Hilltop is a comfortable home-from-home, with a cosy living space and open-plan kitchen/dining area. Upstairs you will find the bedrooms and a sizeable bathroom.
The property is a 15-minute walk to the shores of the Lake and three miles from the central Home Farm Courtyard with our own home farm shop and shared swimming pool available for guests of Hilltop to book. Additionally, the property is but a 5-minute drive from the Far Sawrey/ Bowness ferry, giving you a plenitude of options for your daily activities during your stay. Get in touch for more information on Hilltop and how to book. We would be delighted to welcome you to such a stunning little slice of the Lakes here on the Graythwaite Estate.
Property manager
Graythwaite Estate
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Ambleside
Ambleside is home to this holiday home. Raw War Paintball and Windermere Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Windermere and Bardsea Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakes Aqaurium and Holehird Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 13 min drive - 5.8 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min drive - 5.5 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 19 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
The Pier Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 12 min drive
The Lake View - Bowness - 13 min drive
Costa Coffee - 13 min drive
Lake View Garden Bar - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hilltop - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Ambleside holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Raw War Paintball and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Hill Top Farm are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
2 Feb 2025
Very happy. Great service and great location
We were very glad to have booked Hilltop. Excellent service from start to finish.
The location is perfect for a secluded and private getaway.
The house is very well maintained and has well appointed dining, kitchen, living and sleeping areas. Nice wood fired hot tub too.
Michael L.
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8/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Family stay.
The house is in a fantastic location, close to the ferry across to Bowness as well as National Trust properties - Hilltop, Wray Castle and Claife viewing station, all worth a visit. Hawkshead and Ambleside are not far by car, and both worth a visit. Great walks and views also close.
The hot tub was a great asset and easy to use; matches and fire wood were provided, but it would have been great to have some kindling too. The garden was large and private with partial views of the lake through the tree tops.
The house was spacious and comfortable and adequately equipped. however the interior was quite dated (we knew this when we booked - but it was disappointing to see the standard of some maintenance, for example some of the grouting in the shower was very discoloured/mouldy. Window frames also needed some maintenance). As such the house didn’t really feel value for money.
During our stay we used the pool on the estate. The booking system was well organised and you have exclusive use. The pool was a good size for an indoor pool and heated well, but again the standard of maintenance let it down, so we only used it once.
All that said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent
28 June 2024
June at Hilltop
Another fabulous week at Hilltop . It is a great cottage and there are plenty of walks from the front door .
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10/10 Excellent
17 May 2024
Peaceful
A very peaceful stay in a beautiful location with the only neighbours being young deer and pheasants.
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8/10 Good
Alex K.
26 Apr 2024
Comfortable cottage in a great location
This is a very comfortable cottage with good size rooms. It is in a quiet location with easy access to the lakeside path on Windermere.
Alex K.
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10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
A lovely family stay at Hilltop
We had a lovely stay at Hilltop with our young family. The location is beautiful, private and very peaceful. The accommodation was extensive, well equipped for a family and clean. Our only recommendation for the property would be to have a smart TV, as parents who stay in on an evening and children who enjoy kids tv on a morning and bedtime it comes in handy. We definitely want to come back and stay. The hot tub is a great special feature and is easy to use, we had a great view from ours.
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10/10 Excellent
alison l.
26 Apr 2024
Lovely break
We spent a week in Hilltop and had a lovely time. It is remote but that's what we wanted. However a short drive away you can get the ferry across to Bowness. We tended to park at this side and go over by foot. You are also a short walk away from the shores of Lake Windermere. The cottage was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed. The garden was private (but not fully enclosed). Hot tub was welcome at the end of the day and we used the pool 3 times (the pool is a 10 min drive away). Would definitely recommend.
alison l.
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10/10 Excellent
22 Mar 2024
Hilltop Cottage
The cottage was lovely and cosy we enjoyed spending time there aswell as going out. The swimming pool was just the right size and we had it to ourselves for each booking. We found the farm shop to be extremely pricey.
Would definitely book a cottage on the Graythewaite Estate again.
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