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Heron Cottage, Ambleside

Guest Rating
Rating
3.9
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
3.9
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Heron Cottage is a three-storey property sleeping four at the foot of Kirkstone Pass in Ambleside. The cottage sits on a quiet street just minutes from the town centre. Two en-suite bedrooms mean no queuing for the bathroom on holiday mornings.

The Lake District National Park surrounds you here. Rothay Park and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall are nearby. Walk to Ambleside Roman Fort or drive to Rydal Mount and Gardens. Waterhead and Windermere sit close by for boat trips and waterside strolls.

The first floor hosts a king-size bedroom with bay window and TV plus en-suite shower. The second floor twin bedroom has spectacular views towards Fairfield and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over.

 

About Heron Cottage

Heron Cottage is a three-storey property sleeping four at the foot of Kirkstone Pass in Ambleside. The cottage sits on a quiet street just minutes from the town centre. Two en-suite bedrooms mean no queuing for the bathroom on holiday mornings.

The Lake District National Park surrounds you here. Rothay Park and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall are nearby. Walk to Ambleside Roman Fort or drive to Rydal Mount and Gardens. Waterhead and Windermere sit close by for boat trips and waterside strolls.

The first floor hosts a king-size bedroom with bay window and TV plus en-suite shower. The second floor twin bedroom has spectacular views towards Fairfield and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over. Downstairs you'll find open-plan living with a gas fire, dining table and fully-fitted kitchen including dishwasher and washer-dryer.

Battle Castle at Wray (5.2 miles, 15 minutes) offers National Trust grounds to explore. Grasmere village (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) has literary connections and traditional gingerbread. Windermere town (4.7 miles, 13 minutes) provides lake cruises. Keswick (16.7 miles, 35 minutes) brings markets and mountain views.

Couples and families wanting a Lake District base will appreciate Heron Cottage. The location puts you steps from pubs and shops yet close to walking trails.

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Heron Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Heron 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.

Wray Castle (National Trust)
Distance: 5.2 miles
LA22 0JA
Rydal Mount and Gardens
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LU
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0BL
Todd Crag Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9DZ
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EJ
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9NN
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA22 0EP
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Keswick Town
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR
Wray Castle (National Trust)
Distance: 5.2 miles
LA22 0JA
Rydal Mount and Gardens
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LU
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0BL
Todd Crag Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9DZ
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EJ
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9NN
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA22 0EP
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Keswick Town
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR

Is Heron Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Heron Cottage provides a travel cot and highchair for younger guests. The property sits minutes from Ambleside centre where kids can visit Bridge House and watch boats at Waterhead. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall makes an easy family walk. Windermere offers paddle boat hire and lake cruises. Rothay Park has open spaces for playing. The twin bedroom gives children their own space with spectacular fell views.
For Couples
Couples will appreciate the king-size bedroom with bay window seating and fell views. The en-suite facilities in both bedrooms add privacy and comfort. The gas fire creates atmosphere in the living space for cosy evenings. Walk to local pubs like the Golden Rule just 93 steps away. Rydal Mount and Gardens offers romantic strolls. Windermere provides lakeside walks and boat trips for two.
Pet Friendly
Heron Cottage does not accept pets. The property operates a no-pets policy throughout. This makes the cottage suitable for guests with pet allergies who want guaranteed pet-free accommodation. If you're travelling with dogs you'll need to look for alternative Lake District properties that welcome animals. The surrounding area has many walking routes that would suit dog owners if pet-friendly accommodation were available.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Heron Cottage

The Golden Rule

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Apple Pie Cafe

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

The Priest Hole

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Heron Cottage

Does Heron Cottage have a hot tub?
No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage does feature two en-suite bathrooms with the second floor bathroom offering a bath for relaxing soaks after walking.
Is Heron Cottage pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. The cottage operates a strict no-pets policy to maintain standards for guests with allergies.
How many people does Heron Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The first floor has a king-size bedroom and the second floor features a twin bedroom with two single beds.
What parking is available at Heron Cottage?
Roadside parking is available on How Head street behind the cottage. A parking permit for one car is included, valid at the local car park and in other major Lake District towns.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The fully-fitted kitchen includes electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer-dryer. A Tassimo coffee machine is provided along with standard cooking equipment and utensils.
Is Heron Cottage suitable for families?
Yes, the cottage works well for families of four. A travel cot and highchair are included. Both bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the open-plan living space provides family gathering areas.
How far is Heron Cottage from Ambleside centre?
The cottage sits just minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. You can reach shops, pubs and restaurants within a short stroll down the hill from the property.
What is check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rental cost along with WiFi access.

Heron Cottage Reviews

Thomas Luke
Very happy with the accommodation. In a great spot within Ambleside. The house has all the facilities you need, only thing would be a slight touch up required within the house, the bathrooms mainly, but nothing that made our stay less enjoyable.
Upon arrival the cottage was cold. No manual anywhere. Heating only came on the day before we left. Would have appreciated tea coffee milk etc when we arrived. Suggest the cleaners pull out the beds especially on the top floor to address the dust and life that lives there.
On arrival, the loungekitchen does not reflect the photo on your site. On arrival, late afternoon, having been up from 6am traveling, we were disappointed to find the room cold, with minimal central heating. Further, NO instructions for the heating or gas fire. The lounge was dusty with rubbish behind the furniture, under seat cushions, etc looking rundown and desperately in need of a LOT of TLC. Previous guests had commented on problems, none of which had been rectified. Clutter in all rooms. Lights not working properly throughout the property. Rubbish on top of wardrobe. Shower on first floor STILL hotcold, potential to scald, no hand rail even though steep step out of shower, extractor fan thick in dust and not removing steam. Sink tap loose! Picture on first floor landing still on floor! See previous reviews . Eventually on WEDNESDAY, following 2 visits to your office, a maintenance man attended, and on our return the gas fire was on, and a note stating set the thermostat to manual so just need to turn it up or down but no mention of where to find the thermostat. Also an attempt had been made to clean the property. On going to bed Wednesday evening, switched gas fire off, and would not reignite on Thursday evening. All in all, very disappointed with the cottage.
Beautiful cosy cottage, really stylishly presented, kitchen small but everything you could possibly need. Living area slightly dark, but it's part of the charm of a older property Bedrooms lovely deco, you can tell a lot of thought went into them, beds are so comfy slept better than I do at home! Ensuites a lovely extra and really hot powerful showers I will definitely book again
Angela
The cottage was a mixed bag. It was comfortable and clean, but and this is a big big but, the shower was unforgivable. My daughter was taking a shower and the temperature knob was jammed on hot and she was burned. She had a visible mark on her arm. When we contacted Sykes, they had someone come and sort it out quite quickly, which is great. When I went back to look at reviews for the cottage on your website, the first review I came across was by Wioletta, who said that they had attempted to contact the owners twice about the malfunctioning shower with no joy. I am shocked that nobody paid any attention to the complaint and feel its really inexcusable and negligent on your part. My daughter is an adult, but if she had been a child, the outcome could have been much much worse. Other than the shower issue, there was a picture sitting on the stairwell. When we looked, there was a nail in the wall with a note on it saying not to try to rehang it because the nail hole needed resighting. There were also no normal sized dinner plates, which was irritating and none of the condiments that we are used to finding when we book a holiday home were provided. We all had a laugh about the tiny sample of dish washing liquid we were provided with. So to sum it up, overall the cottage needs some TLC and updating. We would not wish to stay at Heron Cottage again.
Wioletta
We had a good stay in the Heron Cottage in the last rainy week. The location is perfect for shopping, dinning and exploring the Lake District. We used the street parking around the house. We loved sitting in the mornings and evenings in the 1st floor bedroom's bay sitting area and enjoyed watching the beautiful view of the hills. The shutters and windows were very dusty from inside also some areas in the house. The beds, bath, sinks, toilet, kitchen were clean, so a little more attention to the details will make much a difference. also we had an issue with the shower's tap mixer. It was blocked and only really hot water was available, so we couldn't use that shower at all. I reported that on 2 provided tel numbers to the owner twice, but not response all week. The cottage is well equipped, but we couldn't find a laundry rack dryer. Our raincoats and trousers were not suitable to use a washer dryer. We would like to come back to the cottage if the reviews will be more positive then mine in the future.
Anthony
Bedrooms and bathrooms are excellent, very comfortable with plenty of space and storage. the living room and kitchen are well equipped if a bit on the small side . Note there is no garden or outdoor space which didn't bother us as we were out all day anyway. Very well positioned for all facilities in Ambleside and a parking pass for the main carpark just down the road is provided, this pass is also valid in many other major towns and villages in the lakes too! Would recommend and would use again.
Just spend a lovely week at Heron Cottage. It is in a really good location in terms of being within a few minutes walk of most of the pubs and restaurants in Ambleside. The car park pass was great and can be used in a variety of other Lakes spots. Cottage is cosy and the beds very comfy, it was quite dark in the living room but didn't spoil our experience, the views from the bedrooms towards the fells are beautiful ! A couple of issues re how to get some of the facilities to operate gas fire and hot water boost but eventually worked these out. All in all it contributed to a lovely week in Ambleside and we would stay here again in future.
The property was in a nice location and was cozy, however there were a few complications. The biggest issue was the first floor shower that leaked like a waterfall into the kitchen area. Had to ring up and have a guy come round to take a look at it. It was a good job there was a second shower which worked, however it was a battle to get hot water. Had to press the boost button for any hot water even if heating had been off all night. There was some noise outside from cars on a night, though it wasn't too bad. Facilities were well equipped and everything worked except the first floor shower. The dvd player and movies were in the same cupboard as the plates, hidden behind a chair. Kinda weird. Overall a nice little cozy cottage but could have been better.
Deirdre
The cottage was immaculate, comfortable and very well equiped. We had a fantastic few days walking in the area and returned to relax by the fire and enjoy the entertainment on the large TV. We really appreciated the thoughtful Christmas decorations all over the house and the useful welcome pack and Tassimo coffee machine. The location is perfect on a very quiet street just minutes from the centre of Ambleside, so close to all the cafes, shops and pubs. It was no trouble at all to park our car overnight down the road in the local car park thank you for the permit. The furnishings are superb, it felt like a luxury retreat! The beds are extremely comfortable and the whole cottage warm and cosy. The water booster to get hot showers was also much appreciated. Unfortunately it rained every day we were there and we struggled to get our clothes dry overnight for the next day if you could provide a clothes airer for the cottage this would help! Many thanks we will definitely be returning to your wonderful cottage!
A great cozy cottage in an ideal location. Living space compact but cozy & well equipped ideal in winter. Rooms large with ensuites & views. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back
We loved Heron Cottage which was cosy, quirky tastefully furnished and ideally sited for a stroll into Ambleside town or accessing the numerous walks. The fire wasnt operating which was a shame but the central heating was ample and the couple of technical problems experienced when we first arrived were resolved quickly and without fuss. We had an amazing stay and will definitely return to Heron cottage.
Convenient cottage close to the centre of Ambleside, and close to the start of some walks. On quite a steep busy road but theres a parking permit for the large car park at the bottom of the road. The house is compact, and the living roomkitchen is much darker than the photos suggest. We had to have lights on all the time. The bedrooms were comfortable, although there is no chair in the top bedroom, which would be useful. Both bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, but the one in the double bedroom is more of a wet room, and theres a step up to the shower and washhand basin. There are fantastic views from the bedrooms, and the louvred shutters were brilliant for privacy and keeping the sun out. We did suffer from noisy neighbours which spoilt one nights sleep. Overall, the cottage was sufficient for a weeks stay.
Angela
I would recommend Heron Cottage with some reservations. It's a lovely cottage a short, steep walk from the centre of town. All appliances worked and it was a comfortable, atmospheric place to spend a week. However some cleaning issues areas not dustedlike under the sofas, and the bedding on the top floor was too small for the single beds. Also too many unattractive knickknacks that clutter an already small space. However having two bathrooms in a cottage this size is a real find though only one parsimonious toilet roll between them!, as is the parking pass.
Oksana
Cottage is nice and cosy, facilities are good. Living room is rather small and it was difficult to park behind the house on a very steep hill and a narrow back street with so many other cars parked there. Shame there is no garden and the front door is 1 metre away from a busy street. Location is good 5 minutes walk from Ambleside centre. Overall I had a nice stay.
Andrew
Our second stay, fantastic again. You really cant beat the location, very central, seconds away from a great pub and the apple pie cafe for the best breakfasts. Great to see the mattresses on the top floor have been updated, these were so comfy. Kitchen very well equipped. Everything is so handy for what we need, real bonus having a travel cot and a highchair available. Highly recommend
Overall the cottage was really good. The downstairs was a bit cramped but nothing that we couldn't cope with. Bedrooms were excellent with ensuite facilities in both
Andrew
We have been visiting the lakes for the last 10 years or so and this cottage was as nice as any we have stayed in. Would definitely stay there again. Very happy with everything.. Andy and Lynn smiles
The cottage is lovely and cosy keeps the heat well and really well located. The Golden Rule pub was 93 steps away!! We found the livingdining area a bit snug for a family of 4 children 13 and 10 and not especially comfortable for watching TV with chair positions and height of the TV. The bedrooms were great light and spacious and handy to have a bathroom on each floor. The first floor bathroom we found an odd design as the shower is on a step, along with the sink so a bit weird if you have a shower, then at any point later you want to use the sink the floor is still wet so you end up using it at an angle. The 2nd floor bathroom was perfect though and we mostly used that one. The sheets didn't seem to fit the beds for some reason, pretty sure the beds were standard sizes not sure what the issue was but would have preferred sheets that fitted properly. The central heating lost water pressure one day so no heat or hot water until we filled the system. Luckily my husband had done this before and that we figured out where the boiler was! Personally I found the place could have been cleaned more thoroughly. The washing up bowl was grubby, the bread board was dirty and I wiped crumbs from the cupboards before adding our own food. We moved a chair and there was mess underneath the hoover was accessible but I don't expect to have to clean anything other than my own mess in a holiday property. It was quite busy when we visited so had to park in the car park at the bottom of the hill. This was fine and the pass can be used at car parks in Bowness and Grasmere too as an added bonus!!
An excellent holiday cottage in a really convenient location for all of the local amenities. Very comfortable and wellequipped though lacking a hairdryer. Ensuite facilities were very modern and great to use better than many a hotel. Generally managed to get parked close to property most days but the provided car park permit certainly saved us from any difficulty and a few quid when out and about.
Philip
Thank you for the opportunity of providing feedback following our stay in Ambleside at Heron cottage. The following is not necessarily aimed at the owner although ultimately they have responsibility for the condition of the property presented to holiday makers. On our arrival 1. There was no toilet paper in either bathroom 2. There was no soap,in either bathroom 3. There were dead insects flies and wasps on the top bedroom floor 4. The property was generally dusty with dirty surfaces throughout For a rent of 1000 for the week, we expected to arrive at a property that was clean and presentable and provided with basic materials and clean, especially in the context of COVID. Because of the items above we had the distinct impression that any cleaning and replacement of basic items prior to our arrival was at best cursory and at worst non existent. I don't think we will stay at Heron Cottage again.
We had trouble with the central heating. We did not know where the thermostat was so it was impossible for us to control the heat. The fire did not work. After speaking to a rep at Sykes the heating was repaired but, nevertheless, this took up a considerable amount of our time on the phone.
Barbara
Lovely comfy seating and bed. You fixed our hot waterheating problem ref COR210283CF quickly. We did point out to the maintenance man that the gas fire didnt appear to work he tried and agreed. It would have been nice in evenings to have the look of the fire. The downstairs rad did not get as warm as upstairs. I also pointed out that the thermostat on the bedroom rad had been broken off some time ago, by the looks of it, so we were unable to turn that down. Everything else worked well. We have stayed with HoL many times but under Martin Barton probably this one was under my name. Mind you we realised that was over twenty years ago they seem to have made the hills a lot steeper!!
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