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Waterhead Cottage

AMBLESIDE, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • 8 guests
  • 4 beds
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Ambleside 0.7 miles.

Waterhead Cottage is an impressive, terraced three-storey house nestled by Lake Windermere in Waterhead near Ambleside.

Perfect for a family of eight and two furry friends, this delightful dwelling boasts easy access to a bounty of lakeside and outdoors activities for all ages.

After parking in the handy off-road space, be welcomed by a lovely porch area with storage for your coats and boots at-hand.

Continue to a well-presented living/dining room where spacious sofas await in front of the TV and toasty woodburning stove, along with a stylish dining table with suede chairs, seating up to eight.

Progress through the property to find a welcoming kitchen/diner, the space is well-equipped with a wealth of appliances to rustle up your homecooked favourites with, along with a handy; whilst additionally providing sophisticated seating solutions with its dining table and pull-out chairs,with one being an elegant bedroom showcasing a king-size bed, and the other being an attractive twin room; both rooms share a close-by shower room.

Continue upstairs to find two more stylish bedrooms, a lovely double room showcasing floral finishes and ample storage, alongside another double room that is accompanied by a fabulous en-suite bathroom.

Waterhead Cottage is within easy reach of Ambleside Pier where you can access your sailing needs, along with a lovely café/bar and the nearby Waterhead Inn pub.

Venture into Ambelside to access more of your amenities in one place, from convenience stores to an array of eateries; after stopping for a bite to eat, why not explore the remains of Ambleside Roman Fort or tour the Armitt Library & Museum Centre?

Travel a little further to Windermere and learn of the town's lakeside history in the Jetty Museum, before partaking in a plethora of watersports at Hodge Howe or Miller Ground.

Continue to Bowness-on-Windermere to marvel the views from Cockshot Point and boarding a ferry from Bowness Bay Marina to the Claife Viewing Station and Tanner Brow.

Travel north to the market town of Keswick where fascinating attractions await, including the Puzzling Place.

Explore the Lake District National Park's waters and peaks where ample walking and cycling trails can be embarked on; or travel further afield and enjoy a day on Cumbria's coast in Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness or St. Bees.

Create wonderful memories with your loved ones at Waterhead Cottage.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • EV Charging
  • National Park

What guests are saying

Great property & location.

Generally clean but windows were filthy- suggest a window cleaner. A few minor issues - the main bathroom handle next to twin bedroom was loose. The dishwasher door has a problem/ seems broken. Also the shower next to the twin bedroom leaks next to the toilet every time it’s use.

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VickySep 2026

We found the property to be exactly as described and perfect for our party of eight people.

It was in excellent condition, the bedrooms were clean and spacious and the kitchen was very well equipped with a very good standard of crockery. The location so close to the water and other facilities was second to none. We would all happily return here. The reason that I did not give full marks for comfort was the two sofas in the sitting room are not really comfortable as they have not got any back support and no matter how you sit on them you end up slouching backwards. This opinion was shared by our whole party. Indeed when I was searching for a property to rent I ignored Waterhead Cottage for a long time because I was put off by the picture of the sitting room with those two sofas as I could tell that they would not be comfortable. Fortunately I was swayed by the reviews of other renters otherwise we'd have missed a great property.

J
JamesJul 2026

Really great property.

Clean and well equipped. Very good location near to the lake and Ambleside town centre. Would definitely stay again.

S
SimonAug 2024

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1196873

  • Parking

    Designated parking place, Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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