About Gale Mews

Gale Mews is a detached stone house dating from 1875 in an elevated spot above Ambleside. This spacious Lake District property sleeps five guests across three bedrooms. The location puts you within a five-minute walk downhill to shops and pubs.

The village sits in the heart of the Lake District. Walks start from the front door including routes up Wansfell and Loughrigg. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is nearby. Lake Windermere lies 4.7 miles away with cruises available from Waterhead.

The house offers a king-size master bedroom with walk-in power shower en-suite, a twin bedroom and a single bedroom with raised cabin-style bed. There's a family bathroom with separate large shower cubicle plus a downstairs cloakroom. The designer kitchen-diner features bay windows with fell views. The sitting room has a gas fire and bay window overlooking the fells.

Stock Ghyll Force (0.5 miles, 3 minutes), Bridge House National Trust centre (0.2 miles, 2 minutes), Waterhead lakeside beach (1 mile, 5 minutes) and Grasmere village (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) are all close by.

Gale Mews works brilliantly for walkers and families wanting easy access to Ambleside's amenities with fell views from every main window.

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Need To Know

✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine
✓Tv, dvd player and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Parking
✓Garden with patio and furniture
✓No travel cot or highchair available at this property
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0
✓13 miles, pub 0
✓14 miles
✓Note: check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am

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Gale Mews Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Gale Mews 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 9BP

Bridge House National Trust

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9DT

Waterhead Lake Beach

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Wansfell Pike

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EF

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 9NN

Jenkyn's Crag

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0HE

Ambleside Village Centre

Distance: 0.13 miles

LA22 9BS

Tesco Ambleside

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BT

Climbers Shop

Distance: 0.15 miles

LA22 9DU

Ambleside Cinema

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BU

Ambleside Recreation Ground

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EY

Bus Stop to Grasmere & Keswick

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BL

Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BP

Bridge House National Trust

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9DT

Waterhead Lake Beach

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Wansfell Pike

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EF

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 9NN

Jenkyn's Crag

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0HE

Ambleside Village Centre

Distance: 0.13 miles

LA22 9BS

Tesco Ambleside

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BT

Climbers Shop

Distance: 0.15 miles

LA22 9DU

Ambleside Cinema

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 9BU

Ambleside Recreation Ground

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EY

Bus Stop to Grasmere & Keswick

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9BL

Is Gale Mews Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The enclosed south-west facing garden provides safe outdoor space with a sloping lawn and two patio areas. Ambleside Recreation Ground sits 0.3 miles away offering bowls, crazy golf, putting and tennis. The five-screen cinema and climbing wall in the village centre provide entertainment. Stock Ghyll woodland walk leads to the waterfall. No travel cot or highchair is available at this property.

For Couples

The master bedroom features a king-size bed with fell views and a private walk-in power shower en-suite. The south-west facing terrace and lower patio with wooden arbour create perfect spots for outdoor dining with mountain views. The sitting room's bay window frames Loughrigg views while the gas fire adds atmosphere. Ambleside's pubs and restaurants sit just five minutes downhill.

Pet Friendly

Gale Mews does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all stays. If you're travelling with a dog, you'll need to find alternative Lake District accommodation that welcomes animals. The property's elevated location and proximity to fell walks would otherwise suit active dogs well.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Gale Mews

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Postcode: LA22 9BS

Zeffirellis Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BZ

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Postcode: LA22 9BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Gale Mews

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Gale Mews does not have a hot tub. The property features two full bathrooms including an en-suite with power shower and a family bathroom with separate large shower cubicle.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Gale Mews. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.

How many people does Gale Mews sleep?

The house sleeps five guests across three bedrooms: one king-size double with en-suite, one twin and one single with a raised cabin-style bed. Two bathrooms serve the property plus a downstairs cloakroom.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking for two cars is provided. One space suits a family estate car while the second space is smaller and better for compact vehicles.

How far is it to Ambleside centre?

Ambleside centre is a five to seven minute walk downhill from the property. Shops and pubs are 0.13 and 0.14 miles away respectively making amenities very accessible.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The designer kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A bay-windowed dining area with fell views and wall-mounted TV completes the space.

Is the property suitable for families?

Yes, the spacious layout works well for families with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space though no travel cot or highchair is available.

Are there any access considerations?

The property sits on a steep hill requiring a fairly steep walk back up from the village. This may prove challenging for guests with mobility issues though the house itself is level once inside.

Gale Mews Reviews

Lovely comfortable holiday house with great views from large terrace. Large sloping private lawned back garden. 7 min short stroll down fairly steep sloped bath to town close to shops, small Tesco, Cinemas, and cosy pubs. Great low fell walks from house inc Wansfell and Loughrigg . Close to frequent local bus route to Grasmere Keswick Windermere Bowness.

A lovely cottage with stunning views of the fells within easy walking distance of Ambleside centre. Warm and welcoming, very clean and wellequipped.

Cottage was very comfortable and clean. Parking not good, especially if you have a large car. Because it was run by a business and not personally by the owners it lacked those few details that made you feel welcome.

Had a fantastic week with the family at Gale Mews. Beautiful property with everything you need when away from home. Very clean with every amenity you would need and a great location so close to the town. Hope to return

A lovely cottage ideally situated close to Ambleside town centre for shops, pubs, restaurants and public transport to all parts of the lakes.

One of the best holiday properties in the Lake District.

Jillian

This is our third time at Gale Mews and we will definitely be back next year. Outside light on the side of the house was not working it made it very dark getting into the property

Maureen

We had a wonderful holiday in Ambleside and Gale Mews, the property we rented, was outstanding and very worthy of 5 stars. The house is in a wonderful location, a walk of only a few minutes from the centre of Ambleside, but on a very quiet street and with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. While it is an uphillI walk from the town centre, it really is a very short walk. The house has a wonderful, modern openplan kitchen and dining room, a lovely sitting room and, upstairs, 3 very comfortable bedrooms and 2 bathshower rooms, as well as a toilet downstairs at the main entrance. Most of our walks started from the front door but there was also lots of walks a short drive from the house. We had a wonderful holiday there and would highly recommend Gale Mews.

Andrew

Gale Muse is one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. The situation is outstanding the facilities and cleanliness first class and the location in Ambleside ideal. We have scored down a little on accuracy of listing above because the pictures do not give it full credit. Our only small improvement would be to have better outside lighting for access on foot in darkness.

Lovely, generous and very clean and well presented property. The only downside was the car parking space is not very suitable for a large family estate car which wasnt clear on the listing. This wouldnt stop us staying at the property again though.

Lovely house and garden absolutely fell in love with it. Not one complaint even the weather was amazing.

Malcolm

We had a wonderful stay at Gale mews. The cottage was very spacious and clean and lovely views from the property overlooking Ambleside and the surrounding hills. It was just a short walk to shops in Ambleside and also to waterside where you can take a ferry down lake Windermere. We would definitely like to stay again in the future.

Gale Mews is one of the best properties we have every stayed in, great layout, ... Gale Mews is one of the best properties we have every stayed in, great layout, everything you will ever need, 2 very spacious bathrooms and a great kitchen, even though it took us a while to find the cutlery drawer

Weve stayed at Gale Mews for several trips now but are gutted we cant stay ... Weve stayed at Gale Mews for several trips now but are gutted we cant stay again as we need to bring our really well behaved dog

Jillian

Gale Mews is a lovely cottage with beautiful view and garden, which we could use ... Gale Mews is a lovely cottage with beautiful view and garden, which we could use as the weather was so better than we expected we reported a couple of issues which did not impact our stay

Fantastic! Possible the best rental we have ever stayed in. Usually the pictures are misleading but not on this property. Excellent proximity to pubs and hiking just right from your door. We did 2 Sykes cottages for a week each, first in the Cotswolds and then here. Wish we had stayed for 2 weeks here instead!! Semi serious question, is this home for sale? We are close to retirement and could be interested.

Our second stay, lovely property in beautiful Ambleside but very disappointed that over a year on two issues still remain the fire has still not been repaired and toilet flush in main bathroom remains problematic. Didn't even report as numerous references in the visitor book and other reviews with responses such as 'waiting for replacement part'. For the price, now 1500 for peak weak would expect features to be in working order or at least acknowledged as an ongoing issue when advertised or through email contact prior to arrival. Bed in main bedroom like sleeping on a brick with cheap duvet and pillows, no cushions on sofas living room lacks comfort after long day waking, especially if it's been wet. Generally a lovely property, but others around with log burners or working gas fires would be our preference in future for the price. Heating system effective though and it is a lovely property in a good spot. Arriving to other people's walking boots in the porch doesn't make it feel like home for a week, but these could have been left from the last guests rather than there permanently.

We really enjoyed our holiday. The cottage was modern, clean and comfortable. Great location and we hope to be back one day.

Beverley

Spotlessly clean, wellequipped, welllocated property with stunning views. If bringing 2 cars the second one should be on the small side. Warning you do need to jump to get to the bed in the single room! Teen son was quite happy mother would have found it impossible! Would happily return.

Alison

We had a fantastic week staying in Gale Mews. A lovely property with everything we could have wanted. Beautiful garden and excellent location too.

We have visited Gale Mews on four occasions over the years and the refurbishment has turned it into a lovely holiday home. Well placed for access to amenities and for walking. Just a slight reduction in comfort and maintenance as the dining chairs were a bit unstable. The livingroom fire and the dining room television did not work. Just minor points which did not detract from the enjoyment of our holiday.

Louise

Gale Mews is a lovely, comfortable home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. It was spacious, by far the cleanest property that we have stayed in for years and plenty of cooking utensils which made it easy to cater for the family. The entrance hall with space for our walking boots, fleeces and waterproofs made this an ideal base for us. 1010 for everything. We will definitely book this again.

Fabulous location House was as advertised , clean and well equipped. It was chilly the first night and the heating worked but the gas fire did not and precious guests had noted this. Disappointing it had not been fixed. The sofas are very low , too low for comfort if a tall person. We considered booking again but between our first look at the website to check availability and going back the following day to book the price had risen by 200. I spoke to the team and this is apparently like the airlines , if people are looking they hike the price. We were upset and have booked with an individual home owner to return to the Lakes.

We found the all the facilities to be first class. We very much appreciated all the renovations which had been carried out since our previous visit in 2019. The standard of cleanliness was excellent and gave added pleasure to our visit. We much appreciated too the patio improvements and the landscaped garden. Unfortunately the weather was not conducive to outdoor eating.

Quentin

The only downside is the single bed its far too high and would cause ... The only downside is the single bed its far too high and would cause problems for some people it should be mentioned in the description

Roberta Jean

We have stayed in Gale Mews for many years and it is simply the best self catering cottage in the district. The improvements are generally great, the garden terrace has become a bit bleak and windy and could use some planters and a brolly! But the house is still warm and comfortable and is always our first choice.

The photos in the advertisement showed the back of the property but not the road side. This would have given us a better indication of the property on the road when driving up the road. Whilst the information states that there is parking for two cars, one would have to be extremely small. Property is very well equipped and it was great to have an area for wet coats and muddy boots. Kitchen had all the equipment you could want for catering for a family. All other rooms were well furnished and comfortable. If the property were to be filled with a family it would be useful to have access to extra toilet rolls and towels, although there was a washing machine and drier. The property had been cleaned well but some of the cutlery was dirty. Although it did not affect us, access to the property for anyone with mobility issues would prove challenging. We would definitely use this property again.

Justin

Great cottage very comfortable and clean. This didn't affect us but worth noting that anybody with any mobility issues will find it very difficult to access.

A lovely house in a great position overlooking the town the views more than compensated for the steep walk back! Excellent interior design and level of equipment made for a very comfortable stay. Dependent on your group size, it is worth being aware that the 3rd bedroom is small and the raised bed will limit its usefulness. We were sorry to leave and hope to be back

Joanne

Excellent accommodation in a super location.

We had a lovely stay, the new decorations are great and the cottage was very clean. Well be back next year! Thanks so much

Perfect holiday, after a two year absence due to the pandemic. House ideally located within 5 mins walk of the heart of Ambleside, and contained everything we needed for a home from home holiday.

Elaine

Excellent property in a great location. We were expecting 1 large drive for 2 cars however there are 2 drives that are really tight, suitable for reverse parking a family sized car and a small car

Rachel

Absolutely loved Gale Mews. Perfect location, everything you could possibly need and super clean. The views were lovely from the cottage windows and everything has been done to a high specification. We highly recommend this property.

We had a lovely holiday staying at Gale Mews. The property was clean, spacious, comfortable and it was great to have views across Loughrigg from every room. Dinner and drinks on the patio overlooking the mountain were a highlight.

Pauline

Fantastic cottage in as great a condition as it was when we stayed last year. Will definitely book again. Our two small cars were fine but two large cars would struggle with the size of the parking spaces as advertised in the description. Feel the service is definitely less personal since Sykes took over. Small, practical queries not handled in the same efficient way that HotLs used to.

This was a last minute booking but what a find. Obviously a much loved cottage. It is beautifully decorated, the kitchen is modern with high quality equipment and had everything we needed. The whole house was in superb condition throughout and was warm and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Danielle

We had a fantastic family holiday and made some wonderful memories we would absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting to go to the lakes. It was very central to ambleside and it fitted out to a very high standard, its very comfortable and family friendly. This break was just what we needed in this current pandemic. Thank you.

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Gale Mews, Ambleside

About Gale Mews

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Gale Mews Attractions & Days Out

Is Gale Mews Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Golden Rule

Zeffirellis Restaurant

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Gale Mews Reviews