How Head Cottage

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
May 2022

“This is a wonderful place to stay in Ambleside.”

Convenient location to the town only a short walk away. Lots of places to dine out or you can eat in using the kitchenette in the cottage.

Convenient location to the town only a short walk away. Lots of places to dine out or you can eat in using the kitchenette in the cottage. It's a little dark inside but accept that is in keeping with the period and character of the cottage. Wifi not available and for international travellers that good be an issue. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

- Stephen, May 2022
Stephen October 2021

“My third time at this cottage.”

One problem, as indicated by a previous client, was the cold tap in the bathroom. Unable to turn it fully off so a continous stream of water. I would call it more than a "dripping tap". ? Storage heaters. The one in the main room hidden behind the sofa therefore not usable. The one in the bedroom no information on how to use it but wasn't required. Bathroom heater - no problem.

- Stephen, October 2021
Deborah September 2021

“The cottage is great, lovely location.”

Could do with a freezer (at least a freezer box in the fridge for ice trays). I understand it’s the character of the cottage, but it is rather dark. Also, the light above the mirror in the bathroom doesn’t always work (it buzzes) and the cold tap doesn’t turn off fully and squeaks. It’s just a bit ‘tired’. We did, however, have a wonderful stay and will be back.

- Deborah, September 2021
Andrew August 2021

“Had a wonderful time in Ambleside, it is a lovely place and a great central hub from which to explore ‘the Lakes’.”

Fabulous and cosy How Head Cottage, just lovely to come back to and relax, has everything you could wish for (apart from a freezer for ice cream lol). Parking was as was expected (tricky at times) but we were parked right outside the front door mainly. An absolutely lovely place to stay and had a great week.

- Andrew, August 2021
Dean May 2021

“Overall we had a great time and I've been visiting Ambleside for 40 years.”

The cottage is in an ideal location for walking and less than a 2 minutes walk to the nearest pub! The cottage is a little tired but thats just being picky as I commented to my wife 'thats what gives it its character' any modernisation would spoil it! We would definitely stay again and I will be highly recommending it to my family and friends.

- Dean, May 2021
Jan April 2021

“Although just a one up and one down this cottage was quite spacious for 2 people and we found it very comfortable.”

The location was peaceful despite being near the centre of Ambleside. It has no outdoor space so better for a short trip. Easy access on foot to the mountains; Red Screes, Fairfield, Stony Cove Pike and Ill Bell ridge ( for a long day).

- Jan, April 2021
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The property

A Grade II listed cottage dating from 1548, one of the oldest recorded buildings in Ambleside and reputedly built of cobbles taken from the Roman Fort at Waterhead. How Head Cottage sits in a pretty hillside location away from the centre of the village and yet just a short walk from the shops and restaurants. The cottage is perfectly placed for good walking from the door - The Fairfield Horseshoe, Wansfell and Loughrigg for the more strenuous and with Rydal Park and the riverside walks Under Loughrigg all easily to hand. How Head Cottage offers character accommodation for a couple in any season. Accommodation: Front door into L-shaped open plan living room with kitchen area at one end. Feature Lakeland stone hearth with gas burning stove (TV). Doorway opens onto the curving staircase. Upstairs there is one large bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over, basin and wc). The cottage is comfortable, with fitted carpets. Deep set windows with oak lintels offer pretty views from upstairs. Storage heaters. Outside: On-street parking usually outside the cottage door. All village facilities within a few hundred yards down 'Peggy Hill'.

Summary

One king size bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire
Storage heaters and gas fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen anf towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available upon request
Roadside parking on a first-come, first-serve basis
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: No WiFi available.

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.

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Reviews

“This is a wonderful place to stay in Ambleside.”

“My third time at this cottage.”

“The cottage is great, lovely location.”

“Had a wonderful time in Ambleside, it is a lovely place and a great central hub from which to explore ‘the Lakes’.”