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Ambleside Holiday Cottages
These cottage companies provide a range of Ambleside holiday cottages and self catering properties, both in and around the Cumbrian town. The companies with the most properties in the area, feature at the top. Scroll down for information about top visitor attractions in the region.
Holiday Lettings -
14 Ambleside self catering cottages of varying sizes which can accommodate between 2 to 8 people. Prices begin at £179 with cottages located both centrally and on the outskirts of Ambleside. Traditional and modern holiday properties are available for rent.
Sykes - More
Ambleside holiday cottages from Sykes Cottages. Booking prices start at around £180 with special offers for certain properties. Pets are allowed in certain cases and all holiday cottages are graded.
Cottages 4 You - A small collection of cottages in Ambleside or in the near vicinity from this rental agent. The properties range from terraced town houses to modern apartments. All are well-located and set amidst the picturesque lakeland countryside.
Holiday Rentals - 5 Ambleside cottages available, at the time of publication, some of which are located on the fringes of the village. All are well furnished and accommodate 5 people and over. There's around 30 more holiday cottages offered in the surrounding area.
Ambleside
Ambleside is a resort town set on Lake Windermere in
Cumbria. It is located at the centre of the Lake District National Park and is well-placed for exploring the inspiring countryside that surrounds the town.
Ambleside is situated in Langdale Valley which is popular amongst walkers, who come to explore the fells and high passes on foot - the walk to
Stock-Ghyll Force Waterfall is particularly memorable and is about 1 mile to the east. Guides can be hired in the town and rope and tackle rented from the Climbing Shop - the surrounded hills Loughrigg Fell, Red Screes and Fairfield provide quite a challenge to mountaineering enthusiasts.
Bridge house, a 16th century stone house is Ambleside's most notable historical building and is owned by the National Trust. Purchased by local people and given to the trust, it is now used as an information centre and is set on the river Stock Ghyll. It forms part of the Windermere and Troutbeck land owned by the National Trust, found near Lake Windermere.
Boat excursions on
Lake Windermere are available at
Waterhead Pier, which is located to the south - some trips run the entire length of the lake. More details about visitor attractions can be found below, including information about top restaurants, pubs as well as supermarkets and shops found in and around the town.
Ambleside visitor attractions
There are a range of activities and local attractions available to those renting holiday cottages in Ambleside. We've included a summary of the most notable ones which include top restaurants and historical sites of interest.
Outdoor Activities
The picturesque Stagshaw Gardens affords some fine views of Lake Windermere and is worth a visit, as is
Rydal Mount and Gardens, the historical home of
William Wordsworth. As mentioned, Lake Windermere cruises are also available from Ambleside's Waterhead Pier. Ambleside is situated in the truly great outdoors - the countryside that surrounds it is well-suited to hiking and walks, allowing visitors to truly appreciate the dramatic landscapes.
Food and drink
Rothay Manor offers good food and is a short distance from the centre of Ambleside. The Glass House Restaurant is also close-by and specialises in modern European dishes. For fresh food and real ales visit the 400 year old Britannia which is located 4 miles from Ambleside in Elterwater village.
History and Culture
For local history and information see
The Lakes Discovery Museum, which showcases over 2000 years of local history and exhibits artifacts from Roman times. The 16th Century Bridgehouse is another historical site, which now acts as a tourist information centre and is a good place to find further details about local attractions during your cottage break in Ambleside.
Supermarkets and shops
There's a good selection of shops and convenience stores if you need to stock up during your Ambleside holiday cottage break. These includes a Spar Food store on Compston Road, a Threshers off-licence, which is located on Lake Rd and two newsagents on Church Street. For toiletries, see Grasmere Pharmacy on Broadgate.
