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Cringol Cottage, Ambleside

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4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 3
Bedrooms: 2

Cringol Cottage is a stone-built property in Ambleside at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. The cottage sits within a tidy courtyard in the Central Lake District. Allocated parking for one car makes arrival simple. You can walk to Ambleside centre in minutes.

Waterhead and Borrans Park are a short stroll away. Rothay Park sits nearby with a children's playground. The location puts you close to shops and restaurants. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is within walking distance.

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. One double bedroom features beams and a large window. One single bedroom completes the upstairs layout. The bathroom has a bath with shower over.

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About Cringol Cottage

Cringol Cottage is a stone-built property in Ambleside at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. The cottage sits within a tidy courtyard in the Central Lake District. Allocated parking for one car makes arrival simple. You can walk to Ambleside centre in minutes.

Waterhead and Borrans Park are a short stroll away. Rothay Park sits nearby with a children's playground. The location puts you close to shops and restaurants. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is within walking distance.

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. One double bedroom features beams and a large window. One single bedroom completes the upstairs layout. The bathroom has a bath with shower over. Open-plan living combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The heated inner porch provides space for drying outdoor gear.

Grasmere sits 4.4 miles away (12 minutes). Windermere is 4.7 miles distant (10 minutes). Keswick lies 16.7 miles north (30 minutes). Bus services run frequently with £2 fares to destinations across the Lakes.

This cottage suits walkers and couples wanting a central base. Park up on arrival and explore on foot. Cringol Cottage delivers comfort and convenience in equal measure.

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Cringol Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Cringol 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: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ER
Bridge House
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9DT
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 0EJ
Borrans Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EP
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9NN
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BT
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Gaynor Sports
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Bus Stop
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ER
Ambleside Library
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BL
Rydal Water
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9LX
Stock Ghyll Force
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ER
Bridge House
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9DT
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 0EJ
Borrans Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EP
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9NN
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BT
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Gaynor Sports
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Bus Stop
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0ER
Ambleside Library
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BL
Rydal Water
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9LX

Is Cringol Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Rothay Park sits a short walk away with a children's playground. Waterhead offers boat trips on Lake Windermere. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall provides an easy family walk. Tennis, bowls and mini golf are available nearby. The cottage has limited space for families as it sleeps only three people maximum. No washing machine may prove challenging with children. The single bedroom suits one child.
For Couples
The cottage provides a cosy base for two with comfortable beds and tasteful decor. Walk to Ambleside's restaurants and cafes in minutes. The open-plan living space creates an intimate atmosphere. Fresh refurbishment in 2023 added new windows and quality furnishings. Park your car and explore on foot together. The heated porch handles wet walking gear. Quiet courtyard setting away from main roads.
Pet Friendly
Cringol Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy. This makes the cottage unsuitable for guests wanting to bring dogs or other animals. The policy helps maintain standards for guests with allergies. Nearby properties in the Lakelovers collection may offer pet-friendly alternatives. Consider checking other cottages if travelling with pets is essential to your holiday plans.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cringol Cottage

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DT

The Golden Rule

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cringol Cottage

Does this cottage have parking?
Yes, Cringol Cottage provides allocated off-road parking for one car in the courtyard. Guests consistently praise this feature as it eliminates parking stress in busy Ambleside.
Is Cringol Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at this property. The cottage operates a strict no-pets policy to maintain standards for guests with allergies.
Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Cringol Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on providing comfortable indoor accommodation and convenient access to Ambleside's facilities.
How many people does Cringol Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps three guests maximum including any infant. It has one double bedroom and one single bedroom, though three adults plus an infant cannot be accommodated.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, fridge and plenty of crockery and cutlery. Guests report the kitchen is well-stocked for self-catering needs.
Is there a washing machine at the cottage?
No, there is no washing machine at Cringol Cottage. A laundrette is located one street into Ambleside town centre and is described as excellent and reasonably priced.
How close is Cringol Cottage to Ambleside centre?
The cottage sits within a short walk of Ambleside centre. Guests can reach shops, cafes and restaurants in minutes without using their car.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are included in your stay.

Cringol Cottage Reviews

Property is in a great location with easy access to the town centre and the lake, there is a fair amount of road noise however, also the smell from the carpets would indicate they probably need a shampoo, otherwise we really enjoyed our stay.
Excellent condition and perfect for us. I couldn't find information on playing DVDs but found that the TV source needed to be HDMI 3 for the DVD player.
Hannah
Lovely little cottage, has everything you need for your stay. Great location just a short walk to shops & plenty of pubsrestaurants. Will definitely stay here again.
A superbly furnished cottage, in a central location & only 3 mins walk from all the local amenities in the centre of Ambleside in one direction & 10 mins walk from the shores of Lake Windermere in the other. The cottage is the most comfortable we have stayed in & it's obvious a lot of care & consideration has been put into the recent refurbishment. The only downside is that if you need the windows open, particularly at night if it's warm, the traffic noise is very prevalent as the cottage is situated near a very busy road junction.
The accommodation was lovely. However, the internet was not working when we arrived. We messaged the company, who took 2 days to respond. The issue was not resolved during our stay, and we were without WiFi all week. We spent a considerable amount of time trying to resolve the issue ourselves, which took time away from our holiday.
Kathryn
Beautifully presented cottage in a great location. Dedicated off road parking is a huge bonus in Ambleside. The cottage was very comfortable and had an abundance of kitchen equipment and crockery. Overall we enjoyed our stay in Cringol Cottage.
Donald
Another great stay in Cringol Cottage. Love the new bathroom. The cottage has every thing you need.
This our first time at Cringol Cottage and I hope not the last. We had a wonderful few days there over what was a very wet weekend. The cottage was warm and cosy and very comfortable. For two of us it was perfect. Plenty of seating and we could chat while one of us cooked in what was a very easy to use kitchen. One of us was very sound sensitive and was slightly affected by traffic in the morning but it was a fairly quiet time of year otherwise it was blissfully quiet. The bathroom was nice and spacious for such a small cottage and the shower was very good. The beds were very comfortable. If we had one issue it was a lack of drying space. The weather was so bad that venturing out into the fells was almost impossible but had we been inclined we would have been drenched. I suspect the bathroom would have been the only place to dry clothes and waterproofs. We had a wonderful time in what was such a great central location close to all we needed without having to use a car and the parking outside made life very easy and I have no hesitation recommending this cottage.
Geoffrey Ernest
Lovely, clean and comfortable cottage in an ideal situ with added bonus of parking. Convenient for all the facilities in Ambleside and surrounding area with excellent bus access being a plus. Would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful well equipped cottage.
After visiting Ambleside for 40 years we have now stayed at Cringol cottage the last 3 times. We love the comfort & cleanliness of the cottage also the location, perfect for getting buses to all our favourite walks. Hopefully we will be back.
Philippa
Lovely cottage perfect for our needs. Clean and wellstocked. Good communication and easy to access. Close to the centre. Only drawback in the warm weather with windows open that a busy road is outside so can be noisy, bring earplugs.
It was our first time staying in Ambleside and a what a lovely property to stay in. Its location is great for both a walk into town but also to the waterfront. The cottage itself was extremely clean and presented as listed. The only slight improvements would be the power of the shower although there are plans for a bathroom refurbishment in 2026 and an addition of some extra kitchen utensils such as bigger dishes. All in all a very positive stay at Cringol Cottage.
I thought the cottage was lovely. However the electric shower was non thermostatic and very difficult to control the temperature, when you get the new bathroom I'd definitely run a thermo mixer from the unvented cylinder. Also, there was no washing machine, it was my fault that I didn't check but as we stayed a week with a 3 year old was a bit annoyed. if I get a holiday in lakes again I would check , totally my fault for not checking . Overall if I came with just my wife for 3 days I'd come but longer with my daughter I'd look elsewhere. Thanks for a lovely cottage otherwise.
Lovely clean and beautiful cottage in a perfect location to tour around the ... Lovely clean and beautiful cottage in a perfect location to tour around the Lakes The cottage had everything we needed for our holiday Parking outside a big bonus
Kenneth
We really enjoyed our stay at Cringol Cottage, it is clean, comfortable and location would be difficult to beat. This is the second time we have stayed at the cottage and have already made one booking for next year so far. We would certainly recommend the cottage.
Jennifer
Lovely little cottage with everything we needed. Small but perfect for our needs. We especially liked the off road parking and the proximity to both the town centre and Waterhead. Loved the open plan layout and the tasteful decor. Everything seemed freshly decorated with nice carpets throughout and beautiful quality soft furnishings and bedding. Plenty of crockery, cutlery etc The cleanliness of the property was very high overall but just a slight niggle was the shower curtain, which was stained with mildew at the bottom, and the dish drainer in the kitchen which had grime and scum in the grooves and in the cutlery compartment. Lets just say I left the dish drainer cleaner than I found it. These were two very tiny things but I feel it should be mentioned as they are both easy to fix. We had a brilliant stay at Cringol Cottage and we would definitely stay again. Highly recommend it.
Lovely clean cozy cottage. Private parking is a bonus. Would book again.
Graeme
Comfortable, cosy and modern cottage is excellent location
Cringol cottage is a lovely place to stay in Ambleside. All we could need from a base for a holiday in the lakes. Would come again.
ie-anne
Super cottage. Very clean and fresh. We will definitely like to book again in future!
Kenneth
We enjoyed our stay very much and had a very enjoyable holiday. The cottage is ideally located is clean, comfortable and we would recommend it to anyone. We would certainly stay there again. The only issue we had was regarding the instructions for setting of the heating at the end of our stay.
Excellent position, convenient for town and walks on foot. Cosy, well maintained cottage with every facility.
Theresa
We have stayed at Cringol Cottage several times and every time we have had a great stay. A lovely, cosy cottage with everything needed for our week away. A great location in Ambleside and for going further afield. Allocated parking is great! We will be back!
A lovely place to stay, so convenient for Ambleside. Very clean and welcoming, there was everything we needed for our stay.
Everything was just as described. It was very clean and comfortable and the new windows and doors have really improved the comfort and quietness. Fully refurbished throughout it is a welcome place to stay after long walks on the fells. Very easy to access Ambleside as it is such a short stroll away. We have stayed here a few times now and will continue to book if it is available.
Beautiful cottage ideally located. The place on first appearance was perfect.
Lovely cottage in an excellent location. Parked the car on arrival and didnt use again until we left.
We have stayed in cringol a few times and the recent refurb has made our stay even better. The cottage is bright and airy. Everything you need for your stay has been provided even chocolate and a parking space!
Wonderful position and immaculate. Very handy for excellent bus services and many walks from the cottage Condition as new and very well eqipped
This is our third stay at this cottage what a difference the refurb as made ... This is our third stay at this cottage what a difference the refurb as made thank you for what youve done We are planning our 4th visit and would definitely recommend Had a great week with perfect weather looking forward to returning
It was a lovely cottage with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Christopher
This is a fantastic accommodation, clean, central and peaceful. We will definitely be visiting again.
Rachel
We had a lovely stay! Cottage was really clean and had everything we needed.
Theresa
Lovely refurbishment. Clean and fresh with everything that we needed for our stay. We will be back again!
Christine
Clean homely accommodation. A little noisy from traffic as adjacent to one way system. Toaster didn't automatically pop so had to stay watching it. Faulty smoke alarm. Both issues reported on leaving. Overall though a nice well maintained accommodation
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