5 Stars for Robin and his self-catering cottage!!! Authentic and cosy with a woodburner. On the hill, only 2mins walk via a footpath to the town centre. Robin (owner and host) was welcoming and helpful with plenty of walking and sightseeing tips for the area. Highly recommended!!

Upon arrival, we were met by Robin who gave us tea & coffee, and we all sat out on the verandah in the sun. We mentioned a couple of the walks that we were planning to do and Robin not only gave us some additional information about them, but also suggested some alternatives that may be of interest to us. The cottage itself is very pleasant (especially with the fire going in the evening), comfortable and easily accommodating the two of us. The kitchen was equipped sufficiently to allow us to prepare our own meals each evening. The bed was quite large and comfortable. Robin has stocked the cottage with just about every hiking map of the area; with many of them being waterproof. Also, rather than the tent-sized OS maps, these ones have the same amount of detail but cover a more specific area and so are significantly smaller and easier to use. Although it is just a short stroll down into the centre of Ambleside which has an extraordinarily large number of outdoor stores, the cottage is very quiet and we often heard the birdsong. We would certainly recommend the cottage to our family and friends (irrespective of whether they were walkers or not); and would stay here again if in the area. We would also recommend the Rattle Gill Café which is on the shortest path between the cottage and the centre of Ambleside. The coffee and cake are particularly good, the service very friendly, the atmosphere is cosy and the prices are below what is being charged elsewhere.

Robin's place was perfect for our stay with our one year old daughter. For other families travelling with children, discuss with Robin to check if it will suit your needs.

We had a fantastic time at How Head barn. Everything we needed was there and it is only a short stroll away from shops and cafés. The wood burning stove was really cosy and a welcome sight after returning from a nice long walk. We hope to return!

How Head Barn and its host Robin contributed to a memorable stay in Ambleside during our trip to the Lake District. Robin's a hospitable, friendly, and exceptionally helpful host, pointing us in the way of lovely treks around the area as well as some great spots around town. The self catered 'cave' is an absolute joy to stay in, and has been fixed meticulously to ensure it is a luxurious stay at great value, with a log burner, hot shower, heated kitchen floor and very comfortable bed. I'd whole heartedly recommend staying here! Thanks so much Robin!

Both of us had a fantastic time at How Head Barn in Ambleside. Robin was a great host, greeting us with a warm welcome from our journey, offering refreshments and informing us of local places worth checking out. Ambleside is a lovely town situated centrally from everywhere it seemed with some amazing restaurants and pubs/bars, The Old Stamp House being one of our favorite eating out locations. There are many walks and sights right on your doorstep but even when we just wanted to stay in, How Head Barn is perfect for those cosy nights with the underfloor heating, rain shower and log fire being especially appreciated. We look forward to visiting again!!

We stayed at How Head Barn for 4 days, the listing was exactly as shown in the pictures and Robin as the host was very helpful. The wood burning stove was a little beauty and warmed the place up well and the Barn was very clean . Location wise this place was brilliant as it was just a couple of minutes walk to the bars and restaurants of Ambleside . We would definitely recommend and would stay again.

Knowing Ambleside fairly well, I already knew it was a perfectly situated flat which allows very easy access to the town and plenty of options for walks. However, the flat was more than just this, it was so cosy, well-equipped with all the maps of the area you'll need and Robin is a great host. We were sad to leave and I'm already planning my next trip!

We had a lovely stay at Steve's place - a great cottage that made a great base for our few days stay. It is a fantastic location for exploring the nearby fells - we were able to walk the Fairfield Horseshoe from the doorstep, with a celebratory pint in the cosy Golden Rule at the end! Under floor heating also much appreciated for drying out coats, boots and maps at the end of the day!

A perfect cosy cottage for a trip to the Lakes

Communication prior to arrival was very clear, Steve was very friendly and helpful and the cottage itself is lovely. Small but enough space for a couple and a dog. The cottage is quirky and we were very happy there. The bathroom was perfect - the bath is huge and we liked having a washing dryer out the back. The front door is a little stiff and a couple of times I couldn't get out. The wifi is really good. Location is perfect - easy staggering distance to the Golden Rule pub and multiple walks you can do from the door. Parking is tight, but we always managed to find a spot. We visited with a dog and the property was a good size for our golden doodle, however, the garden isn't suitable for a dog as the lawn belongs to the next door cottage. There are nearby grass verges outside the property however so it wasn't a huge inconvenience.

Lovely cosy cottage with great amenities

Excellent location as I arrived on public transport . Lovely walks from the door !

My boyfriend and I had an idyllic break at Hillcrest! The cottage's location is great, as its up away from the town centre, but totally walkable, and in fact a great bit of warming up to get up and down the hill. Further, it's ideally located next to a wonderful pub (The Golden Rule). We liked the ease of access to different areas of the Lakes from Ambleside just by walking, as we were keen to take full advantage of our time there, and helpfully there are maps and walking route materials also available at the cottage. The exposed slate walled bathroom is just lovely to relax and take a bubble bath after a full day of hiking, and the kitchen is fully equipped such that we enjoyed a full Sunday roast! Overall it was a beautiful stay and Steve was incredibly helpful and made sure to be available to provide support as to parking when we needed it. I would highly recommend that if you're planning a little getaway to the lakes you consider this gem!

We had a lovely week in the cottage, the location is amazing, right next to the centre of Ambleside and easy access to hiking. The cottage is cosy and well furnished, with lots of blankets and cushions to curl up with. The kitchen is lovely and makes great use of space. The bath is huge and amazing! Some parts of the cottage could do with a little TLC, just things like lightbulbs needing changing & stained tile grout in the bathroom, but nothing that really detracted from the experience. The garden is shared with the other houses in the row, with only a very small area for the cottage, but we were out exploring in the lakes so this didn't matter too much to us.

Not only was Hillcrest Cottage cute and comfortable, but its location was perfect for us as we didn't have a car - we could get to shops and pubs within five minutes' walk, and out onto the fells directly without having to get a bus. Lovely open fire, and a massive bath with no shortage of hot water! I thoroughly recommend it.

We really liked this cosy flat, very well decorated and fitted out with all the amenities you need, including some very handy guides for walks that we made good use of to take some very scenic walks to Skelwith Bridge and Grasmere among other places. Good location, very central and easy to get everywhere in Ambleside as well. Amanda was great in helping us to find the flat, getting us settled in and giving us some tips on where to eat, loved Fellini's and Zeff's, also Chesters by the River. Thanks again Amanda for your part in a great long weekend away - highly recommended!

Herdwick Heft is a perfect getaway for 2. The location is very central for exploring the lakes and positioned a short walk from both the centre of Ambleside and the Lake Windermere. The cottage is in immaculate condition, incredibly clean and well thought out with every amenity to make your stay comfortable. Very cosy, would definitely stay again and highly recommended. Amanda was an excellent host, giving really clear instructions and thoughtful recommendations. Thank you. Kirsty & Chris

Lovely cottage, Amanda was a great host and gave some really useful tips of places to eat, would definitely recommend/stay again, thank you for a lovely stay!

If you are looking for a lovely cosy pad in the heart of Ambleside look no further. Herdwick Heft is ideal for a brief vacation in the Lakes. It's clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxed stay - and so convenient for shops, restaurants, walks from the village centre etc. Amanda is a thoughtful, unobtrusive host but available if you need anything during your stay. Have fun !

Absolutely Perfect! Amanda's apartment is in a fantastic location a very short walk from the centre of Ambleside and only a 10 min beautiful walk from some fantastic views of Lake Windermere. The apartment is clean and well presented with excellent modern facilities. It is also the perfect Base to explore the areas around Lake Windermere. We had a fantastic weekend. Amanda was extremely helpful, especially with suggestions of where to eat and her clear communication throughout the booking process was great. We will return one day! Hopefully soon :)

We had a brilliant 3 nights at herdwick heft and Ambleside. Brilliant Base to explore the local area, and great choice of pubs and restaurants in walking very distance! Amanda made sure we were met on arrival and was easily contactable should we have needed anything (which we didn't!) Loads of maps and guide books in the flat with walk suggestions which is great!

We spent our first wedding anniversary at Herdwick Heft and couldn't have asked for a better celebratory weekend. The location was great, close to town but with beautiful walks nearby too - we didn't have to use the car once! Amanda was a wonderful host and gave us lots of help in planning the perfect weekend, she even left us a bottle of bubbles to celebrate our anniversary. Thanks for a wonderful stay xxxx

Amanda was very welcoming, nice property for our weekend stay.

The house has everything you need around it. Lovely walks and Amzing restaurants.

Fantastic accommodation for a stay in the lakes. We loved the decor and central location in beautiful Ambleside. Would definitely recommend.

We had a brilliant 3 days at Juliet's lovely house. An amazing location right in the centre of town and the house itself is great. It's beautifully decorated with a very well stocked kitchen that we enjoyed cooking in (once we'd worked out how to turn the hob on!). As others have said there are steep stairs upto the bedrooms. We have 2 small children though and managed fine, just had to be vigilant with the 18mo! Juliet's communication throughout was great and she was really helpful. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back and have more time to explore more of the beautiful surroundings.

Absolutely beautiful apartment. Really central in Ambleside and very close to all amenities. Wonderfully decorated inside.

What a great location! A lovely house that's full of character and charm.

A beautiful and tastefully de prayed house in the centre of the town In close proximity to almost everything.. The weather was fantastic .. The host was even better with absolutely everything at home.

Juliets home is very centrally in Ambleside. It's very well equipped, loads of kitchen equipments, several maps and booklets for hikes starting in Ambleside, many places to sit, good bathroom. The rooms are not very big, but big enough for 3-4 people. The home has three floor, two staircases. The stairs might be hard to climb for elderly and are not convenient for children, as she described in her ad. We had excellent communication with Juliet, she was very helpful and responded quickly. Do read the description of where you can find the home carefully, we had some trouble finding it... One remark concerns the parking: there are no free parking options during the day, at least, we couldn't find them. We parked our car at a parking lot for 30pounds for 7 days. This was fine.

Juliet's place was incredible! Situated in the centre of Ambleside, it is a short work to shops, pubs and restaurants. Parking for the weekend was easy to find. It is two minutes away from a hike through the trees and past a waterfall. Which overlooks the valley below. Windermere is a 5-10 minute drive if you wish to venture out to the next town. The house was beautiful, spread over three floors. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals if you wish to stay in for the night. There is a warm and cosy living room situated on the middle floor and the view from the window is incredible. The bathroom is huge and wonderfully decorated. The two bedrooms on the top floor were clean, spacious with very comfortable beds. I highly recommend Juliet's home and would most certainly be requesting to stay again. A great place to relax and spend time with friends and family.

It was great to have a spacious room with seating and a tv to catch up on the news. Particularly nice to have our own bathroom amenities. Future travellers can look forward to Rebecca's fantastic breakfast. A selection of cereals, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, yoghurt, croissants, AND the choice of scrambled eggs or not. A great way to start the day. Thanks Rebecca!!

On arrival we realised we had the name of the road and postcode but the name of the house was missing, it is Hillside and is about half way along the road. Rebecca had asked us to provide an approximate arrival time this enabled Rebecca to keep a lookout for us and she saw us searching and gave is a excellent welcome including a cup of tea. Rebecca and Paul were great hosts and gave us helpful advice.

If you're coming to Windermere I would definitely recommend to stay there. The accommodation was absolutely lovely and the dog as well. The house and room were very clean, cozy and lovely. So perfect for us. Also in the morning Rebecca served warm and nice breakfast. Rebecca made us feel very welcomed. We bothered her so much in contacting and so on. But she was so kind and helped us. I don't know how to thank her. Again I would definitely recommend to stay.

Rebecca and her husband were very nice, friendly and very welcoming . The room was better than i expected and very clean, tidy and comfortable even the bathroom was very clean and spacious. I was with my own, she even called me to check that i was fine . The house is near the train station but you have to walk alot to get to the lake which is good if you like walking but you have to go back before the sunset because it will be very dark. But it was a great experience, thank you Rebecca

Rebecca runs a beautiful, family-run home. We arrived later than planned and were welcomed like old family friends and a cup of tea, a nice touch after a long delayed journey. The house is clean, comfortable and well located for both Windermere and Bowness. The room is large and very comfortable, and has some lovely views as its situated on a hill. Would definitely recommend!

Rebecca's house is big and quiet, clean. His husband is also very kind and easygoing. Good for living!

Great house and great host. Fetch us from the station and help us through the lake. Will definately recommend this one.

We had a very pleasant stay at Rebecca's place and feel like at home. The room is spacious and nice view over the garden and neighbourhood. Rebecca is so friendly to chat with us a lot, we have learnt the local culture that's what we eager for. We enjoyed our stay so much. Thank you again !

Andy was incredibly helpful during our two day visit. Cute place in a great location!

I can't spend enough words about the tenants discreet kindness and availability. Will definitely come back!

Really well situated in the village and comfy, cosy room. The bed and linen was sooo comfy; we didn't want to get up! Andy was a great host; he was friendly and recommended us places to go whilst leaving us to our own devices. Would definitely recommend.

Both The location and the room are very good, we have stay for two nights and the experience is good

Nice and clean room near town center and there are many restaurants nearby, highly recommended!

Great place to stay should you visit Ambleside, the hosts are very welcoming, helpful and accommodating! The location is very central so you are a few minutes away from the high street and also 15 mins walk to the lake and the nearest harbour. The house and rooms are tidy, clean and welcoming. After a long hike, it feels pleasant to come back to the cosy house :) recommend!

We had a great stay in Ambleside, Andy was really friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend.

I would like to say thanks to Andy & Anne for being excellent hosts. They are very helpful and friendly, plus they make a brilliant English breakfast with all the trimmings. The B&B is in a very central location with lots of good shops, pubs & restaurants within a 3 min walk. The B&B is very clean and tidy. I'm 6ft3 and found our room and bathroom very spacious. We will definitely be staying here again.

We stayed at Carol's for the weekend. The communication was quick and smooth and we felt welcomed upon arrival. The location is great with easy access to a variety of restaurants and cafes. The street is lively during day time but quiet and serene at night.

Lovely stay on a central location

Carol was lovely, welcoming and very helpful. The room was a perfect place to stay to be in the centre of Ambleside.

Good guesthouse in the middle of the town.

Great central location, parking permit was a great help!

Karen gave me a quick response and Carol is really nice and kind. She made me have a good time in the house. The location of the house is very great, because it is near the bus stop and some good restaurant are nearby. You will have your own room and a private space. I think if I go to Ambleside next time, I will choose this house again.

Lovely and friendly host. Room was perfect for us, central location in Ambleside close to a lot of cafes and restaurants surrounded by beautiful scenery. The room was cosy and quiet X

Location is fantastic. Right in the middle of Ambleside, near some nice restaurants. Carol is very welcoming and accomadating. The room is fairly basic but comfortable and quiet. It offers a great base from which to explore the area.

A lovely place to stay for a weekend break. Excellent breakfast and really kind/friendly staff. Christine went the extra mile to make my stay as comfortable as can be.

Great place to stay, great location and Christine is a superb host. Thanks.

Lovely cottage. Central for amenities and walks. Would definitely return!

We arrived in the dark and we're blown away by the view in the morning. The apartment was stylish, spacious and comfortable and had a very relaxing feel. The setting was very quiet but also very convenient for the town centre. We love Ambleside for the good places to eat, the cinemas for a rainy day and the easy access to walks. One thing to be aware of with the apartment is that it's quite a steep walk back up the hill from town. It didn't bother us but might not suit everyone.

Beautiful apartment in a beautiful location. Really well equipped, we have loved our stay. Would recommended a visit to anyone!

We spent 4 nights at Ambleside and didn't want to leave! We were blessed by good weather, and the place was just great. Amazing views of the Lakes and walkable into the village. The swimming pool and hot tub at the adjoining leisure centre were a welcome start and end to every day, as was the balcony, which had great views and got roasting hot in the evenings! The apartment was well furnished and comfortable. Andrew sorted out a travel cot for our 2 year old son, and communicated great through the booking process, which made for a relaxing trip. Would thoroughly recommend the place.

Great Place...very well prepared. Everything about it was good from the towels to the pots & pans. We could not fault it. I can recommend this place...worth every penny when you stay there.

We stayed here for three nights in January. The apartment was spotless and really well equipped. There is nothing we missed from the complimentary coffee and homemade flapjacks to the fully equipped kitchen. The views are amazing, the photos don't actually do them justice. The host provided us with all the information we needed and local area suggestions. Most definitely would recommend. Having access to the leisure centre facilities was much appreciated after a long walk.

The apartment was excellent, exactly as advertised. Spotlessly clean with everything you need supplied. Extra touches of coffee, tea, milk, biscuits etc. were great. The view from the apartment is terrific and the location is perfect. We didn't use the leisure facilities as luckily the weather was good. We would definitely recommend the apartment for a stay in Ambleside.

Lovely surprise to find homemade flapjacks on our arrival. Just what we needed after 6 hour journey. Perfectly presented, excellently equipped, clean and cosy apartment. Had everything we needed. Handy location. Short walk into town and just down the road from the Big Chill Swim I'd come to attend. Enjoyed relaxing with the pool and spa facilities. Look forward to coming again.

We had a brilliant stay, the flat has a simply stunning view and is perfectly situated to walk into town (walking back up the hill pushing a pram takes a bit more effort!). The flat was spotless and very comfortable, with everything we needed. We didn't get a chance to use the swimming pool sadly, maybe next time! Couldn't ask for more.

had a lovely break here, really enjoyed staying in this incredibly cute cottage, will be recommending to others!

Amazing ! We loved it so much ❤️. And can't wait to come back ! Your neighbours were lovely also when somebody blocked are car in they all can and helped us find them ! Everything you need is there so cute !

Small but perfectly formed! Spotlessly clean. Plenty of hot water. Had everything you need if needing a place to sleep. Parking space very handy but very tight for a large SUV. Location in centre of Windermere ideal for getting to a good variety of restaurants.

Lovely little place :) Such a good place to stay if you've not got transport when you're there, it's just up the road from the train station and is perfectly located for coffee shops and the other places. It's a lovely 20min walk down to"Lake" Windermere. If you're driving, it also has space for parking which for us, was just what we needed. The accommodation has lots of little things that you would forget you need, so that was great. Had a great stay, thank you very much :)

Great location, everything as described, would certainly stay again.

Fantastic location, within walking distance of the lake. There were lots of nice shops and place to eat nearby. Sharon was a great host and very accommodating, the checkin/checkout was so easy and the place was clean and comfortable with everything we needed!

Wonderful place to stay! Thank you so much!

The location of this place is perfect. Its located right in the centre and has the benefit of private parking. Sharon does make it clear this place is small; there is no lounge/dinning area but we found it warm and cosy which is what you want at the end of November. The space has everything you need for a perfect base to go and explore the lakes. We took our small dog and found the space very adequate for our needs. We will recommend to friends and family and likely go back again in the future.

I would highly recommend this comfy flat, situated in the centre of Windermere. It is quirky with lots of charm and very homely. We only stayed two nights (4 adults) but wish we could have stayed a few more. John was very helpful with great advice and lots of local knowledge. If you're looking for a quiet getaway then you should definitely use this as your base. The parking is great and there are some really cool bars / eateries in the area. Will definitely be visiting again! Thanks John :)

Fantastic stay at John's place. Perfect location and a great apartment. Highly recommended

Great location in the centre of Windermere with Sainsburys walking distance away. Great flat with great facilities

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Myself & 2 mates entered a cycle sportive and needed somehwere close and functional for a couple of nights. From start to finish, John was very helpful answering any questions very quickly and offering more and more helpful information. Appartment was brilliant (great selection of CD's John) right in the centre of town, private off street secure parking & ticked all the boxes. Definetley recomend this appartment.

The room is really great, clean, adequate facilities, from the railway station is also close, cost-effective. The landlord was very good, the day of departure also let us leave luggage to five pm.

Wonderfull and John was sooo helpful. Thanks for everything

John's apartment is excellent. Very close to train station. John really helped us a lot in finding the apartment and it was very kind of him as he dropped us to train station in his car with our heavy luggage. Thanks John for everything.

great location in centre of windermere. cosy space.

Had a great stay at Cobblers Cottage, it had everything we needed and I was really impressed at how clean and inviting it was. Great location with everything you need at hand, shops, restaurants etc. Good communication with the owner, thanks for a fab stay. Would recommend and hope to go back sometime.

A lovely spot, right in the middle of Windermere. It was ideal for the various nice restaurants nearby and meant that we could leave the car well alone for two days!

Even better than the pictures! We were unlucky with the weather (it rained everyday), but thanks to this lovely little studio we enjoyed our stay in Windermere anyway. Highly recommended.

The cottage was great. A very quick walk to the train station and right around the corner from restaurants, shops, etc. The room was comfortable and bathroom/kitchen were well equipped. I would highly recommend!

Paul has a lovely cosy cottage in an excellent location. The place itself has everything you need - from cooking utensils to DVDs.

Cobblers Cottage was great. It's a really good base to go out and explore the Lakes from and it's also in the heart of Windermere, close to shops and restaurants. Thanks Paul, would definitely use again and recommend to others.

Paul's apartment is in a great location, close to shops, bars and restaurants. It is located in the side street, so even though it is nice and quiet. The communication with Paul was great and he is a very accommodating host. The Cobbler's Cottage is a great place for a lovely break in the Lake District.

Carolyn was very welcoming. Her bedrooms was very comfortable and clean. My parents really enjoyed staying at her place. Location was excellent for people with/without excess to cars. It is located at a residential area and a walking distance to nearest town bowness-on-windermere. Would definitely stay there again on my next trip to Windermere.

I had a great stay at Carolyn's house. Beautiful place, you feel right at home. We had a amazing breakfast. I can highly recommend. Thank you!

Good value for lovely, bright, clean room, great breakfast. Sharing the bathroom with 2 other rooms was not so bad but do bear in mind that you are next door to the bathroom. would recommend and stay again, Many thanks

Carolyn is a good landlord.She pick us to the station.The house is very warm and tidy and the surroundings is very beautiful. And it very near to the Bowness pier.Thanks again.

Carolyn and Antony were lovely hosts. The room was as per photos - clean, nice decoration and bed very comfortable. The bathroom was handy being just next to our room. There was a lovely breakfast selection provided in the dining room. We walked to Main Street of Windrnere in a short time. We were able to park at our hosts. We would highly recommend Carolyn's place to stay.

It was a very nice stay with amazing breakfast served as in best hotels, including some stunning homemade bread. Definitely recommend!

Lovely stay at Carolyn's AirBnB. The included breakfast has all the trimmings! Perfect spot to visit the local lakes and mountain trails. But it's hard to get up in the morning because the beds are so comfortable! Would recommend without hesitation. Thanks.

The place is just lovely, and Carolyn was being very helpful and friendly the whole time, she picked us from the station and drove us there when we left, and prepared earlier than usual breakfast for our early leave.

The cottage is really well-appointed and charming, a perfect retreat that really captures the essence of the Lakes and surrounding area. It is such a short walk into town, but also has ample parking for one car. The beds were incredibly comfortable. It was a pleasure to stay in the cottage and would happily do so again.

Every thing was satisfactory, as listed. Communication was good.

A lovely cottage, a 5 minute walk from the centre of Ambleside. Off street parking, warm, clean, washer dryer, large drying room. We felt very relaxed and at home here as a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 small children).

A charming cottage in a very nice location in Ambleside, a nice stroll into Town to the cinema / pub / shops / cafes. The cottage is as described and it served as an excellent base for our hikes on the nearby Fells and visits to nearby Gastropubs and museums.

Beautiful stone cottage which is near enough to the centre of town and the windermere lake. Very clean, homely with quaint furnishing which gives the feel of country living.

Fantastic location, ideal set up for exploring the surrounding villages in the Lakes District. Gareth sorted us out for a travel cot and safety gate for our 1 year old and the 9 year old loved the character of the cottage. 5 stars!

Wonderful stay at this cottage. Absolutely gorgeous - such great little details in every room. Really comfortable beds and great shower. Central heating heated up really quickly on arrival. Excellent communication with the host - I didn't meet him but he went out of his way to accommodate our needs. Would love to return!

The most lovely country cottage I have ever seen!!! So cozy and loving... really enjoy our staying in Gareth's place!!!

We had a brilliant stay in Ambleside at Karen's place and will certainly come back to this flat if we visit Ambleside again. Great central location, lovely spacious flat with super comfy beds and Karen was a great host - very contactable and flexible! Top marks all round.