About Beckside

Beckside is a contemporary single-level bungalow in Ambleside, Lake District. The property sits within walking distance of Lake Windermere and Ambleside town centre. This four-bedroom home offers open-plan living with a gas fire and Smart TV with Sky package. The well-equipped kitchen includes a double oven and dishwasher.

Ambleside provides direct access to lakeside walks at Waterhead and mountain paths to Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall lies within easy reach. The town offers shops and restaurants just a short stroll away.

Four bedrooms sleep up to eight guests. Two king-size rooms and one twin room all feature TVs. A fourth bedroom provides additional sleeping space. The walk-in shower room delivers powerful water pressure. The L-shaped living area combines kitchen and dining space with two sofas.

Grasmere sits 4.4 miles away (12 minutes). Windermere town is 4.7 miles distant (15 minutes). The World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere Jetty Museum both operate from nearby Bowness. Grizedale Forest with Go Ape activities lies 30 minutes south.

Beckside works brilliantly for families and groups wanting Lakes access. The single-level layout suits all ages. Bike storage and patio seating complete the package.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with gas stove
✓Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, smart lcd tv with sky family package, dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Steep drive at the front of the house which is probably unsuitable for most vehicles but there is space at the top of the drive (on the roadside) to park one car
✓Garden with patio and furniture
✓Bike storage in garage
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking

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Beckside Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Beckside 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: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LU

The Bridge House

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Waterhead Lakeside Park

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 0ER

Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 0EF

3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rydal Water Circuit

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LR

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BS

Rothay Garden Centre

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0EE

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 0ES

Stagshaw Garden (NT)

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0HE

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0DW

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LU

The Bridge House

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Waterhead Lakeside Park

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 0ER

Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 0EF

3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rydal Water Circuit

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LR

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BS

Rothay Garden Centre

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0EE

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA22 0ES

Stagshaw Garden (NT)

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0HE

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0DW

Is Beckside Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Beckside works well for families with children. The single-level layout means no stairs to worry about. Ambleside sits within walking distance offering shops and cafes. Lake Windermere provides beach areas at Waterhead just ten minutes away on foot. The property includes cot availability. Grizedale Forest and Go Ape activities operate 30 minutes south.

For Couples

Couples enjoy the peaceful location with easy Ambleside access. Two king-size bedrooms both include TVs. The gas fire creates atmosphere in the open-plan living space. Multiple patio areas catch evening sun for drinks after walking. Lake Windermere sits five minutes away. Mountain paths to Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods Pike start nearby. Grasmere village lies 12 minutes by car.

Pet Friendly

Beckside does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in Ambleside, you will need to look at alternative properties in the Lake District that welcome dogs and other animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Beckside

The Priest Hole

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Zeffirellis Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BZ

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Beckside

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Beckside does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on comfortable indoor living and outdoor patio spaces instead.

Is Beckside pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Beckside. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.

How many people does Beckside sleep?

Beckside sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms. Two king-size rooms and one twin room all include TVs, plus one additional bedroom.

What parking is available at the property?

Off-road parking is listed but the drive is very steep and often unsuitable for most vehicles. Roadside parking at the top of the drive works well for one car.

How far is Beckside from Ambleside town centre?

Ambleside town centre is a short walk from Beckside. The lakeside at Waterhead sits five to ten minutes away on foot.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The kitchen includes electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. A separate utility room provides additional fridge-freezer space and washer-dryer.

Is the property suitable for guests with mobility issues?

The single-level layout and walk-in shower work well for mobility needs. However, steps lead from the front door up to the drive which may present difficulties.

What entertainment is provided at Beckside?

The property includes Smart LCD TV with Sky family package and DVD player. WiFi and broadband are available throughout the bungalow.

Beckside Reviews

Elaine

Second time we have stayed in this cottage It needs updating and decorating Smells fusty Definitely needs some plug in air freshners .

Extremely comfortable accommodation, liked the location despite steep but relatively short climb to the property

We had a lovely time at Beckside. The accommodation is well equipped, comfortable and clean. The beds were comfortable and the shower was very powerful. The driveway is really not usable as it is VERY steep but there's a parking space in front of the property. It takes about 510 mins to walk into the town where there's plenty of places to choose to eat. Some lovely walks right on the doorstep. It would have been nice to have a washing line outside to dry clothes to save using the dryer. We would definitely recommend this holiday home and would love to stay there again.

We had another lovely week at beckside and everything was fine as usual. I would point out that the toaster is faulty as it kept tripping the electric so we stopped using it. Other than that no problems. Thanks

Fantastic accommodation, very clean,well equipped and comfortable. Would highly recommend Beckside for a stay in Ambleside.

Nicola

We had a lovely stay in Beckside the accommodation was warm and spotlessly clean and very spacious. We were unable to connect to the WiFi but that was only a minor issue for us. We wound re book.

Elaine

Beautiful relaxing cottage Very comfortable beds and pillows Very clean

We really enjoyed our stay at Beckside, it was amazing, the pictures do not do it justice. Everything we needed was available, very well equipped. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was so powerful. So spacious and clean, we could not fault anything about the house. Location was ideal and would definitely recommend to others.

Sharron

We were taking my Mother in law on holiday who is 92 and has mobility issues, so everything inside the cottage was perfect all on one level, small and compact, walk in shower, she could use the spare twin bed for her case. It was lovely to have an outside area which actually gets a lot of evening light. She enjoyed watching the birds and the garden from the twin room window in her rest times. The only issue was getting from the front door up the steps to the car, where she needed a lot of help, if you had any solutions for this that would be helpful. Otherwise everything was perfect, its a beautiful property in a beautiful location.

Claire

The pictures dont do the property justice. It felt like home from home. The property was clean and the beds were comfortable. The utility with washer and fridge freezer was particularly useful for a young family. Wed definitely come back if we visited the area again.

A beautiful bungalow which was perfect for our holiday. Very comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen which made self catering very easy. Excellent location meant that we did not move the car all week as we either walked from the house or caught the bus. As others have said, we did not use the drive due to the gradient. We will definitely book again.

Jeffrey

Brilliant property. Everything we could possibly need was in situ. Only problem was shortage of towels which turned up eventually but not before we had to purchase some.

Sharron

Everything was very comfortable, all the facilities were really good, comfortable beds , the cleanliness was excellent and we really appreciated the terrace as we were lucky enough to have good weather. There is a nearby path that leads directly to Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment in Pull Woods a beautiful climb and yet the cottage is only 5 10 minutes walk to the lake side or the village, excellent location. We had an older relative with us and the one level bungalow and walk in shower were the main reason for choosing the property and it was perfect for our needs.

Stuart

It is a nice cottage but the following needs to be addressed The toilet takes several attempts to flush properly The fire in the living room didn't work One of the lights in the living room kept flickering on and off When we arrived there were three small bins of the previous guests rubbish left in the living room not nice! There were also some dirty cups in the cupboard

Unfortunately we feel let down this time. After staying at this property numerous times in the past and always been more than happy we feel that standards have slipped. The toilet flush is still not mended even though we mentioned it last time. There is a terrible drain smell in the hallway and front bedroom particularly after it rains. Most annoying was the broken door catch leading into the living room. Which we contacted heart of the lakes about. We left the key in the key safe as instructed and the maintenance team came to look, they took the catch out and left a note saying they would return the next day so we left the key again but nobody came back. We had to use a door stop to close the door so as to keep the heat in on a night. Very disappointing.

We very much enjoyed our stay in Beckside. It was our first visit to the Lakes so the property was so ideally placed for the lovely walk into Ambleside, and the many lovely walks, also the nearby garden centre was great too. The property was lovely and cosy and plenty of space for us as a family of four, the views from the property were amazing. We would highlight recommend this property and the location. Thankyou Emma

Michael

Accommodation and facilities were excellent. However, we parked on the road outside as I wasnt confident about using the very steep drive. The lavatory flush was a bit troublesome and could maybe do with some attention, often taking several attempts to get it to work. On arrival the floors had obviously been cleaned, but some of the other surfaces were a bit dusty and cobwebby. These were minor issues which didnt spoil our holiday and we would happily book this property again.

Excellent property. Had a few problems mainly down to previous guests not reporting things but nothing to spoil the holiday. Most of the problems were handled quickly by the local office. As reported by others the drive is very steep but parking in the road was fine. The location meant we could walk to Ambleside town & various local lake & fell walks, but the walk back up to the property was a killer at the end of the day or evening lol. In the hot weather the shady courtyard garden was great.

Another wonderful week in this beckside. We have stayed her many times and find it a conveniently placed property which is comfortable and homely. However I must add I am disappointed that a few things that really should have been mended or replaced since our visit last year. The toilet still does not flush easily and the left door on the tv cabinet has been damaged for years it fell down almost hitting my partner when he went to turn the lamp off. That said it is a lovely place to stay and on the whole I would recommend.

Darren

Great base for walks in to Ambleside, lake Windermere and the surrounding area. The bungalow was clean and fresh on arrival. Kitchen is well equipped, shower powerful, beds and general living space were comfy. We used the garage to store our bikes and made use of the patio to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine. A few things to note drive is very steep, I did not attempt to park the car on the drive, plenty of space on the road in front of the bungalow. At the time of our visit, there must have been a wasps nest in the cavity below the front window, a number of them did find their way indoors. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would happily book to stay at the property again.

Hi we was very pleased with the cottage so much so we have decided to return ... Hi we was very pleased with the cottage so much so we have decided to return next year and hopefully we might get better weather

The property was spot on for our needs and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay at the property again. Our only concern was the description of offroad parking. The drive in front of the garage was way too steep for us to park the car down and we ended up scraping the underneath of the car when we tried. We therefore had to leave it on the main road.

Angela

Absolutely loved this beautiful home, very comfortable bed, amazing shower, lovely and spacious. It had everything we needed and we would definitely returnrecommend to others.

Third stay here, great as usual!

Amanda

Another lovely stay at Beckside. Very clean. Great location. Well equipped. Hope to return again

Mervyn

Sofas are a bit past their sell by date. Could do with a bit more crockery. The dual flush on the toilet doesnt work properly.

A really beautiful cottage and very well equipped would have been great to have a teapot as well as coffee pot surprisingly spacious and lots of space to store clothes and belongings. It says access to garage for storage of bikes etc but we could not get in this just meant using the utility room which was not a problem. Lovely entrance porch with space for boots and rucksacks. Would definitely recommend staying here and would book again, thank you

Jackie

Lovely bungalow immaculately clean and very well equipped. Very comfortable beds. Great location. Short stroll into Ambleside and very quiet. Couldnt fault it at all and would definitely recommend to others and use it again.

Malcolm

The heating and water went off the evening of our arrival. However after reporting it the following morning it was dealt with and repaired within the hour. Brilliant response! The cottage was spotless and well equipped.

Rosemary

Although the description does state that the drive is steep, we found it to be unusable as it scraped the underneath of our car, and I think this would be the case for most cars. This was not an issue for us as we could park across the top of the drive, but I feel this potential problem should be better highlighted in the accommodation description to help guests with two cars. The accommodation itself was spotlessly clean, the bed was really comfortable, and it felt like a home from home. We would definitely stay again in the future.

Amanda

Great property. Very comfortable and very well equipped. Very clean on arrival. Drive not useable with large suv but no issue parking across drive. Hope to return soon.

We have stayed at this beautiful holiday home a number of times. It is comfortable and cosy as well as been ideally placed for exploring Ambleside and the wider area. We will definitely be back again next year. Thank you.

The house is in a brilliant location and was perfect for our needs. It was really thoughtfully equipped and we didn't find anything that was missing from the well stocked kitchen. Thanks very much.

Clean and well equipped two and a half delightful secluded patio areas to enjoy a week of sunshine

Venita

Extremely well equipped kitchen. Clean and comfortable home. Lovely little garden. Great location! Just found the drive a bit steep to park our car

All great thanks

Excellent property. Very high spec, clean and welcoming.

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