Guests say
Merry Bank is a well-received cottage in Ambleside, praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the proximity to town and the ease of access to local walks. While the small garage and parking have been noted as concerns, the property's overall charm and amenities contribute to a positive experience.
The property consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being well-presented and immaculate.
The location is highly regarded for its quietness, proximity to town, and direct access to walks, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lakes.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the beds comfy and the property cosy, although one review mentioned it being chilly on arrival.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and useful amenities. However, some guests noted the absence of items like kitchen roll and an iron, and concerns about the small garage.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Merry Bank is an attractive and contemporary townhouse with restful Scandinavian styling, situated in the beautiful lake and river-side town of Ambleside; a fantastically convenient location for walkers, cyclists, swimmers and sailors. The house has been decorated and equipped to maximize comfort and convenience. It offers a garage for one car, a front lawn with bench and an enclosed patio to the rear for al fresco dining. Merry Bank is in a very quiet and slightly elevated location but remarkably it is only a 5 minute leisurely stroll alongside the lovely Stock Ghyll into the heart of Ambleside with its many options for eating, shopping and cultural activities. This property is ideal for friends, or two couples looking for a base in the heart of the Lake District. There are multiple classic walks that can be undertaken from the front door- climb to Wansfell Pike and loop down to Lake Windermere via Troutbeck, venture up to Red Screes or walk through Ambleside to Rydal Water or over Loughrigg fell to the beautiful and secluded Loughrigg Tarn or down to Grasmere. You really don’t need your car once you are here! After a day of adventure return home and step into the light and airy open-plan living space, with large comfortable sofa seating, stylish dining table and modern kitchen fully equipped for all your cooking or baking needs. Relax after supper for a movie marathon or game of Lake District Monopoly. When sleep calls, freshen up in the bathroom with a warm soak in the tub or a relaxing shower, before settling down into one of the two well-presented bedrooms. Choose between two luxurious Hypnos bed options - one a super-king-size which can be set up as a twin on request, and the other a regular king-size. The bedrooms have plenty of storage for all your belongings. If you fancy a low-key day then Ambleside has a plethora of delightful independent shops to browse at your leisure, handy convenience stores, and excellent restaurants, cafés, and pubs for delightful meals out. In addition to the local hikes and cycle routes available, Ambleside is on Lake Windermere, which offers kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and wild swimming spots as well as boat tours. Merry Bank really gives you the best of all worlds as a base for your Cumbrian adventure.
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, including the popular eateries of Misto, Sheila's Cottage, and The Lily Bar. 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
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x king-size.
Quiet location 4 min stroll from centre of Ambleside Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area.
Study/dressing room.
adults only property sorry no children.
Central heating.
Electric steam oven and ceramic induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Drying cloakroom.
Smart TV, WiFi, Bluetooth speaker.
Hypnos Beds.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Rear enclosed patio with furniture.
Front lawn with bench.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Please note this property is adults only and does not accept children.
Shop, pub, and river 0.3 miles.
Note: Vehicle access to front of house for loading/unloading.
Garage parking for one car 40 yards away.
Please note; garage door width 204 cm, garage door height 187cm and garage length 516 cm (car dimensions can be checked on the internet).
Storage for bikes in garage depending on size of car.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (11)
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Helen
We were warned about the access issue but it was tricky arriving after dark. However, we parked in the bay on the road and because the location is good, we were able to do walks from the door and didnât use the car until we left, so that was great. My only criticism would be about the temperature - itâs cosy once the temperature has been manually adjusted but a default of 10.5 is too low so chilly on arrival which isnât very welcoming, and downstairs isnât warm in the morning - by the time youâve turned up the thermostat, youâre ready to go out before a comfortable temperature is reached and then itâs cool again when you return at the end of the day.
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Julie
Everything we needed. Great location quiet but close to Ambleside, walks on doorstep.
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Rhona
Quiet location yet minutes from facilities. Walking direct from door, so hardly used the car. Very comfortable property with all mod cons! Would definitely stay again.