Millans Garth | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Lynne
November 2024

“Very spacious and comfortable house.”

My 5th visit! It is very central within very easy non hill walk to the centre of Ambleside. Also great value for money. As ever, really enjoyed my stay. Thank you

My 5th visit! It is very central within very easy non hill walk to the centre of Ambleside. Also great value for money. As ever, really enjoyed my stay. Thank you

- Lynne, November 2024

Many thanks, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and that you've wanted to return so many times! Property Owner
Susan October 2024

“Another lovely visit to Millans Garth x Our first visit in Autumn but didn't disappoint - as provided us with all the warmth and home comforts we needed at this time of year.”

The house was immaculately clean and a great base for our trips out on buses and boats. Great to have the gas stove and large TV to return to. The location is fantastic and so quiet. Feels more like home each time we visit and hope to spend many more happy weeks there in 2025

- Susan, October 2024

Thanks so much, great to have your appreciative feedback! Property Owner
Christina July 2024

“Fantastic place, very central and yet quiet.”

We did many hiking and paddling trips and all no further than 30 mins from Ambleside. The house layout was perfect for two families. Highly recommend.

- Christina, July 2024

Thank you! So pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
David June 2024

“Very convenient for Ambleside with helpful info about walks and places to eat etc.”

Very good to have parking permit and extra permit for some local car parks. Heating worked well, we needed for couple of evenings. Very well stocked with sensible sized mugs, plates and cutlery. Surprised no dishwasher tablets left for us - or we did not find them. Great to have good size and screen quality TV plus DVD player and DVDs, had iPlayer but did not have eg ITVx. Main shower is very easy to use and worked well but small. All in all -super place to stay

- David, June 2024

Many thanks for the positive review! The small pack in the kitchen on arrival should have contained a few dishwasher tablets as well as other necessities, sorry if that was not the case. Property Owner
Susan April 2024

“Our second visit to this fab property and found it as lovely as in our 2022 visit !”

Millans Garth offers everything and more we could ask for immaculately clean, so well stocked and comfortable and in perfect location. We used as a base for days out on the buses and boats as is centrally located and offers great access to so many places. This is as well as the lovely Ambleside itself with fab eating, drinking and cinema options. Te great bright sunny weather helped too! Hoping not to have to wait another 2 years to return x

- Susan, April 2024

Many thanks! We look forward to welcoming you back again! Stephen Property Owner
Zoe March 2024

“Lovely big house.”

Very clean and well equipped. Great location. Parking good - could park outside using road permit and second car in car park with other permit.

- Zoe, March 2024

Thank you, we're so pleased to have your Feedback! Property Owner
Helen March 2024

“Lovely property in great location”

- Helen, March 2024
Simon March 2024

“Very pleased with the house and its facilities plus its proximity to the centre of Ambleside.”

An enjoyable stay all round.

- Simon, March 2024

Many thanks! We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Catherine February 2024

“We have stayed in this house a number of times now.”

It's location is excellent and the layout and space suits us fantastically for two families.

- Catherine, February 2024

Many thanks! We're always pleased to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay. And it's always great to welcome back people who want to stay again. Stephen Property Owner
Clare September 2023

“Millans Garth is a lovely property just a few steps from Ambleside town centre.”

It is very spacious and comfortable, and well equipped. We were just 2 people, but there would have been plenty space for more. We highly recommend Millan's Garth.

- Clare, September 2023

Many thanks, we're so pleased that you had a good stay. Property Owner
John July 2023

“One cannot fault the cleanliness, the closeness of the town center, the facilities on offer and the whole ambiance of the house and the area in and around Ambleside, but there are two health and safety warnings: (1) The step in the kitchen needs a white line to highlight it to prevent people tripping up on it (2) More importantly the faulty ring on the cooker needs repairing instantly.”

It is an accident waiting to happen. There is a notice next to the cooker pointing out the faulty ring, but this has clearly been there for some time and as it is a front tring that is permanently on it is within reach of 'tiny hands' or distracted people and can therefore cause serious burns It is for this reason that I give them the lowest score for the last question

- John, July 2023
Ivan June 2023

“A very good base for Ambleside.”

The property is well maintained with just a couple of minor exceptions. The Slabs leading from the Back door would be a lot safer if they were cleaned with a power jet. As you know they are quite slippery after rainfall. The broken dial on the cooker urgently needs replacing. Even with the warning notice its a safety issue. Overall though, Its a fine property, and we may well revisit in the future.

- Ivan, June 2023
Pauline June 2023

“Our third time at Millans Garth, love it.”

Quiet street but only five minutes from all amenities and attractions in town centre. The house itself is large, loads of space and very well eqipped.

- Pauline, June 2023

Many thanks, great to hear that you enjoy staying in our house. Property Owner
Ann April 2023

“We had a great stay at Milan’s Garth, it more than lived up to expectations, being comfortable and maintained to a high standard.”

We have already recommended this cottage to others & will be hoping to stay again. We enjoyed being able to leave our car, doing a few walks from the cottage. Ambleside also has a really good choice of restaurants, cafes and bakeries. We found Ambleside & Millans Garth to be an ideal central base for both walks and exploring other villages of note, so hope to stay again & highly recommend.

- Ann, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
C February 2023

“Excellent stay yet again.”

Your home is perfect for our two families visiting this area at this time of the year.

- C, February 2023

Thank you, we're so pleased that you enjoy staying at Millans Garth Property Owner
John February 2023

“Excellent central location.”

Worked really well being able to sleep 6 adults in separate beds. Lots of living room as well.

- John, February 2023

Many thanks for your excellent feedback! Property Owner
Martin January 2023

“Very well equipped accommodation and great location.”

- Martin, January 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Frank December 2022

“Had been to the property before, so knew what to expect.”

Delivered what we expected..... 6 Mark due to problems when rebooking.

- Frank, December 2022

Sorry to hear that you had problems rebooking, but very pleased to know that you want to come back! Clearly you enjoyed staying in our holiday cottage! Thank you. Property Owner
Tarja December 2022

“Spot on for our requirements.”

Large Victorian roomy town house- clean, comfy, well equipped and good location (off main road but less 5 min to town centre). Provided 2 car park passes (one for street parking outside house and the other for a public car park).

- Tarja, December 2022
Meghna December 2022

“Comfortable stay very convenient location in centre of Ambleside.”

Well equipped kitchen. Lovely cottage. Would definitely recommend.

- Meghna, December 2022
Pam August 2022

“Absolutely perfect ‘cottage’ (actually lovely house) for a three-generation, 7-person stay.”

High standard yet cosy, lots of lovely touches and the children really loved the toys, DVDs etc. Lovely location in the centre of town and parking was OK on the street. We will definitely book Millans Garth again.

- Pam, August 2022

Many thanks, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Lesley July 2022

“Very comfortable house with an extremely well equipped kitchen”

- Lesley, July 2022
Catherine July 2022

“What an amazing location.”

So easy to walk into Ambleside to enjoy the lovely shops. We had no difficulty parking although went before the English school holidays. The property was easy to access ( permits in the house not at the Heart of the Lakes office as mentioned in emails so no need to rush before the office closes like we did) and very nice. Comfortable living room with great TV and lovely big dining room table. Kitchen excellent ( only thing that would have made it better was a pair of oven gloves). The bedrooms were lovely with good views. Service from Heart of the Lakes was also excellent. The shower leaked on our first day and flooded through the ceiling. We called and a plumber came out within hours and fixed the problem without us needing to be there. We would definitely love to return one day.

- Catherine, July 2022
Susan June 2022

“Just finishing an amazing 2 weeks stay in Millans Garth.”

Absolutely loved our stay in this superb property which offered us all we needed and more. Very clean and comfortable well equipped house in fantastic location. Would love to live here but a return for longer would be great too ☺️ x

- Susan, June 2022

Thank you for your great feedback, we're delighted that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Bruce April 2022

“Impressed. A wonderful house in a quiet location, yet with all of the facilities of Ambleside within very easy walking distance from the doorstep.”

Very well provisioned with everything you could need in the kitchen. The Heart of the Lakes team were helpful too. The number of guests who have been back and booked this property on multiple occasions is testament to its quality.

- Bruce, April 2022

Thanks for your feedback, it's good to hear how helpful Heart of the Lakes were. Property Owner
Chris March 2022

“Great stay as always!”

- Chris, March 2022
Lynne March 2022

“The people at the Heart of the Lakes were as always super helpful.”

Our advice is to communicate with them and NOT Sykes Cottages if you book through them. For a start their customer service people (Sykes) communicate with a “no reply” email address and after no fewer than 19 to a fro telephone calls they failed to help us with a parking permit problem whereas Heart of the Lakes were super helpful.

- Lynne, March 2022
Denise November 2021

“This is the third time we have stayed at Millans Garth, it’s position means we only used the car twice, so many walks straight from the front door.”

It has everything you could ask for, so much space Would highly recommend

- Denise, November 2021
Gordon November 2021

“Great property in a an excellent location.”

Just right for our group trips to the Lakes. We'll be booking again very soon.

- Gordon, November 2021
Pauline November 2021

“Second time we've stayed at this lovely property, it's a very comfortable house and well euipped.”

Everything we needed for a self catering break.

- Pauline, November 2021
Jenny September 2021

“Great house, great location, fully equipped, would be happy to stay again”

- Jenny, September 2021
Stephen August 2021

“Great family accomodation ideally located.”

- Stephen, August 2021
Stephen July 2021

“Kitchen well equipped - just missing a set of oven gloves.”

Accommodation very comfortable Great location - walks from the house and plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops easily accessible.

- Stephen, July 2021
Ivan June 2021

“An excellent base to explore Ambleside and the surrounding area.”

The cottage is well appointed, and the facilities are good. Would definitely consider returning in future years.

- Ivan, June 2021
Denise May 2021

“Great location, the house is beautiful and has everything we needed”

- Denise, May 2021
Mrs Bernardi Dec 2019

“Well equipped, excellent location, very home from home.”

- Mrs Bernardi, Dec 2019
Mrs Woolf Dec 2019

“Very happy with the property.”

- Mrs Woolf, Dec 2019

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Summary

Three-storey cottage
Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor single
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room with gas fire
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with gas fire and woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD Player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair in the property
Permit parking available on the street with additional permit parking available in the nearby public car park
Enclosed rear yard with outdoor seating and an enclosed patio to the front
Sorry, no pets and no smoking

The property

This three floor Victorian property, located in a very quiet street in central Ambleside, offers the ideal central holiday home.

Millans Garth has kept some of its original Victorian charm with original slate stone hearths, quarry-tile flooring in the dining room, picture rail and high ceilings.

There is a view towards the Fairfield horseshoe from the rear of the property and only a 200 yard walk into the village.

Ambleside has everything for your daily needs, interesting local shops plus an array of cafes, bistros, local pubs, and up-market restaurants offering a range of cuisines to suit every taste and pocket.

There is a cinema showing all the latest films.

In addition to the surrounding walks and rambles there are numerous daytime activities including mountain bike hire, tennis, bowls, pitch and putt, and of course the delights of a cruise or boat hire on beautiful Lake Windermere, England's largest lake. Accommodation: From the long hallway enter the lounge on the right, with TV (Freeview), DVD, Wi-Fi (fast fibre), comfy seating, slate hearth and a log burner.

The large dining room with stone hearth and gas stove fire leads to the well-equipped galley kitchen with access to the rear yard.

There is a WC with basin beyond the kitchen, and a large cellar for bike storage.

The first floor has a family bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC, a double bedroom with views, and a large twin bedroom (the beds may be pushed together to give a 6-foot king-size bed).

On the second floor there is a further spacious twin bedroom and a shower room with WC and basin.

There is an additional very small single bedroom. Outside: A small rear yard with outdoor seating and a small yard/garden to the front of the property.

Parking is with visitor permit on street, and a second permit to use in the local South Lakeland Council car parks, the closest being to the rear of Millans Garth.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very spacious and comfortable house.”

“Another lovely visit to Millans Garth x Our first visit in Autumn but didn't disappoint - as provided us with all the warmth and home comforts we needed at this time of year.”

“Fantastic place, very central and yet quiet.”

“Very convenient for Ambleside with helpful info about walks and places to eat etc.”

“Our second visit to this fab property and found it as lovely as in our 2022 visit !”

“Lovely big house.”

“Lovely property in great location”

“Very pleased with the house and its facilities plus its proximity to the centre of Ambleside.”

“We have stayed in this house a number of times now.”

“Millans Garth is a lovely property just a few steps from Ambleside town centre.”

“A very good base for Ambleside.”

“Our third time at Millans Garth, love it.”

“We had a great stay at Milan’s Garth, it more than lived up to expectations, being comfortable and maintained to a high standard.”

“Excellent stay yet again.”

“Excellent central location.”

“Very well equipped accommodation and great location.”

“Had been to the property before, so knew what to expect.”

“Spot on for our requirements.”

“Comfortable stay very convenient location in centre of Ambleside.”

“Absolutely perfect ‘cottage’ (actually lovely house) for a three-generation, 7-person stay.”

“Very comfortable house with an extremely well equipped kitchen”

“What an amazing location.”

“Just finishing an amazing 2 weeks stay in Millans Garth.”

“Impressed. A wonderful house in a quiet location, yet with all of the facilities of Ambleside within very easy walking distance from the doorstep.”

“Great stay as always!”

“The people at the Heart of the Lakes were as always super helpful.”

“This is the third time we have stayed at Millans Garth, it’s position means we only used the car twice, so many walks straight from the front door.”

“Great property in a an excellent location.”

“Second time we've stayed at this lovely property, it's a very comfortable house and well euipped.”

“Great house, great location, fully equipped, would be happy to stay again”

“Great family accomodation ideally located.”

“Kitchen well equipped - just missing a set of oven gloves.”

“An excellent base to explore Ambleside and the surrounding area.”

“Great location, the house is beautiful and has everything we needed”

“Well equipped, excellent location, very home from home.”

“Very happy with the property.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE