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No. 11 St Annes: Ambleside.
Bright, spacious, one floor living, renovated to a high standard. Modern furnishings, open plan layout, dining and 'island' area, separate utility, perfect for relaxing or socialising. The luxurious bedrooms all come with smart screen TV's , state of the art en-suites in two of the bedrooms and a family bathroom. Great outdoor space, views to Wansfell Pike. Driveway parking for two large cars or three small/medium cars. 5 minutes walk to Ambleside centre, shops and restaurants. No pets permitted

Luxury 5 star property - Pudding Cottage Ambleside
Pudding cottage provides quality accommodation in the heart of the Lake District - perfect for families, and their well-behaved dog. Pudding cottage provides spacious family friendly accommodation for six people and has been furnished and equipped to offer a luxurious yet homely holiday experience. This converted cottage is part of a converted coach house and stables. Set within beautiful landscaped gardens, Pudding Cottage has a peaceful and secluded feel without any compromise on convenience.

Bluebell Cottage Stunning Views & Log Fire | Lakes
Welcome to Bluebell Cottage, a spacious, character-filled retreat in Ambleside, ideal for families or groups of up to 6. Set above the village with breathtaking fell views, it features original beams, a log burner fireplace, and is wonderful peaceful setting just a two-minute walk from the heart of Ambleside village where you'll find many pubs, shops, and restaurants. With scenic walks from the door and Lake Windermere a short stroll away, it’s the perfect base for your Lake District holiday.

Ambleside Apartment • Central • Dog Friendly
Welcome to your beautiful Lakeland stone home in the very heart of Ambleside. This charming village offers shops, cafés, pubs, and stunning walking trails right on your doorstep • Two generous king bedrooms, each with their own Smart TV • A luxury stone bathroom with a sleek separate wet-room shower • A chef-ready kitchen, fully equipped • A cosy cinema-style lounge • A separate dining room with Smart TV and comfy sofa • A convenient ground-floor toilet • And best of all — we’re dog friendly

Annies Weaving Room
The apartment is a recent creation in a building occupied by a weaving business at the turn of the last century run by a lady designer named Annie Garnet. The apartment is tastefully decorated and fully equipped with a modern kitchen and shower room. The apartment is on the ground floor and has an opening 'Juliet' balcony facing towards the lake. It has its own reserved parking space and is just 200 yards from the centre of the busy village of Bowness and the waterfront of Windermere itself.

The Lady of the Lake Windermere
The Lady of the Lake is a cosy cottage with stunning views across Lake Windermere to the fells. The cottage provides the perfect base to relax and explore the Lake District and all it has to offer, from Horse Riding to Hiking, Boat Trips, Cycling and many more activities. The cottage has a private parking space, EV charger, shared private jetty, and is ideally situated just a 15 minute walk from Windermere train station and centre where you will find an array of shops and traditional pubs.

Cottage on Lake Windermere: Beach, Hot Tub & Sauna
Magical, grade II listed 18th century traditional Lakeland cottage, set within 5 acres of woodlands leading directly to private beaches on Lake Windermere. Relax in a peaceful, natural environment, ideal for friends and families, wild swimmers, cyclists, paddle boarders, hikers and for cosy evenings by the fireplace. A luxurious hot tub, perfect after a hard days hike and a wood fired barrel sauna with cold shower are available (charged separately) Art classes and treatments also available

Cosy cottage in the heart of Ambleside
⭐️We are Superhosts⭐️ Tucked away up a quiet lane, this Lake District stone cottage, with an open fire, makes for a cosy, comfortable stay in Ambleside. The village is a few minutes stroll away, with ample choice of cafes, restaurants, pubs & shops to enjoy. Plenty of walks to choose from & popular ones can be started direct from cottage. Private Parking Space. UNESCO World Heritage Site, plenty to see/do when planning your days out in the Lake District & Blue Hill is the perfect base.

Secluded, idyllic retreat, Ambleside
Stay in luxury - The Folly is the perfect adult getaway set within beautiful mature gardens, designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. A truly unique place, where you can enjoy peace and privacy, set in the jewel of the English Lake District. Located moments from the shores of Lake Windermere and a scenic stroll of only ten minutes to the heart of Ambleside; a vibrant picturesque Lakeland town with an abundance of eateries watering holes and boutique shops.

The Wash House Ambleside. Cosy with secret garden
The Wash House is an historic cottage on one floor hidden 100m above the centre of Ambleside. Once a wash house, then a sculptor's studio, the Wash House has now been cleverly converted to provide everything needed for a perfect holiday in quite a small space! There is a private sunny terrace garden covered in clematis and wisteria with views of the fells and the rooftops. Restaurants, pubs, shops and walks are on your doorstep. No need for a car!

Converted Chapel, lake access, pet friendly
The glorious location with unspoilt views over Coniston Water and its own private lake shore sets Sunny Bank Chapel apart as the place to stay in the Western Lake District. A complete refurbishment has converted this near-derelict 17C chapel into a stunning self-catering holiday let. Want a romantic retreat, a base for exploring the Lake District or a place to relax or work without disturbance? - this is the place for you.

Cosy Merrylocks Cottage
A terraced cottage in the centre of Bowness village, which has recently undergone a transformation where original slate floors have been exposed, open fire places restored and wood panelled cottage style doors displayed throughout . The owners are not new to holiday letting and whilst they have enjoyed spending time at their Lake District cottage and created a beautiful cosy cottage.
Popular amenities for lake access rentals in Ambleside
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Central Bowness - Hot Tub, Lake Views & Cinema

The Hayloft - a cottage on our Lake District farm

The Lake Lodge (Windermere)

Mountain Cottage - Quirky at it's best

Luxe Duplex with EV Charger & Pet-Friendly

Delightful, spacious house, sleeps six. Parking.

Dog-Friendly Bowness Retreat | Copper Bath & Views

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Howgill Self Catering Apartment

Admiral's Nest (Central Bowness)

Central Rafters - a unique getaway - Windermere

The Stable PETS WELCOME. check in 2pm / out 10am

Swirl How Windermere *3 nights from £320 Nov-Mar *

Ground floor apartment with parking in town centre

Scafell View Apartment, Wasdale, The Lake District

Rothay The Bowering
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Luxury 4 Star Cosy Lakeland Cottage

LOVEDAY

Exclusive 3 bedroom detached home with garden

Maple Leaf Cottage, Windermere, The Lake District.

The Haven

Stunning Friars Cottage, short stroll to lake

Lake Coniston, traditional 17th Century farmhouse

Swallows & Amazons cottage - Beck
When is the best time to visit Ambleside?
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| Avg. price | £140 | £145 | £154 | £165 | £170 | £172 | £184 | £186 | £167 | £164 | £141 | £154 |
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4.8 Average rating
Ambleside stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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