BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Hot tub
Washer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Kitchen

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Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside Pier
‪19 min walk‬
Rydal Mount
‪3 min drive‬
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
‪8 min drive‬
Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A warm welcome awaits at this charming cottage where you can be guaranteed a comfortable base from which to explore the delights of the Lake District. Ideally located in a conservation area in 'Old Ambleside' the cottage is very popular with returning guests appreciative of its convenient position and personal touches provided by the local owners. Enjoying a south facing aspect the cottage has full gas central heating and comprises living/dining room with rustic Lakeland Stone fireplace, coal effect gas fire and cottage style furnishings and fittings (Smart TV & DVD player) Double glazed window and door.. Door through to well equipped kitchen with breakfast area, and stairs leading down to unusually large cellar ideal for hanging outdoor gear particularly following a wet walk! The cellar also accommodates a full size table tennis table. An enclosed staircase leads upstairs to the bathroom and two bedrooms; one with super-king bed and luxurious goose down duvet and single room with 3ft bed. The bathroom serves both bedrooms and has both a bath and shower and there is an additional external loo for emergencies! An elevated patio area is located to the rear of the property providing a true sun-trap (favourable weather conditions permitting).
ONE SMALL dog is very welcome ... please contact us prior to booking if clarification is required.
A two minute stroll, via a pedestrian only path, and passing attractive Stock Beck, will take you into the centre of Ambleside where convenience shops merge with outdoor specialists, bars and appealing restaurants.

Property manager

Helen Metcalfe

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests bringing pets must ensure that no extra cleaning is required on departure in terms of dog hair etc.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

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Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Windermere Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬13 min walk
‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬3 min walk
‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬5 min walk
‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Gallery and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karen H.

17 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ambleside stay

Central location, fully equipped. Small charming property

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron P., Devon, UK

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property close to town and amenities

You don't get a second chance for a first impression and this property wowed us when we entered. Very clean, fresh and well appointed with all the facilities we wanted. Its obvious that the owners take great pride in this delightful cottage and was beyond our expectations. Its ideal for a couple or a family with one child in the single bedroom. Its a 5 min walk to town and all of the shops, pubs and restaurants there, but is very quite location. Parking is tight on the road but there is a allocate parking space just 5 mins walk away so didn't pose a problem at all. We're hoping to return here again next year, that's how good we felt the property and owner are.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

29 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cottage in a great location.

Cute and quaint yet with everything you need. Excellent hosts and a great central location.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D., Bacton, Norfolk

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage perfect for a stay in Ambleside

Lovely clean, comfortable, equipped cottage which is central the hive of shops, pubs and restaurants which Ambleside has to offer. 3 minutes walk from cottage and you are amongst it all. Some lovely walks straight from the door. Communications with hosts great, they were very helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend,

10/10 Excellent

Huw D.

14 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location for some fabulous walking.

Amazing little cottage, ideally located and so close to the town centre. Helen and Steve were very friendly and accommodating, lovely people. We had a great time and would definitely consider coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

The cottage is well appointed, very comfortable and in a perfect position for accessing Ambleside. Parking adjacent to the property is not always possible but a private space is provided a short walk away which works well and was not inconvenient. Everything about our holiday was absolutely right and the Lakeland weather was unbelievably good. Sunshine every day! When we revisit the lakes this will most likely be our destination. It’s central and Ambleside bus services make a large part of the lakes accessible if you don’t want to drive meaning a large majority of the fells can be walked without worrying about the car parking. Altogether, highly recommended..

10/10 Excellent

Cory L., Leatherhead

11 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful base for our dog walking holiday!

We really enjoyed this lovely cosy cottage - an ideal location to explore the area and in particular the many walks. The Cottage was really comfy and cosy. The owners were very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

25 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday in a gorgeous location

The whole process from start to finish was very simple. The cottage was as beautiful in real life as was advertised. I damaged my ankle before I came away and still found the cottage to be accessible even though we hadn't looked for one that was. The outside toilet was a godsend! I would recommend this cottage and Helen to everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

7 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

No problem

10/10 Excellent

Jane and Colin G.

3 June 2019

Bryony Cottage, Ambleside

Lovely cosy cottage in a perfect position for some of the best walks in the Lake District, and only minutes s away from all Ambleside's amenities. The owners Helen and Steve were very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Peter C.

16 Apr 2019

A cosy cottage in a great location

A perfect cottage for the two of us. It had everything we needed and the quality of the fixtures and fittings was excellent. We enjoyed the cosy nature of the cottage and the fact it was not unnecessarily modernised. The owners could not have been more helpful, even ‘reserving’ us a parking space outside the cottage. The location of the cottage was perfect and we didn't need to use car all week. The town and all its facilities are within easy walking reach and the local buses are frequent and reliable, taking us to all the lakes and related towns and villages. We thoroughly recommend this cottage and, whenever we visit the Lake District, will return to Bryony Cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

23 Mar 2019

Wonderful short break in a fabulous location

Bryony cottage is so well placed for lakeside walks and popping down to the many shops, pubs, and restaurants in Ambleside. A well kitted out and comfortable cottage looked after by lovely people. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

16 Mar 2019

A lovely cottage in the perfect location

A week in the Lake District the weather was a bit damp but the scenery is fantastic. The location of the cottage is just a couple of minutes from Ambleside centre with lots of pubs and restaurants many of which are dog friendly. The cottage was warm, cosy clean and tidy and had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

6 Mar 2019

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it’s in a great location. Nice and clean and tidy.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Val M.

18 Feb 2019

Cozy and convenient

The owner made our stay very pleasurable, ensuring the cottage was well-equipped, comfortable and easy to access. It’s so good to find classy accommodation that accepts dogs as well. For that, Molly is most grateful!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

7 Feb 2019

Fantastic cottage, great location and splotless

Loved our short break at the cottage. Very well equipped and splotless. Lovely and warm, great shower and massive bed. Perfect location just 1 minute from the town centre. Helen is a dream to deal with and we will definitely return !

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

30 Jan 2019

Fabulous, super comfortable cottage

This cottage is in a fabulous location, super comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The cottage is very clean and well maintained with superb communication and customer service from the owners, a really personal touch. It has lovely cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance and some beautiful walks straight from the door. I would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

28 Jan 2019

Cute, cozy, immaculately presented cottage.

A gem of a cottage. We were a party of 3 which was just perfect of the tiny size of the cottage. The bed was to die for, enormous good quality bedding. Location was perfect and we didn't use car all weekend. All our walks started from cottage and the shops were 3mins walk. Restaurants are so overpriced so we did our own catering in the tiny kitchen. It was a pleasure for one person to cook! We did have to be very tidy and could have done with more hooks for coats etc after a day walking in the rain! We will be back. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

7 Jan 2019

Cosy Cottage in a perfect location

This is a cosy cottage in a perfect location. The owners were really helpful and we would definitely like to stay there again,

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

20 Dec 2018

Beautiful cosy, quiet and well appointed cottage which had maintained its historical character.

Enjoyed every moment of our stay... just wish we had been able to stay longer. Warm, cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Beds were extremely comfortable. If it had been summer we would have loved to make use of the quiet shared terraced garden. It was completely quiet at night yet we were only two minutes walk away from Ambleside centre. Good wifi connection. The owners were most helpful and friendly. I would love to go back and would recommend it to others.... particularly anyone not wanting to have to drive everywhere... shops, buses, restaurants and cinema all close by and of course, lovely walks. A great few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

3 Dec 2018

A perfect little cosy cottage

Was such a lovely little cottage. We unfortunately had non stop miserable weather but what a delight to come back to cosy Bryony Cottage. Owners are super and available if so needed. Would absolutely recommend both the cottage and owners for any stay in this glorious and convenient location. The cottage had everything and more that we needed. Was a superb location and we really could not fault it. The bed was super comfy. I normally suffer with back problems when I change bed but had no issues this time... except trying to get out fit each day! Wonderful. Don't miss the opportunity to stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

28 Oct 2018

Bryony Cottage

Bryony Cottage is a clean, warm, cosy, welcoming, well-presented cottage located a very short walk from Ambleside centre.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

16 Aug 2018

A friendly cottage.

We enjoyed our stay, and found Ambleside a more interesting town than we had thought from driving through previously.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

2 June 2018

Lovely cottage, everything you need is there. The garden is a little suntrap, beautiful

What can I say about the bed? You roll into it and never want to roll out, it is sooo comfortable. The cottage is lovely, and very clean. It is in a fabulous location 2 minutes walk to the town. and 10 minutes walk from the town to the lake. My little dog loved the garden and it was very secure. We will see you again Helen. Thank you for posting my left belongings back to me. Lovely lady.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

6 Nov 2016

Home from home, probably cleaner though!

Bryony Cottage was exactly what we wanted, cosy but not small, plenty of room for two with a huge super king size bed from where you can look out over the town to the wonderful countryside. It a great location, stones throw from a great pub and short walk to a wide variety of restaurants. The cottage has everything you need, is very well maintained and very clean. They are pet friendly but glad to say I saw no evidence of previous furry guests! The owners are both friendly and accomodating- thank you, I expect we will be back.

About the host

Hosted by Helen Metcalfe

Bryony Cottage has been retained by our family for three generations having been bought my my maternal grandmother in the 1960's. We have kept various attractive features dating back to yesteryear but complemented by the very latest superfast broadband.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is lovingly maintained by ourselves to a high standard. Our own home is located only minutes away and we are very happy to offer any aspect of assistance if required.

What makes this property unique

A very large proportion of our visitors are return guests; 18 consecutive years have been notched up by one amazingly loyal couple. A large proportion of guests comment on the advantageous location of the cottage being so convenient to the village yet situated in a quiet, slightly elevated, position within the oldest corner of Ambleside.

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English, Spanish

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