Ambleside Cottages & Grasmere Cottages, Lake District

Ambleside is located on the shores of Lake Windermere where boat trips can be enjoyed, hop off at one of the stops to explore Windermere or Lakeside before catching the boat back to your Ambleside cottage. With a wealth of shops ranging from antique, clothes and art galleries Ambleside is perfect for finding that unique gift or for wondering around on a day away from the fells. Numerous bars and restaurants spring to life at night with a lively atmosphere and delicious aromas tempt you into the restaurants.

Surrounded by mountains there are some stunning walks right from the door including Stockghyll Falls a magnificent 70ft waterfall. Brockhole Visitor Centre is midway between Ambleside and Windermere and is a fantastic day out for young and old alike. Being centrally located in the Lake District exploring is easy, head south to Windermere and Bowness, or jump on the Windermere cruiser and alight at either Bowness or Lakeside. To the north you pass through Grasmere on the way to Keswick which is within a 20 minute drive or a scenic trip over Kirkstone Pass takes you to Lake Ullswater.

Grasmere cottages are ideal to explore the area that lies to the north of Ambleside and is the gateway into the Langdale Valley.  The village is famous for its connections with William Wordsworth and Dove Cottage, his former home, unchanged from when he lived there giving you an insight into a bygone era and for Grasmere Gingerbread, a delicious sweet treat.  The village has a number of shops, bars and restaurants, along with art galleries, Co-Op and village green.  Helm Crag (known as the lion and the lamb) towers above the village and is just one of the many walks right from your doorstep.  Grasmere Water is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District but combined with nearby Rydal Water, they can both be walked in a day, Rydal Water is becoming increasingly popular with wild swimmers due to its lack of motor boats.

Browse our range of Grasmere Cottages and Ambleside Cottages in the Lake District.