Rock Lea

Rock Lea was as advertised.

A cozy, clean and well appointed cottage. The kitchen had everything one would need for a self catering stay. The location was excellent being just a few minutes walk to great restaurants, bakery and groceries. We stayed a week and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a welcome destination after long days of touring and walking.

This is our third year in a row staying at Rock Lea.

We always enjoy our stay in this wonderful cottage and it’s the perfect place to base yourself in the Lakes. It’s clean and well appointed and so conveniently situated in Ambleside. The owners do a great job of making everything homely and welcoming. We’re hoping to be back again next year!

Great cottage in a quiet area of town.

Well equipped, a great base to explore the lakes. Recommend

Could not fault the property, attention to detail was excellent.

Parking space was a bonus and the location is convenient and perfect for town, walks and transport.

Wonderful property, perfectly clean.

The cottage is truly wonderful in every form.

From perfect location, to having its own parking space, having every home amenity available, to its cleanliness and to comfort. A home from home. The only thing that we felt could've made it more comfortable was having the heating come on for 6am rather than 7am as in March its still very cold in the morning. We have already booked for April next year.

Well what a lovely lovely cottage.

Although it will accommodate 3 adults we thought it was perfect for 2, very cosy with the log burner roaring on a cold March night, well every night we stayed! The cottage had everything we needed from kitchen utensils, washer/dryer, bath & hand towels etc and to have parking literally right by the front door is a real bonus and we even managed an hour sat at the bistro table outside the back of the cottage. The cottage is tucked away in The Nook but literally only 3 minute walk into the centre of Ambleside which has a great choice of pubs and restaurants, a couple of 'local' tescos/ Co-ops and a petrol station 2 min drive away for logs/kindling etc. We have had holidays in Yorkshire, Pembrokeshire, Devon and Dorset and we both agreed this was quite simply the nicest cottage we have stayed in in 30 years of holidays......so that says something! We did have an issue with central heating on the first (Saturday) night which after a phone call on Sunday morning was resolved by midday, very impressed so big thanks to the call centre & maintenance team. One little thing we did think is that a starter pack of logs/kindling/fire lights would have been a nice touch, and as a reference for future guests the parking outside is ideal for up to Focus/Toyota C-HR size of car. Overall 10/10, can't wait to return

This was our second stay at Rock Lea and it was as good as the first.

The accommodation was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Beds were extremely comfortable - even the pillows were very much to our liking, in fact probably better than our own. Bathroom had everything we needed and the shower was quite powerful. Living room, with its wood burning stove and decent furniture, made for cosy nights in. Kitchen was well equipped and oven and hob very easy to use. Only slight downside was noise from workmen on a couple of days, along with their large vehicles. Having said that, we realise that the owners were not to blame for this. Would we recommend - YES, DEFINITELY!

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location with the bonus of a rare parking space.

Very comfortable & extremely well equipped.

On the last day the heating was not working.

I tried to ring Sykes using the telephone number in the email given to report problems. Impossible to speak to anyone. Just recorded messages and going in circles . At 9.30 on a Saturday morning you should be able to speak to someone. We left a note . When it was heart of the lakes there was always a friendly voice to speak to . I’ve had a few problems with Sykes and you can never speak to a person. Not everyone is happy using portals .

Cottage was lovely, we had already booked it for next year.

Cant wait to go back, ideal location for everything .Brenda & Stuart.

Really good cottage in a central location with parking.

We felt very comfortable there. The house was very clean. Everything you need is there. We would love to come back.

Fantastic location and the house immediately felt like home for a week, super!

Our second stay in this lovely cottage.

We’ve just booked a third visit for next year. Cozy, convenient and situated in a lovely quiet spot, even in the middle of the school summer holidays! The owner has done a great job and we’re looking forward to our stay in 2026. Love the map in the kitchen!

Small but very cosy cottage.

Ideal location, quiet but close to all amenities. Very tastefully decorated and thoughtfully equipped with attention to detail. This is our 3rd consecutive visit to Rock Lea and we have already booked to return again next year. A lakeside Gem to be throughly recommended.

I think it says it all in that this was our 9th visit to Rock Lea.

The property was as good as ever and we shall return for our 10th visit soon.

Superb property

We couldn't fault the cottage, it was amazing and in a perfect location for walking into the beautiful town of Ambleside or for exploring the lakes.

The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. We loved every minute of our stay.

A lovely cosy cottage in a great location

Fantastic property in a great location!

Well equipped kitchen, we cooked each evening and the kitchen had all the tools we needed. Large freezer was really handy as we brought frozen food and were able to freeze our bread rolls so they would last the week. The beds were so comfortable and the curtains kept the light out well. Couldn’t fault the property at all. We will be back!

Didn't see any description that it was a shared garden and thought the picture of the garden a bit miss leading, but didn't affect our stay but may others if they are expecting a private garden!

Great location, a well appointed, clean 2 storey accomodation.

No negatives at all. We benefitted from decent weather and were able to leave the car most days. That meant having dedicated parking was a real bonus too. The living room is cosy, the kitchen meets all basic needs, the bedrooms comfortable, and the bathroom has as good shower. It was an ideal property for our stay in Ambleside.

Enjoyed our stay.

Very comfortable and cosy cottage.

Very comfortable property, best we have stayed in Ambleside, great location close to shops etc and a parking space outside which is a bonus in this town.

Very comfortable beds and kitchen had all necessary facilities. Great view of the fells from the rear of the property.

Beautiful well maintained cottage.

A new garlic press would be a welcome addition to the kitchen utensils.

Lovely cottage in a quiet part of Ambleside.

A perfect place to base yourself in for a holiday in the Lakes. There are plenty of walks from the front door door, but if you need to go further afield I would recommend the excellent bus service. Having a parking space was a real bonus, but be warned, a larger car would be too big to fit in. All in all, a lovely cottage.

The cottage as ever was immaculately clean, warm, well equipped and very comfortable.

Toiletries were an added bonus and very nice. One comment:- in view of the rental charge we thought one toilet roll and no spares was just a little frugal otherwise a perfect week including great weather. Can’t wait to return.

This was our second visit to Rock Lea and it was as lovely as our first visit.

The cottage has everything you could need and is warm and cosy. We are already planning our third visit!

This visit was our 8th visit to Rocklea and once again we were not disappointed.

The cottage is warm and comfortable, ideal for returning to after a days walking. We were able to leave the car at the cottage and walk from the door every day. We will return for our 9th visit!!

Second visit here which tells you all you need to know.

Lovely cottage with comfortable furniture which makes a difference after a lot of walking. Well equipped and very clean. Fantastic location , literally a couple of minutes from the town centre and parking right outside a huge bonus in Ambleside

Lovely comfortable cosy quiet cottage.

From the moment we walked in the door we loved the cottage, it is very homely. The car parking is great and very easy to get to the cottage. Great location nice short walk into Ambleside and easy to get to the main road when going out in the car. We definitely will be back again the future.

Beautiful property.

Very comfortable and snug .

Superb location literally a couple of minutes from two great traditional pubs and a few minutes into town.

Parking right outside is an absolute bonus for Ambleside. Ideal for a couple. Comfy sofas and the wood burner was lovely given the cold spell. Well equipped kitchen. Nice bed and very functional bathroom. All well equipped and very homely. Would definitely stay again

Cottage was lovely, very clean and well maintained.

It was well equipped with crockery, pots, pans etc. A very good location with an easy stroll into the town. Would definitely return to Rock Lea.

Lovely cottage and great location.

Had everything we needed for our weeks stay. A few cobwebs around that should really have been cleaned but otherwise very clean. Parking space outside door but other spaces on first come first served basis which the locals are very aware especially the garage owner down the road who seems to think he can park his customers cars there.

A nice little cottage in a good location and convenient parking.

Everything you need for an enjoyable stay in Ambleside.

All we could have wished for including items sometimes overlooked such as a teapot, with enough 'utensils' to use the dishwasher just a couple of times.

Excellent quality towels, bed linen and ample hot water. ideally situated in Ambleside and car parking slot was a bonus.

Rock Lea is probably the best holiday cottage we have stayed in.

It is clean, nicely decorated and all furniture was very comfortable. The facilities provided are great, even down to small details such as a sewing kit! We are already planning a second visit! Thank you!

Beautiful cottage, cosy, comfortable and equipped with everything you could want.

Close to centre of Ambleside, a really beautiful place to stay. Unfortunately there was quite alot of noise throughout two nights of our seven night stay. A van alarm from the garage along the lane repeatedly going off at 2.15am! Another night we were awoken by 8 visitors arriving at youth hostel centre (?) across the yard reversing with beepers up lane in minibus at 1.30am and lots of noise/lights outside. Having said that it's a quiet area without passing road noise, and we were able to park outside the cottage in a designated place. The hostel building (?) across the yard did seem to have frequent, short stay guests arriving throughout the days and nights. We weren't aware that this facility was opposite the cottage when we booked. Well equipped kitchen, however, the microwave was difficult to use as the duration of cooking time was tricky to set. The dvd player remote control didn't work, the battery wasn't one that was in the spares left at the property.

This was our 7th visit to Rock Lea which as usual provided us with everything we needed for a relaxing week.

The allotted parking space is a bonus as we can leave the car at the cottage and walk from the door. All the shops are in walking distance. We look forward to visiting again soon.

We had an amazing time.

The cottage is beautiful,so cute and prettyThe log burner was gorgeous,we did take our own wood with us. The private parking outside was a bonus.The owners have thought of everything to make it like home from home. We did go and buy a bird feeder for the tree.It was lovely watching the birds every morning so i hope people keep it topped up.The location of Rock Lea was perfect for the shops pubs and restaurants.We will definitely be returning.

Another wonderful relaxing break at our favourite cottage in Ambleside.

The weather was rather wet but we were able to return to the warm cosy cottage to dry out in front of the log burner. We look forward to a return visit next year.

This was our third visit to Rock Lea Cottage.

We are pleased that the cottage is still well maintained and looked after. You used to supply a basket of logs for visitors convenience. You supplied toiletries for our use. They were ok, but I always bring my own, so they are not that necessary. We love the position of the cottage, the beautiful, peaceful garden and the plus of having our own parking space. It is very rare that we repeat a holiday, so I think this says it all.

Excellent cottage.

Was clean and very well equipped. I’m sure if you forgot any thing at home Rockea had one you could borrow. Unfortunately when we arrive the heating wasn’t working and the day after we had no hot water. However the issue was resolved that day, and the following day the engineer called to ask if everything was still working. Thank you for looking after us so well. We understand issues happen, but it’s how they are handled that matters. Would recommend the company and cottage to anyone. Thank you for a great holiday!

Thank you so much for an amazing stay in such a quiet, yet central location.

Very comfortable cottage and with own parking spot. We plan to book next year for more walks and exploring by bus. Felt so relaxed, we didn't want to come home!! We are going to buy a boot tray mat as we liked your one so much for our walking boots. Great idea.

Lovely cottage.

Home from home.

I came with my mum for some much needed down time.

The cottage was home from home. We loved it and will be coming back next year for sure. It was cosy, quiet and had everything we needed. We didn’t want to leave!

The only improvement that I feel could be made is that as this is a cottage for 3, and there were 3 of us, it would have been nice to have 3 outside chairs to sit in the garden and be able to have dinner out there.

Other than that this cottage was ideally situated, had guaranteed parking and provided us with the perfect base for our holiday. We will return!

Beautiful Cottage very comfortable Everything you need after a long day out walking .

1st class cottage that has everything you need, perfect.

Very nice little cottage in a lovely spot

Fabulous holiday home, well equipped, comfortable and exceptionally clean.

Can’t wait to return.

Thank you for a lovely safe and relaxing place to stay.

It’s been a difficult year and I needed a base to visit friends, recharge my batteries and walk. I’m a keen photographer and the location was perfect for walking from the door and far enough from the centre of Ambleside to feel safe in terms of covid interactions. Loved the view out the back. Would book again.

This was our 5th stay at Rock Lea and the cottage was as usual warm and comfortable being well equipped for a weeks holiday.

The cottage is ideally situated for walking from the door and the many local shops. We will definitely return for another visit soon.

Really enjoyed our stay.

Cottage was cosy and lovely and warm. It was very well equipped and there were a lot of unexpected touches like dvds, cds to watch and listen to. Only drawback was it’s position - I have some mobility issues and would not have booked this cottage if I’d realised it was up a hill! A radio in the 2nd bedroom would also have been useful.

Excellent location, facilities.

Larger mugs would be good

Awesome property.

Really clean, had everything we needed. It was just like a home from home. So many times we've been away to a property and theres been little kitchen items or towels etc... not here ,,, it's all bob on and clean,,, brilliant ! Parking is actually fine if at first it seemed a bit squashed. Close to the centre but not so close you hear any drunken noise at night or busy roads in the day. Would highly recommend

What a lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location.

Situated in a quiet area of Ambleside, this cottage made a perfect base to explore the Lake District. We cannot wait to return

The TA centre next door is not mentioned as it is very noisy when they are there late at night and early morning.

Parking is okay as you have your own space but it is so busy up there as house next door is being renovated and work vans park anywhere they can. Cottage needs a good clean as cobwebs everywhere and hairs all over the carpets. Lack of clothing hanging space when there for 2 weeks and not much space to keep food.