Four Seasons Cottage | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
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

39 Customer Review(s)

Claire
March 2024

“Lovely cottage, very clean, comfortable & cosy.”

We travelled up by train, so it was really convenient for walking out from the door and catching the bus.

We travelled up by train, so it was really convenient for walking out from the door and catching the bus.

- Claire, March 2024

Thank you so much for the great feedback. We too find that the cottage is in a great position to explore the surrounding areas and is only a short walk into Ambleside itself which is ideal. Kind regards, Chris & Mike, the owners. Property Owner
Rupert March 2024

“We liked the clean and modern condition of the property- this was our second stay.”

Noticed the fire in the living room area is still not working and the chair there is not comfortable.

- Rupert, March 2024

Many thanks for your feedback. We hope that the lack of an electric fire didn’t affect your stay too much. The cottage has full central heating so should have been lovely and warm during your holiday. Sorry to hear that the seating wasn’t to your liking. Kind regards, Chris & Mike, the owners. Property Owner
Linda December 2023

“Another fabulous stay in our favourite cottage arrived during a heavy snow storm cottage was so warm and cosy Christmas decorations were lovely.”

- Linda, December 2023

Thanks you so much for the lovely comments, they’re much appreciated. We’re so glad you enjoyed another week in the cottage, thanks again! Chris & Mike, the owners. Property Owner
Philip October 2023

“A lovely cottage.”

We have been several times to Four Seasons , and have already booked to go there in 2024. An added bonus is the reserved parking space by the vottage

- Philip, October 2023

Thanks so much for your great feedback! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and Your return visits are much appreciated. Kindest regards, the owners. Property Owner
Paul September 2023

“Excellent cottage in a great location with an added bonus of a parking space right outside.”

Nice and peaceful with easy access to everything we wanted for our holiday. Really enjoyed our time and would recommend the property to anyone . Just a couple of suggestions that we thin would make things a little better for guests 1) Have some hand soap in kitchen as when preparing food etc this would be useful. 2) Only 1 toilet roll available - did not find any replacements - not sure if this was stated on the booking etc but we brought some just in case. Overall a very nice cottage which fully met our expectations - thank you very much Paul and Jamie Samuel

- Paul, September 2023

Many thanks for the great feedback, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! A bottle of hand wash is usually provided in the kitchen and bathroom, apologies this was overlooked. As a rule, at least one toilet roll is supplied during each stay. Kindest regards, the owners Property Owner
Sharon August 2023

“The cottage was beautiful and extremely clean.”

It was within walking distance to Ambleside and Lake Windemere. Thank you

- Sharon, August 2023

Thanks for the lovely feedback, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Brian June 2023

“This cottage was ideally situated, 5 minutes walk to shops and buses, 10 minutes walk to Lake, with the bonus of parking on site.”

Well furnished, very clean and easy to keep cool in summer heat. Excellent refurbished bathroom, comfortable beds and adequately fitted kitchen. Would definitely look at booking again.

- Brian, June 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! So good to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, the owners Property Owner
John April 2023

“This was our third stay in this cottage and we enjoyed our stay even more than before.”

The cottage was spotlessly clean as always.Equipment was plentiful and the beds so comforatble and cosy. Car parking in the courtyard is a massive plus.The cottage is a credit to the owners and the cleaner/s.

- John, April 2023

Thank you so much for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. We are pleased to hear this is your third holiday at our cottage and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Victoria April 2023

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

Excellent value for money (at the time we booked). We did some beautiful walks and would definitely return to the cottage as a base to do more in the area.

- Victoria, April 2023

Thanks for the great comments, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Alison February 2023

“Lovely property, very clean and well equipped, good location, and very comfortable.”

Only a minor thing, a chopping board would have been nice in addition to the glass heatproof worktop board. We would book again as the property is lovely but, the only thing that would potentially put us off is the fact that there is no washing machine. We did know this when we booked and there is a launderette nearby, but who wants to spend their precious holiday time in a launderette?

- Alison, February 2023

Many thanks for your feedback, It’s great to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We take on board all the comments and hope you will consider staying with us again. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Rupert February 2023

“Very high standard of accommodation with a cosy feel.”

Shame fire in sitting area was not working. Bath could benefit from a grab handle on wall side.

- Rupert, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are currently looking for a replacement fire however the cottage is fully central heated which guests can control to suit their needs. We take all comments on board and hope to welcome you back again. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Rebecca December 2022

“Second time here for New Year's Eve.”

Impressed by cleanliness and facilities the first time and glad to see the high standards maintained ( with exception of mattress covers which were stained). Close to everything you need in Ambleside and as a poor sleeper the extra cozy little bedroom is really handy.

- Rebecca, December 2022

Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Four Seasons Cottage. The mattress protector has been removed for cleaning and we would like to assure you that they are changed on a regular basis to maintain the high level of cleanliness that we like (unfortunately tanning products create a lot of issues that require deep cleaning/replacing of items) Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Denise December 2022

“Everything we needed for our stay over Christmas.”

Very clean cottage and excellent bathroom and shower. Good to have private parking space. Would stay again. Thank you

- Denise, December 2022

Many thanks for the great comments. Good to hear you enjoyed your stay and were happy with the facilities provided. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Linda November 2022

“Another wonderful stay in this fabulous cottage always spotless”

- Linda, November 2022

Thanks so much for the great feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Terry October 2022

“Four Seasons is an excellent cottage for two.”

Spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and furnished and very well equipped for self catering. We found the cottage to be very comfortable and relaxing. This is our second stay this year and we would not hesitate to book again.

- Terry, October 2022

Thank you so much for the great feedback and your repeat booking, it’s much appreciated. It’s always good to hear that our guests enjoy their stay and are happy with all that’s provided. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Paul October 2022

“Had a fantastic week in this fantastic cottage was literally like home from home ...”

Had a fantastic week in this fantastic cottage was literally like home from home no complaints and tried booking for next April but think it’s fully booked not surprised to be honest but we will definitely return and recommend this lovely cottage thank you so much

- Paul, October 2022

Thank you so much for the great feedback, it’s truly appreciated! Glad you enjoyed your holiday and hope you’re able to stay with us again in the future. Kind regards, the owners Property Owner
John October 2022

“Everything was fine, a small point however, there was no storage space for our provisions, being a self-catering holiday we obviously brought a weeks supply of 'stuff' with nowhere to store it.”

...apart from that it was top notch!!

- John, October 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. With regards to storage, the under stairs cupboard in the kitchen is always available for guests to use. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Kevin September 2022

“It's central for shops, restaurants, bus station etc.”

The toilet does not flush as efficiently as it might.

- Kevin, September 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We have checked the dual flush on the toilet today and could find no issues. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Jim September 2022

“Our second stay at Four Seasons Cottage.”

Though small it is really conveniently situated only a couple of minutes level walk from all the facilities of Ambleside. A great base from which to explore the surrounding fells. Easy off road parking and an excellent rainfall shower in the bathroom are big plus’s to the property. The cottage is well maintained and was very clean on arrival. One minor criticism; the leather sofa and armchair are very deep (for smaller adults) a few more cushions would be appreciated. We enjoyed our stay, thanks.

- Jim, September 2022

Thank you for returning to Four Seasons which in itself is great for us to see! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we will look into providing extra cushions for our guests. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Lorraine September 2022

“We have stayed in Four Seasons Cottage twice ,we love it ,It is in a great spot , location is great could,not be better”

- Lorraine, September 2022

Lovely to have you back and thank you for the great feedback. kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Kevin August 2022

“Fantastic Cottage in a great location (2 minutes walk into the centre of Ambleside).”

Cottage was clean and very comfortable. Would definitely stop here again.

- Kevin, August 2022

Thankyou for your feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Lisa August 2022

“We have just spent a wonderful week At your cottage.”

In terms of comfort, Cleanliness and the provision of facilities we were extremely happy. If we had to make any criticism which on a minor basis isn't really necessary, we would just like to mention the addition of the following comforts. Small touches such as waste paper bins, boxes of tissues, bin bags and spare light bulbs would crown a otherwise perfect stay in to an unbeatable standard.

- Lisa, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback which is greatly appreciated and all your comments have been noted. We will ensure that waste paper bins and extra bin bags are provided. Heart Of The Lakes maintenance team are always on hand to replace lightbulbs and deal with any issues which may arise during your stay. Unfortunately we don’t tend to leave spare lightbulbs in the property as in the past these have been removed along with batteries from clocks etc. kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
John July 2022

“The suite in the living room looked nice enough but it we found it to be uncomfortable to sit on as it was very low and the seats were too soft which resulted in us sinking into them.”

Other than that the cottage was perfect.This visit was our second and we would certainly stay there again.

- John, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Good to hear that you found the cottage perfect albeit the suite not being to your liking. Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Robert July 2022

“A lovely property which was spotlessly clean on arrival.”

We have stayed in several holiday properties over many years in Ambleside and this was the first time in this property. It is now top of our list.

- Robert, July 2022

Thank you so much for the great feedback! Kind regards, the owners. Property Owner
Linda June 2022

“I have booked with Heart of the Lakes for many years ,and had some lovely cottages.”

This cottage however was extremely lovely it had everything we needed and was so comfortable. Having its owen parking was why we chose this one and it was brilliant having your car at the door .will definitely be back to this great cottage.

- Linda, June 2022

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! Best regards, the owners. Property Owner
Peter May 2022

“Fantastic cottage and setting.”

Scrupulously clean. Everything we wanted, even a designated parking space (really useful in Ambleside!). Thank you!

- Peter, May 2022

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback! Best regards, the owners. Property Owner
Terry March 2022

“Four Seasons is an excellent cottage, ideally situated and with the benefit of dedicated parking.”

We found the cottage to be clean, comfortable and nicely decorated and furnished. The kitchen is well planned and well equipped although more beer and wine glasses and teaspoons would be useful. Referring to previous reviews we found no issues with privacy or the heating and hot water systems, nor did we feel a washing machine was needed. A great cottage, we booked again whilst we were there!

- Terry, March 2022
Linda March 2022

“Nothing to do with the cottage only the company we had to move this holiday a ...”

Nothing to do with the cottage only the company we had to move this holiday a year on because of covid things went back to normal before we arrived only to discover the prices had gone back to pre covid the cottage week before and week after was £200 cheaper we are pensioners so that is a lot of money to us feel the company took advantage did query this but obviously wasn’t interested

- Linda, March 2022
Theresa February 2022

“A lovely cottage situated in a great location within Ambleside.”

It had everything that we needed for our stay.

- Theresa, February 2022

Many thanks for the great feedback. Best regards Property Owner
Peter February 2022

“Compact cottage which suited our needs , place was spotless when we arrived.”

Could possibly do with a bit more crockery but apart from that we enjoyed our stay. We couldn’t get shower temperature as hot as we would have liked but was working fine. Bed was very comfy with spare pillows etc supplied. No issues with heating, Hive timer ensured always warm throughout. The entrance vestibule was always very cold and wasn’t really suitable to drying wet clothing or shoes - well not in February anyway! Would still recommend and would consider staying in Four Seasons in future.

- Peter, February 2022

Many thanks for your feedback. The shower can be set to the ideal temperature with a pop up button on the right hand tap. If this needs to be altered, this can be done by turning the tap either forward or backwards to suit (instructions in guest book provided) As there is no heating in the small entrance hall, the upstairs landing cupboard can be used for airing damp clothing during the wet weather. Best regards. Property Owner
Geraldine Deidre January 2022

“Very clean and comfortable accommodation.”

The only problem we had was the television did not work for the first 2days. Thank you for supplying the towels this helped that I didn’t have to wash towels when I returned home. I would return.

- Geraldine Deidre, January 2022

Many thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately the issue with the television was out of our control. Sadly one of the neighbouring cottages experienced a severe water leak which affected the shared aerial booster located in their property. The electricity needed to be turned off until safe. Best regards. Property Owner
Rebecca December 2021

“Great little place to stay.”

Much cleaner than most Heart of the Lakers properties. Decent quality furnishings made it feel like home, close to everything but no washing machine kind of let it down. Hard to go walking for a week and not be able to wash stuff.

- Rebecca, December 2021

Many thanks for your lovely feedback. We would only be able to consider fitting a washing machine if we updated the kitchen, which will not be for some time. As with any booking, we would recommend checking the facilities section if you require a specific item during your holiday. Best regards. Property Owner
Carol December 2021

“Excellent property, however I could find no information on how the central heating worked which would have been handy as the times the heating was set to go on and off did not fit with the times we were in the cottage.”

- Carol, December 2021

Many thanks for the great feedback. The ‘Hive’ central heating controls were newly fitted prior to your stay. We have now provided printed instructions on how to change the settings to suit your needs. Best regards. Property Owner
Peter November 2021

“Excellent location and spotlessly clean cottage - great.”

- Peter, November 2021

Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Best regards. Property Owner
Louise November 2021

“The cottage was nice but a couple of things would of made it better .”

Blinds or nets at the window . There was only curtains so for privacy having to close the curtains all day. No washing machine which was disappointing you need that . Also no hair dryer which I couldn’t believe I had to leave my hair wet wasn’t good.

- Louise, November 2021

Thanks for your feedback. The cottage is situated in a small, private and quiet courtyard with six other properties. Privacy has never been raised as an issue prior to this year, but as it has been commented on twice, it is something we are looking into. Hairdryers will soon be provided. With regards to a washing machine, we do not list this as a facility as there is currently none available in the property. Best regards. Property Owner
S September 2021

“I had to buy a hairdryer and an egg cup - pretty basic/standard items - no big deal but would have been good if these had already been installed in the cottage.”

Some vertical/privacy blinds would be nice - as the sofa faces the car park we were on show and so not very relaxing unless the curtains were closed. We love pet free propertys - much more hygienic, thank you. But unfortunately during our 2nd week Juniper Cottage/next door had a dog which barked in the middle of the night and ruined a couple of days holiday as were so tired - not nice being woken at 3.30 a.m. on more than one occasion. Obviously this is out of your hands but I think you should be made aware that this can be an issue. Happy for you to publish my feedback if ANONYMOUS. Thank you.

- S, September 2021
Lorraine July 2021

“The location was excellent ,the courtyard was nice and quiet away from traffic ...”

The location was excellent ,the courtyard was nice and quiet away from traffic ,the cottage was lovely ,hope to go back again

- Lorraine, July 2021

Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Best regards. Property Owner
Stephen July 2021

“We had a good holiday in this lovely little cottage.”

The location and cleanliness was excellent , it was one of the best places that we have stayed in .

- Stephen, July 2021

Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Best regards. Property Owner
Mrs Nutt Dec 2019

“4th visit to the property at this time of year always has been well looked after.”

- Mrs Nutt, Dec 2019

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, DAB radio and CD player, LCD TV with TalkTalk You View Essentials TV package and Blu-Ray player, Wi-Fi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available on request
Private parking for one car
Courtyard with outdoor seating area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

The property

A lovely Lakeland stone built courtyard cottage that has been renovated to a high standard. Four Seasons welcomes you into a lounge, kitchen diner with solid oak furnishings. Kick off your boots and relax into this well located property just out of the centre of Ambleside. A level 2 minute walk will take you to the shops, garden centre, pubs and restaurants, while 10 minutes away is Waterhead from here you can take a boat ride across Lake Windermere. Accommodation: Entrance hall, with hanging space for waterproofs and muddy boots. Sitting/dining room (40" TV, TalkTalk YouView essential TV package with 7 day catch up and on demand TV, Blu-Ray player with a selection of family friendly DVD's and Blu-Ray discs, Wi-Fi, DAB Radio and CD player, electric fire) leads in to a fitted kitchen with induction hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and store room. Upstairs are two modern decorated bedrooms - one double and one single with solid oak bedroom furniture providing ample cupboard and wardrobe space. The newly fitted Bathroom has bath with mains pressure shower over, basin and wc. Airing space is available for wet clothes. Furnishings throughout are comfortable with a leather suite, oak pieces and oak effect flooring downstairs, fully carpeted stairs and bedrooms. The cottage is double glazed and has gas central heating making it cosy throughout the year. Outside: There is private parking for one car in the courtyard and a small seating area with wooden bench ideal to catch the afternoon sun. Shops and restaurants in Ambleside are just a few minutes level walk. Ambleside bus station and laundrette are nearby, with a public phone 200 yards away. Four Seasons makes an ideal holiday cottage any time of the year.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage, very clean, comfortable & cosy.”

“We liked the clean and modern condition of the property- this was our second stay.”

“Another fabulous stay in our favourite cottage arrived during a heavy snow storm cottage was so warm and cosy Christmas decorations were lovely.”

“A lovely cottage.”

“Excellent cottage in a great location with an added bonus of a parking space right outside.”

“The cottage was beautiful and extremely clean.”

“This cottage was ideally situated, 5 minutes walk to shops and buses, 10 minutes walk to Lake, with the bonus of parking on site.”

“This was our third stay in this cottage and we enjoyed our stay even more than before.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

“Lovely property, very clean and well equipped, good location, and very comfortable.”

“Very high standard of accommodation with a cosy feel.”

“Second time here for New Year's Eve.”

“Everything we needed for our stay over Christmas.”

“Another wonderful stay in this fabulous cottage always spotless”

“Four Seasons is an excellent cottage for two.”

“Had a fantastic week in this fantastic cottage was literally like home from home ...”

“Everything was fine, a small point however, there was no storage space for our provisions, being a self-catering holiday we obviously brought a weeks supply of 'stuff' with nowhere to store it.”

“It's central for shops, restaurants, bus station etc.”

“Our second stay at Four Seasons Cottage.”

“We have stayed in Four Seasons Cottage twice ,we love it ,It is in a great spot , location is great could,not be better”

“Fantastic Cottage in a great location (2 minutes walk into the centre of Ambleside).”

“We have just spent a wonderful week At your cottage.”

“The suite in the living room looked nice enough but it we found it to be uncomfortable to sit on as it was very low and the seats were too soft which resulted in us sinking into them.”

“A lovely property which was spotlessly clean on arrival.”

“I have booked with Heart of the Lakes for many years ,and had some lovely cottages.”

“Fantastic cottage and setting.”

“Four Seasons is an excellent cottage, ideally situated and with the benefit of dedicated parking.”

“Nothing to do with the cottage only the company we had to move this holiday a ...”

“A lovely cottage situated in a great location within Ambleside.”

“Compact cottage which suited our needs , place was spotless when we arrived.”

“Very clean and comfortable accommodation.”

“Great little place to stay.”

“Excellent property, however I could find no information on how the central heating worked which would have been handy as the times the heating was set to go on and off did not fit with the times we were in the cottage.”

“Excellent location and spotlessly clean cottage - great.”

“The cottage was nice but a couple of things would of made it better .”

“I had to buy a hairdryer and an egg cup - pretty basic/standard items - no big deal but would have been good if these had already been installed in the cottage.”

“The location was excellent ,the courtyard was nice and quiet away from traffic ...”

“We had a good holiday in this lovely little cottage.”

“4th visit to the property at this time of year always has been well looked after.”

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About the location

AMBLESIDE