Smithy Cottage | Ambleside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

70 Customer Review(s)

Susan
October 2024

“Lovely quaint welcoming cottage, with milk, cookies & wine awaiting our arrival.”

Very quirky with the spiral staircase - beautiful cosy home from home! Thank you…we will be back

Very quirky with the spiral staircase - beautiful cosy home from home! Thank you…we will be back

- Susan, October 2024
Stuart September 2024

“The step at the front has a broken slab, dangerous when a stand on it,everything else was fine”

- Stuart, September 2024
Tim September 2024

“Absolutely loved this little cottage.”

Exceeded expectations. It was exceptionally convenient just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. The interior was tastefully presented with a modern kitchen, comfortable living space and fab bathroom with a great shower. Little details like the matt to put our walking boots was a nice touch. Thank you!

- Tim, September 2024
Caitlin August 2024

“Such a lovely cottage, with great access to Ambleside.”

Really clean and cosy! Never had an issue with parking either. Wonderful first time to the Lake District

- Caitlin, August 2024
Hilary August 2024

“Lovely cottage, very clean, tidy and lots of nice touches.”

Only one wee thing.. the step outside is loose and should be fixed. Would definitely recommend and go back again, Thank you!

- Hilary, August 2024
Richard August 2024

“Great cottage, great location.”

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. The only thing to mention was that we couldn't find the parking permit that was mentioned in the listing. This was not an issue for us though but thought we should mention it.

- Richard, August 2024
Paul July 2024

“A well maintained and clean property just far enough out of the centre of town,but close enough to walk in for meals.”

- Paul, July 2024
Zoe June 2024

“A perfect cottage for 2 in the center of Ambleside.”

We booked this for the week after our wedding and even though we have family in the area, it was a great place to have our own space. When it comes to parking there is only really space for one car as you have properties surrounding that also have access to the street parking - however it does come with a parking permit for various carparks around the South Lakes. The on street parking does require you to park your car close to the hedge (especially if you don't have the space directly in front of the cottage) but there is enough room for delivery vans to still pass without any trouble. The stairs pictured are narrow and quite steep, so wouldn't be suitable for anyone who requires accessibility. They also proved to be difficult in getting a large suitcase upstairs before unpacking it downstairs, however we did manage to get smaller cases up with ease. There is a small wardrobe in the bedroom that is tucked into the wall, but there is an ample size dressing room that contains the boiler and clothes dryer as well. You could tell the bathroom is new - however, the mirror above the sink is too high (I am 5ft 6 and could just about see), also the paint on the ceiling needs redoing as it was flaking during the last few days. One thing that we did have to do when we first arrived is move the multiple air fresheners into cupboards as they were all different scents which were too strong for a small property. Overall, I would recommend this cottage to couples who want something close to amenities but still has that cosey feel to it.

- Zoe, June 2024
Lauren June 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay at Smithy Cottage, the location is fantastic and the space is really cute.”

Whilst the cottage is compact, the dressing room proved extra space where you could dry washing etc. and a boiler cupboard where we stored bags. The parking permit provided was essential, there is not really parking outside the cottage as it’s shared with the cottage next door. The hedges were overgrown with brambles and the road is used by delivery vans and bin lorries so we preferred to use the car park which was a short 5 minute walk away. The stairs pictured are steep and narrow and would not be suitable for someone with accessibility concerns. After unpacking our case we did manage to get it upstairs with a “pivot” moment. The kitchen was functional but several items need replacing, such as the knives, scissors, and non-stick pans. We did find the pans worked on the hob. We were thrilled on arrival to be welcomed by a couple of amazing scones (the best we had on our trip), a bottle of wine, milk, washing up liquid, and soap. A nice touch to start our holiday. Overall, we would return to Smithy Cottage.

- Lauren, June 2024
Lynn June 2024

“2nd trip to Smithy Cottage within 8 months we just love the cottage very homely/clean and it is based in easy reach of the buses and boats and short walk to Hayes Garden Centre and town.”

We will be back in the very near future can't recommend enough. We've been coming to Windermere for a number of years but this beats all the other places we have stayed it's just perfect !!

- Lynn, June 2024
Ronald May 2024

“I generally don't recommend things to anyone which is why I have given a score of 5.”

We have stayed in this cottage before. We think the bathroom with the new shower cubicle is an improvement compared to our last stay. Everything was clean and as it should be. Maybe some coat hooks near the front door would be an addition. The spiral staircase would put some off. We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again

- Ronald, May 2024

Thank you for your comments. We are pleased that you liked the new shower, and the cleanliness of the property. We take all suggestions on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Steve May 2024

“We recently enjoyed a delightful 3-night stay at Smithy Cottage in Ambleside and it was an absolute pleasure!”

The cottage is perfectly located, offering easy access to all the local attractions and amenities of this charming town. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the charm and character of the cottage, which has been beautifully maintained and decorated. The cleanliness of Smithy Cottage was impeccable; it was spotlessly clean throughout, which made our stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and care into providing a welcoming and homely environment. Overall, we highly recommend Smithy Cottage for anyone looking for a charming, clean and ideally located place to stay in Ambleside. We can't wait to return! Steve & Sally

- Steve, May 2024
Nick May 2024

“Eventually found the teapot on the last morning!”

Parking a serious problem and should be clearly mentioned in the info before booking. Bathroom mirror set at the height of a giant - my wife could only see the top of her head!!

- Nick, May 2024

Thank you for your comments. We will look at the property listing and information to ensure that the information given is correct. We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you back to the Lake District again. Property Owner
Pamela April 2024

“Smithy Cottage is , in my opinion, perfect!”

The location is brilliant, being in a quiet area but only 5 minutes walk away from the town centre. It is very well equipped, clean, comfortable and cosy and we wanted for nothing during our stay. We will return!

- Pamela, April 2024
Stephen April 2024

“Everything in the house was fine and clean.”

The parking options however were not clear when arriving and we did have to call to clarify as the advert was missleading. The advert could be more explicit if long term overnight parking is available - we got lucky to get the space outside the house (which isn't even a space) and then didnt move the car out of fear of not being able to get it again. The induction hob was a bit unfamiliar to us - leading to issues so cooking for a week might be a bit of a problem if you aren't use to it (we only cooked once). Note there dishwasher tablets supplied but no dishwasher… But the location is very good and it is quaint and a well thought out ground floor/kitchen/lounge. I would not recommend for older/less abled visitors as the spiral metal staircase is a bit tricky

- Stephen, April 2024

Thank you taking the time to leave your feedback. We will check the information given regarding the parking to ensure that it is correct and up to date. We take your comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Tracey April 2024

“Lovely little cottage, just as listed, had everything we needed and a great ...”

Lovely little cottage, just as listed, had everything we needed and a great location, just a few minutes walk into Ambleside

- Tracey, April 2024
Sue March 2024

“Lovely (appreciated) welcome to the property, fresh milk and wine in the fridge, cake and Lindt bunnies (stayed week preceding Easter W/E) for us to munch on.”

Ideally located 10 mins to Waterside, 5 - 10 mins to restaurants and bus stop to take us on to further travels beyond Ambleside. Already booked for next year!!

- Sue, March 2024
Tim March 2024

“Fantastic little cottage 5 minutes walk from town.”

Excellent facilities, lovely and clean. The only issue for me is the spiral staircase,....can be tricky with cases and bags and you you have to be careful. Other than that I still give it 10/10 and it's a return visit in the future.

- Tim, March 2024
Darren March 2024

“Lovely little cottage, absolutely spotless and in grreqt location for views and access to town centre.”

- Darren, March 2024
Charlotte February 2024

“Absolutely loved our stay here, the bed was so incredibly comfy and the shower was great which is exactly what you want after walking up the fells.”

No complaints whatsoever, the kitchen had everything you could need too!

- Charlotte, February 2024
Claire January 2024

“We had a great stay at Smithy Cottage.”

Thank You for the lovely touches - cake & wine - Amazing!! The weather wasn't great but it didn't matter as the cottage was cosy and we had everything we needed to stay indoors. A perfect romantic getaway. We will be back!!

- Claire, January 2024
Natalie January 2024

“Unfortunately on arrival I got out of the car in the designated parking space right outside the cottage and stepped straight in dog dirt that was literally on the door step!”

After cleaning it all up the cottage is brilliant, just what we wanted. Unfortunately the underfloor heating is broken which would have been nice but would definitely recommend

- Natalie, January 2024
Ann December 2023

“Such a lovely cottage.”

We had a great New Year staying here. We will definitely be returning here. The location was brilliant too

- Ann, December 2023
Lloyd December 2023

“A bigger bed or a Sofa bed would have been nice but apart from that,Wonderfully Stay”

- Lloyd, December 2023
Sophie December 2023

“We really loved our stay.”

The cottage was perfect for the 2 of us, really clean and so comfortable. We loved all of the thoughtful festive touches. Having a Christmas tree & a beautiful holly wreath hanging on the front door was so lovely & made it feel so homely, snug & welcoming. We would love to stay again

- Sophie, December 2023
Jason December 2023

“Everything we thought it would be , clean , cosy and an ideal location, would love to return sometime soon .”

- Jason, December 2023
Andrew December 2023

“Lovely little house , very comfortable bed and in a excellent location, 5 star”

- Andrew, December 2023
Gary October 2023

“Lovely cottage and great holiday.”

- Gary, October 2023
Lynn October 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at "Smithy Cottage" found it very relaxing and cosy after having full days out.”

Very close to the centre of Ambleside and also within easy reach of the local bus stop to other parts of the Lakes.

- Lynn, October 2023
Stuart September 2023

“We have stayed at The Smithy on numerous occasions and we cant wait to come back again, its a lovely cottage.”

Brenda & Stuart

- Stuart, September 2023
Warwick September 2023

“Thoroughly enjoyable stay”

- Warwick, September 2023
Arron July 2023

“Smithy Cottage was perfect for our stay.”

The cottage has lots of character and modern touches that helped make our stay so comfortable. One minor issue was the washing machine not working properly - it may be worth having someone to check that on a regular basis. Otherwise we loved our stay and will look for this property next time we visit the Lakes.

- Arron, July 2023
Mark July 2023

“Absolutely loved our stay here , fantastic location, the cottage was perfect a lovely place to come back to after a day's walking Would definitely stay here again .”

The scones and bottle of wine on arrival was a nice touch .

- Mark, July 2023
Teresa June 2023

“We had a very pleasant stay the bed was comfortable , property was well ...”

We had a very pleasant stay the bed was comfortable , property was well equipped, tea towel would have been nice for dishes , the small sauce pan wouldn,t work on the hob don,t no if it was the pan or us I personally didn’t find the hob very easy to use but we did manage , the wine and scones were a very nice touch if I was staying there either as a small child or olderly guest the stairs would have concerned me but again this wasn,t too bad for us I would highly recommend

- Teresa, June 2023
Alan June 2023

“Perfect for two people, had everything in a great location.”

- Alan, June 2023
Jane May 2023

“Smithy Cottage is so peaceful and perfect for two people.”

It had everything we needed and a lot of extras too! The decor is really tasteful and calming, especially the colours in the bedroom. The shower was refreshing and we loved the Bath House products. The welcome pack of scones, tea and a lovely bottle of wine was much appreciated. A perfect location for exploring, we have come home feeling unwound and relaxed. Thank-you do much!

- Jane, May 2023
Jo May 2023

“What a beautifully decorated, well-equipped cottage.”

A most comfortable stay and the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas. The cottage had everything we could possibly need during our stay. The scones and jam on arrival were a lovely touch. The shower could have benefited from having a shelf on which to put shampoo, shower gel etc. Also, we are both 5'1" and neither of us could see in the bathroom mirror! Not a huge issue and made us laugh! We made use of the outside seating area - such a pretty little corner and a real sun trap! Great to have a parking spot right outside the door too. It was an absolute treat to stay at Smithy Cottage and we hope we'll be back again some day.

- Jo, May 2023
Sophiea April 2023

“Smithy cottage was fabulous, it had all you needed and was really comfortable.”

On arrival there were some lovely Scones and jam and a nice bottle of wine. (Nice touch) It is well situated minutes from the town and plenty of places to eat. Some lovely walks from the town, we didn’t have to use the car at all. Thank you for a lovely stay Mark and Sophiea

- Sophiea, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you enjoyed the treats. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Graham April 2023

“The property is ideal for a couple and is perfectly situated in Ambleside away from the main road but only a 5 mins walk into town.”

The cottage is small and cosy and all the fixtures and fittings were in good condition and working order. The owners had made a real effort with some nice touches, such as a complimentary bottle of wine and expensive soap/shower gels. Parking in the area is a bit tight but we always managed to get close to the cottage. We’re regular visitors to the Lakes, but for those who aren’t, Ambleside is an ideal base for exploring the Lakes.

- Graham, April 2023
Jane March 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.”

A lovely welcome by the owners with the scones and wine - absolutely delicious. We had chosen a cottage with a bath so we were slightly disappointed that this had been replaced by a shower, but the cottage more than made up for this. Very useful boot mat - property would benefit by having coat hooks near the front door. The hob and oven could not be used simultaneously. Not all pans provided would work on the induction hob - error codes. Leak under the sink - Lakelovers more helpful with this so quickly resolved.

- Jane, March 2023
Dorcas March 2023

“Second time that we have stayed at Smithy Cottage and it was every bit as enjoyable as our first visit.”

- Dorcas, March 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback we are so happy that you enjoyed your second stay just as much as your first and we would be delighted to see you again soon. Property Owner
Karen February 2023

“Cottage was warm and cosy, perfect for a couple.”

Decor beautiful. The cottage is within walking distance of the town and perfect for exploring the lakes. Lovely couple of days in the lakes.

- Karen, February 2023
Alasdair December 2022

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and quality of facilities and decor was of a high standard.”

Small but perfect for two. The Prosecco, scones, chocolates and cakes added a lovely touch and were very much appreciated. The only other comments I would add are that the shower could be hotter and the central heating comes on during the night (we had to turn the thermostat on the stairs right down before going to bed to prevent this). However these minor things did not detract from a wonderful stay, and we would definitely stay here again.

- Alasdair, December 2022
Heather December 2022

“Positives, lovely place, well laid out with excellent facilities considering the size of the place, excellent heating for our winter stay, xmas tree a lovely thought, lovely bathroom with large shower,.”

negatives, comfy sofa but cushions kept sliding forward, mattress was to hard for us, a topper being available would be useful, arrival time is late, leaving time is early, entry at 2pm-12noon depart would be better. overall we enjoyed our stay.

- Heather, December 2022
Natasha November 2022

“Lovely little cottage in Ambleside - quiet but also close enough to the town.”

Place was as described, easy to find and road parking worked out well.

- Natasha, November 2022
Dorcas November 2022

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Smithy cottage, it was really comfortable and ideally located for walking and easy access to shops, resturants and the cinima.”

Would highly recommend.

- Dorcas, November 2022
Theresa October 2022

“Super little, clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a great position with the town centre a short walk away yet a very quiet location.”

However, parking is a nightmare. There is no dedicated parking for the cottage and all parking is along the narrow road. A parking ticket is provided for public car parks, which is great, so you don't need to pay, but they are quite a distance from the cottage and mean leaving your car in a car park overnight out of sight if you can't find a space near the cottage. One factor which may be an issue to someone with mobility issues is the tightly winding metal staircase and I'd advise you not to bring a large suitcase as you'll struggle to get it up the stairs, it is tightly winding. I loved my stay and the cottage was warm, clean, very comfortable and even had a bit of a view as well as a great walk up over Wansfell from the doorstep.

- Theresa, October 2022
I October 2022

“A big thank you Sue for letting us stay in this beautiful property.”

Smithy Cottage made our 25th wedding anniversary the most memorable one. Thank you for the milk, cake and bottle of wine. How kind to care for us like that. We have stayed in properties around Ambleside for about 20 years and this was the cosiest, prettiest and most homely cottage ever! Thank you for making our week a happy one. Jenny and Ian

- I, October 2022
Lucy September 2022

“Beautiful little cottage in the perfect location.”

Loved the little arrival hamper and it was lovely and warm once we got the underfloor heating going! Only thing is that the shower was VERY slow to drain and at points we thought it was going to spill out of the shower onto the floor. Also the kitchen knives could do with a sharpen, very difficult to chop onions!

- Lucy, September 2022
Mike August 2022

“An excellent little property, very clean and exactly what we wanted to use as a base for our stay.”

If I could make one small point; You have a Halogen Hob, but some of the pans, notably the frying pans, are not suitable for this hob and subsequently won't work. As I say, a small point, but worth bearing in mind.

- Mike, August 2022
Richard August 2022

“This was the cleanest, loveliest cottage we have ever stayed in.”

Fabulous in every way. The only disappointment was that the lovely bath in the photos has been replaced by a shower

- Richard, August 2022
Trudi August 2022

“Beautifully decorated, well maintained & modernised internally.”

Nice welcome pack - much appreciated - thank you. Very near to local amenities, which was really handy. Enjoyed our stay at Smithy cottage.

- Trudi, August 2022
Alice August 2022

“Gorgeous cottage.”

It was a lovely surprise to find some things had been updated from the photos on the website - the bathroom, sofa etc. Thank you for the cake, wine and milk on arrival. We would definitely stay again.

- Alice, August 2022
David May 2022

“Excellent cottage and in a really great location, close to the town centre but nice and peaceful.”

The wine, flowers and cake on arrival were a very nice touch and much appreciated. Very nicely decorated and well equipped. We loved staying there and would do so again

- David, May 2022
Raluca May 2022

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need.”

I couldn't be happier with it and the location of it is just perfect .

- Raluca, May 2022
Paul May 2022

“The cottage was beautiful and we had a lovely time.”

Thank you :)

- Paul, May 2022
Kim March 2022

“First of all the property was lovely thank you for the wine & cake, it was most appreciated, the bathroom needs a good clean, we cleaned some of it for you, the floor by the side of the bath hadn't been cleaned properly for ages.”

We couldn't get the hob to stay on either. We still had a lovely time at Smithy cottage .

- Kim, March 2022
Sherman March 2022

“A fantastic cottage will situated and very comfortable”

- Sherman, March 2022
Kathryn February 2022

“What a find!”

Had a absolutely brilliant stay in this modern cosy cute cottage, we will definitely book again. The cottage is perfect, it had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The Wine, milk and scones were a lovely gesture to arrive to. Very centrally located for both Lake, pubs, shops, walks and cafes. Our first visit to Ambleside but certainly not our last.

- Kathryn, February 2022

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Sue - owner of Smithy Cottage Property Owner
Paul December 2021

“A wonderful little cottage perfect for the two of us.”

Just a couple of minutes into Ambleside on foot with enough space to sprawl out and relax after a day in the Mountains. Everything we needed plus a few extra little touches which were much appreciated.

- Paul, December 2021
Andrew October 2021

“We found difficulty in using the spiral staircase especially if you were caring annything the steps were very narrow.”

The TV control had a mind of it's own , you had to have patience when you tried to switch it on or off.. The lounge was comfortable and well heated , it's a warm cottage. The bars and restaurants were only a short walk away. Parking can be difficult on the narrow lanes around the property.

- Andrew, October 2021
Stuart September 2021

“Getting the television to come on .”

- Stuart, September 2021
Sophie September 2021

“Myself and my Husband stayed at the smithy cottage for our honeymoon.”

The cottage wasn’t very clean at all. The bathroom looked like it hasn’t ever been cleaned and had black mould all over the tiles, around toilet and bath. The upstairs dressing room had mould all around the skirting boards. The cottage hasn’t been dusted and had cobwebs in most corners and on al lamps. As there wasn’t a allocated car parking space the parking was a struggle. The on lane parking for the cottage isn’t ideal. We struggled to get parked near the cottage on a few occasions with other cars tending to park here from other cottages. The information booklet left by lake lovers provided some information regarding flexible rates and deals with some leisure clubs in the area to use their spa facilities. When calling lake lovers on our first day the lady we spoke to didn’t know anything about it. She said that someone would contact us the following day. However we waited the remainder of our holiday with no further contact from lake lovers until the night before our last day where we received a voicemail and email telling us that they were unaware of any literature regarding money off/discount for spa facilities in local hotels. I feel their response time to this query was not very prompt at all and we had to wait nearly our whole holiday to hear back regarding it. Overall the cottage was in an ideal location within Ambleside, perfect size for a couple and great base to visit many of the surrounding villages. However, since the cottage wasn’t very clean at all this is spoil our honeymoon as we did expect more from lake lovers. Wd did attempt to email lake lovers regarding our concerns on the cleanliness whilst we were still there but are still awaiting a response from them. We wouldn’t recommend this cottage or using lake lovers due to our above experience.

- Sophie, September 2021

Thank you for taking the time to send your feedback after your recent stay at Smithy Cottage. We are saddened to hear of these deficiencies raised and we hope it didn’t spoil your honeymoon too much. Unfortunately we weren’t aware of the cleaning issues you found at the property as we would have made the owner aware immediately to resolve. We have discussed with the owner to ensure attention is made to those outstanding moving forward. Due to the Covid pandemic some information in properties is now invalid, so the owner will now also address this too. Each individual property has differing deals and special rates, we can only apologise for the late response time. Once again we thank you for your comments and hope the above doesn’t deter you from booking again with us. Property Owner
Simon August 2021

“We had a lovely stay in this cosy little cottage.”

Loved the selection of candles which really gave the cottage a romantic feel. Perfect base in a great location for exploring the Lake District. You may want to replace the oven gloves as they didn’t offer much protection from the heat of the oven trays. Apart from that a perfect stay! We would definitely stay again!

- Simon, August 2021
Claire June 2021

“The spiral staircase was quirky but tricky to manouvre up and down with suitcases.”

Wouldn't recommend to anyone with mobility issues. Otherwise lovely with lovely welcoming pack.

- Claire, June 2021
Adele June 2021

“Beautiful place, center of Ambleside lovely and cozy big thank you for the milk ...”

Beautiful place, center of Ambleside lovely and cozy big thank you for the milk wine and scones delicious , will be booking again

- Adele, June 2021
Mr Reynolds Nov 2019

“Central location, access to walks, to cafes/restaurants and bus routes”

- Mr Reynolds, Nov 2019
Mrs Worboys Jul 2019

“A brilliantly situated and charmingly decorated cottage, perfect as a base for walking and exploring in Ambleside/Windermere and with a good transport network to multiple locations beyond.”

Open-plan living room/kitchen very inviting after a day's hiking.

- Mrs Worboys, Jul 2019
Mr Cox Jun 2019

“The location of the property was excellent.”

We only used the car once during our stay. The rest of the time we used buses or walked our of the village. The property was very comfortable.

- Mr Cox, Jun 2019
Mrs Kettle May 2019

“Smithy Cottage is a fantastic cottage, which is a very beautiful location.”

Our four legged friendly thoroughly enjoyed the large garden. I highly recommend staying here.

- Mrs Kettle, May 2019

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Summary

One bedroom: 1 x double
1 x shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen and living area
Separate dressing room
Gas central heating with electric underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking permit and on-street parking nearby, patio with furniture to front of the property
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub 4 mins walk
Shop 6 mins walk
Note: No infants allowed at this property

The property

This 'chocolate box' Lakeland cottage is something really special for couples, tucked away in central Ambleside yet slightly elevated giving fabulous fell views.

It's a traditional blacksmith's cottage, elegantly refurbished with slate floors and white sheen, bursting with creative flair.

Just look at that stunning spiral staircase and decadent bathroom.

With vibrant village life, cosy pubs, tasty restaurants and lake cruises almost on your doorstep, Smithy Cottage is hard to beat for a luxurious romantic break in the Lake District.

It's a place to fall in love, and a place to fall in love with! Accommodation in detail Stable door leads to open plan living area with warm slate floor, luxurious furnishings and a stylish breakfast bar marking the divide between living area and kitchen.

The kitchen area is well-equipped with gorgeous granite work tops.

Feature spiral staircase leads to first floor: Romantic double bedroom with fabulous window views, white iron bed and sophisticated dressing room with chaise longue.

Useful separate drying room and contemporary shower room, complete with walk in shower. Location Ambleside village is one of the Lake District's gems; traditional yet cosmopolitan, friendly and full of quirky Cumbrian surprises.

An excellent range of local shops provide everything you need to stock up the kitchen, a wide range of excellent restaurants are available to try (including those on the stunning shores of Lake Windermere), Lakeland pubs to wind down in and an excellent cinema too.

The main attraction is of course Lake Windermere's shore, and within a few minutes you'll be walking on to Waterhead Pier and taking a leisurely lake cruise to Bowness or Lakeside. For day trips throughout the Lakes, Ambleside is a great place to start.

The A591 leads north to Rydal Water, Grasmere, Coniston and Langdale, or south to Troutbeck, Windermere, Bowness and so on.

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

“Lovely quaint welcoming cottage, with milk, cookies & wine awaiting our arrival.”

“The step at the front has a broken slab, dangerous when a stand on it,everything else was fine”

“Absolutely loved this little cottage.”

“Such a lovely cottage, with great access to Ambleside.”

“Lovely cottage, very clean, tidy and lots of nice touches.”

“Great cottage, great location.”

“A well maintained and clean property just far enough out of the centre of town,but close enough to walk in for meals.”

“A perfect cottage for 2 in the center of Ambleside.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Smithy Cottage, the location is fantastic and the space is really cute.”

“2nd trip to Smithy Cottage within 8 months we just love the cottage very homely/clean and it is based in easy reach of the buses and boats and short walk to Hayes Garden Centre and town.”

“I generally don't recommend things to anyone which is why I have given a score of 5.”

“We recently enjoyed a delightful 3-night stay at Smithy Cottage in Ambleside and it was an absolute pleasure!”

“Eventually found the teapot on the last morning!”

“Smithy Cottage is , in my opinion, perfect!”

“Everything in the house was fine and clean.”

“Lovely little cottage, just as listed, had everything we needed and a great ...”

“Lovely (appreciated) welcome to the property, fresh milk and wine in the fridge, cake and Lindt bunnies (stayed week preceding Easter W/E) for us to munch on.”

“Fantastic little cottage 5 minutes walk from town.”

“Lovely little cottage, absolutely spotless and in grreqt location for views and access to town centre.”

“Absolutely loved our stay here, the bed was so incredibly comfy and the shower was great which is exactly what you want after walking up the fells.”

“We had a great stay at Smithy Cottage.”

“Unfortunately on arrival I got out of the car in the designated parking space right outside the cottage and stepped straight in dog dirt that was literally on the door step!”

“Such a lovely cottage.”

“A bigger bed or a Sofa bed would have been nice but apart from that,Wonderfully Stay”

“We really loved our stay.”

“Everything we thought it would be , clean , cosy and an ideal location, would love to return sometime soon .”

“Lovely little house , very comfortable bed and in a excellent location, 5 star”

“Lovely cottage and great holiday.”

“We enjoyed our stay at "Smithy Cottage" found it very relaxing and cosy after having full days out.”

“We have stayed at The Smithy on numerous occasions and we cant wait to come back again, its a lovely cottage.”

“Thoroughly enjoyable stay”

“Smithy Cottage was perfect for our stay.”

“Absolutely loved our stay here , fantastic location, the cottage was perfect a lovely place to come back to after a day's walking Would definitely stay here again .”

“We had a very pleasant stay the bed was comfortable , property was well ...”

“Perfect for two people, had everything in a great location.”

“Smithy Cottage is so peaceful and perfect for two people.”

“What a beautifully decorated, well-equipped cottage.”

“Smithy cottage was fabulous, it had all you needed and was really comfortable.”

“The property is ideal for a couple and is perfectly situated in Ambleside away from the main road but only a 5 mins walk into town.”

“Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.”

“Second time that we have stayed at Smithy Cottage and it was every bit as enjoyable as our first visit.”

“Cottage was warm and cosy, perfect for a couple.”

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and quality of facilities and decor was of a high standard.”

“Positives, lovely place, well laid out with excellent facilities considering the size of the place, excellent heating for our winter stay, xmas tree a lovely thought, lovely bathroom with large shower,.”

“Lovely little cottage in Ambleside - quiet but also close enough to the town.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at Smithy cottage, it was really comfortable and ideally located for walking and easy access to shops, resturants and the cinima.”

“Super little, clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a great position with the town centre a short walk away yet a very quiet location.”

“A big thank you Sue for letting us stay in this beautiful property.”

“Beautiful little cottage in the perfect location.”

“An excellent little property, very clean and exactly what we wanted to use as a base for our stay.”

“This was the cleanest, loveliest cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“Beautifully decorated, well maintained & modernised internally.”

“Gorgeous cottage.”

“Excellent cottage and in a really great location, close to the town centre but nice and peaceful.”

“Beautiful cottage with everything you need.”

“The cottage was beautiful and we had a lovely time.”

“First of all the property was lovely thank you for the wine & cake, it was most appreciated, the bathroom needs a good clean, we cleaned some of it for you, the floor by the side of the bath hadn't been cleaned properly for ages.”

“A fantastic cottage will situated and very comfortable”

“What a find!”

“A wonderful little cottage perfect for the two of us.”

“We found difficulty in using the spiral staircase especially if you were caring annything the steps were very narrow.”

“Getting the television to come on .”

“Myself and my Husband stayed at the smithy cottage for our honeymoon.”

“We had a lovely stay in this cosy little cottage.”

“The spiral staircase was quirky but tricky to manouvre up and down with suitcases.”

“Beautiful place, center of Ambleside lovely and cozy big thank you for the milk ...”

“Central location, access to walks, to cafes/restaurants and bus routes”

“A brilliantly situated and charmingly decorated cottage, perfect as a base for walking and exploring in Ambleside/Windermere and with a good transport network to multiple locations beyond.”

“The location of the property was excellent.”

“Smithy Cottage is a fantastic cottage, which is a very beautiful location.”

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