Courtyard Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

8 Customer Review(s)

“We know this cottage.”

Great location and has had some maintenance etc.New heating. Painted and so on. Would like to see a new sofa. The covers are washed but the cushioning collapses down when sat on and you need scatter cushions in your back for support. They are provided but back support not good. It's been their years. Great shower as usual. Great tv is a new addition. Carpet seems rather dusty. Over all a great place to stay but had the potential to be perfect. Maybe out priced for us next time around.

Great location and has had some maintenance etc.New heating. Painted and so on. Would like to see a new sofa. The covers are washed but the cushioning collapses down when sat on and you need scatter cushions in your back for support. They are provided but back support not good. It's been their years. Great shower as usual. Great tv is a new addition. Carpet seems rather dusty. Over all a great place to stay but had the potential to be perfect. Maybe out priced for us next time around.

- Ms Hartley, July 2021
Mr Crichton June 2021

“Second time at this cottage.”

We absolutely love it. We had a wasp issue at front door which when reported was dealt with very promptly.

- Mr Crichton, June 2021
Mr Goldie May 2021

“The private patio area and two parking spaces are both amenities in short supply this close to Ambleside.”

The village itself has many pubs and restaurants which provide a wide variety of dining options but if you choose to cook for yourself the kitchen and BBQ are stocked with all the cookware and utensils you will need.

- Mr Goldie, May 2021
Ms Craft April 2021

“Fabulous location and exactly what we needed.”

When we arrived the cleaners hadn't been but a quick phone call and within an hour of us nipping out for a leg stretch and drink everything was cleaned. Bed in master bedroom extremely comfy, you would struggle with 4 adults staying as the upstairs is very low ceiling and the only toilet is down on the ground floor which may be a problem if you have little ones who get up to go to the loo in the night but otherwise we would definitely look at staying here again.

- Ms Craft, April 2021
Mr Leech April 2021

“What can I say.”

Overall, fantastic. Just what we needed. Three nights from Monday 12th April, straight after lockdown. On arrival, easy to get in. Lovely welcome pack (thank you very much the Lee’s family). Location was great. Good walks direct from the doorstep. Courtyard was good to relax in afterwards. Real sun trap! Easy to get into Ambleside by car or walk. All the instructions and information was easy to understand. And the log burner was great. Walk in shower great. Plenty of space. Being next to the main road could put some people off but we didn’t see it as an issue. Overall, I’d say excellent. Didn’t want to leave.

- Mr Leech, April 2021
Mrs Carter Dec 2019

“Very well appointed with superior quality furnishings very comfortable beds with first quality linen.”

Overall - 5 stars from us.

- Mrs Carter, Dec 2019
Mrs Allan Dec 2019

“Booking was done online so very straight forward.”

Property was ideal as a short walk to Ambleside - perfect for exploring the Lakes without having to use our car.

- Mrs Allan, Dec 2019
Mrs Jones August 2019

“This was one of the most beautiful holiday cottages my family have ever stayed in.”

It was like home from home. It was comfortable and cosy and we were sad when our holiday came to an end. The Lake District is just an amazing place to escape from the stresses and strains of everyday life, and coming 'home' to our cosy cottage after a wonderful day exploring, tired and occasionally wet, it was like living the dream.

- Mrs Jones, August 2019
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The property

Courtyard Cottage is set at Clappersgate just on the outskirts of Ambleside, at the entrance to a delightful courtyard of character properties formerly the stables and grooms' cottages for The Croft and an ideal location from which to explore the Lake District. Cruises on Lake Windermere start within walking distance at Waterhead from where you can sail down England's largest lake to Bowness and Lakeside. There are walks from the door to be enjoyed including the climb up Todd Crag from where you will be rewarded with some of the finest views around. Wansfell, Loughrigg and even Fairfield are to hand as are the low level walks 'under Loughrigg' to Rydal, or by country lanes to Skelwith Fold or Loughrigg Tarn. Accommodation: Entrance from the rear south facing patio into the dining/kitchen and then up a step through an archway into the main living room. This spacious area has a feature cast iron log burning stove with the chimney pipe going right up to the top of the beamed double height room (TV, DVD, CD/radio, free wi-fi). The large window at one end adds to the feeling of space and light. Window, exposed roof timbers and gallery are a real feature. The double bedded room (5' bed) is through a small inner hall off the lounge and there is a modern bathroom with large shower, basin and wc. Stairs from the sitting room lead to a galleried sleeping area which offers two single beds under the eaves - some restricted head room. The cottage is comfortable with lots of personal touches to make you feel really at home including original water-colour paintings and prints by the artist owner. Fitted carpets. Outside: The neat enclosed patio area offers a good degree of privacy and being south facing is ideal for outdoor eating - patio table and chairs provided. Visitors to the courtyard also have shared use of a pretty riverside garden alongside the river Brathay, which is accessed across the road. Private parking for two cars. Shops, pubs etc in Ambleside village, 1 mile.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x twin with some restricted headroom
Bathroom with shower, basic and WC
Sitting room with log burning stove
Kitchen with dining area.
Gas central heating, cast iron log burning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview/Freesat, DVD, CD/radio, Wi-Fi
Travel cot and highchair inc. One pet accepted
No smoking
Patio
Private parking for two cars. Note: Logs for stove can be purchased locally.

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.

Note: Logs for fire can be purchased locally.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We know this cottage.”

“Second time at this cottage.”

“The private patio area and two parking spaces are both amenities in short supply this close to Ambleside.”

“Fabulous location and exactly what we needed.”

“What can I say.”

“Very well appointed with superior quality furnishings very comfortable beds with first quality linen.”

“Booking was done online so very straight forward.”

“This was one of the most beautiful holiday cottages my family have ever stayed in.”

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AMBLESIDE