Thompson Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

20 Customer Review(s)

Mr Walkington
April 2021

“An excellent base and an excellent cottage, very clean and tidy.”

Slightly away from Ambleside which was nice and peaceful but close enough if you needed anything. Only one small issue was the broken peeler in the draw, but that just needed a replacement. Overall an excellent break

Slightly away from Ambleside which was nice and peaceful but close enough if you needed anything. Only one small issue was the broken peeler in the draw, but that just needed a replacement. Overall an excellent break

- Mr Walkington, April 2021
Mrs Heaton August 2020

“We cannot recommend this cottage as it had not been cleaned to a satisfactory standard, especially bearing in mind Covid-19.”

Four adults from our group spent the first two hours remedying the situation. The following points are just some of the problems we encountered. The kitchen lacked the expected cleanliness; the fridge had food remnants on the shelves and there was mould growing on one of them, the microwave had food splatters on the inside, there were food crumbs, etc. on work tops and the oven was covered in burnt food residues. Both the wet room and shower had pink and black moulds growing on the shower heads and in several other areas. The child’s cot was stained and dirty. Many contact surfaces (e.g. the bannisters) felt sticky and grimy and there was clumps of hair on the lounge carpet. Although the cottage sleeps five, there are only four dining chairs. We numbered five adults, plus a toddler using a booster seat. The TV was not connected to the outside Freeview cable. Following the thunderstorm, the Wifi did not work and a password was not provided to remedy the problem.

- Mrs Heaton, August 2020
Mr Borthwick July 2020

“Really nice cottage, in a great location for Lake Windermere and the ghylls, fells, tarns and peaks around Ambleside, and beyond.”

Super quiet and well appointed. Underfloor heating in the main bathroom was very special too :-)

- Mr Borthwick, July 2020
Miss Mclevy July 2020

“Lovely little cottage in excellent location.”

Felt like a home away from home ! Xx

- Miss Mclevy, July 2020
Mr Hoonanian October 2019

“Lovely accommodation, felt at home as soon as we walked in the door.”

The cleanliness was impeccable and the cottage just oozed comfort. Beautiful area and lovely garden. Would highly recommend.

- Mr Hoonanian, October 2019
Mr Tran September 2019

“The cottage was so cosy and clean, situated in a very peaceful neighbourhood and close to many sights.”

It looked even better than in the pictures! There was roomy parking space, which was such a relief! The kitchen has every utensil you would need. There were plenty of maps and leaflets, as well as board games. The rooms were great, everything was so tidy and the finishing touches made it very homely. Only thing that we would have liked was more toilet paper as there were only two rolls provided for three nights and four people. Other than that, we had such an enjoyable stay - thank you so much!

- Mr Tran, September 2019
Mrs Stone August 2019

“A real home from home.”

The location was good for access to many of the National Park's many features. We were able to sit in the garden to eat supper. So peaceful.

- Mrs Stone, August 2019
Dr Cookson August 2019

“The shower was blocked so was unusable until we rang to get it fixed.”

The cleanliness of the property was below expectations: there were nail clippings on the carpet and a used sanitary towel in one of the bedrooms. The wood burning stove hadn't been swept out and theŕe were socks etc in some of the drawers upstairs. Also the cleaner had left the cleaning sponges in the middle of the kitchen and had forgotten her coat.

- Dr Cookson, August 2019
Mr Grant June 2019

“Had an amazing week.”

The cottage is fantastic and we will definitely be recommending it to our friends and family

- Mr Grant, June 2019
Mr Harthman June 2019

“It was a lovely house, spotlessly clean, very comfy beds and everything needed for a relaxing stay, including lots of games in the cupboard for the rainy days.”

Highly recommended

- Mr Harthman, June 2019
Mrs Lomas-cecil May 2019

“Great location and lovely cottage for a family to stay in.”

Beautiful garden for children to play in and terrace to relax on. Could just do with a few more essentials eg hand soap and logs.

- Mrs Lomas-cecil, May 2019
Mrs Clarke August 2018

“My husband had to move everything in the shed as soon as we got there to get our Mountain Bikes in ( not designated bike storage but shed full of BBQ, lawn mower, chairs, old white goods etc ) The kitchen could have been a lot cleaner, oven and extractor fan were really greasy.”

The cottage was in a great location, not far from loads of attractions and really quiet despite having a few neighbours.

- Mrs Clarke, August 2018
Mr Cook May 2018

“Bike storage was a bit short on space - if that was meant to be the small outhouse, it had chairs and BBQ etc in leaving no room for our bikes.”

Wasn't a problem in our case as they just stayed in the cars.

- Mr Cook, May 2018
Ms Hoffmann May 2018

“Lovely cottage , suited us so well ( 2 couple with 4 year old child ).”

Perfect location, close to Windermere and Ambleside but tranquil and offering all amenities .

- Ms Hoffmann, May 2018
Mrs Gilbert April 2018

“The cottage was really well equipped.”

Everything you could think of was there in the kitchen, and the house was a good size for our family of 5. It was also in a great position to explore the area. Amazing powerful shower, log fire and a big garden all brilliant things about the cottage. Already looking at dates next year to go back. Also, all Sykes staff so kind and helpful whenever I rang the office.

- Mrs Gilbert, April 2018
Mrs Magill February 2018

“This was a truly lovely cottage.”

We spent four days here in a very snowy February. Convenient for the whole of the Lake District and some lovely walks around the local area. We have used Sykes regularly and have never been disappointed. The cottage was lovely and clean, bedding and towels were lovely and fresh. The only negative was the starter kit for the log burner. We've stayed in a few cottages with log burners and there is always a basket with logs, kindling etc on the hearth to start you off. There was nothing when we arrived so we looked in the information booklet again nothing. Eventually we found a key in the utility room for the shed and in there we found a box with 3 logs and some tongs and a couple of brushes and little shovels. It's just as well that we had taken note of the weather and brought some extra logs and kindling with us otherwise we would have struggled to light the logs that had been left for us. It wasn't the end of the world as there is central heating but if its included in your price then it should be there. Apart from this everything else was excellent.

- Mrs Magill, February 2018
Adventure715817 June 2017

“Lovely clean cottage”

Excellent area with great access to Ambleside and Windermere. Lots of great walks. Cottage clean and comfortable providing all necessary comforts. Didn't find any problems as described in a previous review. Will stay again.

- Adventure715817, June 2017
Mr Ward June 2017

“The holiday was quite relaxing.”

However due to the location at the top of quite a steep incline maybe not suitable for the elderly .

- Mr Ward, June 2017
Mrs Lenord September 2016

“This was my first booking with Skyes, it took me a while to find what I was looking for, but I was glad I did a longer search.”

Thompson cottage is so warm and cosy has soon as you open the door, it is clean and has everything you need, full kitchen, washing machine and dryer, games, films etc. We had awful weather so couldn't make use of the garden, the cottage was warm so we didn't use the fire bet its cosy with that lit. My daughter came with her baby and we made use of the travel cot. It was great to have us all together. This is a cottage people need to stay in and there's parking for two cars, BRILL

- Mrs Lenord, September 2016
Mrs Mckenzie March 2016

“The cottage was great, very spacious and clean with a lovely décor and an amazing garden that we enjoyed a drink in in the evenings after our walks.”

The cottage was well equipped and we just loved the wet room. It had plenty of games, dvds and books too. In an excellent location to Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside with plenty of places to eat out, as well as being well situated for our planned walks from the Kirkstone Pass, Nanny Lane and Ings Lane. All in all we had a great week, made more so by the excellent accommodation and the glorious weather.

- Mrs Mckenzie, March 2016
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The property

Ambleside 2.3 miles.

This stylish, semi-detached cottage is rurally located, yet only a couple of miles from the bustling town of Ambleside in the beautiful Lake District National Park.

Thompson Cottage sits in the stunning Troutbeck Valley surrounded by glorious countryside, and offers a welcoming, well-equipped holiday base, perfect for friends or families looking to discover the many delights of the Lake District.

This superb cottage, with its contemporary ground floor including a wet room, spacious kitchen/diner and delightful sitting room with woodburning stove, provides comfortable accommodation, whilst three cosy and bright bedrooms on the first floor are a delight to retire to at the close of each day.

To the rear is a large lawned garden and raised sun patio with loungers, table and chairs, a pretty and peaceful space to relax in after a long day walking the surrounding fells.

A second raised seating area at the front of the property allows you to catch the sun as it makes its way around the cottage.

Superbly placed for walking, you can stroll from the doorstep down to the National Trust farmhouse of Townend, which is less than a mile away, to discover the history of the area.

Why not take a walk along the local footpath through Cockshot Wood, which is particularly picturesque with bluebells in May, and onto the splendour of Lake Windermere?

There are many pubs within a couple of miles, and not to be missed is a 15 minute drive north to the atmospheric Kirkstone Pass Inn, set high on a hill, where on a clear day you can enjoy views that stretch all the way to the sea.

Continuing further will take you to Ullswater, with breathtaking views at every twist and turn of the route.

Returning after a day’s exploring, open the French doors onto the large sunny terrace or settle on the raised patio at the front to enjoy a relaxing drink.

If a chill lingers in the air, then a cosy up in front of the woodburning stove, or a soak in the bath in the large modern bathroom is sure to restore you.

Thompson Cottage sits amongst glorious scenery, making it an ideal choice all year round.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating in kitchen and woodburning stove
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Lawned garden with raised patio and furniture, plus front patio with furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2.3 miles
Note: There are 8 steps down to the rear lawn from the patio
Please Note: this property may not be suitable for parties of over 4 adults due to the layout of the property, and as the main bathroom will be shared

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

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 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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Reviews

“An excellent base and an excellent cottage, very clean and tidy.”

“We cannot recommend this cottage as it had not been cleaned to a satisfactory standard, especially bearing in mind Covid-19.”

“Really nice cottage, in a great location for Lake Windermere and the ghylls, fells, tarns and peaks around Ambleside, and beyond.”

“Lovely little cottage in excellent location.”

“Lovely accommodation, felt at home as soon as we walked in the door.”

“The cottage was so cosy and clean, situated in a very peaceful neighbourhood and close to many sights.”

“A real home from home.”

“The shower was blocked so was unusable until we rang to get it fixed.”

“Had an amazing week.”

“It was a lovely house, spotlessly clean, very comfy beds and everything needed for a relaxing stay, including lots of games in the cupboard for the rainy days.”

“Great location and lovely cottage for a family to stay in.”

“My husband had to move everything in the shed as soon as we got there to get our Mountain Bikes in ( not designated bike storage but shed full of BBQ, lawn mower, chairs, old white goods etc ) The kitchen could have been a lot cleaner, oven and extractor fan were really greasy.”

“Bike storage was a bit short on space - if that was meant to be the small outhouse, it had chairs and BBQ etc in leaving no room for our bikes.”

“Lovely cottage , suited us so well ( 2 couple with 4 year old child ).”

“The cottage was really well equipped.”

“This was a truly lovely cottage.”

“Lovely clean cottage”

“The holiday was quite relaxing.”

“This was my first booking with Skyes, it took me a while to find what I was looking for, but I was glad I did a longer search.”

“The cottage was great, very spacious and clean with a lovely décor and an amazing garden that we enjoyed a drink in in the evenings after our walks.”