Short Cottage Breaks in Ambleside

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Short Cottage Breaks in Ambleside

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A stone house with large windows and a paved pathway at Landower House in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Superb contemporary Lakeland home. Four bedrooms, all with en-suites and TVs. Underfloor heating to bathrooms. Two patios. Off road parking for 4 cars. Pub 6 min walk. Lake Windermere and Waterhead Pier 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1053392)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1030

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A stone cottage with two chimneys and a green door on a street at Rose Cottage in Ambleside
40
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rose Cottage is a detached, stone-built cottage resting in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. Idyllic riverside setting. Underfloor heating. Child-friendly. Grasmere 3.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles. (Ref. 1118364)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £899

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An exterior view of a building entrance with a balcony railing and a parked car at Beechside in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful duplex apartment resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Grasmere 4.3 mile; Windermere 5.1 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1115509)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £603

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The exterior of a stone cottage with white framed windows and a red door surrounded by plants and a stone wall at Little Robin Cottage in Ambleside
14
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Little Robin Cottage, a charming stone cottage in the lakeside town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Romantic. Pet-friendly. EV charging point. In Lake District. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1158287)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £409

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Front porch with a black door stone wall wooden bench red bushes and a stone fence at Netherbeck in Ambleside
29
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This stunning, slate-fronted home rests in Ambleside, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TVs. Washing machine. Grasmere 4.6 mile; Windermere 9 miles; Keswick 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1065880)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £623

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A white two-story house with a gravel driveway surrounded by trees and shrubs at Bridge Howe in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Bridge Howe, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Skelwith Bridge, Lake District. Private garden. Private parking. Smart TV. Secure bike storage. Grasmere 6.8 miles; Windermere 9.0 miles; Keswick 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1151608)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £836

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The exterior of a building with large windows and patio doors opening to a garden with plants and a paved path at Pavey Ark in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A lovely ground-floor apartment perched in Ambleside, Cumbria. Smart TV. In a National Park. Fantastic views. Close to amenities. Romantic. Windermere 4.7 miles; Grasmere 4.8 mile; Keswick 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1064428)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £421

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A single-story house with a driveway and garden with a tree and flowering bushes at Sweden Bridge Cottage in Ambleside
35
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Sweden Bridge Cottage is a delightful cottage located in the village of Ambleside in Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Driveway parking. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1156397)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £560

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A single-story house with a tiled roof a white front door stone and white walls and a paved driveway at Lanterns At Grasmere in Grasmere
25
Grasmere, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

Detached, modern lakeland house in Grasmere, all ground floor. 5 minute walk from the Swan. Sleeps 6, 3 bathrooms, wood burning stove. bike storage. Children welcome, no pets. (Ref. 1041025)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £704

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A stone house next to a road with trees and hills in the background at Rose Cottage At Troutbeck in Troutbeck
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46
Troutbeck, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This exquisite, 18th century cottage rests in Troutbeck, Cumbria. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ambleside 3.6 miles; Windermere 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1058439)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 10% off - Tue 29th Jul to 5th Sep 2025

3 nights from £960

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The exterior of a stone cottage with multiple windows a wooden bench plants and ivy on walls at Four Seasons Cottage in Ambleside
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Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

A wonderful stone cottage set in the town of Ambleside. Close to amenties. Private Parking. Electric fire (Ref. 1042593)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £430

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A wooden cabin with a fenced deck and gravel driveway surrounded by trees at Water's Reach White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge
25

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White Cross Bay Holiday Park near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Fiendsdale is a lovely, pet-friendly lodge resting near a beach at the White Cross Bay Holiday Park in Cumbria, with an electric fire and open-plan living. Windermere 1.7 miles; Ambleside 2.9 miles; Kendal 10.3 miles; Lancaster 31.1 miles. (Ref. 1172323)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £592

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An outdoor deck with a table and chairs and a brown cabin surrounded by trees at Squirrels Nook Waterside Wood 19 White Cross Bay near Windermere
40

Holiday Park

Waterside Wood 19, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Squirrels Nook is a well-presented, single-storey lodge resting near Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria. Open-plan. Decking with furniture. Off-road parking. Windermere 1.6 miles; Ambleside 2.8 miles. (Ref. 1144148)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £422

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A house with a stone wall and driveway with green bins and trees nearby at Rydal Rock in Ambleside
44
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

Rydal Rock is a semi-detached townhouse resting in the quaint village of Ambleside, Cumbria. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Close to amenities and a lake. Windermere 4.9 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.9 miles; Coniston 8.1 miles. (Ref. 1090963)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £885

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Stone and white terraced house with bay windows and a small front garden at The Bay Cottage in Ambleside
41
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful three-storey, mid-terrace Victorian house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Near Lake Windermere. Smart TVs. En-suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Off-road parking. Windermere 3.8 miles; Grasmere 5.2 mile; Keswick 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1064443)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £574

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A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs surrounded by trees and bushes at 8 Waterside Wood White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
19

Holiday Park

White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A well-presented lodge nestled on the White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Child-friendly. On-site facilities. Windermere 2.2 miles; Ambleside 3.3 miles.   (Ref. 1134347)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £605

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A balcony with a metal table bottle and glass overlooking a town with a church and hills at Loughrigg in Ambleside
38
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Loughrigg is a unique, duplex apartment situated in the heart of Ambleside, Cumbria. Stunning views of the mountain range. Near a shop and pub. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1142032)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £606

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Stone house exterior with white door and windows at Plumblands in Chapel Stile
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Chapel Stile, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful semi-detached cottage sat in the village of Chapel Stile in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Entrance of Langdale Valley. Views of Langdale Fells. Terrace with stunning views. Woodburning stove. Ambleside 4.5 miles. (Ref. 1056950)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £614

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A paved driveway in front of a white two-story house with a bench under a covered area at Garth Hill House in Ambleside
73
Ambleside, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Garth Hill House is a large, detached house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to lake. Close to river. Close to shop and pub. Windermere 4.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.6 miles; Kendal 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1064465)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £1705

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An exterior view of a stone house with glass balcony and gravel path surrounded by trees and lawn at Birkwray Barn Outgate near Hawkshead
68
Outgate near Hawkshead, Lake District, LA22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Birkwray Barn, a beautifully-luxurious, three-storey abode situated in Outgate near Hawkshead in Cumbria, with a woodburning stove and countryside views. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1162435)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £969

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The beautiful town of Ambleside on the shores of Windermere in the heart of the Lake District is a must for lovers of the great outdoors. Surrounded by spectacular Cumbrian crags and fells, it makes the ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lakes.

Whether you're after an action-packed mini break or a tranquil weekend getaway, there are a wealth of things to do in Ambleside and the surrounding area, from unrivalled walking routes and invigorating hikes to gentle, lakeside strolls.

The local shops, pubs and eateries in this vibrant, little town mean you'll have everything you could possibly need on your short break whilst you immerse yourself in the surrounding landscape.

Discover the Lakes on an Ambleside short break

Keep an eye out for the curious and quirky site of Bridge House, a 17th-century dwelling with a fascinating history, built on top of a little bridge across the babbling waters of Stock Beck.

Delve even deeper into the town's past with a trip to the Armitt Museum & Library, where you'll discover the Roman history of the area, as well as glimpsing a remarkable collection of artworks - including original watercolours by the author, Beatrix Potter.

Imagine unwinding in your cosy cottage, after a day of exciting Ambleside adventures. Bliss! You can do this with your beloved pooch by your side too, by booking a dog-friendly cottage in Ambleside. Alternatively, explore a wider variety of getaways in this collection of Ambleside cottages and these other short breaks in the Lake District.