The Mews | Ambleside | Cote How | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

30 Customer Review(s)

Claire
October 2024

“The photos do not do justice to how perfect the cottage is.”

It has everything you could want and more. It is warm, clean and quite luxurious. The views and the peaceful location are fabulous. The history of the cottage is fascinating and the owners and made a lovely job of modernising it with an amazing kitchen, snug lounge, bright bedrooms with comfortable beds and lovely bathrooms. None of us wanted to leave. And we are looking forward to returning. Thank you for a really memorable family holiday.

It has everything you could want and more. It is warm, clean and quite luxurious. The views and the peaceful location are fabulous. The history of the cottage is fascinating and the owners and made a lovely job of modernising it with an amazing kitchen, snug lounge, bright bedrooms with comfortable beds and lovely bathrooms. None of us wanted to leave. And we are looking forward to returning. Thank you for a really memorable family holiday.

- Claire, October 2024
Louise October 2024

“Beautiful property in a lovely spot.”

Plenty of walks from the door and only a 20 minute walk into Ambleside. The property itself was well equipped, comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a very enjoyable stay.

- Louise, October 2024
Rhys August 2024

“Excellent! Fantastic location and a beautiful cottage.”

Right on the river Rothay… which with all the rain provided a very dramatic backdrop. Loved the whole trip…. thanks.

- Rhys, August 2024
Clare August 2024

“We absolutely loved everything about it!”

Even the weather was brilliant. There was a power cut mid week across the area that affected the WiFi for 2 days but apart from that we had a really fantastic stay

- Clare, August 2024
Mary July 2024

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and amazing location for what I required for a family get together especially with 2 small children and a golden retriever.”

We are big walkers and only 1 1/4-mile stroll into Ambleside was perfect then the opposite way a 4 1/2-mile walk to Grasmere either along the lake or up higher for more adventure. The Badger Bar was a short walk from the cottage with great food, friendly staff and outside garden area to enjoy. The cottage was so spacious but relaxing having all windows looking over a babbling brook and open fields with sheep made it idyllic. Cannot wait to return and please do not let this little piece of heaven slip away as we found "Our Happy Place"

- Mary, July 2024
Roger June 2024

“Very convenient location opposite a babbling brook and within easy walking/run/cycling of Ambleside.”

Lovely walks to Grasmere via Loughrigg Fell and the Fairfield Horseshoe. Great facilities inside and out with charcoal BBQ and outdoor seating areas, perfect in the warm weather. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had the widest range of utensils and easily catered for the four of us. Just a short walk to the bus stop and Badger bar. On arrival we noticed it hadn't had a thorough clean, particularly the hallway, stairs and bedrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms were all very clean.

- Roger, June 2024
Mary March 2024

“We enjoyed our stay at the Mews - the house was lovely and in a picturesque location”

- Mary, March 2024
David December 2023

“Fabulous cottage in a fantastic location and the house was very nicely decorated for Christmas.”

Only one slight criticism, the oven was far too small for six people which made cooking Christmas dinner a challenge. That aside, we would definitely stay again.

- David, December 2023
Jane December 2023

“Absolutely gorgeous cottage in a wonderful location!”

The owners have gone to great lengths to make sure everything is provided to give you a comfortable, warm, homely stay and we all thought the cottage was stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home.

- Jane, December 2023
Ellie November 2023

“The house is in a perfect location with beautiful views and lovely walks straight from the house.”

We found the beds were very comfortable, the house was incredibly clean and the kitchen had everything we needed for some cosy nights cooking in. We would definitely recommend The Mews to all our friends and family, thank you for such a wonderful stay!

- Ellie, November 2023
Liesbeth October 2023

“+We adored the house and its surroundings.”

The location is absolutely TOP Quiet location, but very close to Ambleside. +The house is extremely well equipped. +The wood burner is fantastic. +Nice pub nearby if you don't like to cook (on foot) - The Wifi in the cottage is terribly slow. - We did not like the bed at all, as one moves, the other one moves along. - The couch in the living room (in front of TV) is not as comfortable as we hoped it would be after a long walk.

- Liesbeth, October 2023

Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. As I am sure you understand, every guest has their own requirements and therefore what suits one person may not suit the other - but the owner will be able to see these comments and action where necessary. We are glad that you enjoyed your holiday and all that the area has to provide. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Jurgen September 2023

“It was a wonderful stay at The Mews.”

Rooms and facilities were good. Kitchen is well fitted. Living room is cosy. We loved the rural setting and will come again. Elke and Jürgen Zenner, Frankfurt, Germany

- Jurgen, September 2023
Nicola September 2023

“A beautiful place to stay and explore.”

The house is immaculately presented with everything you could need and more. We would love to return we loved it so much. There is lots to explore from this perfectly positioned, well-appointed and spotlessly clean place. A wonderful stay. Thank you.

- Nicola, September 2023
Claire August 2023

“This is our second visit.”

The property has an amazing location. It's well furnished and has everything you could need. The main downside is that there is a very musty damp smell in some of the rooms, particularly upstairs. All our clothes smelt musty, the curtains in the ensuite bathroom are going mouldy and despite turning the temperature up, we couldn't get the radiators to come on upstairs. I called Lake Lovers (Sykes) twice who reassured me to just turn it up but nothing. We were also inundated with moths - there are moth catchers in the house but there were still an awful lot.

- Claire, August 2023
Elliott August 2023

“Nice cottage in a great location.”

Plenty of walks right from the front door. No need to drive into Ambleside, just stroll along the quiet lane. Loved this place :-)

- Elliott, August 2023
Justin July 2023

“A lovely cottage in good condition in a fabulous location.”

- Justin, July 2023
Helen July 2023

“Love the cottage Had everything we needed Great location Perfect for 6 and the dog !”

- Helen, July 2023
Tony June 2023

“We are regular visitors to Ambleside, so we knew the location of this property and that it was nearly one mile out of town.”

It was so peaceful and the walk into town so enjoyable alongside the stream/river. The cottage and equipment were all of a high standard and the owner had certainly an eye for what is needed and also quality. The mews is spacious and well laid out with everything you may need especially the kitchen. We would definitely return and thank the owner for that extra level of love that has been put into the cottage.

- Tony, June 2023
Gary May 2023

“Generally very good property in rural location.”

Well equipped. A few bad points, lighting is poor especially downstairs were it was dark. Central heating was difficult to use and regulate, living room cold. Moths were a big problem, have to spray regularly to kill them. The vacuum cleaner had not been emptied for a long time, it was absolutely blocked and I emptied the bag myself. The water collecting bottle on the tumble dryer was also full on arrival and stopped the dryer working, again I had to fix this myself. These items should be picked up by the Maintenance / Change over teams.

- Gary, May 2023
Greg April 2023

“Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location.”

just perfect!

- Greg, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Emma April 2023

“It was a lovely stay and a beautiful house.”

Well equipped kitchen, lovely and warm The fan in main en-suite didn’t seem to work

- Emma, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Mews. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Julie March 2023

“A fabulous cottage in a fabulous location.”

We had family visit to help celebrate my sister and brother in laws 40th wedding anniversary and the large kitchen and open plan living space was ideal to accommodate us all for the day. Walks from the door and a lovely stroll into Ambleside for cafes, bars and shops. We were lucky with the weather and even enjoyed the snow covered scenery as we departed. Thanks to the Lakelovers for sorting some issues we had with heating and water supply, all sorted with no disruption to our holiday. We would like to thank the owners for sharing such a fabulous cottage, we really enjoyed our stay.

- Julie, March 2023

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are so glad that you and your family were able to enjoy the property to its full extent and all the area has to provide. Property Owner
Brenda November 2022

“Have stayed here before the property has been brightened up since we last stayed .”

The only issue was the showers they were a bit hit and miss pressure and temperature wise.

- Brenda, November 2022
Ian October 2022

“What a stunningly beautiful cottage in an amazing location, to look out of the window and see the river and the Fairfield horse shoe behind, I cannot fault this Cotage, we had some rain but that didn’t stop us it’s the lakes at the end of the day, would go back here in a heart beat.”

- Ian, October 2022
Mike September 2022

“It was our fifth visit to a well loved property.”

This time we had difficulty with the heating/hot water. We couldn't get the heating to come on in the morning upstairs although we could manually switch on downstairs. The hot water only came on if we had switched on the heating downstairs. There was only one tea towel for the week. I suggest another plus a kitchen hand towel. The new kitchen is well equipped but the non-stick pans are badly scratched. We still had a wonderful stay and will be back!

- Mike, September 2022
Kevin April 2022

“This is our third stay at The Mews and we look forward to coming back.”

The house was spotlessly clean upon arrival with all needed facilities in superb working order. The bathroom showers were wonderfully comfortably with hot water flowing at all times. The kitchen could not be more wonderfully complete. Thank you to the owners and especially to Joyce the cleaner for presenting us with such a lovely holiday home for our two week stay this year.

- Kevin, April 2022
Gillian February 2022

“We have stayed before in this property, it is in an excellent location and is beautifully presented.”

Our only concern is that we spent a week here in the cold weather and we were frequently cold, there were lots of passive aggressive notices around telling us not to touch the heating but we felt at such a price we should be able to have some control without keep ringing the offices each time. We do not require the heating on continually but would have liked to have control for periods when we were extra cold. Needless to say it has put us off returning.

- Gillian, February 2022
Alison October 2021

“Lovely looking property in a great location with a fab well equipped kitchen but there were some facility and comfort issues.”

Wi-do was not working ( no 3 or 4g or mobile phone connection at property ) and we spent the first afternoon of our holidays on the phone to Lake Lovers holding on the line. Turned out owners controlled that from their home. The other main issue for us was heating. It was cold in the morning when we got up and late afternoon when we came back our walks. After reading signs and manual again we discovered owners also controlled that so we had no way to boost heat. There is a log burner but you have to source and buy your own kindling and logs. First time we have not been cosy in a property which was a shame. We visited in October.

- Alison, October 2021
Annick August 2021

“I reported a fault with the water pressure and I was told that I would be kept informed (no info) I called back later 7 hours.”

Then I had a reply. There was one bin bag…… There was a request to put the bedding in the bags provided. There were none. The bins were not collected until I called, eventually someone came and half emptied the bin…. The house was great but the little things were annoying when considering the cost for a week was over £2000…..

- Annick, August 2021

Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. On receipt of you reporting the fault we contacted unitited utilities and they advised low water pressure due to work in the local area, we can only apologise for this but it was out of our control. Each property operate individually and its at the owners discretion re kitchen supplies etc. However 1 bin bag is left for guests to use. Unfortunately on this occasion the bins weren't left out for the waste collection company to empty, so our maintenance team helped with this. We hope the above doesn't deter you from booking with us again. Thank you once again for your feedback Property Owner
Jennifer July 2021

“We have stayed at this superb property before and would highly recommend it.”

- Jennifer, July 2021

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Summary

Over 2 floors
3 x bedrooms; 1 x master king size with en suite, 1 x king size, 1 x twin
House bathroom
Lounge
Kitchen / diner
Utility with 3rd WC
Gardens
Private parking.
Gorgeous Lakeland residence
Breathtaking views all round
Gas central heating / underfloor heating
Wood burning Stove
Luxury Victorian en-suite bathroom with roll top bath / shower attachment & separate walk-in shower cubicle with power shower
Luxurious slate bathroom with shower over bath
Ground floor cloakroom/3rd WC
LED Smart TV with Netflix
CD/FM/DAB radio with i-Pod dock (limited reception)
Electric oven & gas hob
Microwave/ combination oven and grill
Dishwasher
Fridge & freezer
Nespresso machine
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Secure bike store/ drying room
Private parking for 2 vehicles - additional parking at rear of house
Garden with (private) woodland glade
patios & furniture
1 medium sized or 2 small dogs welcome
Bed linen and towels provided

The property

A short walk from Ambleside, you'll find this fabulous character property on the banks of the River Rothay.

The setting is sublime with breathtaking panoramic views, and the property itself is a retreat to write home about.

Once a coachman's cottage and stables, the property was later owned by Queen Victoria's physician, then more recently by a local artist.

A tasteful, contemporary renovation has made best use of the original stable space, to create an exceptional, interconnected living area flooded with light and full of character; old oak beams, sleek slate floors, exposed stone walls and a woodburning stove.

The bedrooms too are spacious and bright, and the gardens are your haven for sunny days with many scenic patios and a path to Loughrigg Fell. == Accommodation in detail Private parking for 2 cars.

Elegant entrance hallway with stunning views; slate floors and old oak beams spread throughout the ground floor.

The lounge (open to the kitchen and central hallway) is full of character, warmed by a woodburning stove, luxurious leather furnishings.

Open kitchen / dining room with extensive facilities, utility and 3rd WC.

Modern oak staircase to the first floor galleried landing, where there is access to the garden.

Master king-size bedroom with fabulous views and en-suite bathroom, 2nd king-size bedroom, and 1 twin.

Unique slate bathroom with shower over bath.

The large gardens lead into private woodland glade and up the side of Loughrigg Fell. Location It's hard to describe the magic of this location; on the banks of the River Rothay and nestled in breathtaking landscapes between Ambleside and Rydal Water.

Even when explored by car, this area is one of the Lake District's most beautiful with Lake Windermere almost on your doorstep...

and from your holiday property you'll enjoy panoramic views throughout your stay.

The nearest village is Ambleside, a short walk away on the northern shores of Lake Windermere.

Ambleside has long been one of the Lake District's most popular destinations; a pretty historic village that has grown to become one of the most sophisticated holiday communities in the Lake District.

The location of The Mews is ideal for enjoying this fabulous village without being immersed in crowds.

Superb shopping, excellent restaurants and fine local pubs share the streets with traditional Lakeland cottages and fascinating historic buildings.

Just outside Ambleside village centre, Windermere Lake Cruises depart from the pier providing your car-free route to explore Bowness and Lakeside.

A slightly longer walk will take you past serene Rydal Water and into the historic village of Grasmere; famed as a hub for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts but also home to such attractions as Dove Cottage - former home of the famous poet William Wordsworth. As well as an abundance of walking to enjoy from your door, you'll find acclaimed Lake District country pubs aplenty in the surrounding area.

The perfect way to refuel after a day on the fells (if you can tear yourself away from your own superb kitchen!).

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.

1 medium or 2 small dogs accepted.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The photos do not do justice to how perfect the cottage is.”

“Beautiful property in a lovely spot.”

“Excellent! Fantastic location and a beautiful cottage.”

“We absolutely loved everything about it!”

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and amazing location for what I required for a family get together especially with 2 small children and a golden retriever.”

“Very convenient location opposite a babbling brook and within easy walking/run/cycling of Ambleside.”

“We enjoyed our stay at the Mews - the house was lovely and in a picturesque location”

“Fabulous cottage in a fantastic location and the house was very nicely decorated for Christmas.”

“Absolutely gorgeous cottage in a wonderful location!”

“The house is in a perfect location with beautiful views and lovely walks straight from the house.”

“+We adored the house and its surroundings.”

“It was a wonderful stay at The Mews.”

“A beautiful place to stay and explore.”

“This is our second visit.”

“Nice cottage in a great location.”

“A lovely cottage in good condition in a fabulous location.”

“Love the cottage Had everything we needed Great location Perfect for 6 and the dog !”

“We are regular visitors to Ambleside, so we knew the location of this property and that it was nearly one mile out of town.”

“Generally very good property in rural location.”

“Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location.”

“It was a lovely stay and a beautiful house.”

“A fabulous cottage in a fabulous location.”

“Have stayed here before the property has been brightened up since we last stayed .”

“What a stunningly beautiful cottage in an amazing location, to look out of the window and see the river and the Fairfield horse shoe behind, I cannot fault this Cotage, we had some rain but that didn’t stop us it’s the lakes at the end of the day, would go back here in a heart beat.”

“It was our fifth visit to a well loved property.”

“This is our third stay at The Mews and we look forward to coming back.”

“We have stayed before in this property, it is in an excellent location and is beautifully presented.”

“Lovely looking property in a great location with a fab well equipped kitchen but there were some facility and comfort issues.”

“I reported a fault with the water pressure and I was told that I would be kept informed (no info) I called back later 7 hours.”

“We have stayed at this superb property before and would highly recommend it.”

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The property

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About the location

AMBLESIDE