About Courtyard Cottage

Courtyard Cottage is a ground floor property in the centre of Ambleside. This two-bedroom cottage sits in the heart of the Lake District. All accommodation is on one level with oak floors throughout the living spaces.

Ambleside offers immediate access to shops and pubs. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall lies within walking distance through woodland paths. The town serves as a base for fell walking routes. Kirkstone Pass provides scenic drives from the doorstep.

The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The king-size double bedroom features oak furnishings. A second double bedroom also has oak furniture. An open-plan living and dining room includes leather sofas and a coal effect gas fire. The kitchen contains an electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. One bathroom has a bath with shower over. A private courtyard patio includes furniture and a parasol.

Waterhead lakeside area (1 mile, 5 minutes) offers parkland and beach access. Grasmere (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) and Windermere (4.7 miles, 15 minutes) provide lake activities. Bridge House (0.2 miles, 2 minutes) is a 17th century National Trust building.

Courtyard Cottage suits couples wanting a central Lake District base with private outdoor space.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating, coal effect gas fire
✓Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wifi
✓One private parking space plus parking permit for 1 car in nearby sldc car park
✓Courtyard patio with furniture and parasol
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub are a few minutes stroll
✓Note: no babies/ children
✓Please note: access to the property is via a flight of steps and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues

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Courtyard Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Courtyard 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.

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9TL

Bridge House National Trust

Distance: 0.2 miles

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Waterhead Lakeside

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0ER

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2 miles

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Wansfell Pike

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 0EF

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BS

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BT

Outdoor Shops Central Road

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BS

Bus Stop Lake Road

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9AN

Ambleside Library

Distance: 0.2 miles

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Medical Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

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Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9TL

Bridge House National Trust

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9DU

Waterhead Lakeside

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0ER

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9NG

Wansfell Pike

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 0EF

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BS

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BT

Outdoor Shops Central Road

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BS

Bus Stop Lake Road

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9AN

Ambleside Library

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BL

Medical Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Is Courtyard Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

This cottage is not suitable for babies or children. The property has a specific no babies/children policy. Access involves steep Lakeland stone steps and internal steps down to the bathroom. The leather sofas and traditional furnishings are designed for adult guests. The central Ambleside location offers pubs and outdoor shops rather than child-focused facilities.

For Couples

Couples get a private courtyard patio for secluded morning coffee or evening meals. The king-size bedroom has oak furnishings and quality bed linen. A coal effect gas fire creates atmosphere in the open-plan living room with leather sofas. The central location puts pubs and restaurants seconds from your door. Walking routes into the fells start immediately from Ambleside.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Courtyard Cottage. The private courtyard has a gate allowing your dog to roam safely between indoor and outdoor spaces. Central Ambleside location provides immediate access to fell walking routes. The ground floor layout means no stairs for older dogs. Shops and pubs nearby include dog-friendly establishments for post-walk refreshments.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Courtyard Cottage

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Lucy's on a Plate

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BL

The Golden Rule

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Courtyard Cottage

Does Courtyard Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on traditional Lake District accommodation with indoor comfort and a private courtyard patio for outdoor relaxation.

Is Courtyard Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Courtyard Cottage. The private courtyard has a gate that allows your dog to move safely between indoor and outdoor spaces.

How many people does Courtyard Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size double bed and the second bedroom has a standard double bed, both with oak furnishings.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher. All standard crockery, cookware and utensils are provided for preparing meals.

Is there parking at Courtyard Cottage?

One private parking space is available, accessed by reversing up a sloped driveway. A parking permit for one car in the nearby SLDC car park is also provided and works in other local town car parks.

Is Courtyard Cottage suitable for people with mobility issues?

No, the property is not suitable for guests with mobility issues. Access requires climbing a flight of Lakeland stone steps and there are steep steps down to the bathroom inside.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

Ground floor accommodation includes one king-size double bedroom and one standard double bedroom, both with oak furnishings. All sleeping areas are on the same level with no internal stairs to climb.

What is the bathroom like?

One bathroom contains a bath with shower over, basin and WC. The bathroom is accessed via steep steps down from the main living level of the cottage.

Courtyard Cottage Reviews

The cottage is ideally situated in Ambleside but for some who are less mobile or elderly could be difficult to access. The courtyard was great for us having dogs as it was secure and very quiet. The cottage its self was lovely but needed some minor maintenance work doing. Shower screen leaks, not sure if the radiator leaks in master bedroom, bits of trim round the skirting board loose. The vent in the bathroom doesnt work and the parking permits were all out of date We tried to hoover up a couple of times but the appliance didnt pick up and smelled awful! The settees have both seen better days and werent very comfortable but having said all this we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay here again, none of the above were major cause for concern and all can be easily fixed.

Thomas

Having frequented the Lake District over many years staying in lodges and hotels, this was our first cottage break and definitely wont be our last. Everything was just perfect, even down to the weather, for the first time ever we had to buy suncream for our break in the Cumbrian hills

Cynthia

The cottage was wonderful and we enjoyed our 5 night stay. The kitchen is well equipped with a grocery store very close. There are numerous pubs and restaurants nearby. A perfect location for discovering the Lake District. We went north, south, and to the coast of the Lake District and Ambleside was a great place to stay. Parking for the cottage is a challenge and best for a small car. Our large rental didn't fit in the space. We parked at the convenient car park about 100 feet away. We're both in our 70's so getting our bags up to the cottage was challenging. All in all we had a super experience and highly recommend this cottage.

I think the cottage is extremely over priced. Im a regular visitor to Ambleside so I know the area very well. The cottage is in a great location but parking is a nightmare!! The owners needs to invest in some decent plates and cups, there wasnt 1 cereal bowl for my children to have there breakfast. There was only 1 wine glass and no small plates. We got provided with half a toilet roll!! When you are paying nearly 600 for 2 nights you expect 5 accommodation. The shower soaked the bathroom floor every time my kids used it. Not the best accommodation Ive stayed in and sorry I think its to expensive for what you get. I dont normally comment on reviews but I feel I needed to on this one. Only because it was last minute booking I wont have booked this accommodation because its overpriced for what you get.

We did have a wonderful stay, but there were a couple of things that we thought could have been improved. 1. The listing doesn't mention that there's another cottage that has a bedroom above the main bedroom. This makes it a little bit more like a flat than a self contained cottage. We were lucky the people above were pretty quiet. 2. We were only given one toilet roll for 4 days 3. When you run the bath taps the kitchen tap runs, probably a simple valve replacement to fix. 4. We couldn't find any of the red bin bags that were required for the wheelie bin. 5. The parkingaccess could be better described in the listing. Luckily we're fit and well, and managed it. Although our basset hound wasn't a fan of the stairs! 6. The dishwasher flooded the kitchen when we used it None of this really detracted from our stay, but it might for someone else. We did really enjoy the location of the cottage, being so central to Ambleside was fantastic! The price was reasonable too and we would stay again! Just a few easy fixes to make it perfect!

The extraction fan in the bath room was on all the time and the toilet roll holder was broken. The facilities in the cottage and courtyard were excellent. The access to the property is very poor as my wife is disabled and parking was too far from the property. The 13 slate steps and flimsy rail made access extremely difficult and should be mentioned in the general description for the property. John

Accommodation was very comfortable and well equipped but the reversing from a busy road up the slope was challenging so we used the permit provided and parked in nearby car park. The only complaint we have was that apparently the removal of gutters and exterior painting of fascia boards had been arranged and was in fact carried out but not completed during our stay. It was rather disconcerting to suddenly find workers in the courtyard and climbing up the terrace. We feel we should have been notified and work carried out when property was unoccupied. To this end we feel some form of compensation would be appropriate.

Really this was a great stay and so central in Ambleside. Our main problem was the parking. We found reversing up the slope from the main road very stressful we had 2 cars so one was in the car park. Minor points were that the shower screen allowed water to leak all over the bathroom & the kitchen was small for 4 people. But very clean with good facilities and the courtyard was perfect.

A lovely property, very well situated in Ambleside centre. Had just about everything we needed. Lovely courtyard garden We would have liked some more wine glasses but coped with what was there. Would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Christine

Beautiful little cottage very cosy, the owner thought of every need home from home spotless and clean. Very close to amenities. Only downside was trying to get your car up the awkward hill to park very steep can only reverse up the hill off the main road. Not for anyone with walking difficulties due to steep hill and steep steps.

Sinead

The property is lovely in itself, very central to all the lovely pubs and restaurants in Ambleside. It's cosy and comfortable inside which is perfect after a day walking, esp in the rain! The parking is very difficult though, we have a estate car and was a real challenge to reverse up the hill. I would advise anyone staying there to run into the cottage and grab the parking permit and head to the car park just down the road. If busy during the day, it clears out around 5ish once the people working in shops in Ambleside go home.

Andrew

It's a fantastic place to stay. Lots on the door step .pub shops and Great walks.will be going back at some point

Dianne

I thought courtyard cottage was a lovely place to stay and very clean and well equipped with everything My only negatives are the parking bay for the cottage is not big enough to open your car door. The mattress cover on the king size bed was it clean The previous guests had not removed their rubbish ! I removed the bag outside the bin on leaving as the smell was disgusting ! One bag was still in the black bin. Sorry for these remarks

Beautiful cottage and the location was excellent and very quiet, you would not have thought you were in the centre of Ambleside. The kitchen had everything you would need and the bathroom was of a high standard. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again. Nothing negative to say.

Alison

Great locationtown centre but didn't feel like it, close to many shops and restaurants, nicely decorated. Good quality bed linen and towels. Highly recommended..

Alison

Directions to the property were well out of date and misleading, referring to landmarks that were no longer there

Robert

The cottage was a great location in the centre of ambleside, albeit slightly tricky access. There was an unpleasant smell when we first arrived to the cottage, very fusty which was disappointing. The cleanliness also let the cottage down, there were cobwebs in the bedrooms and on the coffee tables which really let it down... overall cleanliness was not great. The bathroom could do with a bit of TLC as the shower was very old and could do with an upgrade, also the floor tiles need cleaning as there was a build up of dirtgrime on the tiles grout. If the cleaning was up to scratch and a few upgrades to the bathroom, this could be a fantastic cottage in a great location.

Rebecca

Love this cottage! The perfect location right in the heart of ambleside, yet it still feels secluded and private. Cosy interior with all of the necessary ammenities. Parking on the drive is a bit tricky but the permit allows you to park in the public car parks within a 5 minute walk. We will definitely be back!

Superb place to stay. Second time weve stayed. Brilliant location, everything you need. Highly recommend

The steps up to the cottage are difficult ,but the worse was the smell of dog both inside and out in the courtyard and it stayed all week and just to say we are not anti dog .

Daniel

We stayed at this property two years ago, and the addition of the new courtyard gate is very good as it enabled our dog to roam freely in and out of the property. The property is in a great location and has everything we need for our stay. Some minor suggestions for further improvements would be installation of a new more powerful shower and replacement of coffee mugs as a number of them are chipped. Otherwise, a great stay and we will be back again.

Lovely cottage, beautiful courtyard and very clean. Great facilities within the cottage, especially the kitchen. The only downside was i didnt realise the parking space wasnt outside the property or that there were stairs up to the property. Although this was probably my fault for not reading properly. Great location and instructions provided were great especially of how best to get into the parking spot. 1010 woild recommended and use again.

The cleanliness of the property was unacceptable. In the midst of a global pandemic I felt it could have a detrimental effect on our health. The property clearly hadnt had anything but a superficial clean and I had no idea who had previously stayed there. It makes me very angry that I was put in that position on the first holiday we had in over a year. I reported the matter to you immediately we arrived at the cottage and it took until Thursday afternoon to get any kind of resolution from Sykes, albeit an unsatisfactory one. The property floor hadnt been mopped and was dirty, the surfaces grimy, dog hair stuck all over the sofa cushions which themselves were grubby and stained, the dishwasher had been stopped and emptied mid cycle so I had no idea how clean the crockery was. Spending the first 2 hours of my holiday cleaning was not what I had in mind, nor was washing every utensil, plate and glass before use. In addition I was told the owner was responsible, the cleaner responsible and also and the team who look after the area. Sykes are very good at buck passing but not at customer service. It is a massive shame because if it had been cleaned properly we would have been delighted with the cottage.

Absolutely superb. Great cottage in the middle of everything but secluded in its own oasis. Well stocked accommodation wanted for nothing, they have thought of everything. Simply loved it without any complaints whatsoever. Thank you.

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