Garden House

4.7★

9 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Delia
April 2024

“Beautiful house.”

Fantastic weekend with the family. Thank you. Tried to book again but fully booked and not surprising.

Fantastic weekend with the family. Thank you. Tried to book again but fully booked and not surprising.

- Delia, April 2024
Barbara August 2023

“Great property in a convenient location which was furnished to a high quality and we enjoyed our stay here .”

The only disappointment was the twin room that was situated differently to to other bedrooms . It was very cold and damp when I arrived . The drawers wouldn’t open and the main door didn’t shut as they had swollen . The towels were cold and damp and I couldn’t draw the curtains on the windows as they were out of reach . I put a heater on and after a couple of days it was more comfortable in there and I could open the drawers. I think this room would benefit from a dehumidifier when not in use. Despite this I would stay here again as everywhere else was excellent .

- Barbara, August 2023

Hello Barbara, We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Garden House. Thank you for your feedback on the issue with the fifth bedroom. This occurs sometimes when the heating is off due to the age of the original part of the house. We will try installing a dehumidifier to see if that improves the situation. Many thanks. Property Owner
Rosie July 2023

“Garden House was a brilliant place to stay - spacious, well equipped and with beautiful views.”

We enjoyed the pool table too! Thank you - we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

- Rosie, July 2023
Darren June 2023

“Great house thanks.”

Very convenient for Ambleside and the lake. Tried a few local pubs, there are many. Didn't really use the games room. A coffee machine would be nice (EG Nespresso) We were cycling and there isn't anywhere to store bikes so we loaded in our van each night. Not a complaint as such just a note to other cyclists.

- Darren, June 2023
James April 2023

“Lovely house in a great position.”

Great view from the main room. Well-stocked. Small points: we never really got the heating to work properly in the bedroom area off the games room. The garden is not really appropriate for small children as it is not enclosed and all steps. Nice place for a bbq though!

- James, April 2023
Neil February 2023

“We have been visiting this property for many years & had a very enjoyable holiday.”

- Neil, February 2023

Thank you so much for the feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
M December 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Garden House over New Year.”

Great views from the balcony of the NYE fireworks. Rubbish had piled up outside but we phoned and this was sorted same day. We only used one bedroom as only two of us, very comfortable and lovely bathrooms. The playroom and downstairs bedroom were very cold but as not used wasn’t a problem for us. So close to centre but also very quiet. Saw the deer in the front garden. Will definitely return and recommend to others

- M, December 2022
Barbara November 2022

“Garden House was warm clean and comfortable.”

Kitchen was well equipped. Might be an idea to get rid of mat in kitchen as end had turned up and three of us tripped on it. First bedroom on left coming down stairs double twin room not enough hooks on curtain looks a bit scruffy. Bathrooms and showers excellent. We loved it.

- Barbara, November 2022
Sharon September 2022

“The best house to rent in Ambleside for 2 families.”

We thought the bathroom updates were great and always find it a comfortable homely space. Already booked for next year :-)

- Sharon, September 2022
Ken July 2022

“First class holiday accommodation in a great location.”

We really couldn't have wished for anything more.

- Ken, July 2022
Paul June 2022

“Everything was good although found a couple of high cobwebs - I would ...”

Everything was good although found a couple of high cobwebs - I would definitely recommend - one confusion bins collected on Thursday but told to put bins out on Tuesday - a brilliant holiday and would use again

- Paul, June 2022
Michael March 2022

“A few points to note: 1.”

The portable heater in the on suite bedroom , control panel end loose. 2. Windows in the on suite bedroom hard to close, handle loose, same as kitchen window. 3. A second wheelie bin would be an advantage, when we got there the bin was already full, either previous holiday makers didn’t put it out or they filled it prior to leaving. 4. On suite bedroom door latch will not hold door closed. Overall very pleased with the property, been a few times and the kitchen refurb is first class.

- Michael, March 2022
Jane July 2021

“This is our second visit to Garden House.”

Yet again we had a lovely holiday with our extended family. Plenty of room for two families. Everything we could possibly need for our stay. Good well equipped kitchen. Beautiful evenings spent sat on the balcony with a glass of wine enjoying the views. Looking forward to returning next year

- Jane, July 2021
Jennifer July 2021

“The lower level twin room we did not use as it smelt and felt damp.”

My sons have asthma so could not use it.

- Jennifer, July 2021
Mrs Hirst Dec 2019

“Lovely property, fabulous for our requirements.”

Brilliant to have some outside space. Inside all lovely.

- Mrs Hirst, Dec 2019

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Summary

Highly Commended for a four star property
Reverse-split-level
Five bedrooms: 1 x king size with en-suite, walkin shower, basin and WC, 1 x king size, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Family bathroom with stand alone bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Utility room with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Games room with seating
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, TV with Sky package, DVD, Wi-Fi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for three cars
Patio with furniture and balcony
1 EV car charging point
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

Garden House is sure to be a popular property for either a family holiday or just for couples wishing to stay together in any season of the year. You will be ideally placed for many activities - lake cruises and boat hire can be enjoyed on Lake Windermere only a ten minute walk away at Waterhead, and there is a fine choice of walks and rambles to be done from the door...indeed you could stay here all week without needing to use the car. Ambleside boasts an enviable choice of places to eat, excellent cinemas, bowls, tennis and mini-golf together with interesting local shops for all your daily needs. Garden House sits in a quiet residential area midway between Ambleside centre and the lake. It is set well back from the road and slightly elevated making the most of the westerly views to the fells beyond the village. If you are looking for a convenient venue to make the most of your Lake District holiday then we are sure you will enjoy this delightful property. Accommodation: Entrance reached via several steps. Hallway with split level staircase - from here steps lead down to the bedrooms and lead up to the living areas. Modern kitchen/diner with breakfast bar, large table and fell views. Separate utility room with wc and basin. Light and spacious lounge with TV with some Sky channels, DVD, wi-fi broadband and log burning stove. Balcony reached through patio doors off the lounge with fine fell views over the rooftops to Loughrigg. Games room off the lounge with pool table, TV, DVD and comfortable seating. There is a further flight of stairs leading from the games room to a twin room with en-suite shower room with basin and wc. Down the main staircase are four bedrooms - one twin, one single, and two king-size rooms, the master king-size having an en-suite bathroom with walkin shower, basin and wc. There is also a family bathroom with stand alone bath, separate shower cubicle, basin and wc. (The property has five bedrooms in total sleeping a maximum of 9 people.) Outside: Open shrubbery garden to the front and rear. Patio area to the rear reached via several steps from the house with garden furniture and views over the rooftops. Parking for 2/3 cars in the driveway, one space has a EV car charging point (chargeable to guests). Ambleside village centre less than half a mile and Lake Windermere approx 1 mile away.

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

“Beautiful house.”

“Great property in a convenient location which was furnished to a high quality and we enjoyed our stay here .”

“Garden House was a brilliant place to stay - spacious, well equipped and with beautiful views.”

“Great house thanks.”

“Lovely house in a great position.”

“We have been visiting this property for many years & had a very enjoyable holiday.”

“We had a lovely stay at Garden House over New Year.”

“Garden House was warm clean and comfortable.”

“The best house to rent in Ambleside for 2 families.”

“First class holiday accommodation in a great location.”

“Everything was good although found a couple of high cobwebs - I would ...”

“A few points to note: 1.”

“This is our second visit to Garden House.”

“The lower level twin room we did not use as it smelt and felt damp.”

“Lovely property, fabulous for our requirements.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE