Guests say
Highfold is a well-loved cottage in Ambleside, praised for its prime location, cosy comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests have enjoyed the homely touches, garden retreat, and the convenience of local walks. While some maintenance issues were noted, such as creaky floorboards and a broken bin lid, these were minor compared to the overall positive experiences. The property's cleanliness and thoughtful touches, including welcome packs, have been appreciated, contributing to many guests' desires to return.
Guests consistently describe the property as immaculately clean, spotless, and well-presented. The attention to cleanliness is frequently commended, indicating a high standard maintained by the property.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to both Ambleside town and scenic walks. Its easy access to local attractions and the peaceful setting contribute to its exceptional location rating.
Comfort is a strong point for Highfold, with guests finding the property cosy and the beds comfortable. Some guests mentioned creaky floorboards and a small shower space, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
The property is well-equipped with quality appliances and thoughtful amenities. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues like a broken bin lid and a sticky door, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback on facilities.
Guests have mentioned welcome packs and personal touches that add to the property's charm. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are offered at the owner's discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Positioned in the Waterhead district of Ambleside, close to Lake Windermere, rests this quaint cottage amid a cluster of character properties known to some of the most historic in Ambleside. Inside, the property has been thoughtfully brought up to date whilst retaining its traditional charm, ideal for families eager to escape to the heart of the countryside. Head up a flight of stairs and pass through double doors to reach the open-plan living area, with exposed beams, two sofas, a Smart TV and a woodburning stove which all combine to create a warming ambiance. The whole space has a light and spacious feel with windows to three sides and pitched ceiling supported by cruck beams. The kitchen has all the necessary appliances to keep your party well fed but retains the country living charm prevalent through the cottage. Move to the lower floor to discover two bedrooms, including the king-size master bedroom which benefits from a contemporary en-suite shower room so you can prepare for the day in privacy, whilst the wonderfully decorated twin is adjacent to the family bathroom. Continuing to impress, outside awaits a walled garden with raised patio which provides a real suntrap on warmer days, perfect for some alfresco dining or a zesty gin and tonic after a day of walking. There are walks from the door to Jenkins Crag and beyond over to Troutbeck – a favourite with many Lakeland visitors. With the lake a gentle five minutes stroll away you can enjoy lake cruises in all seasons or simply sit in the park by the water and admire the views. Head into Ambleside to find a good selection of local shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés as well as the ever popular Zeffirellis and Fellinis cinemas hosting the best films and periodic live streaming of opera and ballet. In search of energetic activities, drive north to Ullswater to take in a choice of sailing and canoeing, or head south to Grizedale Forest, home to cycling and mountain biking trails, orienteering and the Go Ape Zip Trekking Adventure. A real home away from home, consider Highfold for your next Lake District getaway.
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.
Accommodation
Reverse level accommodation.
Two bedrooms: 1 x lower floor king size bedroom with en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC.
1 x lower floor twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Upper floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with wood burning stove
Gas central heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV with Bluetooth speaker & WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for one car.
Garden with raised patio.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Town centre 0.3 miles, Lake 0.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (58)
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Jill
In terms of accommodation - we loved the spacious open plan layout upstairs; the kitchen is really well equipped and all appliances are good quality. Both bathrooms are smart and clean. We loved the overall feel which is much more spacious than the photos are able to show. The woodburner could do with a quick bit of maintenance as the rope seal is becoming detached and one of the air intakes seems to be partially stuck, but this is a tiny thing overall. We would most definitely come back here again
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Laura
The house was dressed for Christmas which was nice. The rooms were very comfortable and there was plenty of space for four adults and one baby. The parking right outside is definitely only for one car, but there was plenty of other parking available and we bought a 3 day pass so we could use all the local car parks during our stay.
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Abi
A great place to relax in after a busy day out. We loved it there.