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8 1/2 Church Street, Ambleside

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
Welcome to 8 1/2 Church Street, one of the oldest properties in Ambleside, approximately 500 years old and Grade II listed. Ideal for a family or a group of friends seeking an idyllic getaway, this charming property is pet-friendly and boasts a private hot tub, private off-road parking, and traditional features such as exposed beams throughout. The house is a clever conversion of two cottages into one spacious holiday home, giving it a unique layout and character. Step inside and make your way into the open-plan living and dining area, the heart of the home, where you can settle into an armchair or unwind on the sofa. A separate snug provides an additional space to sit back and chill.
 

About 8 1/2 Church Street

Welcome to 8 1/2 Church Street, one of the oldest properties in Ambleside, approximately 500 years old and Grade II listed. Ideal for a family or a group of friends seeking an idyllic getaway, this charming property is pet-friendly and boasts a private hot tub, private off-road parking, and traditional features such as exposed beams throughout. The house is a clever conversion of two cottages into one spacious holiday home, giving it a unique layout and character. Step inside and make your way into the open-plan living and dining area, the heart of the home, where you can settle into an armchair or unwind on the sofa. A separate snug provides an additional space to sit back and chill. If you're feeling hungry, the fully-fitted kitchen offers an electric oven and gas hob to help you prepare delicious meals. Serve up your creation at the dining table and share laughter and memories with your loved ones. If the weather permits, take your dinner outside and dine alfresco. After eating, change into your swimwear and head to the private hot tub to enjoy a fantastic soak as the sun sets. As night falls, sip a drink in the sunroom and stargaze, then warm up by the open fire before choosing a film or series to watch together on the Smart TV. When it’s time to rest, climb either staircase to reach the well-appointed bedrooms: two king-size rooms and a twin, all offering some rest. In the morning, wake up with a refreshing shower or a long soak in the bath before heading out to explore. A shop and a pub are just a short walk away for your essentials or a meal out. In Ambleside, enjoy a walk to the dramatic Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, explore fascinating exhibits at the Armitt Library & Museum Centre, or challenge your group to a round at White Platts Miniature Golf. Head to Windermere for scenic lake cruises, paddleboarding or kayaking, or simply stroll along the shores. Visit the Lake District National Park to discover scenic trails, hire bikes for a countryside adventure, or stay late and seek out perfect stargazing spots. Book 8 1/2 Church Street now for a truly memorable stay in the Lakes.
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Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding 8 1/2 Church Street 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.

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8 1/2 Church Street Reviews

Overall we very much enjoyed our week in this spacious and comfortable characterful cottage. Main reason for booking was the location and this proved very convenient with its own parking too. One negative related to this is the regular coming and going of cars parking outside particularly later at night plus Church Street is a well used road at all times. Hot tub was nice after long walks although as has already been highlighted shame it wasnt ready for our first night. The showers are both a little compromised with the one over the bath having limited head height and the walk in shower an odd set up not being enclosed so water routinely soaks the floor! The low doorways caught each of us out on numerous occasions but unavoidable in a 500 year old cottage! The inclusion of a parking disc would be helpful for families or couples to stay with more than one car. It was a surprise not to have a welcome basket on our arrival not even a pint of milk! None of these issues detract from the appeal of the cottage and location and would certainly recommend to others.
Booked the cottage for February. Cottage was in a perfect location for Ambleside and has been beautifully renovated by the owners to a very high standard..definitely recommended.
Really lovely well equipped cottage. Location was perfect and the cottage was comfortable and everything we needed it to be
This is a really charming cottage, lots of space and beautiful features. The location in the middle of Ambleside is central to all the lovely shops, pubs and restaurants. The hot tub and parking space are an additional bonus! Great stay, thank you.
Elizabeth
Lovely character cottage in an excellent location We enjoyed the hot tub after a day out walking
Lovely property in a great location. Perfect for 56 people with ample sittingdining space. Everything you need in the kitchen and good garden space. The hot tub is an added bonus although it hadn't been heated prior to us arriving so had to do without it on our first daynight. Other holiday rentals had visitors parking permits which would be a welcome addition to the property. We would definitely return in the future.
A beautiful conversion of two very old cottages to make a superbly laid out property. The living dining area in particular is ideal for a party of six. Equipped with everything you could want and extremely comfortable. We will be hopefully be back. One word of warning take note of the Mind Your Head signs!
Such a lovely homely cottage, styled beautifully, whilst celebrating its listed charm. We loved its closeness to local walks, shops, restaurants and pubs. We had a fantastic stay, thank you for having us. Would highly recommend.
Nathan
Really couldn't have asked for a better place to stay, excellent modernised cottage. Close to center of Ambleside. Our boys loved the hot tub. Thanks for a great stay. We all loved it, would highly recommend it to anyone looking to make a booking.
Darren
Wonderful weeks stay at 8 12 Church Street Ambleside. The cottage was amazing as was the location. Would highly recommend.
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