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This beautiful period property rests in the town of Ambleside within the Lake District National Park. En-suite. Cinema room. Woodburning stove. Grasmere 4 miles; Windermere 4.8 miles; Keswick 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1016150)

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7 nights from £1868

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Outstanding 5 star property less than 150 yards from the centre of Ambleside. Every luxury provided including 4 stunning en-suite bedrooms and fabulous kitchen. (Ref. 1042146)

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7 nights from £1284

  • Sleeps8
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Superb contemporary Lakeland home. Four bedrooms, all with en-suites and TVs. Underfloor heating to bathrooms. Two patios. Off road parking for 4 cars. Pub 6 min walk. Lake Windermere and Waterhead Pier 1.2 miles. (Ref. 1053392)

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7 nights from £1415

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(Ref. 1041617)

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Five star gold graded luxury country house with social living space, Lake views throughout, spacious jacuzzi/hot tub under gazebo, private parking, Helicopter landing, lawned garden, beautiful rural setting close to the western shores of Lake Windermere. (Ref. 1041275)

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7 nights from £3116

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A magnificent, mid-terrace house resting in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Near a lake. Near a railway station. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1083699)

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7 nights from £963

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Briars Lee, a stunning, reverse-level holiday home in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Garden with pond. Hot tub. Unique home. View of Lake Windermere. Windermere Train Station 2 miles: Ambleside 5.9 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1133209)

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7 nights from £1607

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A spectacular four-bedroom detached holiday home settled in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Close to lake. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1100192)

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7 nights from £1908

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A grand, characterful four-bedroom cottage, resting in Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria. Original features. Within Lake District National Park. Large private garden. Countryside views. Dog-friendly. Ambleside 4 miles; Kendal 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1064500)

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7 nights from £1702

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(Ref. 1041531)

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7 nights from £1020

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Stunning cottage on the sought-after Graythwaite Estate. En-suites. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Lake Windermere 0.3 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 3.5 miles; Ambleside 9.4 miles. (Ref. 1061172)

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7 nights from £1462

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Outstanding cottage in 6 acres of woodland within walking distance to Bowness-on-Windermere. Spacious rooms with woodburning stove. Large gardens with hot tub. Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 958713)

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7 nights from £1455

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Garth Hill House is a large, detached house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to lake. Close to river. Close to shop and pub. Windermere 4.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 5.6 miles; Kendal 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1064465)

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7 nights from £2188

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An exceptional, detached holiday retreat on the outskirts of Kendal. River views. Off-road parking. WiFi. Hot tub. Windermere 9.4 miles; Ambleside 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1066269)

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7 nights from £1610

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A luxurious holiday home in a the popular Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Luxurious. En-suites. Wrap-around balcony. Off-road parking. In Lake District National Park. Open-plan. Ambleside 6.9 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1077937)

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7 nights from £2481

  • Sleeps6
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Paddock House, a contemporary, detached property enjoying stunning views over Lake Windermere and the mountain range, Lake District. Woodburning stove. Windermere 3.2 miles; Grasmere 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1115519)

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7 nights from £2088

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A stunning, three-bedroom property in Bowness-On-Windermere, close to Lake Windermere and all the shops & restaurants. Off-road parking. Windermere Train Station 1.6 miles: Ambleside 5.7 miles; Kendal 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1119883)

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7 nights from £1410

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A beautiful, detached Victorian property resting on the outskirts of Hawkshead, Lake District. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Ample off-road parking. Ambleside 5.2 miles; Windermere 9 miles. (Ref. 1064472)

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7 nights from £1504

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Mere View, a Luxury house close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Tastefully decorated. Neutral tones. EV charger. Ambleside 5.3 miles; Kendal 10.4 miles; Coniston 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1137229)

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7 nights from £765

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Set is the spectacular scenery of the Borrowdale valley, this well-appointed 200 year old traditional Lakeland farmhouse offers excellent accommodation for family and friends through the year. With pretty cottage garden and private parking for two cars. Five minutes walk to local pub, shop 5 miles. (Ref. 1041301)

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7 nights from £810

Discover a collection of Ambleside cottages, ideal for anyone looking to escape to the heart of the Lake District. When you book a holiday cottage in Ambleside, you have access to a great range of shops, eating and drinking venues; ideal for anything from a rural retreat to an adventure-filled getaway.

Why Ambleside Cottages?

This collection of holiday cottages in Ambleside rests on the northern shores of Windermere, and offers so much to see and do, including admiring the phenomenal scenery, venturing along the many walking trails and taking a gentler approach with a stroll around the lake at Windermere.

Wander around Ambleside's historic streets and look out for Bridge House, a tiny yet iconic landmark managed by the National Trust. Other attractions close to these cottages in Ambleside include Stock Ghyll Force, Stagshaw Gardens, Rydal Hall and Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived and created many of his famous works. For more interesting ways to spend your days during your Ambleside cottage, browse through our Ambleside Travel Guide.

Places to visit from Cottages in Ambleside 

Step out of your Ambleside cottage and be strolling along the water's edge at this renowned lake within minutes. A must-see location is Coniston, where access to Coniston Water and The Ruskin Museum can be enjoyed. Alternatively, venture to Grasmere, home to a range of quaint galleries along with a renowned gingerbread shop; if you love hiking, Helm Crag can also be reached from here!

Other places to visit from cottages in Ambleside include:

Bowness-on-Windermere

Hawkshead

Rydal

Troutbeck

Types of Ambleside holidays

Looking for a long weekend away or just a two-night break? Try one of these short breaks in Ambleside. Or perhaps you'd prefer a dog-friendly cottage in Ambleside, so your trusted companion can come along for an adventure too. Thinking about an impulsive trip to Ambleside? Check out these late deals in Ambleside. Fancy a bit of opulence during your holiday? Come and stay at one of these luxury cottages in Ambleside 

Alternatively, find your dream holiday amidst this collection of Lake District holidays.