Guests say
The Spinney is a well-liked holiday rental in Ambleside, praised for its excellent location, spaciousness, and well-stocked kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the town and scenic walks, as well as its cleanliness and warm welcome. While some guests mention dated decor and the need for updates, the overall experience is positive, with many considering a return visit.
Most guests found The Spinney to be clean and well-maintained, with only one report of an issue with bathroom cleanliness that was promptly addressed. The property is generally praised for its tidiness.
The property's location is highly regarded, being within walking distance to Ambleside and offering easy access to local walks. The quiet setting and scenic views are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Guests find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and a warm atmosphere. However, some guests noted issues with mattresses and creaky floors, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but guests have suggested that updates are needed, especially in the bathrooms and kitchen appliances. The presence of warning labels and requests for quick washes were noted as unwelcoming.
There is no mention of gifts or special attention to detail that would indicate thoughtfulness beyond the warm welcome and well-stocked kitchen. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Set in 1.5 acres of tranquil woodland close to Stockghyll waterfalls, The Spinney is a spacious and stylish property that is part of the “Falls” development - a converted old bobbin mill just a short distance from the vibrant town of Ambleside. The property boasts a unique layout including a lounge that opens out onto a waterfall balcony. A delightful cottage with views of Nab Scar and Fairfield that are simply amazing.
The property has a spacious lounge with vaulted ceiling galleried landing, Lakeland fireplace and deep-cushioned furnishings. There’s also an oak-fitted kitchen, a separate dining room and it sleeps up to eight guests in two king sized bedrooms and two twins - the master bedroom enjoys glass doors that open onto a balcony providing a romantic escape. Other features include ensuite bathrooms and private parking. Please note that an external contractor will require access to the property to carry out fire alarm checks every Monday to comply with safety regulations.
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
Over 2 floors.
4 bedrooms; 1 x king size with ensuite, 1 x king size with open views, 2 x twin bedrooms, bathroom.
Separate shower room.
Spacious lounge.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
3 bathrooms - En-suite bathroom with shower over bath, bathroom with shower over bath, shower room with double shower unit.
Choices Leisure Club access included.
Near village centre.
Feature balcony.
Great river views.
Wi-Fi.
Garage parking & extra private parking space.
Children's toys and DVDs.
Double electric oven.
Halogen hob.
Fridge.
Freezer.
Dishwasher.
Washing machine/tumble dryer.
Gas central heating.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (12)
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Philip
Used towels were still in the bathrooms. Other kitchen surfaces etc had not been cleaned down. Cleaners arrived later after requests to remedy this. We have used this property before and not had a problem. Also the television proved problematic as normal channels didn't seem to be available and access seemed to be via an App . What happened to easy access and a good selection of channels ?
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Graham
It is within walking distance of the shops in Ambleside, so most of the time we left the car outside the cottage and walked. There was plenty of room in the cottage with beautiful views of the Beck and the sound of the waterfall from the verandah. The cottage is much bigger than it looks in the pictures and it is clean and well maintained.
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Wendy
It was clean & spacious & good that it had 3 bathrooms. It had a well stocked kitchen, a spacious dining room & the living room had cupboards full of games & activities for all ages. We would definitely book again.