Cottage for a couple in Ambleside - with 1 bedroom

Highwood Cottage1 bedroom, Sleeps 2.

We love the cosy romantic feel of this well-presented cottage, in particular its Lake views and easy access to the popular town of Ambleside.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With Smart TV and French doors leading to garden.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer and French doors leading to garden.
Bedroom: With double bed.
Shower room: With walk-in shower and toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.

4-acre grounds (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.

The beautiful stonework of this former Coach House is the first thing to greet you as you approach this detached cosy cottage. The door opens into the open plan kitchen/living room which is light and airy due to the French doors which let light flood in, and open to the enclosed garden area. Outside the back door is a seating area which is perfectly placed to enjoy the fantastic views of Lake Windermere. Back inside the property there is a well-appointed modern kitchen, dining area and a cosy sofa to cuddle up on. The bedroom is a good size with a double bed and the accommodation is completed with a smart bathroom with walk in shower. This cottage is ideally located, a 10-minute walk finds you in the centre of the beautiful, historic town of Ambleside, it is one of the most popular towns in the Lake District and boasts a wide selection of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and not 1 but 2 cinemas.

Other attractions include the Waterhead Pier which dates back to 1845 and is the gateway to ferries which can be taken to Bowness and Lakeside pier near Newby Bridge, Wray Castle and Brockhole Visitor Centre. Motor and rowing boats are available if you wish to take to the water. There is a huge raft of outdoor adventure activities available around Ambleside and Windermere lake 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.

Covering about 8 acres, the gardens have a fine collections of rhododendrons and azaleas and ericaceous trees and shrubs or the impressive Stock Ghyll Force, a spectacular 70 foot waterfall which may be viewed safely from a railed viewpoint and also a amazing view of the Roman fort is visible at the bottom of the garden. The Armitt Museum is a purpose-built home for a collection of books, manuscripts, water-colours, archaeological remains, geological specimens and assorted paraphernalia. It also houses an area dedicated to Beatrix Potter or you may prefer to visit the remains of Galava Roman Fort, and if that’s not enough to keep you busy, then Ambleside is the ideal base for exploring the rest of the Lake District