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Buttonhole Cottage, Ambleside

Guest Rating
Rating
4.4
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.4
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Buttonhole Cottage is a traditional Lakeland cottage in Ambleside, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. This one-bedroom property sleeps two guests and welcomes one dog. The cottage lies just a short walk from Ambleside town centre with its many restaurants and bars.

The location puts you right at the heart of the central Lake District. Grasmere is 4. 4 miles away and Windermere 4. 7 miles. Walk from your doorstep to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall through woodland.

 

About Buttonhole Cottage

Buttonhole Cottage is a traditional Lakeland cottage in Ambleside, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. This one-bedroom property sleeps two guests and welcomes one dog. The cottage lies just a short walk from Ambleside town centre with its many restaurants and bars.

The location puts you right at the heart of the central Lake District. Grasmere is 4.4 miles away and Windermere 4.7 miles. Walk from your doorstep to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall through woodland. The lakeside at Waterhead offers parkland and a short stretch of beach with views down the lake.

Inside you'll find a king bedroom with Smart TV, a bathroom with luxurious roll top bath and separate shower and a sitting room with wood burning stove and character beams. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. Outside there's a gravelled patio with pizza oven and garden furniture.

The 17th century Bridge House National Trust Information Centre stands nearby. Keswick is 16.7 miles away. Great walks lead to Grasmere, around Windermere and along to Troutbeck.

Buttonhole Cottage suits couples wanting a cosy base for exploring the Lakes. The wood burner and roll top bath make it perfect after long walks.

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Buttonhole Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Buttonhole Cottage 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.

Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9DT
Waterhead Lakeside
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0ER
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9LU
Grasmere Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SX
Lake Windermere Circuit
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0ER
Troutbeck Trail
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA23 1PG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0EY
Keswick
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR
Hawkshead Village
Distance: 6.8 miles
LA22 0NS
Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9DT
Waterhead Lakeside
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0ER
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9LU
Grasmere Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SX
Lake Windermere Circuit
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0ER
Troutbeck Trail
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA23 1PG
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0EY
Keswick
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR
Hawkshead Village
Distance: 6.8 miles
LA22 0NS

Is Buttonhole Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Buttonhole Cottage is not suitable for children. The property sleeps only two guests in one king bedroom with no additional sleeping arrangements. The steep stairs with limited handrails present safety concerns for young children. The cottage is specifically designed and marketed as ideal for romantic breaks for couples, with facilities and layout suited to adult guests only.
For Couples
Perfect romantic retreat for two with a cosy wood burning stove and character beams. The luxurious roll top bath offers relaxation after exploring the Lakes together. Welcome touches include prosecco, chocolates and flowers. The well-equipped kitchen lets you cook intimate meals. Peaceful location just minutes from Ambleside provides privacy while staying close to restaurants and lakeside walks at Waterhead.
Pet Friendly
One dog is welcome at Buttonhole Cottage with thoughtful touches including dog treats in the welcome pack. The small gravelled patio with garden furniture provides a private outdoor space perfect for dogs. The location offers excellent walking opportunities straight from the doorstep including routes to Stock Ghyll Force, Grasmere and around Lake Windermere. Ambleside town centre is a short walk away.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Buttonhole Cottage

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Zeffirellis Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BZ

The Royal Oak

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Buttonhole Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Buttonhole Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a luxurious roll top bath with separate shower in the large bathroom.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one dog is welcome at Buttonhole Cottage. The property provides dog treats as part of the welcome pack and has a small gravelled patio ideal for pets.
How many people does Buttonhole Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps two guests in one king bedroom. The bedroom includes a Smart TV and all bed linen is included in the rental.
What parking is available?
Parking is on the lane outside the cottage. The narrow lane can sometimes make parking tight and it's not always possible to park directly outside the property.
How far is it from Ambleside town centre?
Buttonhole Cottage is a short walk from Ambleside town centre, approximately five minutes on foot. The location is central but quiet, with shops and pubs within a 10-minute walk.
What heating does the cottage have?
The cottage has electric storage heating throughout and a wood burning stove in the sitting room. The log burner provides additional warmth and creates a cosy atmosphere in the living area.
Is there a washing machine?
Yes, the cottage has a washer/dryer combination unit in the kitchen. Bed linen and towels are included in the rental so you don't need to bring your own.
What entertainment is provided?
The sitting room has a TV with Netflix, DVD and CD player plus Alexa. The bedroom has a Smart TV and Wi-Fi broadband is available throughout the cottage.

Buttonhole Cottage Reviews

Christine
Lovely cottage, perfectly located and with a small garden too.
Allison
Nice little cottage had everything we needed. Lovely touch of cake, sweets and dog treat. Plus fresh flowers. Only issue with having the lovely double ended bath is that the tank doesn't hold enough water for a decent bath. Only half filled the bath having to wait until the water heated up again before topping it up. We did add a couple of kettles worth of boiling water to top as well. Otherwise lovely cottage.
Sharon
Absolutely loved Buttonhole! It was just perfect! Lovely, cosy little cottage in a great location. Lots of personal touches such as chocolates and flowers. Would definitely return here again.
Stuart
We stayed at buttonhole over Christmas, the little touches such as the tree, gift and decorations were lovely. The cottage itself was in a brilliant location, and was very comfortable. The only thing that really let it down was cleanliness. Upon arrival there was an awful smell in the kitchen which turned out to be bin juice, which we had to clean up. The blinds in the bathroom and surfaces in the cottage were really dusty as were all of the mirrors. The carpet up the stairs was stained and the hoover provided was clogged. Overall if the cottage was given a deep clean it would make such a difference.
Lovely time spent in the cottage, it was clean and welcoming. The listing was mostly accurate but the outside area needs newer photos as there was no pizza oven. Bathroom was big and clean. Bed very comfortable. The staircase has handrails all the way up which may be useful as the stairs were steep. Overall, lovely charming cottage that was very close to town.
Andrew
Hi, This my second stay at Buttonhole. I would definitely consider going back again. It ticks all the boxes for me' Regards, A.P.
Really nice place to stay, very well finished and welcoming. Would definitely book again.
The cottage was beautiful with a working log burner very cosy! a very comfortable bed with a gorgeous large bathroom and roll top bath! Kitchen had everything you needed, there was even a small outside space ideal for the dog, just as a side note we were left milk in the fridge, a bottle of procesco and chocolates on the table which was a really lovely touch.
Robert
Just a few suggestions. A handrail fitted to the righthand wall of the lower stair would have made going up and down easier for me as my mobility is not great. A non slip mat in the shower floor would also help a great deal. These are simple things which could make a difference
Jeanette
The cottage had awful smell which we suspected as dog urine on the rug. We also found something brown and squashed underneath another rug and dread to think what that was The oven and microwave were filthy with dried on food lots of dust and dirty kitchen roll underneath the cutlery tray. We wouldnt have stayed if we hadn't been in such a beautiful area which meant we didnt spend much time in the cottage. I did inform the owner who said they would check the property out
I was pleased with my first impression of the cottage, the ground floor was clean and looked comfortable and we did appreciate the milk and little chocolate snacks that were left for us. I did notice that the steps up to the upper floor were quite high and was disappointed that there was no banister or rail to hold on to which resulted in me falling down the stairs.The small grab rail towards the top of the stairs was no use halfway up. I was very disappointed when I went into the bedroom and saw the height of the bed leaving no option but to stand on a stool to get into the bed. I did appreciate the low lights on the stairs and in the hall. There is a lovely large bathroom with a lovely shower unit in it unfortunately the controls were almost at ceiling height and outwith my reach leaving me unable to shower. I am very disappointed that there was no indication of these safety hazards on the Skyes website. I would hope that noone else would have to go through everything we did.
Richard
Fantastic location, within easy walking distance into Ambleside. Wouldn't hesitate to book again and recommend to family and friends.
Thank you for a lovely stay at Buttonhole Cottage. The chocolate, flowers and dog treats were a particularly lovely touch! Securitywise, I would have liked a way to lock the front door from the inside, since I was a woman travelling alone and didn't feel completely safe with just the keypad. Otherwise, we had a lovely week and would definitely come again.
As regular stayers at Buttonhole, we were disappointed with our November 2023 stay. The cottage was not to the clean standard expected floors not swept or vacced, kitchen surfaces with crumbs and tea stains, crumbs stains and old paper towels in fridge and kitchen drawers, all surfaces covered in dust, ash left in fire from previous guests, lots of pet hair around the property including in the bed our allergies are usually manageable with antihistamines but these weren't helping because there was so much build up of pet hair sticking to our clothes and on sofa etc, cobwebs with flies in them, poor plants in bathroom not watered and dying, used up reed diffusers still in place, shower needs some TLC. The lounge sofa is a sofa bed so not designed for comfort at all most nights we opted to go to the bedroom instead so we could stretch legs out. The rug has been removed from the lounge making feet on the floor very cold! Even with the heater and fire on, the lounge struggled to get warm due to the continuous draughts coming from front and back doors. Perhaps a heavy curtain on the back door will help? Listing needs updating no Alexa and no Netflix account signed in on TV. Due to the cleanliness issues, we did decide to end our holiday two nights early unfortunately. Such a shame because we used to love this cottage so much and coming to stay... but sad to say, we wont be returning again unless cleaning is improved drastically
A very cosy and comfortable cottage.
Lovely cottage. Had everything you needed and a very nice selection of welcome treats on arrival. The bed was very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay here.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The cottage is cosy, nicely decorated and well equipped. It's slightly out of Ambleside centre which I appreciated as it was quiet, but it is up a small hill so just something to be aware of! The bed was comfortable. The bath tub does take a while to fill, but is lovely and deep for a nice soak after long walks. The water pressure in the shower isn't that strong. The kitchen had everything I needed plenty of pans, good knives, grater etc to cook. Minor note if you are a coffee drinker there's only a one cup cafetierefrench press. You can do some great walks from here over to Grasmere, around Windermere and along to Troutbeck. Overall I would recommend this cottage and would definitely stay here again.
Cosy, comfy makes you feel relaxed. Nice touches in the cottages. Close to town centre. Just what you need to wind down.
Nice little cottage, ideally located just outside of the village. Nice extras on arrivallike wine, chocolates etc. Parking was a little difficult outside the cottage.
Caroline
Lovely Cottage, well equipped . Nice extra touches too, wine biscuits etc.. Very comfortable bed, large bathroom. Nice quiet area. Make sure you take logs for the log burner. A little drafty from the front door though, just needs the gap down the left side looking at.. but overall a very pleasant stay.
Absolutely beautiful cottage every needed for a wonderful holiday! Will book again soon
Wonderful cosy cottage, our favourite in Ambleside so far. We'd definitely book this again. Loved all the welcoming treats, particularly the dog friendly ones!
Lesley
A lovely little cottage in a great location out of the centre of Ambleside, but close enough to walk to. The cottage was ideal for me and my dog
This was a booking to visit the lakes while our son swam the length of Windermere in the One Way Swim competition. Have to say we are proud parents as he won the whole thing, unexpectedly! The cottage was fine for our needs, albeit rather small and dark downstairs. There was a musty odour throughout which wasn't pleasant at all and we couldn't pinpoint it. The bedroom was lovely, bed comfy, bathroom good although I love a long hot bath soak and I didn't see the tiny notice that said the boiler needed priming half an hour before, so I ended up with a lukewarm bath, which wasn't ideal after the miles of walking we had done that day. The location was perfect and it was fab to be able to walk into Ambleside and take the dog for walks locally, although it was almost too hot one day to walk at all. The little extras and treats were very welcome, thank you. We couldn't park outside the first day as someone had inconsiderately parked lengthways against the advice and left no room, but we found somewhere not too far away, off road. The second and third day we could park outside. Cute little courtyard area and we saw birds of prey above which was fab. Lots of info left for the local area too. Just a bit pricey for what it was as so tiny at 600 for 3 nights, but then it was August in the Lakes!
Great little cottage, good Location. Personal touches, dog welcome pack, beers, mint cake, fresh flowers etc made a great welcome. Would recommend to anyone.
Lovely cottage, conveniently but peacefully located 5 minutes walk away from Ambleside centre. Thoughtfully fitted out and wonderful welcome pack. The photos don't fully do it justice.
Wonderful cottage great location and the welcome packs were exceptionally good. Highly recommend.
Stephanie
Great place to stay. Pretty little private garden, with good facilities in the house. Comfortable bed and lovely bath, perfect after walking. Thanks for the little supplies that made it so we could have a brew and biscuit once settled in.
Andrew
A lovely property in a great location. Exactly what we wanted and more. Beautifully dressed for our arrival with welcome extra touches. Would thoroughly recommend
Had a lovely stay just marred at the end due to another cottage two doors down that parked their two HUGE cars a BMW X5 and VW Transporter no less right opposite on the fence side. This essentially meant Buttonhole and the one next door had lost their parking space. As they were sat out, I asked the owner to possibly moved and they literally just ignored me if you are also the owner of 2 Busk Cottages it might be an idea to clarify where their parking is?. Other than that the cottage and location was fantastic though.
Comfortable and well equipped cottage 5minutes from centre of Ambleside.
Lovely Cosycottage with many extras. In a beautiful location in Ambleside
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