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The Mounting Steps

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Ambleside, Lake District Show on map

4.8

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • ambleside (10)
  • walk (10)
  • need (9)
  • location (9)
  • everything (8)

24 Customer Reviews

  • "This property was exactly as promised."

    Every thing you need to self cater was provided. Ambleside centre with its shops pubs and resteraunts is just a twenty minute walk. The only thing which may prove a problem for some is the layout. It is over three floors and involves much stair climbing. We are both in our late seventies but quite fit but anyone less able may struggle.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Nicely furnished to a high standard."

    Very clean and well equipped. Pretty garden across the road from the property and useful bus stop just outside the courtyard. A very pleasant stay.

    Thank you for your great feedback Ian. I hope we can welcome you back one day. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2025

  • "This was our second time at the Mounting Steps and we never stay anywhere more than once!"

    It has everything we need, is cosy and comfortable, perfect location for walking and very quiet at night. The only thing we’d like is a couple of trays!

    Hi Jane, so glad you have enjoyed your second visit to the Mounting Steps! Thank you for your great feedback. There were 2 trays, maybe under the sink. However, I will check and replenish if they have gone missing. Hoping we can welcome you back again soon! Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Lovely cottage"

    Thank you Oliver. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Oliver5.0★Feb 2025

  • "What a lovely place."

    Nice location just out of ambleside, but a pleasant short walk in. Really well furnished, everything you need,, and a lovely courtyard with easy parking.

    Hi Gary, Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mounting Steps. Thank you for the positive feedback. I hope you can return sometime. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary5.0★Dec 2024

  • "We had a relaxing stay at Mounting Steps."

    Lovely appointed holiday let away from the hustle & bustle. The cottage was clean with a comfortable bed & pillows. The kitchen had everything you needed for preparation & cooking. We very much enjoyed sitting at the table & looking out of the window at the view while eating breakfast & when in our evening meal. The big shower was lovely especially after some long walks. Lot's to do around the area, some lovely walks & places to explore &just a short walk into Ambleside. Thank you for a lovely stay.

    Hi Sally Thank you for your great review of the Mounting Steps. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and hope you can return again sometime. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sally5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Lovely cottage in a peaceful location but only a ten minute walk into Ambleside."

    Spotlessly clean and well equipped with all home comforts. Lovey riverside garden across the road where we spent a lovely sunny afternoon. Highly recommended.

    Hi Susan Thank you for you lovely feedback. The garden is just so peaceful isn't it. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mounting Steps and hope we can welcome you back sometime. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Great accommodation and location"

    Hi Tony, Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay at The Mounting Steps. We hope to welcome you back one day. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Lovely accommodation in quiet location."

    Had everything we needed and great place to explore the area from. We'd love to return in the future.

    Hi Phil So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mounting Steps! Thank you for your positive feedback and we'd love to welcome you back in the future. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phil5.0★May 2024

  • "A perfectly placed and beautiful cottage."

    It was extremely clean, comfortable and well cared for. The kitchen cupboards were well stocked, plenty of fridge and freezer space, a wonderful bathroom with relaxing bath and large shower. The bed was super comfy. Everywhere felt like home, we couldn’t recommend highly enough. We were able to park directly outside the property which is an 10 min walk from Ambleside with a lovely walk in to pubs, shops and activities. Close to the lakes and lots of walks. It made our holiday perfect.

    Hi Paula Thank you for your excellent feedback! I'm so glad you love the cottage as much as we do and hope to welcome you back sometime! Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paula5.0★May 2024

  • "Very well equipped cottage with a lot of character."

    Great instructions from the owner and plenty of maps etc to plan our days out. Short walk into Ambleside where we could catch the buses. No need to use the car.

    Hi Tessa, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We hope we can welcome you back sometime. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tessa4.7★Apr 2024

  • "We had a wonderful time at The Mounting Steps."

    It was equipped with everything we could possibly need, was extremely comfortable and clean. The shower was lovely, always hot and powerful. The bed was extremely comfortable and night was very quiet. The maps and books were very handy. We loved that we could do all our walks from the door and leave the car most days. We've been coming to the Lakes every year for the last 25 years and this was the best property we have had. We are already looking to rebook in October!

    Thank you for your great feedback Jane and so glad you enjoyed our special place as much as we do! Hope to welcome you back soon . Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Mar 2024

  • "The location was perfect and the price was fair."

    The cottage was lovely to stay in. As personal reference, some curtains in the bedroom would be nice as we found it to be quite light in a morning but other than that, we really enjoyed it and would definitely stay again.

    Thank you for your positive feedback Serena and take on board your comments re the window shutters. Glad you enjoyed our cottage and we hope to welcome you back soon! Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Serena5.0★Sep 2023

  • "What a fantastic find."

    After having been self catering for over 40 years this is one of the best we’ve stayed in.There was everything anyone could want.The property was clean and very comfortable.The actual location was ideal just a short 15 minute walk along the path towards Ambleside. Although we experienced wet weather this didn’t deter us going out.The small garden across the road was a bonus.Where you could sit and admire the view. Plenty of places to eat and drink in Ambleside,you need to book when busy to guarantee your table if dining out. We will certainly be returning to the Mounting Steps soon.

    Thank you for the lovely feedback Carole. I'm glad you made the most of the property and location, despite the awful weather this week! We look forward to welcoming you back one day and hope you get better weather next time! Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carole5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Felt that the owner really cared about her guests."

    Attention to detail exceptional .We had a lovely time and will highly recommend to friends and family.

    Thank you so much Sheila. I'm glad you enjoyed our cottage, we really do love it too. I hope we can welcome you back sometime. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Great stay, Clean & comfortable, good shower/bathroom, kitchen has every thing you could need."

    Nice to be a 15min walk from Ambleside or the lake

    Thank you for your kind comments Simon. Glad you enjoyed your stay in our Lakeland cottage. We hope to welcome you back one day. Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2023

  • "We have had a wonderfull week!"

    Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at The Mounting Steps. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cor5.0★Jul 2023

  • "We had a good time at The Mounting Steps."

    The place is comfortale and have everything you need. Location is great too. Ambleside centre town is within walking distance and you can access a private (shared) garden, across the road. Unfortunetly, we were not warned that scafolding were in place in both sides of the terrace house which result in construction noise but also no parking space as it wasn't safe to leave the car (e.g. debris falling) - we were lucky to be able to park elsewhere in the courtward though. Overall, it was a good experience, the bathroom is perfect, it is worth climbing the steps after a long day hiking to enjoy a bath!

    Hi Cassandra So sorry to hear about your experience with the neighbours roofing work. I only found out about the scaffolding just before your visit, and attended myself to check that it wasn't blocking our property. I wasn't informed when the works would take place. I am disappointed that you were disturbed by the work and that you didn't feel it safe to park your car in our parking space. However, I am glad you enjoyed our cottage and hope you had some good hiking days in the beautiful area! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cassandra4.4★Sep 2022

  • "Can’t fault The Mounting Steps."

    Home from home right beside all the things you expect from the Lake District. .

    Thank you Antony Property Owner

    Reviewed by Antony5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Loved the bathroom!"

    !!! The shower was great! Really well equipped kitchen which you don't always get. Great time had by us.

    Thank you Jason! Glad you enjoyed the cottage and our luxury new bathroom, that shower is so powerful too! :-) Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jason5.0★Jun 2022

  • "Lovely cosy and comfortable accommodation to relax in after a long walk, bed very comfortable for a good night's sleep."

    From a personal view only, feel a big walk in shower would be more beneficial than the bath and small shower cubicle.

    Hi Karen, I am pleased to confirm that a brand new bathroom, with a much larger shower area, is being installed in May 22. I hope you can return sometime to enjoy it. Thank you, Gill Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen4.7★Oct 2021

  • "Mounting steps is in an excellent position , a very easy and lovely walk into Ambleside."

    The cottage has a lovely sitting room which is light and bright. The kitchen well equipped and the steps didn’t bother us at all. The bathrooms need refurbishment especially the main one , the shower cubicle is tiny ( we are small people) and a bit grubby. The bedroom on the lower floor has a damp issue which wasn’t great but as we had lovely weather so we had the windows open all the time. Saying this we still had a great time but would not stay here again.

    'Thank you for your positive comments on our cottage. We are sorry that you had a poor experience with the shower and possibly with the ground floor. I have personally been and given the shower a really good clean with bleach and I am sure you would be happier with it now. The cottage is set deeply into to the hillside of Loughrigg Fell, which, very occasionally, may give the impression of a slight damp feel on the ground floor. We love this about the cottage, and have a dehumidifier which keeps the room fresh, dry and aired. Unfortunately , the cleaners had not been emptying it regularly, but this has now been rectified. I can assure you the room is very clean and lovely for our guests at all times.' Gill, the owner. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne-marie3.1★Sep 2021

  • "Very comfortable holiday home in an extremely convenient location."

    Just be ware the steps between flours are steep and a bit of a challenge at the end of a long day walking.

    Reviewed by Polly4.4★Jul 2021

  • "Generally everything was as expected, however, whilst ok for us 2 fairly fit people, older people would really struggle with the stairs & the "dash" across the road to the garden!"

    Lovely property though!!

    Reviewed by Philip4.7★Jun 2021

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Summary

  • Arranged across 3 floors: 1x king size bedroom with a (newly refurbished for 2024) en-suite basin and wc
  • Main bathroom with new extended walk-in shower area and separate bath
  • Sitting room
  • New for 2023: refurbished kitchen with new integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer dryer (new pictures to follow)
  • Dining area
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric wood burning stove
  • Electric oven and hob and microwave
  • 40 inch Smart TV in the lounge, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • 40 inch tv in the bedroom
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Riverside garden close by
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Pub and shops nearby
  • Babies accepted but guests need to bring own travel cot and high chair.

Your home away from home

The tiny hamlet of Clappersgate, at the head of Lake Windermere, is just a 10-minute stroll from Ambleside.

It is here guests will find The Mounting Steps; a charming cottage set in the cobbled courtyard of an impressive manor house.

The property gets its name from the original ‘mounting steps’ once used by riders when setting out on their horses, perhaps to admire the wonderful views and scenery of the surrounding area.

The cottage is set over three floors, with living space and kitchen making the most of the views from the upper floors.

Entering at ground floor level, and off the entrance hall, is a stylish bedroom with en-suite featuring washbasin and wc.

This room looks into the pretty courtyard with traditional stone buildings and shrubs.

A riverside garden is close by and is perfect for relaxing and listening to the water as it runs by.

Upstairs is a welcoming and cosy sitting room with lovely views, comfortable furnishings and warming wood burning stove.

Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine or taking a quick nap.

On the top floor is the modern, well equipped kitchen with dining area from which guests can admire the breath-taking view over the roof tops to the Lakeland fells.

There is parking just outside the door of The Mounting Steps, although with so much on offer in nearby Ambleside, guests will be tempted to explore the many independent shops, tea rooms, fabulous pubs and quirky cinemas on foot.

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. 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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This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Christmas
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