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Ambleside Stays
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Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Ambleside, Lake District
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"A home from home in the heart of South Lakeland"
WINNER 2023
Most Homely Cottage
- Lake District
WINNER 2022
HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Best Self-Catering Holiday Cottage
- Lake District
WINNER 2021
Most Family-Friendly
Contemporary
Cottage - South Lakeland
We are bookable through LAKELOVERS, Airbnb, or direct by clicking on the dates below. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices are adjusted according to availability and demand - we try to keep them pretty much the same regardless of platform, but booking direct usually works out slightly cheaper. We hope to see you soon!
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(Please note we are strictly a 'pet-free' property)
Reviews
Second time at Herdwick Cottage. Feels like home the moment we see the front door. Great walks, weather, coffee, cake and ice cream! Simply the best, thank you x
Fiona and Stephen
What a cottage and what a week! It truly is a home from home. Sarah and Richard have thought of everything. We came away for a much needed break and it was so nice to see how clean everything was – spotless! Weather was excellent – some lovely walks and golf. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Phil and Maxine
Fantastic 2 weeks in Ambleside, Herdwick Cottage felt like a home from home, we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We were lucky to have comfortable weather for lots of walking and also went llama trekking (with Alpacaly every after – not to be missed!). Thank you for a great stay!
James and Kizzy
We have been to Ambleside many times and this was our first time at Herdwick Cottage. It did not disappoint at all. Mixed weather week, but still managed many lovely walks. On a very wet day, Jack loved the Wii. The basement playroom was a huge hit and a big reason for us to come back again. Extremely comfortable beds too!. Thank you.
Matt, Louise, Jack and Flora
What a wonderful place! We’ve had some stunning walks (Todd’s Cragg, Elterwater, High Sweden Bridge). Lovely cottage and you’ve thought of everything (even sandwich bags). Thank you for a lovely, comfortable week.
Sarah, Stuart, Ollie and Henry
Day 1 – Climbed Red Screes in the driving rain and fog. Home to tea and bubble bath.
Day 2 – Thunderstorms and puzzles
Day 3 – Catbells and Lake Cruise
Day 4 – Kayaking and Loughrigg
Day 5 – Hadrian’s Wall
Alex, Wendy, Summer and Mason
Had a relaxing time in the well equipped house. Some really nice extras were a pleasant surprise – especially the coffee maker!
Tricia, Steve and Rob
Had a great week in the lakes. Cottage is lovely – you have thought of everything. Perfect location, a really lovely week. Thank you.
John, Alison, Thomas and Lucy
Great to get a week in the Lakes after many months of ‘lockdown’. Apart from Tuesday, lucky with the weather, managed a week at Zefferellis, smashing as always and fine lunch at the Brittania. Lovely property with homely feel, well done! Will be back.
James, Alison, Sean, Brampton
A fantastic week running to the hills to escape. Loughrigg, Lingmoor Fell, Wansfell all providing breath taking views. The cottage is a true home from home - we’ll be back!
Stephen and Fiona
Thank you for a lovely stay in your cottage. We will be coming again. Well done Sarah and Richard.
Maureen, Nicola and Nanette
“Beautifully appointed cottage. Very well equipped (you’ve thought of everything). Excellent location. We highly recommend the Doi Intanon Thai, Sheila’s Cottage and the Indian.”
Cathy and Kev
“Beautiful Cottage in a great location, had some lovely walks. Best food was at Sheila’s Cottage.”
Jacki and Franz
Beautifully decorated and superbly equipped cottage – thank you so much. Had a wonderful few days and thankfully storm Dennis didn’t cause too much disruption. Hope to return one day, thanks again.
Mark, Karen, Ross and Meg
“Happy stay in this beautiful cottage, a real home from home in a fabulous location. Many miles walked this week in hot sun and rain! For the benefit of other guests, we recommend locally: lunch at The Mortal Man Inn in Troutbeck, Misto, Zeffs, Rattle Ghyll, Kysty, Apple Pie Bakery and Lucy's on a Plate.”
Heidi, Olivia and Harry
"Perfection. It was everything we wanted. Loved the cottage - lovely shower and mod cons - even enjoyed one of the jigsaws kindly provided by the owners! It was very comfortable and the quality of the accommodation made rainy days a pleasure too!”
Rob and Fliss
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