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The Cedars

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A modern kitchen with built-in ovens, a stainless steel range hood, and a large window providing natural light.
A bed with a plaid pillow and a lamp with stacked stones.
A room with a wooden floor, white walls, a white wardrobe, a staircase, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Windermere

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ambleside, England
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wray Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Ambleside, England

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wray Castle - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Rydal Mount - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 21 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cedars pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cedars?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cedars on 15 Oct 2027 start from AU$8,101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Cedars?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cedars?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cedars located?

Situated in Ambleside, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wray Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Lake Windermere. Skelwith Force and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 134 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic property in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lodge in a picturesque location. Easy to travel to local towns and to hikes and walks. The Lodge had all the amenities you would need, very clean and well layed out with lots of space. Location is beautiful and peaceful. No negatives I can think of. Just be careful driving in the area, tight roads.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect break, in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and went over and above what was expected. The house itself is great for a family getaway, and the surroundings are beautiful and serene
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for such a wonderful review! We were very happy to host you and your family and hope you can visit us again! All the best! Lois and Jon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, with great location in the forest and close to the lack. The house if well set out to allow for privacy even if you have a full house. An area for the kids to play TV games on one TV, whilst the parents can watch something else in the other room....and if anyone wants to sit outside on the deck, two perfect spaces to sit outside and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location for a peaceful getaway

Lovely property in a perfect location, well suited for a large family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakes Easter break

Fantastic property on a secluded estate with everything’s we needed to be private but close enough to Ambleside shopping and restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend

Lovely time spent with family in an amazing location. The property was fantastic and a great base to explore Ambleside and the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property to stay in we had 7 adults and 2 children under 2 loads o

Great property well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SUPERB

Great holiday in amazing weather. The Cedars was just perfect and its location was superb, We have stayed at The Cedars many times before and hope to return - a family favourite!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay!

We had a great time staying at The Cedars. The house looked great on the pictures but blew us away when we saw it in real life. Very spacious and a wonderful stay for a celebration with friends/family. Very luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Had a wonderful weekend very comfortable with everything you could want for a family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic lakeside getaway

Great communication with owner prior to and during our stay. Property had everything we needed and location was in safe private grounds close to the lake. Would definitely return without hesitation and highly recommend the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay William. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and I hope we hear from you soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat

Ideal for families, safe woodland area on doorstep and safe access to lake. Property manager very obliging and easy to contact if necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Super Holiday

Excellent property. Well equipped and great location. Helpful communication with property owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

Amazing stay at this Amazing house. The house was clean and had everything we needed to cook our meals. Weve had a great few days. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd stay in 18 months!

A beautiful appointed property, I have stayed with friends and also as a family party and each time it’s just perfect! Large enough to have your space whilst also working well with the open plan kitchen and lounge. Great communication from owner, nothing is ever too much trouble.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous private spacious house

Lovely property hidden away in a gorgeous forested area on the shores of Windermere close to a lake district town centre. Spacious, clean, comfortable. We had a summer stay so weather conditions warm but there was a stove and heating. Suitable for energetic primary school age kids. Would stay again, happy with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house in quite location

Great house and well appointed with lots of bedroom space. Kitchen a bit small for 10 adults but expect it would not be a problem for families. Access to lake windermere was amazing and it felt very private. A few problem with upstairs shower but maintenence person turned up immediately. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, perfect location

Lovely spacious house and well equipped. Excellent communication from Lois prior to our stay. The location is wonderful, we saw lots of wildlife from the house and enjoyed walks and cycles straight from the door. Close enough to Ambleside to nip in for some groceries or a takeaway, yet feels secluded and private at the house. Comfortable beds, very clean, modern bathrooms, excellent utility room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure and relaxation

5 couples and 2 children stayed for a week of adventure and relaxation. the accommodation was fabulous and suited us perfectly, especially the ease of letting all of us to eat and sit together. The bedrooms were great. Most impressive was the location. We swam, kayaked, paddle boarded, ran, mountain biked, climbed all from the front door. And then we relaxed. in front of the fire. A brilliant family adventure holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

60th

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun at The Cedars

Lovely property in forestry setting and short walk to the lake. Roomy with good seating and two televisions making it perfect for a large family with children. Wood burning stove and a well equipped kitchen, and nice, clean bedrooms. Utility room very warm and great for drying clothing and wet suits.Host very approachable. A bit muddy with puddles outside front door but understandable in the setting of the Lake District!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Yearly get together of 10 ladies

Very comfortable place to stay with plenty of everything in the kitchen. The BBQ and outside areas weren’t very clean. Despite this it was overall a fantastic place to stay. Superb view 2 mins from the property and plenty of trails. The 505 bus will pick up with a hand signal and drop off at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

The property and location were perfect for our family. Lots of space to get together, lovely views, warm, clean and comfortable nights. Super to be so close to the Lake and nature. House overall well equipped. A larger fridge and freezer in the Utility Room would be appreciated. Also hooks in there to hang wet walking clothing and a rack to dry shoes. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Thankyou Lois.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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