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Violet Cottage

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Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • stay (4)
  • lovely (3)
  • great (3)
  • cosy (3)
  • again (3)

6 Customer Reviews

  • "Really comfortable and cosy cottage with a well equipped kitchen and the log burner is just great."

    The bed was really comfy and a nice quiet area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by James4.7Oct 2023

  • "Lovely cosy cottage."

    Would definitely stay again.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Sep 2023

  • "Thankyou for a fantastic stay."

    The cottage has been beautifully refurbished. The strong WiFi and smart tv with netflix kept our kids amused when we were home. The cottage is superbly situated in Ambleside, we didn't need to move our car as a short walk into town, shops and 10 min walk to Waterhead for the ferries on Windermere. The only negative if you have a car bigger than a hatchback parking outside the cottage on the road maybe a problem but parking on adjacent road/streets nearby is available as instructed in the welcome pack. Thankyou again for a great stay.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Aug 2023

  • "Car parking was a bit of an issue."

    It did say this in the advertising. The road is very narrow and if you park directly outside the house your car runs the risk of being bumped. I thought I could use the Lakes Car park nearby, but was told by a member of staff that it was only for staff and not customers. The house was lovely and felt like home. I especially liked the décor, the crockery reflected where we were staying, towels and linen was fresh. Would definitely stay here again.

    Reviewed by Nicola4.7Jul 2023

  • "Fantastic cottage, so beautifully decorated and equipped."

    Such a great location, only a short walk from the town. A perfect family holiday!

    Thank you for the lovely comments, it is lovely to see that you had a great holiday. We hope to welcome you again. The Heart of the Lakes Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely cosy cottage, beautifully furnished"

    Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again. The Heart of The Lakes Owner Relations Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anna5.0May 2023

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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.

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 2 x double
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • External cloakroom
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher
  • TV, superfast broadband speed 80Mbops available
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Front seating area, rear garden patio, furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shops and pubs in Ambleside village 0.8 miles
  • Note: Roadside parking available on the narrow lane to the front of the property on a first-come-first-served basis
  • Note: Alternative pay and display parking available in the public car park approx 150m away
  • Note: Fuel for wood-burning stove available to purchase locally
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Perched in the popular village of Ambleside, Cumbria, is this delightful mid-terrace cottage, Violet Cottage.

Enjoying a superb setting within the Lake District National Park, just paces from the famous Lake Windermere, Violet Cottage is a fantastic choice for couples or a family of four.

The property benefits from a lovely rear garden with furniture, perfect for alfresco dining.

Inside, you will find an inviting living/dining room, with plush seating, crackling woodburning stove and a TV, ideal for relaxing evenings spent with loved ones, along with a well-equipped kitchen where you can rustle up your favourite dishes, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four.

Upstairs, there is a contemporary bathroom where you can wash away the day with a soak in the bath or freshen up under the overhead shower.

When sleep calls, you can retire to one of two tastefully decorated bedrooms, both doubles, both of which are light and airy and offer front and rear views.

Explore the town, where you can sample delicious meals at Fellinis, Copper Pot, and The Old Stamp House, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, visit the Armitt Library and Museum, make your way over to the stunning 70-ft Stock Ghyll Force, or visit the fascinating 2nd-century Roman Fort.

Nearby, you can also visit Rydal, where you can hike through the breath-taking manmade Rydal Cave and visit Rydal Mount & Gardens, or continue on to Grasmere, where you can tour the former home of William Wordsworth.

Next stop is Windermere, where you can take to the waters of Lake Windermere with a variety of watersports, soak up the views from Queen Adelaide’s Hill, test out your swing at the excellent Windermere Golf Club, and sample fresh seafood at Hooked.

Further afield, you’ll find Keswick, home to Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum and The Theatre By The Lake.

All this and more awaits at Violet Cottage.

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

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About the location

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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Please note: The property features steps down to the Kitchen and up onto the first floor. The main staircase is curved and features tapering style steps which may be suitable for those with limited mobility.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas