About Heather Cottage

Heather Cottage is a cosy two-bedroom property in Ambleside, right in the heart of the Lake District. This converted stable block sits just minutes from shops and restaurants. Private parking for one car is included right outside your door.

Ambleside offers immediate access to Lake Windermere and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. The town centre provides everything you need within walking distance. Waterhead sits 15 minutes away on foot with lake cruises and watersports available.

The ground floor features an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space and sitting room. Upstairs you'll find one double bedroom and one single bedroom plus a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The kitchen comes fully equipped with electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Electric storage heaters keep the cottage warm.

Stock Ghyll Force (0.5 miles, 3 minutes), Bridge House (0.3 miles, 2 minutes), Lake Windermere at Waterhead (1 mile, 5 minutes) and Wray Castle (5 miles, 15 minutes) all sit nearby. Up to three dogs are welcome.

Heather Cottage suits couples and small families wanting a central Lake District base. Park once and explore on foot or by the hop-on hop-off bus that stops minutes away.

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Need To Know

✓Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
✓Electric storage heaters
✓Tv, dvd player, wi-fi and a selection of books
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot available on request
✓Private parking for one car
✓Two dogs welcome
✓Pub and restaurant 3 mins, shop 6 mins
✓Lake 14 mins
✓Note: there is no garden at this property

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Heather Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Heather 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 9BP

Bridge House

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Lake Windermere Waterhead

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Stock Ghyll Woodland Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BP

Fairfield Horseshoe

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9NN

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9LU

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BT

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Ambleside Market Cross

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BS

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stop

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 0EG

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

National Trust Information Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BP

Bridge House

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Lake Windermere Waterhead

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

Stock Ghyll Woodland Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BP

Fairfield Horseshoe

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9NN

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9LU

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BT

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Ambleside Market Cross

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BS

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stop

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA22 0EG

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0EP

National Trust Information Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9DU

Is Heather Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Heather Cottage works for families with one child due to the single bedroom. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits just minutes away for easy family walks. Lake Windermere offers boat trips and watersports at Waterhead. The central location means ice cream shops and cafes are on the doorstep. Older children will appreciate the walking opportunities and outdoor activities available throughout Ambleside.

For Couples

The double bedroom and cosy sitting room create an intimate space for two. Walk to restaurants and pubs in minutes for evenings out. Lake Windermere sits 15 minutes away for romantic lakeside strolls. The cottage provides a peaceful retreat after days exploring fells and valleys. Private parking means you can easily reach secluded spots throughout the Lakes. Stock Ghyll Force offers a beautiful short walk together.

Pet Friendly

Up to three dogs are welcome at Heather Cottage. The porch area provides practical space for drying muddy paws and storing wet walking gear. Stock Ghyll woodland walk starts nearby with dog-friendly paths throughout. Lake Windermere shoreline at Waterhead offers open spaces for exercise. Ambleside has several dog-friendly pubs and cafes within walking distance. The central location gives access to countless fell walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Heather Cottage

The Golden Rule

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Zeffirellis Cinema & Jazz Bar

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Heather Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Heather Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property features a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, up to three dogs are welcome at Heather Cottage. The property includes a porch area for storing wet gear and muddy paws after walks.

How many people does Heather Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps three guests across two bedrooms. One double bedroom and one single bedroom are located on the first floor.

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, one private parking space is allocated directly outside the cottage. This off-road space is included in your booking.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All basic cooking equipment and utensils are supplied.

How far is Heather Cottage from Lake Windermere?

Lake Windermere at Waterhead is approximately one mile away. The walk takes around 15 minutes from the cottage.

Are shops and restaurants nearby?

Shops sit 6 minutes walk away and pubs/restaurants are 3 minutes away. Ambleside town centre provides everything within easy walking distance.

What entertainment is available at the cottage?

The sitting room has a TV and DVD player. Wi-Fi is provided throughout and a selection of books is available for guests.

Heather Cottage Reviews

Heather cottage is a perfect base to see the lakes . 5 minutes walk in to Ambleside for the restaurants and bar .20 minutes walk to the boat that will take you to windermere.the cottage is in a quiet part of Ambleside.

Great cottage, with all you need. Having your own parking space is a bonus. Have booked here before and will do again.

Graham

Delighted with the accommodation & also location of the property. It was ideal for both the town & access to the lake. It was also a bonus to have parking right outside the door. You can just drop your bags & start enjoying your holiday! If there was one thing I noticed that might need to be looked into is the floor on the upstairs landing appears to be a bit uneven. This is my only negative on an otherwise fantastic accommodation

Enjoyed our weeks stay at Heather Cottage. Well appointed, very comfortable, a little problem with the heating but the maintenance men came out very quickly and resolved the situation very satisfactorily. The cottage is ideally situated near to the centre of Ambleside. Would certainly stay there again.

Darren

This is a great cottage with good facilities and ideally located.

Property could do with a deep clean. Lots of cobwebs. Few dead flies on windowsills. Hairs in bath. Cottage smelt very musty especially in kitchen and cupboards which is very off putting. Good location.

Steven

Have marked it down due to the fact that when we got there the beds hadnt been made and the towels were in the bath, both the bed linen and the towels were folded up very nicely so we just assumed the service team had ran out of time and we made the beds, did send an email about this, on Monday I received a message informing me the service team had missed doing the cottage so we had been sleeping in unwashed bedding and using unwashed towels! ! It was sorted on the Monday to be fair and in all the years I have been booking with Heart of the Lakes and Sykes it was the 1st time anything like this has occurred! Hopefully my next booking in October will be back to usual standards. Cheers

Christine

Warm and comfortable cottage. Kitchen is well equipped for a home from home stay. Excellent location, just a few minutes walk up to the town centre and approx 1015min walk to Waterhead, from here you can take a Windermere lake cruise. Private parking at the cottage is an added bonus. Lots to see and do in the area, we only used the car on 3 of the 7 days we were there to venture further afield. However if you dont want to use the car, theres a great hop on hop off bus service, the stop is just a few minutes walk from the cottage. We had a great week and would highly recommend. Thank you

Stuart

Perfect location. Found the house warm and comfortable. Had a fantastic stay and would definitely book again

Another enjoyable stay in Heather Cottage, which was very clean and comfortable. The cottage being in the centre of Ambleside is convenient for shops and loads of eateries all within minutes walking distance. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or book Heather Cottage again, all in all a lovely weeks stay.

Christine

We will be trying to book Heather Cottage for another 2 weeks next year . As soon as we have Holidays confirmed.Fingers crossed .

Dorothy

Really enjoyed our mini break at Heather Cottage. Everything we could possibly need and location was brilliant. Parked the car and didn't use it until the day we left. Walking either into Ambleside or getting a bus to visit other lakes and walks was within 10 mins. Absolutely loved it and would certainly book again. Thank you

Sharon

Great location lovely cottage fantastic holiday

Steven

Nice tidy and clean, bus stops pubs and shops a short walk away, ticked the boxes !

When we arrived, we had to put the dishes, cup's and all the cutlery into the dishwasher, due to everything looking so greasey. The wife described it as the plates had been smeared in butter. I don't know who cleans the place but they don't do a good job. The stepdaughter was unable to unpack due to the cupboard in the spare room being full of stuff, so she had to live out of a suitcase.

Absolutely fantastic cottage. It is placed in a location that's a short distance from the middle of ambleside and lake windermere. We felt it very homely and I would definitely go back and I would also definitely be recommending Heather cottage to others. Great cottage thankyou.

Kellie

Perfect location to Ambleside. Upon arrival at the cottage, there was a strong stale smell. Which hit you each time you walked in. The sofa and chairs were not at all comfortable for a relax after a long days walk. A deep clean would really benefit the property. The beds were comfortable and ample basics e.g potspans etc.

The cottage smelled doggy on our arrival which was disappointing, thankfully Id taken air fresheners. We had to hoover due to dog hairs from the 2 seater sofa being all over our clothes on the first night & on the carpers hoover didnt pick up very well The shower pressure is frustratingly low Storage heating was annoying as we couldnt control it & felt chilly in the evenings when it went off. Overall we did enjoy our stay, weve stayed in this block of cottages previously and find it very convenient. Heather cottage is well equipped with many very thoughtful features, its just a shame about the comments above.

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was nice and clean, and very cozy, if i had criticism it would be that there was a strong smell of cigarette smoke upon arrival, and neither of us smoke, so that was a bit off putting, but we really enjoyed our stay and have rebooked for the Christmas period.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage is perfectly positioned making it very easy to walk into the town of Ambleside. Private off street parking is an added bonus. Ambleside itself is very central as a base for travelling around the area. Highly recommend this cottage.

Well equipped cottage with parking. Close to the shops and goid walks from Ambleside to other places we would recommend this cottage and hope to be back soon.

Annette

Lovely quiet cottage. Very cool, would take a little time for the cottage to warm through. Everything you could think tgat you need is there including umbrella and picnic blanket. Only thing we needed were oven gloves.

Lovely cottage in an ideal location for Ambleside . Cottage was very comfortable for us and our dog. Only negative was Mattress Cover needs replacing and Sky light in bathroom needs cleaning. Would highly recommend cottage as it was one of the best we stayed in.

Steven

Nice clean wee property, convenient for pubs shops and buses, the heating blasting out during a warm week seemed a bit strange but turned the temp down on the heaters so not too bad . Defiantly would recommend ,

Judith

What a lovely, well equipped cottage. Perfect for our stay. Very comfy . The position is also really good, so near to town but still manages to be quiet. As we had dogs with us it was really near to a morning walk by the river , I think the only thing missing was some directions to local near walks specifically for the dogs

Cracking little cottage, convenient parking outside the door and 2 mins to the pub

We enjoyed our stay. Our only criticism would be the cooker wasn't clean on arrival and the shower unuseable throughout our 2 night stay. It was either too hot to use or too cold. We couldn't really risk getting burned with the inconsistencies of rapid change in temperatures. The water tank woke us up both mornings at an early hour yet signs are everywhere not to interfere with settings so we didn't.The dog appeared to have some facial bites but we accept he could have got those anywhere. We woukd only stay there again if the shower was upgraded and safe to use. The cottage was comfortable but coukd do with a little upgrade especially to the living room area.

The aspects that attracted us to this property were the allocated parking space, wifi and proximity to the centre of Ambleside. We were not disappointed in these. The cottage was cosy, warm, and had an extremely well equipped kitchen. Impressed by the facilities in the entrance hall with lots of space for footwear, coats and wet clothing.However the property had not been cleaned thoroughly prior to our arrival very dusty and crumbs on kitchen worktop and floor. Not up to the standard expected from a Sykes cottage! Also a stained duvet cover in single bedroom and hair on the blanket in the double bedroom.

Victoria

Lovely clean cottage, we were pleasantly surprised at how many facilities the cottage had. They appear to have thought of everything. Only issue was the beds werent made and the cleaning not 100 finished when we arrived as the cleaner had been ill. I made a call, we went for a walk and it was rectified on our return which was great.

A lovely clean comfortable cottage , good parking very good location , would definitely come back

Excellent facilities in a prime location, beautiful house.

We have stayed at Heather Cottage several times before, and it has always been very clean and well provisioned. Just minutes from the centre of Ambleside, but very quiet.

Accommodation was fit for purpose and served as a good hiking base. A great deal of care has been taken with clear notices on how to use things in the house. Shower needs to be connected to mains water not tank to work better.

Veronica

We had a comfortable stay at Heather Cottage. The cottage is centrally situated for easy access to restaurants, cafes, and shops that Ambleside has without having to use the car. It is great to have a allocated parking space. We also used the bus service to visit some areas which was great.

Eleanor

It was rather dirty, all the pictures had a thick layer of dust on it, the toilet was filthy up from the floor covered in hairs etc, it's not often I have to clean before I enter a property. Cobwebs everywhere from the corner of the dining room table to each and every room and these were old cobwebs been there a while. Behind the furniture was not hoovered I dropped my medication behind the dresser and when I moved the dresser in bedroom I found a scrunching and a pink trinket tray as well as more dust n cobwebs.

Perfect cottage to have and use as a base to explore the surroundings. Comfortable and included everything we needed. Super position in the town. Only issue was the showerbath water pressure which was very low.

Bath takes an eternity to fill to a reasonable level

Fantastic location and cottage.

Ambleside is a very good base for getting out among this wonderful area of our country. Heather Cottage is ideally situated on the edge of the town so its easy to get out and about plus its only a short walk with no hills to the shops.The parking at Heather Cottage is good and the cottage very comfortable with all the facilities plus more youd require. Heather Cottage will definitely be a consideration next time we visit the Lake District again.

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