Hillhead

Hillhead house was a great place to stay.

Everything was there that you needed for a wonderful stay. Fantastic views from the house. Great location being in walking distance of Ambleside. We will definitely book again on the future.

Hillhead is a fabulous holiday cottage.

The rooms were perfect for our family holiday. The balcony is a real bonus and all the rooms are beautifully furnished. The beds were comfortable and we really appreciated going downstairs to a cool room in the heatwave. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage and yes, there is a steep hill out of Ambleside, but I am 72 and I managed walking it ok. The children loved the garden. The only suggestion I would make is that we would have liked plastic cups and plates for the children and a small frying pan but other than that the kitchen was really well equipped. Thank you, hopefully we will be back.

Really nice house in a good location - we enjoyed being close to the fells and whilst the walk down to Ambleside is 5 mins - it takes longer up the hill to walk back.

The house was very comfortable, we had to turn most of the radiators down/off at it was too hot! Really well equipped kitchen (note that there was no kitchen roll and a pint of milk would have been nice but small detail). Loved the layout of the rooms, beds all very comfortable and plenty of wardrobe space. Showers/bathrooms all good with plenty of hot water available. I struggled to know exactly which council bin waste should go into. One of the black bins had a message but I couldn't read it and re-cycling didn't seem to be an option. At the end of the stay we didn't know whether or not to strip the beds so just left the towels in the bathrooms and left the beds as they were. Overall this is a fabulous property and we loved our stay. Ambleside is a lovely town and well located to access Grasmere, Keswick, Hawkshead and Coniston. Would definitely consider staying at Hillhead in the future.

Had a lovely mini break in the lakes at Hillhead, perfect location for access to the fells to the North of Ambleside, with great balcony views of Wansfell Pike.

The town was a 10-15 minute walk depending if you were going down or up the hill. Well appointed, comfortable house with plenty of toilets/showers and a well equipped kitchen.

What a fabulous location with amazing views of the fells.

The balcony was amazing and the garden was beautiful to sit and relax in [if you had time!]. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything you would need. The walk up the hill was ok for us as we're used to hill climbing so wouldn't put us off at all - the bonus was that it was an extremely quiet area with access to the valley walks at the end of the lane - so nice and peaceful. We would definitely return here with family and/or friends.

This is a fabulous house.

The owners have done a wonderful job of creating a well appointed and well stocked home from home. Points to note: The EV charger is Hive, and if you aren’t familiar with it, it’s a nuisance to use. In the end we couldn’t use it. In terms of things outside of the control of the owners, it is a smoke free house, however the previous occupants had smoked here. The smell in the house and piles of cigarette butts in the garden gave this away. We did ask for them to be cleared but they weren’t. One of the bedrooms had been overly scented by the cleaner, the reason became clear a day or two into our stay, the bedroom smelt of urine and vomit. Probably the mattress which had been turned and clearly had stains on it. The maintenance/ cleanliness was clearly poor. The house itself great

Very surprised a decorated Xmas tree was in the lounge on 9th Jan.

RHS of toaster did not work Difficult breakfast for 8 people ..2 Slices at a time Downstairs garden room had very now and then flush !!Days before I had emailed Skyes twice with questions ....most important was logs for wood burner .They did not reply After arrival we purchased logs and left a supply It would have been helpful to have known none were at the property . I did not advise this on the visitors book Overall we really enjoyed the house as did our six guests I have mentioned the above as all can be sorted easily

This is by far the best holiday home we have ever stayed in.

It is beautifully decorated even down to the quality of the pictures on the walls. It is fully equipped with high quality kitchen and home wares for 8 adults. As long as you don’t mind a steep hill, the location is fantastic and the views stunning. We had the best week where all of our adult children and partners were able to come together and have enough space to do their own thing when needed. I could not recommend this property more highly.

Hillhead is a fantastic property in every way.

Very spacious and well equipped to cater comfortably for 8 people. Loved it so much we have already booked for next Christmas

Beautiful place to stay , excellent property with great facilities.

The only slightly negative would be the fact that it’s at the top of a very steep hill and it wasn’t clear that this was the case . Not a huge negative but maybe for someone with restricted mobility

Lovely views from the terrace of the property.

Superb kitchen/diner that is well-equipped with everything you need. Bedrooms were all comfortable and excellent water pressure showers. Peaceful area up a steep hill, but a slightly tricky entryway for cars.

We had a fantastic week in this very comfortable house.

The kitchen was better equipped than our own! Everyone had a beautiful bedroom with ensuite but noticed that when anyone was upstairs in the kitchen or lounge, it could be noisy. The children enjoyed the secluded garden and the adults enjoyed sitting out on the terrace, watching them. A lovely house.

A family favourite for us.

We have been holidaying at this cottage every year for 12 years. It's perfectly located being a five minute walk (down a fairly steep hill) to the centre of Ambleside. Lots of nearby walks, including Sweden Bridge which more or less starts from the front door and access to the Lake District and all it's amenities. Highly recommended.

What a huge improvement since we last stayed in 2013 - the new owners are doing a great job with the property.

It has everything you need and is clean and well presented. It has lovely views - Wansfell just peeps out from behind the trees at this time of year - and is in a lovely location for walks from the door. Ambleside very close but yes, the hill is a pull coming back. We had a very unusual week of wall to wall sunshine - never happened before in 30 years of Lake District holidays! The south facing balcony was very much enjoyed - although a sun umbrella would be a nice addition. A fantastic holiday and a lovely house.

Great location which we took advantage of with walking, cycling and running in the local area.

House catered for 3 generations with lots of communal space as well as space for some down time. Have always loved the area so within a short distance was able to combine our adventure days with a picnic and the best but was being blessed with superb weather

A wonderful property with everything we needed for a 4 night stay :) The beds were comfy, the view was amazing, the hill was steep!

Didn't put us off walking down into Ambleside though, which is a beautiful place :) Everything about the property was well thought out, the lounge area was so cosy and the additional room was great for the kids to play on X-Box!

Beautiful cottage and location.

Extremely well equipped with lots of books and games for guests to utilise. We were very lucky with the sunny warm weather and had a lovely stroll into the town which took about 15mins at a nice pace. Quite steep coming back up though, so for anyone with mobility issues you would be better driving to the town and back.

Fantastic property, it is spacious and well maintained.

The location is ideal for exploring the local area. Would highly recommend.

Brilliant house with every facility you could imagine in the kitchen.

Plenty of space to live and so you’re not on banging into each other. Ideal place for travelling around the Lakes as long as you are fit enough to walk up the hill after a long day.

We had a fantastic four night stay at Hillhead.

The property is in a good location (albeit a steep walk up from town centre)- with lovely views. Accommodation was lovely with spacious living room and dining kitchen. Loads of books/DVDs etc for a rainy day in. No complaints at all and would highly recommend.

Lovely property with great facilities.

Plenty of room for 8 adults giving you your own space if needed. Central heating kept the property very warm. The location for Ambleside town centre is excellent albeit quite a steep walk back. I would definitely recommend and use this property again.

Loved staying at Hillhead, really comfortable, well maintained, loads of room.

We enjoyed sitting on the balcony listening to bird song . Great location for walks from the house, 10 minute walk from Ambleside centre ( steep uphill:) ) , plenty of space to store all our walking gear and useful utility room to get stuff dry. Kitchen is well equipped, would definitely like to return

We had a lovely time.

The cottage was beautiful, clean, everything provided that we needed and the beds were soooo comfy. Great location looking out onto the hills. Would definitely stay again.

Lovely holiday home .

We (8 people)were very comfortable in both sleeping and socialising in the kitchen and lounge areas. Reminder to holidaymakers not to switch the dishwasher on just before bedtime as it makes a noise for those in the bedroom below! Thank you!

Lovely accommodation in a lovely location.

Well equipped in many ways and only a 10 min walk from town centre.

We have stayed in this cottage many times over the years.

Always impressed by the cleanliness and comfort and the fact the owner maintains it to a very high standard. We loved the refitted shower room, so much so we've decided to do the same in our own home. We've also occasionally stayed in other independent properties in and around Ambleside, Grasmere, Hutton in the Forest, etc but none can compare to Hillhead and because of this we have booked again for August.

Beautiful cottage with well equipped kitchen, great location for Ambleside ( just a 10 minute walk).

Only issues washing line has become detached from property. ( broken at some point) and lack of toilet rolls.

Great property, has everything you need and very clean.

Sits on top of a steep hill so bear in mind if you struggle walking.

Fantastic accommodation beautiful furnishings and the best equipped kitchen we have ever had in a holiday home.

Clean, warm and comfortable we all loved it and can’t recommend highly enough.

Fabulous house, stayed there several times.

Got everything you need.

A lovely, well equipped house, clean and well maintained.

Highly recommended.

Great property, very well appointed and equipped.

Very comfortable beds, spacious, clean and homely. Fantastic views and very peaceful location.

Lovely property which is very well equipped and clean.

We were a family of 6 adults and 1 baby and it was extremely comfortable for us all. Having 2 lounges was great to be able to do/watch different things, kitchen had everything you could want. However we could only fit 2 normal sized cars on the driveway but there was plenty of parking on the street close by. Just be aware it is a steep climb up from Ambleside - however well worth it as you are away from the main area but with easy access should you need it.

Gorgeous property and amazing location.

Beds were comfy and clean linen/towels provided. Make sure you pack some extra bin bags and toilet roll!

The property was so clean, beautifully situated and extremely well resourced in all aspects.

Highly recommended!

It would be perfect if you could provide more toilet paper.

One roll is not enough.

We had an amazing stay at Hillhead, the views from the Kitchen and Lounge were fantastic.

The Kitchen was the most equipped we have ever had. The bedrooms were great and really comfortable. The Cottage is about 5 minute walk into Ambleside, but it's really quiet away from the town centre and it was nice to sit out on the balcony having a drinks. There are lovely walks straight from the cottage.

We had a lovely holiday with extended family at Hillhead.

The house is really well presented with excellent facilities. We already loved Ambleside, but the situation of the house with immediate access to the surrounding hill walks was perfect!

We, as a family, have stayed in this cottage numerous times in the last ten years.

Can't fault it. It is always immaculately presented and perfect every time. The owner maintains very high standards in relation to the decor and facilities, that's why we keep coming back.

A fantastically equipped property - everything you could possibly need for exploring the lakes.

Kitchen exceptionally well equipped and a great selection of books and games for all ages. We had a lovely week and it was a great base for walking. We’ll definitely be back!

Hillhead is a fantastic holiday home in a peaceful location and with a beautiful lounge and kitchen overlooking Wansfell.

It is equipped to a very high standard and lacks nothing. The only problem we had is likely due to its positioning within the hillside which means that part of the downstairs is built into the ground. Although ventilation is good and there is no damp one bedroom in particular (the ensuite without shower) smelled musty. Given the choice we wouldn't have used it but this was not an option, Instead to kept the door closed and windows open to avoid it impacting the other bedrooms downstairs.

The cottage is heaven in the countryside… luxury and comfort combined.

Great location,it’s of places to eat nearby and sitting with a glass of wine or a G&T on the balcony overlooking the garden and mountains in the background calms the soul. We “LOVED IT” ❤️

We have stayed in this cottage many times over the years.

It never fails to impress with the cleanliness and comfort. Ideally placed (if you don't mind the hill!) for Ambleside centre which is five minutes away. Always quiet and peaceful too. We have booked again for June 23.

Great place for a family gathering.

Everything you could want!

This was a great place to stay and the actual property exceeded expectations from the website.

It was very spacious, comfortable, equipped to a very high standard and in a superb location. The only thing we missed during our stay was a pair of oven gloves. We’d love to stay again!

We have stayed at this cottage many times.

It is always perfect, well maintained and always immaculately clean. A credit to the owner and the Lakelovers team who look after it. P.S. we've booked again for next year.

We couldn’t fault the cleanliness, comfort and spaciousness of the property, along with all the home comforts provided.

Excellent response from Lakelovers when we called them out to reconfigure a bedroom when we arrived, and when we locked the keys in the house! One small constructive point. It may not be under your control but was surprised all waste was requested to be put into one bin without any separation of glass/cardboard/plastic etc. for recycling. We did leave all the glass next to the waste bin as it seemed dangerous to put into black sacks with the other waste.

Great property in a good location away from the centre of Ambleside.

We would be happy to book again. Observations - One relatively small oven is not really sufficient when cooking meals for eight people - enhanced TV facilities such as Sky or BT Tv would be nice addition - It doesn't get much better than sitting on the balcony, with a glass of red, relaxing and enjoying the scenery

Hillhead was everything and more expected from the advertised listing.

The quality of furnishings and decor was excellent. In particular the kitchen facilities with its superb equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery was exceptional and allowed for easy and enjoyable self catering. The view of Wansfell from the living room and kitchen was delightful. If there was one drawback and that was parking in the drive which required some expert manoeuvring which we eventually mastered. You could indeed with a squeeze get 3 cars in the drive so long as they were not large SUVs. The property has a pleasant garden and the terrace is ideal in good weather with the view. The property also comes with membership of a superb health club facility about 10 minutes away in Troutbeck Bridge. Being at the very top of the hill at the Ambleside boundary we initially thought would be a burden, having to walk down to the town and then climb back up but the advantages outweighed the effort. On the one hand we were away from the busyness of the town and virtually in open country, yet with all the facilities of Ambleside just 5 minutes walk down ( 10 minutes up) which proved on several occasions to be a pleasant pre-breakfast walk to get the newspaper and the odd food item ( essential shops open from 7am). We have been to The Lakes over many many years and we can honestly say that Hillhead is one of the very best self catering facilities we have found and hence we all highly recommend for a holiday home for families.

We have stayed in this property numerous times.

It is superb. The decor and the fittings are first class. It is always immaculate and clean and my family love it. I especially like the layout with the bedrooms downstairs and the living area and kitchen upstairs. This gives wonderful views of Wansfell Pike and the surrounding hills. An absolute credit to the owner and Lakelovers.

Perfect place to stay , close to the village just a short walk up a steep hill .

But an amazing house , immaculate , incredibly well equipped and a great drying room post walk . Will definitely re book - a great house

Although the bedrooms were very comfortable there was damp in the bedroom under the flat roof with a smell of damp downstairs.

We were disappointed only 4 toilet rolls were provided for 7 people for 7 days.

Hillhead was absolutely beautiful.

The house had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. It was even better than the photographs and took our breath away when we saw the views from the balcony. The garden was a lovely, sheltered, private suntrap. The house is set on a hill so all we could hear was birdsong and sheep. The walk up from the town is uphill but well worth it for the peace and quiet. We loved every minute of our holiday and I wanted to pack the house up and take it with me. Would definitely recommend.

We loved it .

The house is really well equipped- Better than we could have imagined. Not only is it well equipped but everything is decent quality. We brought things with us (eg a hand mixer and cake tins) that we didnt need so an inventry would be really useful. The only thing we brought that we were glad of was a portable USB lamp for the outside table at night. there is a light on the balcony but it wasnt bright enough and cast shaddows. The driveway is just about big enough for 3 cars - two of ours are little so we managed but you'd not get 3 large cars on. This is a really lovely house thats kitted out like a home and would be great for 2-3 families or 4 couples.