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2 The Old Coach House, Ambleside

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4.5
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4.5
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

2 The Old Coach House is a stone cottage in the heart of Ambleside. This former coach house sits on a main street with allocated parking for one medium car and easy access to shops and restaurants. The property sleeps four guests and welcomes two pets.

Ambleside offers direct access to Lake Windermere just 0. 6 miles away. The town has plenty of pubs and cafés within walking distance. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and the Roman fort ruins provide local walks and history.

The accommodation features a mezzanine king-size bedroom with zip/link beds (can be twin on request) with balcony and a ground-floor queen-size bedroom. The ground-floor bathroom has a bath with shower over.

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About 2 The Old Coach House

2 The Old Coach House is a stone cottage in the heart of Ambleside. This former coach house sits on a main street with allocated parking for one medium car and easy access to shops and restaurants. The property sleeps four guests and welcomes two pets.

Ambleside offers direct access to Lake Windermere just 0.6 miles away. The town has plenty of pubs and cafés within walking distance. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and the Roman fort ruins provide local walks and history.

The accommodation features a mezzanine king-size bedroom with zip/link beds (can be twin on request) with balcony and a ground-floor queen-size bedroom. The ground-floor bathroom has a bath with shower over. The open-plan living space includes tall ceilings and exposed wooden beams with a well-equipped kitchen containing electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

Waterhead offers lake cruises (0.6 miles, 3 minutes). Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits nearby. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is in Windermere (4.7 miles, 12 minutes). Grasmere and the Wordsworth Museum are 4.4 miles away (10 minutes).

Perfect for couples or families wanting a central Lake District base. 2 The Old Coach House combines original features with modern facilities and indoor bike storage.

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2 The Old Coach House Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding 2 The Old Coach House during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Waterhead Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 0ER
Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9DT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA23 1JF
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NN
Rydal Water Circular Walk
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9LR
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booth's Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BT
Bus Stop Kelsick Road
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BT
Ambleside Climbing Wall
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Cook House Gallery
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BU
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Waterhead Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 0ER
Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9DT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA23 1JF
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NN
Rydal Water Circular Walk
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9LR
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booth's Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BT
Bus Stop Kelsick Road
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BT
Ambleside Climbing Wall
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Cook House Gallery
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BU

Is 2 The Old Coach House Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The cottage works well for families with older children who can manage the mezzanine stairs and small steps throughout. Ambleside offers easy access to Lake Windermere (0.6 miles) for boat trips and watersports. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is 4.7 miles away in Windermere. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall provides an accessible walk. The open-plan layout means noise travels easily between rooms.
For Couples
This cottage suits couples wanting a central Lake District base. The mezzanine king-size bedroom has a balcony and creates a romantic space. Ambleside's pubs and restaurants are all within walking distance. Lake Windermere sits 0.6 miles away for waterside walks. The open-plan living space has exposed beams and tall ceilings. Welcome touches like prosecco and milk add a thoughtful element to arrival.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved pets are welcome at 2 The Old Coach House. The property has indoor storage for two bikes that doubles as space for dog gear. A utility cupboard next to the bathroom stores muddy equipment. The washer/dryer handles wet walking gear after Lake District adventures. Ambleside provides direct access to walks including Stock Ghyll Force and routes around Lake Windermere.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at 2 The Old Coach House

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

The Royal Oak

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about 2 The Old Coach House

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, 2 The Old Coach House does not have a hot tub. The property does have a ground-floor bathroom with a bath and shower over for relaxing after walks.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, two well-behaved pets are welcome at 2 The Old Coach House. The property has indoor storage for muddy gear and a washer/dryer for wet walking equipment.
How many people does the cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The mezzanine has a king-size zip/link bed (can be twin on request) and the ground floor has a queen-size bedroom.
What parking is available?
The property has one allocated parking space for a medium car. The space is tight and located on the main street in Ambleside, with a public car park available nearby as an alternative.
Is there WiFi at the property?
Yes, broadband and WiFi are provided. The cottage also has a TV with Roku smart TV stick so you can access your own streaming services.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Guests report it is extremely well stocked with pots, dishes and utensils.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is strictly at 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Bed linen, towels, fuel and power are all included in the rental.
How far is Lake Windermere from the cottage?
Lake Windermere is 0.6 miles from the cottage, approximately a 12-minute walk. Waterhead at the northern tip offers boat cruises, trips and watersports.

2 The Old Coach House Reviews

A lovely quirky cottage. Lots of light from upstairs windows. Parking was tight. Ideally situated.
We have had a fabulous week in Ambleside, the cottage is perfect and has everything you could possibly need. It is in a great location surrounded by amazing walks and places to visit. Yes the parking is a bit tight but we knew that, it didnt stop us from having a great time or put us off from staying again.
Robert
Excellent location in Ambleside close to shops & pubs. Everything worked in the house and there was nothing we needed that wasn't there. Parking spot very useful in Ambleside however reverse parking in it was a little difficult, as was driving out of the spot as visibility is poor due to wall, pole and neighbours hedge limiting view, a trim would help. Don't bring your Range Rover unless you are a confident reverse parker and are prepared to exit the passenger side! The decoration level inside the property is a bit tired as you'd probably expect from a rental property it didn't impact our stay at all though.
Rosemary
This quirky cottage was a delight. Clean, cosy, comfy and close to all the town facilities. Lovely to luxuriate in bed and still converse with those downstairs through the fairylit mezzanine. We reported a few minor issues and they were dealt with the same day. Lots of cutlery and crockery and a great selection of glasses. All the utensils we needed, including airfryer. It was so good to arrive, on a chilly day, to a warm cottage, a bottle of fizz and one of milk. The bathroom being downstairs caused us to be careful on the stairs during the night and the small parking space shouldn't have been an issue as it was described on the internet. We had a happy week.
Great property, comfortable and clean. Only downside we had was that there was nowhere for the dogs to run around safely as there us no gate to the road and no garden. Not a huge issue but need to be aware
Excellent stay but got a bit of a shock no downstairs windows . Bedrooms had windows and there was one high up over the kitchen which let the sunlight in . That suited me great but not everyone would like the fact of no windows.Other than that excellent I had a problem with the heating and it was fixed within a couple of hours of me phoning.I would definitely stay there again I travel by public transport and the bus stop is within 5 minutes walk .All you need for a stay in Ambleside a little home away from home .
The property was in pristine condition, clean and comfortable. The only issue we had was the occupants at Number 1 parking their car across BOTH spaces, as they thought that the parking area was for 1 car only. Obviously they were wrong and apologised and the matter resolved, however I would suggest that BOTH bays be clearly marked with house numbers to remove any doubt that it is a 2 space car park
Great property very close to the heart of Ambleside with shops, bars and restaurants all nearby. Very well equipped and comfortable for us and our dog.
Joanne
Wonderful cottage, just a short walk away from all the wonderful shops, pubs and restaurants of Ambleside. The cottage was very comfortable, clean and perfect size for us and the dogs.
Lovely house. Clean..central..parking.warm..had trouble with Door Mechanism.. Maintenance fixed it.. Really Polite Guy
The only downside was the bathroom being down stairs
This cottage is a little gempractically spotless clean. .perfect location for shops pubs restaurantsfree parking
Very cozy cottage right in the middle of Ambleside. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds very comfortable. The toilet needs looking at, as you have to really pump it to get it to flush.
Property is in a great location close to amenities. The property could do with updating as is a little old fashioned, lots of stains on carpets upstairs, cobwebs and toilet is really difficult to flush. No welcome pack provided explaining how to use appliances just sticky notes dotted around the property.
Cottage was beautiful and excellent location. Really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Tryfan
Lovely cottage in a great location. Very clean and had all facilities we needed.
Andrew
We loved our stay. When we walked into the property it smelled clean & fresh & felt lovely & warm, a real home from home. The bed was very comfortable. Maybe take a look at the toilet flush it was a bit temperamental. The bottle of prosecco was a really nice gesture & the pint of milk much appreciated. We would love to return to 2 The Old Coach House in the future.
Lovely cottage, everything there we needed for a nice weekend in Ambleside. Very comfortable an clean. Only downside is the very tight parking, which actually didnt affect us as there was nobody in the other cottage while we where there but would have been a very tight squeeze if another car had been there, but on the upside at least it has its own parking.
Elizabeth
A cosy cottage in the heart of Ambleside, we could not have asked for a better location to spend 3 nights for our 1st wedding anniversary. The cottage is so close to everything Ambleside has to offer. We spent 3 nights with 4 adults and our 2 dogs. They have really made the most of every bit of space. I would recommend those people who generally get up first in a morning to take the largest bedroom as this looks out on the living area so could be woken up but this was not an issue for us. The parking space is tight as previously written in other reviews but totally doable and great to have a parking space right in the centre of Ambleside. The cottage has everything we could want and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Lovely cottage only slight issue is the size of the parking space. Having a large estate made unloading and loading quite difficult when the other space was in use.
Arrived after a day walking in the rain to find the property had not been serviced. No clean towels or bedding and not cleaned. There was mess in the toilet but found out not really previous occupiers fault as toilet flush was faulty. Might be called dog friendly but nowhere within 10 minute walk to let dog out at night or in morning. Place itself was lovely and i expect if it had been cleaned and we didnt have dogs it would have been ideal
We had a lovely comfortable week stay. Parking was fine for our Golf, traffic will go around if you need to adjust in order to reverse in which is a must unless someone can back you out. The selector dial on the oven seems to be broken, could manage but took a while to find the right setting and then had to switch off completely to turn it off. All in all though everything was great.
First time visiting Lake District and we enjoyed our stay at No 2. The cottage had everything we needed. The location was fantastic and very comfortable and clean. We would visit again.
Jordan
Lovely property, close to all shops and pubs. Perfect for what we needed. Thankyou
Information booklet not up to date, smoke alarm had to be taken down due to battery needing replacing, ignition switch on the cooker broken, not by us i might add, toilet needed several attempts to flush, toilet seat in need of replacing, cottage in general in need of a refresh.
Really nice cottage ideally located with Ambleside centre just a few minutes stroll away. Very well equipped and gave us a feeling of a real home from home after a busy day out. Parking was tight but once parked in our allocated space on the first day we didn't need to get the car out again all week with all bars, cafes etc so nearby and buses regularly accessing the likes of Windermere and Grasmere on the doorstep and so cheap. The cottage was exactly as advertised on the website and we really couldn't fault it .
Patrick
We were very happy with our stay at 2 The Old Coach House. It's perfectly located at the bottom end of Ambleside within easy reach of everything we needed. The mezzanine bedroom is a super feature and the bed was really comfy. There's plenty of space and the kitchen is extremely well stocked with all the pots, dishes and utensils you could want however, the cafetiere was broken unfortunately. Thanks for the Prosecco and the half pint of milk too much appreciated! There was actually a heatwave in the Lakes while we were there, but the cottage is naturally cool thanks to thick stone walls, I guess which was fantastic. Parking is tight but really not a problem. If we had to find fault, a more powerful shower would have been good, and it took us a day or two to work out the knack for flushing the toilet but that would really be nitpicking. Most important Rosie the dog loved the cottage too
A wonderful little cottage, really well located on one of the main streets in Ambleside. It has a very well equipped kitchen, great heating and hot water and comfortable seating area. One downside is that there is only one bathroom but otherwise it's all fabulous and I would absolutely stay there again!
Lovely cottage and very well done up. Perfect location for Ambleside and walking and very little need to use the car. I thought with 4 of us in the house for 3 nights it would be noisy but it wasn't at all. Very warm and cosy cottage with very efficient heating.
Richard
I think the property was lovely ,but i think the sofa was uncomfertable to sit in for long. Not a real problem for us as we were either out walking or in the pub in the evening .Also maybe a little dark as no windows downstairs but all in all a very lovely stay.Many thanks to all for our beautiful Ambleside stay .What a beautiful place and we hope to come back to cumbria soon .
Excellent location and facilities, and very clean. Liked the milk and Prosseco left for us. We would definitely return. Only downside was the parking space provided will only suit a small car. I could not get my SUV into the space with another car parked. Free parking is available a couple of minutes away though.
Very comfortable and unexpected space considering the small frontage. Just as a suggestion we felt that some coat hooks near the front door would have been very useful for coats dog leads, and if there had been space for a shoe rack for wet boots. But it was such a great use of space and the main bedroom was beautifully lit and decorated. Thank you.
Gerardine
Very good location will stay there again
A fabulous little cottage right in the centre of town. Had everything we needed and is a stylish place to stay just wish we could have recycled items. We will be coming back!
Brilliant location and a beautiful place to stay, we will be booking again.
Lovely property. Perfect for a short break. I forgot to take a few bits like washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets but it was all there, which just makes it easier. Great directions and information before getting there. Close to town centre, walks, lakes, food shops, takeaways etc. We had a lovely weekend, would definitely book again. Thank you.
Wonderful stay despite the terrible weather! Perfect location for this cosy cottage. Everything we could need was included and the welcome Prosecco was a lovely touch. Would stay again and recommend to others.
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