Fellcroft | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Paul
August 2025

“Great location.”

Easy to walk to Ambleside shops - but some would find it rather steep. Lovely to have the garden from which to enjoy the views over the hills and trees. Easy parking. Easy access to buses in all directions to save driving. Had everything in the house which I could need. Nice that a parking disc was also provided. A job for facilities was sorted the same morning. I enjoyed my stay.

Easy to walk to Ambleside shops - but some would find it rather steep. Lovely to have the garden from which to enjoy the views over the hills and trees. Easy parking. Easy access to buses in all directions to save driving. Had everything in the house which I could need. Nice that a parking disc was also provided. A job for facilities was sorted the same morning. I enjoyed my stay.

- Paul, August 2025
Emily July 2025

“Our family (2 adults 2 children) stayed here for a week and we were very pleased with Fellcroft.”

The location was ideal as it was very close to the town but set back so that it was peaceful and there are amazing views from the living rooms and bedrooms. Great to have a parking space too. It was all very clean and comfortable, the shower was good and the kitchen appliances modern and draws well equipped. Only one suggestion that would have been appreciated based on experiences from other places we have stayed would be to provide some soap in the bathrooms.

- Emily, July 2025
Peter July 2025

“Could not obtain "Freesat" but the normal TV worked using the Panasonic controller & on & off s/w was ok.”

In the downstairs bedroom the socket outlet by the mirror was not working. We reported this to the Heart of the Lakes office & lack of Freesat. The weather was very hot & a TV in the downstairs lounge(cooler than upstairs) would have been most welcome. We had a great time & again have booked Fellcroft for next year.

- Peter, July 2025
John May 2025

“Everything was as expected ,we came last year and it was just as good this year .”

Everywhere was clean and tidy and the views were fantastic .It is so close to the town centre . althogh the short climb up from there is a bit steep . The cost was very reasonable for the accomodation we had . Many thanks for all your efforts Regards John R Mountford

- John, May 2025

Thank you for your comments John. We’re glad you had a great stay again. Property Owner
Rebecca March 2025

“Fellcroft is really well situated and has the most amazing views.”

We have stayed twice now and will stay again for those reasons. However, it really needs a deep clean. There are splashes of dirt above both bathroom sinks upstairs. The window frames need cleaning. The valance on one of the single beds is incredibly dusty. The terrace at the back needs a good sweep. The shower upstairs has mould spots. The gap between the cushions on the sofa is full of crumbs. Some of the light bulbs didn't work. It's generally very grubby which is a real shame.

- Rebecca, March 2025

We were so sorry to hear your feedback which we take seriously. Please be assured we have ensured a deep clean has been carried out. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
John January 2025

“We were very pleased with our accommodation.”

Everything was as listed and we would certainly return to Fellcroft

- John, January 2025

Thanks for your feedback John. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Mark December 2024

“Great venue for exploring the central lakes.”

Excellent access to Ambleside, even though it is up the hill! Brilliant venue, I am sure we will be back.

- Mark, December 2024

Thanks for your feedback. We’re so glad you had a great time. Property Owner
Peter October 2024

“1. The TV did work best on "Free Sat" once we discovered that BBC1 was 101 on "Free Sat" BBC2 was 102 etc as described in the TV programme guide.”

2. The position of the mirror & picture in upstairs bedroom should be reversed i.e with the mirror at lower level over top of drawers & the picture hung at the mirror's former position, for the convenience of the ladies.

- Peter, October 2024
Fiona September 2024

“Good property , position : v easy to get into Ambleside good parking, views excellent Linen ,towels ,kitchen ,bathroom all great Single beds very soft mattresses!”

- Fiona, September 2024
Gemma August 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Fellcroft, a home from home.”

Excellent location, close to lots of walks and the town centre. Beautiful views as well.

- Gemma, August 2024
John May 2024

“The accomodation was first class , it was a short though steep climb back from the town centre .”

The views through the windows were fantastic . The property is central for most walks and we walked the local area of Loughrigg and Rydal without using the car which saved the excessive parking fees . I would not hesitate to book this place again ,it certainly added to our holiday enjoyment . Regards J .R . Mountford .

- John, May 2024
Rebecca March 2024

“Fellcroft is beautifully situated, extremely comfortable with all the facilities you would want.”

The view from the lounge is simply stunning. We will return.

- Rebecca, March 2024
Jan August 2023

“A nice relaxing break again Thank you to the guys who came out to repair the Sani flow pump.”

- Jan, August 2023
Mark August 2023

“The main bed mattresses (2 pushed together) right hand side was sloping inwards and the left mattress was slightly elevated upwards.”

The Saniflow toilet downstairs also caused a minor sewage smell throughout. Location was great but comfort and cleanliness could be improved.

- Mark, August 2023
Peter July 2023

“1) The downstairs bedroom did not have a mirror although there appeared to be a fixing for one.”

2) The upstairs had one but it was not fixed to wall. 3) The television reception seemed to crack up @ times. 4) The main electrical switch in the cupboard for c/h & water heating was off was when we arrived. Difficult to see s/w because a mop bucket was concealing it.Once found & switched on heating water & radiators fine, once we discovered that the auto programme was no good & to select manual at the thermostat/programmer & then boiler mode @ the boiler in the cupboard.

- Peter, July 2023
Jan March 2023

“A very relaxed comfortable stay Well equipped cottage to make it home from home Lovely to return again Thank you”

- Jan, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad your enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Heather February 2023

“A lovely place with fantastic views over Ambleside.”

Perfect for a few days away from it all: nestled just above the town centre, with pubs, restaurants, shops and great walks on the doorstep.

- Heather, February 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Rachel February 2023

“Loved staying at Fellcroft with its fantastic views and proximity to the food shops.”

- Rachel, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the lovely views. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Jan November 2022

“A lovely week stay.”

Very comfortable Lovely views We will return again Thank you

- Jan, November 2022
J W August 2022

“We had a wonderful stay in this well equipped property.”

Good to have lots of cutlery and crockery etc. to be able to run the dishwasher when full. The views are amazing, and we were lucky enough to have excellent weather for the full week! Rather steep walking back up to the property after walking the Fairfield Horseshoe! We will be back!

- J W, August 2022
Jan August 2022

“We have stayed many times at fellcroft and find it a gem of a holiday cottage but sadly this year we feel disappointed with heart of the lakes.”

/ Sykes cottages Back in February we reported the tumble dryer wasn’t working to which we were reassured a new part would be ordered. However, arriving again in august we found the same problem with the dryer. The main office was contacted again to which we were informed ‘we will phone you straight back’. We didn’t get a return call so called in to the local office at Ambleside. The maintenance team said they would call to the property to which they did and left a message with another family member saying they had got the serial number for the washer dryer. However, we did not get another call from HOL during the holiday period. Being Avid swimmers we choose a cottage with the facilities of having a washer/dryer. Due to the unpredictable Lake District weather you cannot guarantee you can dry washing outside or have the facilities to do so. Fortunately for us we had an exceptional week of good weather to dry towels outside on the airer We are returning to the property in the Autumn and hope this issue will be rectified . If you advertise the property of having a washer /dryer then please make sure the facilities work . This is what we are paying for. Thank you

- Jan, August 2022
Chun-lan July 2022

“The house was great.”

Great location close to town but yet quiet. The view from the windows are amazing. Beds were generally comfortable. It's bonus to have a separate shower room.

- Chun-lan, July 2022
P July 2022

“1) When first switching on the TV on channels BBC1 & 2 the digital picture kept breaking up.”

It didn,t seem to happen on other channels & BBC1&2 eventually settled down.I tried to install the satellite system as per instructions but this seems not to be working. 2) The towl holder in the small toilet at the top of the stairs juts out too much & its quite easy to bump your head on it, I did it twice! 3) The Lakeside parking areas are a problem particularly the one nearest the entrance, regardless of the sign they invariably park in the entrance making a difficult entrance even more difficult! Do you really think there,s room for 3?

- P, July 2022
Peter June 2022

“Brilliant! We chose Fellcroft because of its location and because of the view from the window.”

The property met all our expetations, and the view out of the window was even better than we expected. There was plenty of room for parking. It is an easy short walk into the heart of Ambleside from the flat. The accommodation was everything we needed for a week's relaxing holiday. We'll be back!

- Peter, June 2022
Nicola March 2022

“Lovely property.”

Very clean and welcoming. Great location and lovely views. Near to Ambleside and lots of walks but in a quiet location. No complaints at all. We did miss a hairdryer and had to bring out own wok, but. Other than that it was extremely well equipped.

- Nicola, March 2022
Michael March 2022

“Great place to stay Just a little point that the cleaning could be done a little better eg.”

the dish washer was full and the we had to clean the inside of the lounge window as it was smeary

- Michael, March 2022
Rachel October 2021

“We've recently had a lovely week at Fellcroft.”

The house is clean and comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped and well stocked with crockery, pans cutlery etc. The layout of the house is perfect for a family or 2 couples with a bath/shower room, bedroom and lounge on each floor. The location is excellent with a footpath at the end of the road you can walk into the centre of Ambleside in under 5 minutes. Finally, the views from the property are simply amazing. What a pleasure being in a lovely comfortable house with fantastic views of Ambleside and the fells.

- Rachel, October 2021
Madeleine October 2021

“Pleasant house with magnificent view.”

Some confusion over the location - Troutbeck??

- Madeleine, October 2021
Veronica October 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay and the views are fabulous.”

We have stayed there before and I feel the parking is now somewhat compromised by the decking area. We had two large cars so the front of one overhung the next door property slightly but luckily no-one complained. It would also be helpful if there was a bit more information about recycling as it seems like everything has to go in the one bin. We hope to return again before too long.

- Veronica, October 2021
J September 2021

“I love the view from the lounge window.”

- J, September 2021
Davidson Dec 2019

“For us it was superb, couldn't be better.”

- Davidson, Dec 2019

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Summary

Reverse-level-accomodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x twin
2x Bathroom with shower over, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Living/dining room with electric fire
Games room
Wifi
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview/Freesat and DVD Player
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Towels included
Travel cot inc. Off-road parking for two cars
Decked area with outdoor seating.

The property

Situated in a quiet residential area above Ambleside, this modern 'upside-down' terraced property commands superb panoramic views over the village below across to Loughrigg, the mountains beyond and, to the north, the entire Fairfield Horseshoe. Although away from the hustle and bustle of Ambleside itself, a short, downhill walk will take you right into the centre of the village with its numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and cinemas. There are walks in the immediate vicinity without using your car with all the surrounding fells easily accessible on foot, including Fairfield, Wansfell and Loughrigg. For those wishing to tour the area, you will find Ambleside well-placed for visits to all parts of the Lake District and with Lake Windermere only a ten minute stroll away you can enjoy cruises or boat hire on England's largest lake. Accommodation: Access is at the rear of the property via steps and the decked area into the spacious hallway on the first floor. Light and airy lounge/dining room (TV, video, DVD) with large picture window providing stunning views over the village to the fells beyond. Comfortably furnished with real flame electric fire and soft lighting. A double bedroom with kingsize bed offering outstanding views. Fitted kitchen with all major appliances. Also on the first floor is a shower room with large shower and basin, and a separate wc with hand basin. Stairs down to ground floor lead to a further twin bedroom and a games room with comfy easy seating and an additional dining facility, door to the patio. Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and wc. Fellcroft is carpeted throughout and has ceramic tiles in hall, kitchen, shower room and wc. Fellcroft provides a relaxing holiday base to return to at any time of the year. Outside: Private parking for two cars. Front patio with mature shrubs, garden furniture and pedestrian access to the road. Decking at rear of property with garden furniture. Five minutes walk via path downhill to village centre or steps to Lake Road. Note: Please note that there is a stair lift at this property but not for public use.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 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.

Note: There is a stair lift at this property, but it is not for public use

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“Great location.”

“Our family (2 adults 2 children) stayed here for a week and we were very pleased with Fellcroft.”

“Could not obtain "Freesat" but the normal TV worked using the Panasonic controller & on & off s/w was ok.”

“Everything was as expected ,we came last year and it was just as good this year .”

“Fellcroft is really well situated and has the most amazing views.”

“We were very pleased with our accommodation.”

“Great venue for exploring the central lakes.”

“1. The TV did work best on "Free Sat" once we discovered that BBC1 was 101 on "Free Sat" BBC2 was 102 etc as described in the TV programme guide.”

“Good property , position : v easy to get into Ambleside good parking, views excellent Linen ,towels ,kitchen ,bathroom all great Single beds very soft mattresses!”

“We had a lovely stay at Fellcroft, a home from home.”

“The accomodation was first class , it was a short though steep climb back from the town centre .”

“Fellcroft is beautifully situated, extremely comfortable with all the facilities you would want.”

“A nice relaxing break again Thank you to the guys who came out to repair the Sani flow pump.”

“The main bed mattresses (2 pushed together) right hand side was sloping inwards and the left mattress was slightly elevated upwards.”

“1) The downstairs bedroom did not have a mirror although there appeared to be a fixing for one.”

“A very relaxed comfortable stay Well equipped cottage to make it home from home Lovely to return again Thank you”

“A lovely place with fantastic views over Ambleside.”

“Loved staying at Fellcroft with its fantastic views and proximity to the food shops.”

“A lovely week stay.”

“We had a wonderful stay in this well equipped property.”

“We have stayed many times at fellcroft and find it a gem of a holiday cottage but sadly this year we feel disappointed with heart of the lakes.”

“The house was great.”

“1) When first switching on the TV on channels BBC1 & 2 the digital picture kept breaking up.”

“Brilliant! We chose Fellcroft because of its location and because of the view from the window.”

“Lovely property.”

“Great place to stay Just a little point that the cleaning could be done a little better eg.”

“We've recently had a lovely week at Fellcroft.”

“Pleasant house with magnificent view.”

“We really enjoyed our stay and the views are fabulous.”

“I love the view from the lounge window.”

“For us it was superb, couldn't be better.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE