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Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs

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Living area
Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside
Living area
Private kitchen
Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs

Kirkstone Cottage is said to be one of the oldest properties in Ambleside and dates back to the 15th Century. Nestling in the heart of this popular Lakeland village, overlooking the famous Little House of the Bridge and is handy for all the shops, pubs and restaurants.

Ambleside is located on the shores of Lake Windermere where boat trips can be enjoyed, hop off at one of the stops to explore Windermere or Lakeside before catching the boat back to Ambleside. There are a wealth of shops, bars, restaurants and attractions in the village and walks can be enjoyed from the door. The cottage is located at the foot of Kirkstone Pass, making exploring the northern Lakes easy with a trip over the scenic pass taking you to Lake Ullswater.

Kirkstone Cottage comprises: Lounge with slate effect floor with underfloor heating, wood burning stove, TV and Wi-Fi. The dining/kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer, microwave and dining table. The bathroom has a roll top bath, shower cubical, hand basin and WC.

Stairs lead to the first floor attractive double bedroom furnished in pine overlooking the Little House of the Bridge.

All electric, towels and bed linen included. Logs are not provided but can be purchased locally. Cot available. Parking space for a small car.

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs are not accepted at this property.

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About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.
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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 - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Rule - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min walk

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kirkstone Cottage.

Lovely well equipped cottage in an excellent location. Clean and very comfortable bed. Parking space is a bonus for Ambleside. Would recommend this property to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for a lovely review of Kirkstone Cottage, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and neatly presented.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Everything was great. It was just steps from the center but quiet at night. I’d stay again in a heartbeat!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you for a lovely review, we hope we can welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gary L.

Christmas at Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside

Location of the cottage to town was great, bars and restaurants within 50m highly recommended, downside was the traffic on a very busy roundabout and very noisy cars. The cottage is quaint but ideal for two. Interior needs a full renovation, not just a spring clean, it needs decoration, renovation and the majority of the furnishings replacing by the next owners. The interior furnishing let this location down, having read many reviews I don’t hold my breath as the sofa has been in need of replacing for at least 2 years. Sort the damp, mould and furnishings out at this would have been a 4/5 rating.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2025
I'm sorry to see you were not entirely happy with your stay at Kirkstone. The owners have had the chimney and roof work done at the end of October. The owners will be decorating early next year once the chimney breast has completely dried out. Whilst there currently is evidence of old damp patches, these are no longer damp or mouldy and will be addressed once decorated. We hope you enjoyed your stay despite this and we can welcome you back to one of our cottages again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside

This is the fourth time that we have stayed in this quaint little cottage. The cottage itself is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The location is excellent with shops, pubs and restaurants only a short walk away. The cottage has an allocated parking space which is large enough for a medium sized car. There is a steep step down in order to access the cottage which needs to be considered for people with mobility issues.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

The perfect welcome.

Checking in at 3pm 1st December to be met with a tastefully decorated Christmas tree in the lounge window, similarly decorated mantelpiece and alcoves immediately set the tone. Whoever was instrumental in this should be applauded! So really from there everything was going to be good and we weren’t disappointed. The cottage is very tastefully appointed, notably window blinds and wall art. The bedding is fantastic, enabling wonderful rest. We expected a little early morning traffic noise due to the super convenient location and main road position but Upvc double glazing and general comfort dealt with this admirably. Private parking in this location is another big plus and 50m to the ‘Golden Rule’ needs a mention. This was our first booking with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays and the whole process was friendly and very professional. Big shout out to Gail and of course the secret Christmas tree fairy! Well done to all concerned.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you for a lovely 5 star review, we are pleased your enjoyed your pre Christmas break, The Lake District is mesmerising this time of year with all the fairy lights and decorations. We hope we can welcome you back again to one of our cottages in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great central spot to enjoy Ambleside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leslie H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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