Briardale Cottage

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile

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* Based on a combined average customer score

9 Customer Review(s)

Michelle
April 2022

“Had a lovely week at briardale cottage .”

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Car parking was a bonus and had no problem, although I can see it could be . I think there was 3 private spaces and 5 cottages. We was approached by a holiday maker arriving just after us as they thought we were in their space , but showed our clear instruction that if belonged to our cottage. There is a car park very close at a cost of £35 a week , we had looked into this before hand as wasn’t sure we’d fit our car into the space . Garden area is lovely and the property is a very cosy clean little cottage very close to all amenities. Lovely log burner but no wood was provided. Lots of wardrobe Space and a handy porch for all your walking gear . We had a fabulous stay and would recommend this property.

- Michelle, April 2022
Leonie April 2022

“A lovely cottage with great amenities and space for two people and a dog.”

- Leonie, April 2022
Elizabeth March 2022

“A lovely little cottage in a fantastic location, we would book this again!”

The living room with its log burner was great for chilly evenings, and the little patio was a lovely suntrap in the evening with a beautiful view for al fresco dining. The bed was comfy. As described/shown in the photos of the property, the bathroom is rather small but not an issue for two people, plus there is a downstairs loo. The kitchen is relatively small but we found it well equipped with pans etc, it had everything we needed. We had no issues with parking during our stay, reversing into a good sized space at the end of the lane, but we imagine in peak season if all the cottages are full it might be a bit more challenging dependent on how others park their cars. The pub (The Golden Rule) just around the corner was definitely a bonus!

- Elizabeth, March 2022
Emma February 2022

“Beautiful little cottage and was immaculately clean.”

Home from home with everything you need to cook. Small complaint of boiler being in bedroom, when it’s cold and you need the heating, the boiler kicked in and woke us up frequently. Also perhaps the provision of a first aid kit should be provided.

- Emma, February 2022
Kevin December 2021

“Excellent customer service, lovely cottage , with everything you need to have a lovely break away”

- Kevin, December 2021
Karen August 2021

“We had a good stay at Briardale cottage, it just wasn't up to the standard of previous cottages we have stayed at.”

It was a little tired and in need of some refurbishment, and the dead mouse on the glass above the stairs was the first thing we saw everytime we passed it. Personally we like a tv in the bedroom and there wasn't one, we understand that's not for everyone but makes a difference to us. It was useful to have a parking space right outside our cottage and to be so close to the town is perfect. The usual information pack that we read as soon as we get to any of your cottages was pretty much empty, not the usual standard we've come to expect from staying in one of your cottages. These are helpful, everything in one place to refer to if you have a query but you'll see what I mean when you look at this cottage's pack-empty. It was a comfortable stay but I'm a little disappointed that we've booked the same cottage for next April.

- Karen, August 2021
C July 2021

“Lovely cottage, well equipped with an amazing view of the fells from the back patio/garden!”

An extremely relaxing stay!

- C, July 2021
Jillian June 2021

“The cottage comes with allocated off road parking.”

However, the parking space was extremely difficult to get in and out of (and we have a small car) and we were reliant on the other tenants in the cottage block parking considerately - which unfortunately sometimes didn’t happen. Would have preferred a parking permit to avoid the daily parking trauma.

- Jillian, June 2021
Mrs Clark Dec 2019

“Great cottage, excellent location.”

Fantastic week spent in the beautiful Lake District.

- Mrs Clark, Dec 2019
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The property

This charming stone-built cottage is one of six in a short, early 20thC terrace set in a little cul-de-sac close to the centre of Ambleside and handy for all the village amenities. Briardale Cottage has been designed to accommodate two in comfort. There is no need to use the car on a daily basis - plenty of walks, for all abilities, start from the door, including the famous Fairfield Horseshoe, which rises to almost three thousand feet just beyond the village. Other walks include Loughrigg Fell, Wansfell and Todd Crag, whilst there are easy valley rambles to Grasmere, The Rydal Round and beyond or to the lake for cruises in any season. Ambleside offers a fine choice of places to eat, pubs, cinema and daytime facilities including tennis, bowls and mini-golf making this a year-round destination. Accommodation: Enclosed entrance porch with room to store your outdoor gear. Sitting room (TV, log burner, CD/radio and free wi-fi). A door leads through to the fitted shaker style kitchen with dining table. Small rear hallway with downstairs wc, back door out to the shared rear garden area.Upstairs there is one good sized bedroom with king-sized double bed and ample fitted wardrobes. A fully fitted bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and wc).The property retains a traditional feel with some modern touches - leather sofas, some polished wood floors with rugs downstairs and carpets upstairs. Outside: Shared use of the large and very pleasant rear garden (belonging to Briardale along with the other cottages in the terrace), with lawns, shrubs, garden table and chairs and a pretty view. Private parking for one small car (Fiesta/Polo) at the front of the cottage. There is no passing traffic. Few hundred yards to shops and village facilities.

Summary

One-king size double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with TV and woodburning stove.
Gas central heating, log burning stove
Gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV, CD/radio, Wi-FI
Sorry Travel cot and highchair not available
Parking for one small car on street
One small dog allowed
No smoking.

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.

Please note: Logs arent provided, these can be purchased from Ambleside petrol station on Lake Road

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Reviews & Ratings

“Had a lovely week at briardale cottage .”

“A lovely cottage with great amenities and space for two people and a dog.”

“A lovely little cottage in a fantastic location, we would book this again!”

“Beautiful little cottage and was immaculately clean.”

“Excellent customer service, lovely cottage , with everything you need to have a lovely break away”

“We had a good stay at Briardale cottage, it just wasn't up to the standard of previous cottages we have stayed at.”

“Lovely cottage, well equipped with an amazing view of the fells from the back patio/garden!”