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Ambleside Holiday Cottages
Rated Top 5 Most Popular Places in Cumbria 2026 by our visitors
Our Ambleside holiday cottages place you at the heart of the Lake District National Park. This historic market town sits at the northern tip of Windermere and offers everything from waterside walks to ancient woodland trails. You'll find independent shops along Lake Road and traditional Lakeland stone buildings throughout the town centre!
Whether you're travelling as families, couples or groups, your stay brings you close to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and the Roman fort of Galava. Many properties include a hot tub for ultimate relaxation after exploring Loughrigg Fell. Choose from cottage, lodge or glamping rental options across the UK's most beautiful national park.
Visitor Rating
4.3
- Private hot tub
- Peaceful woodland location
- On-site swimming pool
- Smart TV with Netflix
- Central Lake District base
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Private hot tub with views
- Direct fell walking access
- On-site pub and facilities
- Sleeps six across bedrooms
- Mountain valley location
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Private hot tub among trees
- Lake Windermere stunning views
- Heated indoor swimming pool access
- Two bedrooms sleeping four guests
- On-site gym sauna steam room
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Private hot tub with amazing views
- Walks from the door
- Two pubs within 5 minutes
- Super-king bed for perfect sleep
- Fully equipped luxury kitchen
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Visitor Rating
5
- Private hot tub relaxation
- Woodland garden setting
- Sleeps 10 guests comfortably
- Five car parking spaces
- Walking distance to amenities
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Hot tub seating up to seven
- Fully enclosed secure patio area
- Two bedrooms sleeping four guests
- Less than one mile to Windermere
- Well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine
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Visitor Rating
4.6- Hot tub seating up to seven
- Fully enclosed secure patio area
- Two bedrooms sleeping four guests
- Less than one mile to Windermere
- Well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Private hot tub for seven
- Grade II listed Victorian house
- Cinema room 75-inch TV
- Sleeps 14 across six bedrooms
- Four-oven Aga handmade kitchen
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Visitor Rating
4.7
- Historic Pugin designed house
- Private hot tub courtyard
- Cinema room twelve seats
- Central Windermere town location
- Sleeps twelve five bedrooms
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Visitor Rating
5
- Private 18-seat cinema room
- 8-seat hot tub garden
- Historic Pugin architecture
- Sleeps 16 guests comfortably
- Central Windermere location
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Visitor Rating
4.7
- Private hot tub for seven
- Cinema room entertainment facilities
- Grade II Pugin architecture
- Central Windermere train station location
- Sleeps fourteen across seven bedrooms
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Visitor Rating
4
- Private hot tub for seven
- 14-seat cinema in cellar
- Grade II listed character property
- Seven bedrooms with en-suites
- Central Windermere location
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- Grade II listed Victorian mansion
- Hot tub in private grounds
- Cinema room with Netflix
- Games room entertainment facilities
- Five minute walk to Bowness
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- Indoor heated pool and hot tub
- Five luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Lake Windermere views from balconies
- Private chef catering available
- Pet-friendly with extensive gardens
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- Lake views from most rooms
- Hot tub with scenic outlook
- Short walk to Bowness town
- Spacious five-bedroom luxury property
- Games room with entertainment options
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Private hot tub lake views
- Four luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Baby grand piano lounge
- Private parking four cars
- Five minutes walk Bowness
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Luxury 5-star Lake District retreat
- Private hot tub with mountain views
- King-size bed in stylish bedroom
- Walking distance to Coniston village
- Cozy wood burner for evenings
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- Stunning Windermere Fells views
- Six luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Private hot tub
- Open-plan social living space
- Perfect location between towns
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- Lake Windermere views from balconies
- Private hot tub in landscaped garden
- Flexible zip-link beds in all rooms
- Wood burning stove for cozy evenings
- Smart TV with Sky and Netflix
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- Private hot tub with fell views
- Romantic shepherd's hut for two
- Fire pit for stargazing evenings
- Close to Ullswater and hiking trails
- Peaceful working farm location
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Four luxury en-suite bedrooms
- Mountain views from conservatory
- Two minutes to village centre
- Enclosed garden for pets
- Quality kitchen and appliances
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Private hot tub with fell views
- Romantic shepherd's hut
- Walking routes from door
- Working farm location
- Smart TV and modern amenities
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Visitor Rating
4.8
- Private hot tub with mountain views
- Luxury glamping on working farm
- Romantic setting with thoughtful extras
- Perfect hiking base for Helvellyn
- Cosy interior with all essentials
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Private hot tub with mountain views
- Luxury shepherd's hut accommodation
- Stargazing location
- Close to Ullswater Lake
- Thoughtful host touches
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Visitor Rating
4.9
- Private hot tub with mountain views
- Walks from your doorstep
- Romantic shepherd's hut
- Welcome Prosecco and brownies
- Close to Ullswater Lake
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Visitor Rating
4.5
- Private indoor swimming pool
- Hot tub for six guests
- Spectacular Windermere lake views
- Games room with pool table
- Five luxury ensuite bedrooms
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Visitor Rating
5
- Working farm with panoramic views
- Hot tub in private garden
- Coast to Coast route nearby
- Four bedrooms sleeping eight
- Traditional features with modern comforts
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Visitor Rating
4.6
- Luxury riverside location
- Hot tub with fell views
- Three en-suite king bedrooms
- High-spec kitchen with top appliances
- Walking distance to Derwentwater
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- Stunning Lake District views
- Luxury Grade II listed farmhouse
- Hot tub available
- Sleeps up to 18
- Five beautiful bedrooms
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- Private bathrooms for every bedroom
- Hot tub with fell views
- Grade II listed farmhouse
- Walking paths from the door
- Perfect for large group celebrations
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