Gilbert Scar Foot, Ambleside

Gilbert Scar Foot4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby.

High ceilings and a period feel give this substantial Ambleside house more presence than the average holiday base, while the open-plan living space keeps everyone together once the boots are off. It sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with every bedroom en-suite: two kingsize rooms and two twins spread over the first and second floors. That setup makes it especially easy for mixed groups, two families, or friends who want their own facilities rather than sharing.

Walkers and cyclists will appreciate being able to head straight out from the door, and Ambleside itself is only a short stroll away when you want shops, pubs, restaurants or a cinema instead of the car. Back at the house there’s a sun room/porch for arrival and a front garden with seating for calmer moments between outings. Practical touches include level access, private parking for 2 cars, and space to settle in properly for longer breaks. Do note there is an unfenced river close to the property, so extra care is needed with children and dogs.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Sun room/porch.
Entrance hall.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With electric fire and Smart TV.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and en-suite with walk-in shower and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds and en-suite with bath, shower attachment and toilet.

Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: With kingsize bed and en-suite with bath, shower attachment, toilet.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.

Front garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river in close proximity to the property. This property has a security deposit of £100.

Enter the property through the sunroom/porch into the hall. Off the hall is the open plan living/kitchen and dining areas, offering the perfect space for social interaction after a day out in the beautiful Lake District. There is plenty of comfortable seating in the living area for putting those weary feet up and enjoying a spot of TV with a warm brew. The kitchen offers enough space and amenities to prepare anything from a pack lunch to a full Sunday dinner. Diners can sit at the table enjoying a glass of wine or beer whilst watching the chef employ their skills.
The first floor is host to two bedrooms, the first bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite shower, and the second has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom.

. As you rise to the second floor there is the master bedroom with some lovely features, a kingsize bed and en-suite bath with shower attachment, and the property is completed with a twin room with en-suite shower. This house is a 5-minute walk from the beautiful, historic town of Ambleside, one of the most popular towns in the Lake District and which boasts a wide selection of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and not one, but two cinemas.
If you want to explore Lake Windermere and access some of its waterside towns and villages, Waterhead Pier, which dates back to 1845, is the gateway to ferries which can be taken to Bowness, Lakeside pier near Newby Bridge, Wray Castle and Brockhole Visitor Centre, or if you’d rather navigate the waters yourself motor and rowing boats are available to hire.

For the outdoor sports enthusiast there are activities ranging from abseiling and climbing to bushcraft and sailing. If you prefer less energetic pursuits, then just a short walk from Ambleside is the National Trust owned Stagshaw Gardens or the impressive Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70-foot waterfall which may be viewed safely from a railed viewpoint. Of course, you are at the heart of the Lake District so there are a huge variety of other attractions within easy access, including Motor Museum, Beatrix Potter attraction, segways, aquarium, animal parks and the list goes on, you’ll be spoilt for choice.