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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
34 Customer Reviews
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Pavey Ark ,it was clean comfortable and airy with most things required for a week's self catering stay (a clothes airer would be a nice addition)the apartment is part of a complex, which we found to be very quiet,and ideally located above Ambleside with great views over to Loughrigg Fell."
We would have no problems in returning in the future.
How lovely to read this review! Thank you for taking the time to write it. I am delighted that you were pleased with the views and location, and really enjoyed your week. Thank you also for the suggestion of the clothes airer which I will look into. Property Owner
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"Main bathroom toilet had mould growing in it, not cleaned properly."
Could not find BT radiio
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and alerting us to the points you raise. We will look into these straight away. Property Owner
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"Very pleased with our stay."
especially enjoyed the view and nearby eateries and walks. Will be booking again and have recommended to family.
Lovely to read your review! Thank you very much. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. We also love the views and the location of the apartment. Property Owner
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"Not the traditional Lake District cottage we would normally choose but the view from the apartment was outstanding."
Comfortable, clean and spacious. Situated up a steepish lane with views over Ambleside and the fells behind. It was situated in an elevated position but was a short distance to the town down a footpath. Definitely recommend
Thank you for taking the time to leave us positive feedback. We hope you had a lovely break! Property Owner
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"We had a amazing week was a lovely apartment to stay in for our baby’s first holiday will definitely staying again"
What a lovely review! Thank you. We are so pleased it worked well for your baby’s first holiday. We would be delighted to welcome you back! Property Owner
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"The property is beautiful - stunning views."
Owner needs to be aware that there appears to be a problem with the toaster. Every time we used it the electrics were tripped in the kitchen. There was a hand written note in the property information pack warning us of this issue, and advising how to reset at the fuse box. Notice that the last PAT test label on the toaster was dated 2021…..
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very pleased that you loved the views. Thank you also for alerting us to the faulty toaster which we have now replaced. We apologise for this inconvenience during your stay. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in a great location."
Very clean and has everything you could need and more. Great views too while you drink your morning coffee on the patio.
Thank you for taking time to leave your lovely feedback.! So glad you enjoyed your holiday. We also love sitting on the patio ( in a variety of weathers thanks to the parasol!) Property Owner
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"What a view!"
The best apt we've ever had in the Lakes, so comfy and warm, and all mod cons. Great to come back to after a day on the fells, and near to all amenities such as shops and restaurants. Good bus service too to Windermere and Grasmere, so we never moved the car!! My husband did a lovely oil painting of your view. We will definitely return.
Fantastic! We are so glad you had such a great holiday. Thank you for your review - you have very nicely summed up why we love the place so much and can imagine how wonderful the painting must be! Property Owner
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"Having stayed in The Lakeland complex many times Pavey Ark really hit the spot for us."
As part of my 75th birthday celebrations it really helped to make it a very memorable birthday for all the right reasons. We will be delighted to return possibly in the winter months when the area is always that bit quieter. Can't wait to see the beauty of Ambelside from the patio of Pavey Ark in the not to distant future.
Thank you for your super feedback. We are so glad that you had a great time! Best wishes. Property Owner
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"What a fabulous place to stay!"
Over the years we have stayed in apartments in all 3 blocks at The Lakeland’s and this was by far the best. From the super comfy bed and seating unit to the very well equipped kitchen what more could we have wanted. We will definitely be back probably at a later time in the year when hopefully we can enjoy the patio area in the sunshine.
We are so pleased to read that you have had such a good stay and found the apartment so comfortable! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic stay at Pavey Ark."
The views are superb and the apartment was so comfortable and very clean - we loved it and can't wait to return. It is close to the centre of Ambleside and has everything you could need. The apartment was very warm during our stay. The bottle of Prosecco and map, left in the kitchen, were also a nice surprise. All the facilities were first class. Thank you so much - we look forward to returning.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are so glad you had such a good time and we look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Most of the rooms had cobwebs and the floor had remnants of tinsel from Xmas."
Tin opener didn’t work and couldn’t find chopping boards but a phone call remedied this. We did eventually find several boards hidden in a cupboard. Generally very pleased with the accommodation. This is the second time we’ve been and hopefully will return.
Thank you for your comments. We will take up the points you raised with our cleaning service. We hope you had a good stay and would love to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"Lovely comfortable stay."
Everything was as detailed in description of the apartment. Magnificent views, which is the main selling point of the property for me. Very short steep hill to village, nothing to be phased by. Will definitely return.
Thanks for your lovely feedback. We also love the views! We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"Property feels rather tired and like going back to something in the 1980s."
Kitchen great but rest of property needs a refurb especially the carpets
Thank you for the feedback. The owner will be able to see your comments and action where necessary. Lakelovers Owner Teams Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay over the Christmas holiday, despite the weather!"
! The apartment was very comfortable and very well equipped. The location is ideal for visiting all that Ambleside has to offer. Only one disappointment. No Christmas tree!! We book with Sykes or Lakelovers most years and there has always been one
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry that the lack of Christmas tree was a disappointment for you. We will be sure to take on board your comments about the tree for next year. Property Owner
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"The property was very comfortable and well-equipped, with thought given to those little things that are often over-looked in holiday lettings."
The property is spacious, bed & lounge comfortable, bathroom large & modern, and kitchen had all equipment needed to cook meals. View from the property is fabulous, and access to the village is very easy and walkable. Good collection of walking books, and great place to come back to after a long day in the fells. Would absolutely come back again, and also recommend this property to others.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and would be thrilled to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"What a fabulous apartment this is."
High above Ambleside, it offers stunning views across to Loughrigg and beyond. Very comfortable and so well equipped, we really did not want to leave. An absolute gem which we will return to soon.
Fantastic! We are so pleased that you had such a good time. Thank you for taking the time to write the review. Property Owner
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"We loved our stay at Pavey Ark ."
It was so comfortable and the views were amazing . We will definitely be back . We wouldn’t go anywhere else in Ambleside
Thank you very much for your super feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday and would love to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"Really enjoyed our stay at Pavey Ark."
It was modern, clean and very well equipped. The bed and sofa were very comfortable and it was lovely and quiet. Not far to walk into the town centre. Thank you for the bottle of prosecco it was much appreciated. Parking was tight but we managed fine. We hope to be back next year.
Thanks very much for your wonderful feedback. We are really pleased that you had a good holiday. Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Really lovely property, ideally positioned for the town, albeit very steep path!"
And for wonderful walks & access to all around the lake.
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Yes, the path is steep! We’re glad you had a good holiday. Property Owner
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"Fabulous view from a very spacious apartment."
It was very clean and comfortable with a great shower room. Only critique - please update the wardrobe area in living room as it was not attractive at all (so outdated). Also coffee table has seen better days and needs replacing. I would definitely go back if it could be updated a little. Thank you also for the Prosecco - lovely thought.
We hope you had a good holiday. The coffee table is in fact 'new', we purchased this recently from a local charity / enterprise, its made from reclaimed timber, we are sorry it wasn't to your taste. Thanks for the feedback, which we will take on board. Property Owner
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"The Pavey Ark is truly a home away from home."
Everything that you could need has been thought about, making for a truly relaxing stay. There are cosy blankets, sandwich bags for picnics, washing up tools and even a complimentary Harry Potter scrabble board for your enjoyment! It's a very spacious apartment with the most spectacular views a few footsteps away from the main Ambleside streets, yet far enough to offer peace and tranquility. We cannot wait to go again.
We are delighted to read your feedback - thank you very much. We are so pleased that you have enjoyed your stay and are planning another visit. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at Pavey Ark."
The apartment is positioned only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. We did not have to use our car at all during our weeks stay as there are so many incredible walks on the doorstep. The apartment was very comfortable, especially the Super King bed. It had everything we needed and had a view spectacular to boot. Many thanks for a great stay.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We also love the walks from the doorstep. We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Was very disappointed with not being able to use the pool/leasure centre."
Nothing was mentioned when booking that it would be closed... it did state that you had to bring your own towels and not use the ones out of holiday home, so one would presume it was open to use...Have used it many times before.
I am sorry to hear about this confusion. This property does not have the use of a pool. I have checked through websites that currently advertise Pavey Ark (which all lead through to the Lakelovers website) but am unable to find any that mention a pool. This may have been possible with a previous holiday company that you used to arrange your previous stays. I am sorry this tainted your stay with us. Property Owner
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"A fantastic property, which couldn't have a better view."
Everything we needed for an excellent holiday.
We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
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"Excellent large apartment with wonderful views out across the town & fells."
The lift was a great facility and, a necessity, as there were many stairs down to the ground floor. The kitchen was very well equipped and the shower en suite was very large and luxurious. The apartment is also a very short, but steep, distance into town which was ideal. Our only problem was the size of the parking bays. We have a medium sized car which would have been ok but the guest next to us had a large car. This made accessing our driver's door one morning impossible.
Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay, and the views. We hope to welcome you back. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
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"We’ve had a wonderful week at Pavey Ark,it really felt like a home from home."
Fully equity kitchen and extremely comfortable bed. Great location so close to the centre of Ambleside with all the shops, pubs and cafes as well as numerous beautiful walks. We will be back!
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pavey Ark. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"We found Pavey Ark to be an outstanding holiday property and a new favourite for us."
It is well located high enough over Ambleside to give excellent views over the town, Loughrigg and the Fairfield ridges, while being only a 5 minutes walk into the town. The huge west facing windows in the bedroom and lounge let in lots of light and the views. The apartment is very well equipped and comfortable: there's a bathroom and a shower room, the bed is two 3 footers tied together, the lounge has a huge comfy sofa with lots of big cushions, the dining area is huge, there's a real sense of space. There's lots of big electric convection heaters; two in the lounge/diner, one in the hall and one in the bedroom plus a blower in the bathroom. Users have control over boost and temperature (though the one in the hall was on Childlock, so we couldn't turn it off). We were really warm. Though a blower in the ensuite wouldn't go amiss. The parking place is long and easy to get in and out of, though the instructions say it's called "15 High Pike", when it's actually "15 Brathay Stewart" and that had us a bit worried at first. Overall 99/100 and I'd be amazed if we don't return.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback which we were thrilled to read. We will address the parking place confusion - yes it is presently signposted as 15 Brathay Stewart and this will be changed to 15 Pavey Ark. Thanks again and hope to welcome you back sometime. Property Owner
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"We were impressed with Pavey Ark as soon as we walked in."
The view from the windows is stunning. The flat has everything you need for a week away and more! A real home from home. We would definitely stay again and have already recommended it to family and friends.
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and the views! We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
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"Great apartment."
Very quiet, comfortable, clean and very well equipped. Ideal location and great to have on-site parking . I would highly recommend
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"Almost perfect."
Found it quite chilly when sat on the settees. There is no heating in this area. The only two radiators are more in the dining area. Apart from that perfect.
Thank you for your feedback. We take all your comments on board. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
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"From opening the door we was so so pleased with the layout the view along with the ever so soft comfort of the bed and beautiful en suite bathroom and kitchen."
We would love to return later in the year
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pavey Ark. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
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"I was impressed how quickly the dishwasher was back in action after I’d reported the fault."
The damp patch in the bedroom needs addressing before it gets too bad.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that we were able to resolve the issue with the dishwasher. We will look into the damp patch in the bedroom. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
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"Had a fantastic stay in your property, really comfortable, especially the bed, can you share the make and supplier, would love one in my house, although don't know if I'd ever get up for work again (hee hee)!"
! Only problem we found was the TV, unwatchable during windy weather, choice of channels was very limited compared to Blackpool, don't know if this is a regional thing or just your TV (and reception). Overall a very good experience, thank you. ps: Kitchen equipment was brilliant, could find everything we needed, and lots we didn't, good job!!
Thanks for your review. I am so pleased you had a fantastic stay. I will check out the make of bed and get back to you! Sorry to hear the TV channels were limited. I assume this was the terrestrial TV in the bedroom. I have considered the limitations of this and have decided to replace this TV for a smart TV. Thanks again Property Owner
This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.
Summary
- Ground-floor apartment, access via by lift or stairs
- One bedroom with superking bed, terrestrial TV and ensuite comprising walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, underfloor heating, WC and an integrated blue tooth speaker
- Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
- Living/dining room, with corner sofa, Smart TV and DVD player.
- Electric wall radiators
- Wi-Fi
- Electricity included in rent
- Bed linen and towels included in rent
- There is a private car parking space for the property, for 1 car
- Patio with furniture
- Travel cot provided
- No smoking
- Shops and pubs 300 metres away
- Note: The path that runs past the patio is shared with the other apartments
- Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
- Note: The property is in an elevated position - it is a steep walk down to the village.
The property
Nestled in the popular town of Ambleside, Cumbria, is this lovely ground-floor apartment, Pavey Ark.
Enjoying a superb location within the Lake District National Park at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, and an elevated position with exceptional views of the Lakelands, Pavey Ark is a fabulous choice for couples.
The property benefits from off-road parking for one car, and its own private patio with bistro table and chairs, perfect for alfresco dining with a backdrop of breath-taking views.
Inside, you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes, a dining table for four where you can enjoy long leisurely meals over a bottle of wine, and an inviting sitting area with a generous corner sofa and Smart TV, ideal for unwinding after a day of adventure.
Continue through to find a sleek bathroom, where you can indulge in long soaks with your favourite book, before retiring to the sumptuous super-king-size bedroom, also benefiting from the stunning views on offer, with TV and a well-appointed en-suite shower room.
Explore the town, where you can treat your other half to a meal at The Old Stamp House, Lake Road Kitchen and Misto, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, visit a fascinating 2nd-century Roman Fort, tour the Armitt Library & Museum Centre, or hike up to see the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force.
Continue onto Rydal, where you can wander along the steppingstones in Rydal Cave, and step in Wordsworth’s shoes at Rydal Mount & Gardens, or further along to Grasmere, where you can learn more about the great poet at Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust site of Allan Bank and Grasmere, sample local ales at Grasmere Brewery or follow the Grasmere Waterfall Walkways.
A trip to the Lakes wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Windermere, where you can take to the waters of the famous lake via a plethora of watersports, tuck-in to fresh seafood at Hooked, tour The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, or soak up the views from atop Queen Adelaide’s Hill.
All this and more awaits at Pavey Ark.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
AMBLESIDE
Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas