior had been furnished to a high standard, photo's don't really do it justice. There are some improvements/ things to note which could make the cottage even more perfect and without people saying the owners would never know. - a mirror on opposite wall then coming out the drive, it is dangerous coming out the drive as you can't see left or right, a mirror would help so much. - bath taps, the hot and cold water taps are fitted the wrong way which could lead to someone scalding themselves. - no wardrobe to hang clothes in the main bedroom - basics / necessities, we know it's minor but little things really do do a long way. It would be nice to walk into the cottage where the basics such as salt & pepper, toilet roll, firelighters, logs etc had been topped up. Overall our stay really was fantastic and we have already recommended it to our parents, and we would recommend it for anyone looking to stay in Ambleside (as long as you don't mind a 10min walk back up hill to the cottage).

Great cottage, great views, fully equipped, only 3 of us stayed in the end therefore only having one bathroom was not a problem.

Close enough, to be able to walk jnto Ambleside but you needed a reasonable level of fitness to walk back. Parking one car was fine but would have been pushed to get two in. Would book again.

A short hike up the hill from Ambleside, this end-terraced cottage was beautifully decorated, immaculately clean and contained everything you could need.

Our long-weekend stay was made possible, that with permission from the owner, we could charge our car with a granny cable. We'll definitely add this to our list of return-visit holiday properties.

Cottage warm and generally comfortable.

Mattress on double bed uncomfortable and big tear in duvet cover. Kitchen well equipped and appreciated the cleaning kit . Vehicle access is tricky and some users would find very difficult. No starter kit left for fire.

Great little cottage just outside of Ambleside, very cosy with the log burner on in the evenings, 5 minute walk into the village which has everything you need in terms of shops / pubs / restaurants etc.

It’s worth noting the walk back is up a very steep hill, wasn’t a problem at all for us but may be for others. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable and well equipped, with allocated off road parking directly outside the property, which can sometimes be hard to come by in The Lakes. The log burner was easy to use and the cupboards were well stocked with various board games - there is a TV however we did not use it. Phone signal is intermittent however there is adequate wifi. Although there was only the two of us, you would comfortably fit 4-6 humans in this property. The bed was very comfortable and it was pleasant to wake up to the sound of sheep and tiny horses, with lovely views onto Wansfell / Loughrigg out of the windows. We queried if we were the first guests in this property as no one had signed the guest book or left a review online prior to our visit. Ultimately, having stayed in many Lake District properties over the years, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely consider staying here again. The only constructive criticism is that there was no welcome pack - it is rare for properties not to leave these in this day and age - some milk and biscuits would have saved us from having to go straight out to the shop on arrival before we could have a brew (however in fairness there was some tea / coffee left in the cupboards, as well as various frozen items, ? from previous occupants).