“The property is in need of restoration, it’s tired, dated and feels like an old retirement flat.”
While the boiler, washing machine and dishwasher are obvious updates, things like door hardware are difficult to use. The parking for the property should be flagged for those with mobility issues, as it’s on a steep slope making exiting a vehicle difficult. The property above was occupied and you could tell where the residents walked, when they were talking, etc. Not a good experience when they arrive back at 10 pm and are moving around until gone 1 am. The location is great, but not enough for us to want to book again I’m afraid and having experienced some absolutely great accommodation, feel this is overpriced for what’s provided.
The property
Gillybeck is an extremely comfortable and attractive ground floor apartment suitable for a holiday in any season. The apartment is in a very popular location, just on the edge of Ambleside, and within easy walking distance of the village centre.
There are fine fell and valley walks in the area which can be done without the need to use the car. A cruise on Lake Windermere is not to be missed whilst the village boasts an ample selection of restaurants. The sound of the river is never far away with Stock Ghyll Beck, from which The Falls takes its name, tumbling down the valley bordering the properties.
Accommodation: Large covered porch area reached down a couple of steps from the car parking. Front door into entrance hall where you can hang your outdoor gear. Door through to good sized sitting/dining room (TV with freeview,Ipod docking station, DVD, radio/CD and wireless bluetooth speaker,Wi-Fi,) which has patio doors leading to rear terrace - garden furniture provided - just the spot for your evening barbecue or breakfast out of doors on warmer days. Pleasant outlooks with many trees which border the river. Kitchen with Nespresso machine, please use your own Nespresso Pods.
The inner hallway gives access to the two bedrooms. Double en-suite has bath with shower over, bidet, basin and wc. The second bedroom is a twin and there is a second bathroom with a powerful hans grohe shower, basin and wc. Gas central heating and hot water. Fitted carpets throughout. Furnishings are comfortable with co-ordinated fabrics in traditional style. Gillybeck is warm and cosy for holidays at any time of the year.
Outside: Patio area with garden table and chairs overlooking shared lawned area with attractive borders. Private parking for one car. Large covered porch area at the front door.
Summary
- All-ground-floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, bidet, basin and WC, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with shower, basin and WC
- kitchen
- Living/dining room
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, nespres-so machine, payphone, radio/CD, Bluetooth speaker, Iphone docing station, TV with Freeview and DVD Player, Wi-Fi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot inc. Private parking for one car
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
