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BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ambleside, Cumbria
  • Place, Rothay Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BRYONY COTTAGE, private parking, wifi, sleeps 3, tranquil central location

A warm welcome awaits at this charming cottage where you can be guaranteed a comfortable base from which to explore the delights of the Lake District. Ideally located in a conservation area in 'Old Ambleside' the cottage is very popular with returning guests appreciative of its convenient position and personal touches provided by the local owners. Enjoying a south facing aspect the cottage has full gas central heating and comprises living/dining room with rustic Lakeland Stone fireplace, coal effect gas fire and cottage style furnishings and fittings (Smart TV & DVD player) Double glazed window and door.. Door through to well equipped kitchen with breakfast area, and stairs leading down to unusually large cellar ideal for hanging outdoor gear particularly following a wet walk! The cellar also accommodates a full size table tennis table. An enclosed staircase leads upstairs to the bathroom and two bedrooms; one with super-king bed and luxurious goose down duvet and single room with 3ft bed. The bathroom serves both bedrooms and has both a bath and shower and there is an additional external loo for emergencies! An elevated patio area is located to the rear of the property providing a true sun-trap (favourable weather conditions permitting).
ONE SMALL dog is very welcome ... please contact us prior to booking if clarification is required.
A two minute stroll, via a pedestrian only path, and passing attractive Stock Beck, will take you into the centre of Ambleside where convenience shops merge with outdoor specialists, bars and appealing restaurants.

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stock Ghyll Force - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Rule - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So convenient!

This is a wonderful little cottage just steps away from wonderful coffeeshops, bakeries, a deli and a bookshop among so many other amenities. If you're a couple looking for a central location in the Lakes, this is it! Helen and Steve were super responsive, and their cottage had all we needed. This place was perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ambleside stay

Central location, fully equipped. Small charming property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property close to town and amenities

You don't get a second chance for a first impression and this property wowed us when we entered. Very clean, fresh and well appointed with all the facilities we wanted. Its obvious that the owners take great pride in this delightful cottage and was beyond our expectations. Its ideal for a couple or a family with one child in the single bedroom. Its a 5 min walk to town and all of the shops, pubs and restaurants there, but is very quite location. Parking is tight on the road but there is a allocate parking space just 5 mins walk away so didn't pose a problem at all. We're hoping to return here again next year, that's how good we felt the property and owner are.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cottage in a great location.

Cute and quaint yet with everything you need. Excellent hosts and a great central location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage perfect for a stay in Ambleside

Lovely clean, comfortable, equipped cottage which is central the hive of shops, pubs and restaurants which Ambleside has to offer. 3 minutes walk from cottage and you are amongst it all. Some lovely walks straight from the door. Communications with hosts great, they were very helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huw D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location for some fabulous walking.

Amazing little cottage, ideally located and so close to the town centre. Helen and Steve were very friendly and accommodating, lovely people. We had a great time and would definitely consider coming back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

The cottage is well appointed, very comfortable and in a perfect position for accessing Ambleside. Parking adjacent to the property is not always possible but a private space is provided a short walk away which works well and was not inconvenient. Everything about our holiday was absolutely right and the Lakeland weather was unbelievably good. Sunshine every day! When we revisit the lakes this will most likely be our destination. It’s central and Ambleside bus services make a large part of the lakes accessible if you don’t want to drive meaning a large majority of the fells can be walked without worrying about the car parking. Altogether, highly recommended..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful base for our dog walking holiday!

We really enjoyed this lovely cosy cottage - an ideal location to explore the area and in particular the many walks. The Cottage was really comfy and cosy. The owners were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday in a gorgeous location

The whole process from start to finish was very simple. The cottage was as beautiful in real life as was advertised. I damaged my ankle before I came away and still found the cottage to be accessible even though we hadn't looked for one that was. The outside toilet was a godsend! I would recommend this cottage and Helen to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

No problem
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane and Colin G.

Bryony Cottage, Ambleside

Lovely cosy cottage in a perfect position for some of the best walks in the Lake District, and only minutes s away from all Ambleside's amenities. The owners Helen and Steve were very friendly and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter C.

A cosy cottage in a great location

A perfect cottage for the two of us. It had everything we needed and the quality of the fixtures and fittings was excellent. We enjoyed the cosy nature of the cottage and the fact it was not unnecessarily modernised. The owners could not have been more helpful, even ‘reserving’ us a parking space outside the cottage. The location of the cottage was perfect and we didn't need to use car all week. The town and all its facilities are within easy walking reach and the local buses are frequent and reliable, taking us to all the lakes and related towns and villages. We thoroughly recommend this cottage and, whenever we visit the Lake District, will return to Bryony Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Wonderful short break in a fabulous location

Bryony cottage is so well placed for lakeside walks and popping down to the many shops, pubs, and restaurants in Ambleside. A well kitted out and comfortable cottage looked after by lovely people. Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

A lovely cottage in the perfect location

A week in the Lake District the weather was a bit damp but the scenery is fantastic. The location of the cottage is just a couple of minutes from Ambleside centre with lots of pubs and restaurants many of which are dog friendly. The cottage was warm, cosy clean and tidy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it’s in a great location. Nice and clean and tidy.

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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Val M.

Cozy and convenient

The owner made our stay very pleasurable, ensuring the cottage was well-equipped, comfortable and easy to access. It’s so good to find classy accommodation that accepts dogs as well. For that, Molly is most grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Fantastic cottage, great location and splotless

Loved our short break at the cottage. Very well equipped and splotless. Lovely and warm, great shower and massive bed. Perfect location just 1 minute from the town centre. Helen is a dream to deal with and we will definitely return !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Fabulous, super comfortable cottage

This cottage is in a fabulous location, super comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The cottage is very clean and well maintained with superb communication and customer service from the owners, a really personal touch. It has lovely cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance and some beautiful walks straight from the door. I would highly recommend this property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Cute, cozy, immaculately presented cottage.

A gem of a cottage. We were a party of 3 which was just perfect of the tiny size of the cottage. The bed was to die for, enormous good quality bedding. Location was perfect and we didn't use car all weekend. All our walks started from cottage and the shops were 3mins walk. Restaurants are so overpriced so we did our own catering in the tiny kitchen. It was a pleasure for one person to cook! We did have to be very tidy and could have done with more hooks for coats etc after a day walking in the rain! We will be back. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Cosy Cottage in a perfect location

This is a cosy cottage in a perfect location. The owners were really helpful and we would definitely like to stay there again,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

Beautiful cosy, quiet and well appointed cottage which had maintained its historical character.

Enjoyed every moment of our stay... just wish we had been able to stay longer. Warm, cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Beds were extremely comfortable. If it had been summer we would have loved to make use of the quiet shared terraced garden. It was completely quiet at night yet we were only two minutes walk away from Ambleside centre. Good wifi connection. The owners were most helpful and friendly. I would love to go back and would recommend it to others.... particularly anyone not wanting to have to drive everywhere... shops, buses, restaurants and cinema all close by and of course, lovely walks. A great few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

A perfect little cosy cottage

Was such a lovely little cottage. We unfortunately had non stop miserable weather but what a delight to come back to cosy Bryony Cottage. Owners are super and available if so needed. Would absolutely recommend both the cottage and owners for any stay in this glorious and convenient location. The cottage had everything and more that we needed. Was a superb location and we really could not fault it. The bed was super comfy. I normally suffer with back problems when I change bed but had no issues this time... except trying to get out fit each day! Wonderful. Don't miss the opportunity to stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

Bryony Cottage

Bryony Cottage is a clean, warm, cosy, welcoming, well-presented cottage located a very short walk from Ambleside centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

A friendly cottage.

We enjoyed our stay, and found Ambleside a more interesting town than we had thought from driving through previously.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Lovely cottage, everything you need is there. The garden is a little suntrap, beautiful

What can I say about the bed? You roll into it and never want to roll out, it is sooo comfortable. The cottage is lovely, and very clean. It is in a fabulous location 2 minutes walk to the town. and 10 minutes walk from the town to the lake. My little dog loved the garden and it was very secure. We will see you again Helen. Thank you for posting my left belongings back to me. Lovely lady.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
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