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Idle Mill 1, Ambleside

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Idle Mill 1 is a five-star apartment set within a converted slate-built fulling mill in central Ambleside. The property sits above the Stock Beck river and offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views across the town. You get a parking permit for one car in the nearby SLDC car park.

The location puts you seconds from shops and restaurants. Bridge House stands nearby. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a short walk away. Lake Windermere lies 4. 7 miles south with boat trips and watersports available.

The apartment sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both rooms feature super king size beds (one is zip-link). Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

 

About Idle Mill 1

Idle Mill 1 is a five-star apartment set within a converted slate-built fulling mill in central Ambleside. The property sits above the Stock Beck river and offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views across the town. You get a parking permit for one car in the nearby SLDC car park.

The location puts you seconds from shops and restaurants. Bridge House stands nearby. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a short walk away. Lake Windermere lies 4.7 miles south with boat trips and watersports available.

The apartment sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both rooms feature super king size beds (one is zip-link). Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen with Lavazza coffee machine, gas hob and electric oven. A washer-dryer sits in the utility room. Fast WiFi and Smart TV come as standard.

Grasmere sits 4.4 miles north. Windermere town is 4.7 miles away (11 minutes). Waterhead lakeside parkland offers beach access nearby. The Langdale Valley provides mountain walks within easy reach.

Idle Mill 1 works perfectly for four adults or families wanting a central base. The riverside setting and modern fittings make this a top-quality Lake District apartment.

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Idle Mill 1 Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Idle Mill 1 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.

Bridge House (National Trust)
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9DT
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Waterhead Lakeside Park
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0ER
Stock Ghyll Woodland Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LU
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1DX
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EY
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Bridge House (National Trust)
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9DT
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Waterhead Lakeside Park
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0ER
Stock Ghyll Woodland Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LU
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1DX
Ambleside Market Cross
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EY
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9LU

Is Idle Mill 1 Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The apartment works well for families with children aged 2-4 and older. A cot and highchair are available on request. The open-plan layout lets parents supervise easily. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits 0.5 miles away for an easy family walk. Waterhead lakeside park offers a small beach 1.2 miles south. The recreation ground sits very close to the property for outdoor play.
For Couples
Couples get a peaceful riverside setting with panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The contemporary gas fire and stylish sofas create a relaxing atmosphere. Both bedrooms have super king beds and private en-suites. Restaurants and pubs sit within metres for easy evenings out. The viewing balcony overlooks Stock Beck. Lake Windermere lies 4.7 miles away for romantic lakeside walks and boat trips.
Pet Friendly
Idle Mill 1 does not accept pets. The apartment building sits in a busy central location that would not suit dogs. The converted mill has multiple units and shared access areas. No outdoor space belongs to the property. Guests wanting to bring pets should look for alternative accommodation in the Ambleside area with suitable facilities.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Idle Mill 1

The Flying Fleece

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9AN

The Priest Hole

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DU

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Idle Mill 1

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Idle Mill 1 does not have a hot tub. The apartment focuses on high-quality interior fittings and a central location instead.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Idle Mill 1. The apartment building and location are not suitable for animals.
How many people does Idle Mill 1 sleep?
The apartment sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both rooms have super king size beds and one can be configured as a zip-link twin if you request this when booking.
What parking is available?
You receive one parking permit for the nearby SLDC car park. This is included with your booking and guests consistently praise this as extremely useful in busy Ambleside.
Is the apartment suitable for families with young children?
Yes, families with children stay here regularly. A cot and highchair are available on request and the open-plan layout makes supervision easy.
What kitchen equipment is provided?
The kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. A Lavazza coffee machine comes with some pods provided on arrival.
How do you access the apartment?
You climb a flight of stairs from ground level to reach the apartment entrance. The property sits on one floor once inside with no further stairs.
What is included in the bedrooms?
Both bedrooms have super king size beds with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linen, towels and hairdryers are all provided as standard.

Idle Mill 1 Reviews

Fabulous apartment. .
Steven
If you like Idle Mill 1 from the photographs, description and reviews you will love it when you stay there. The property is ideally located, very wellappointed and decorated with thought and care throughout a credit to its owner.
Rebecca
A lovely, spacious apartment in a great location. Parking permit was a nice bonus and the first thing we noticed when we walked in was how quiet it was with minimum outside noise, even overlooking the car park and main road. There are a few small niggles that, if fixed, would make this apartment even better. Both shower heads are at a strange angle and cannot be adjusted which we found awkward. Also the shower screen in the smaller bedroom is very difficult to open and close so we didnt use after the first night. Several lights flicker throughout the apartment. We have passed these niggles on to Lakelovers so hopefully they will be addressed and they did not have a profound effect on our holiday. However, one downside is the potential noise from the apartment above. We could have been very unlucky with who stayed above us for the week but the continuous loud stamping and dragging of presumably chairs across the wooden floors was extremely irritating and disturbing. We did contact Lakelovers early on in the holiday to see if this could be investigated but unfortunately we didnt get a response until after we returned home. Such a shame because, on first impressions, we would definitely have stayed again.
Fantastically located, easy access to loads of shops, restaurants, supermarkets.
Stopped here before we like the facilities and the convenience of its situatio
Debbie
A lovely apartment with everything we could possibly need for a winter stay in the lakes . Considering we had flooding , icy roads and paths and finally snow to contend with the apartment was a perfect haven to return to at the end of each day !
FABULOUS STAY, HAVE ALREADY BOOKED AGAIN .
We have stayed at Idle Mill 1 and 2 on a number of occasions now. Its a great property, right in the middle of Ambleside with everything that you could need on your doorstep great walks, food, drinks and entertainment. Already planning for a visit for next year.
Fantastic property and we will be returning for a week next year or even later in the year. We did find the heating system very warm, even though it was the lowest seting Not normally so warm in September we did turn it off in the end. sorry teapot handle got broken please let us know waht we owe TV functionality and wifi, perfect enjoyed watching the carpark capers car park pass, very handy location ideal, suprised how little noise from the adjacent pubs
Lovely property and we come every year, only comments would be the duvets are for winter, we bring our own in summer. Also little freezer would be great we forgot and bought ice cream!
Siobhan
As always we enjoyed a lovely week in Idle Mill 1 in Ambleside. All mod cons and everything that one could need, the parking permit is a real bonus. Spacious and clean. Compared to last time, the water pressure in the main bathroom was better and always love the Bath House toiletries. So thank you. Minor point, the right hand side of the bed in the main bedroom has a very slight trip hazard as it is very close to a random step up to another level in the room. Presumably this is something to do with the property below?? Otherwise, excellent as always and would recommend.
Anthony
Great apartment, modern and well equipped, really comfortable beds! Location was perfect for many walks from the doorstep and right in the centre of town so close to all the restaurants and cafes and of course our favourite pub, the Golden Rule, will definitely book again!
Allyson
Lovely, clean, modern and comfortable. A very pleasant stay, very handy for everything.
Idle Mill is in a fantastic location with everything on your doorstep from walks to shops to bars and great restaurants
Steven
Amazing stay. We found the apartment perfect for us a family of 4 with a 2 year old and 4 year old. We would definitely look to stay here again. The location ideal!
Robert
We stayed last year and decided to return again. To be honest a little disappointed this time. Wasn't cleaned to quite the same standard with a few hairs around and a couple of cobwebs. Windows were pretty dirty as well. Also some cutlery diminished, presumably taken, or damaged and not replaced. Limited number of mugs, ok for just the two of us but if four were there the dishwasher would be on overtime! Not sure if the extractors in the bathrooms worked as it got very hot in there. Sorry this sounds a bit negative but it could be really nice again with just a few touches. Rooms were nice and airy, although a full length wardrobe in the road side bedroom would help with hanging dresses or trousers from. Don't mind about whether you publish the feedback or not.
Maureen
The apartment was spacious, very clean and wellfurnished in a great location. The car parking permit was a boon and we were able to park easily each day. The boiler is quite noisy but fortunately was not a problem at nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Siobhan
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Idle Mill 1. Perfect location and property and facilities presented to a very high standard. It truly was like a home, with everything you could want, very relaxing. The parking permit was incredibly useful. That said, with such a high standard, the showers were a little disappointing. The water pressure was very poor and also the floor in the second shower room was very slippery. Indeed I slipped, knocked off the drain cover and stood on the plastic upstands of the drain twice. Ouch. That said, we would definitely return, and are already planning to. Many thanks.
Lovely apartment in a great location. Some fantastic shops and restaurants within metres and the parking permit makes it easy to get around.
Very nice property. Clearly there is an issue with the boiler which needs attending to, we did call out a plumber who checked and we had to reset several times over the week but some clients may not be comfortable with that as Im in the building trade. Consider changing mattress in bedroom as not that comfortable but overall a high standard and great stay
Robert
Great place to stay with top of the range fittings. Very good position to reach all the lakes and very handy for local restaurants. Spotlessly clean and we felt very relaxed there.
Patricia
A really lovely property, extremely well thought through with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We would absolutely return here and would happily recommend it to others too. My week didn't feel long enough for all the Lakes has to offer, so it's a real consideration to return to here and to Ambleside in the future. There were many touches to the property that again all I can say is extremely well considered by the owners. Brilliant break, sad to be home.
Joseph
Another wonderful stay at Idle Mill!
Loved the Idle Mill 1 apartment, great location tot. .will definitely revisit
Very comfortable apartment everything worked well. Fast WiFi, good and easy to use Smart TV. Great location. We hope to stay again sometime soon.
Really pleased with Idle Mill 1 excellent location apartment great with everything we needed for the week. Very spacious making it ideal for 4 adults.
This is a stylish, comfortable apartment in the heart of Ambleside and all it has to offer. However, people should be warned that, due to the proximity of the apartment to the centre of Ambleside and being between a main road and car park, it can be noisy at times. We were frequently woken up on weekday mornings at around 7.00am by delivery vanslorries, the council sweeping machine, etc. One morning to was just after 6.00am. Also, there was sometimes significant noise from the apartment above one evening it sounded as if they were dragging furniture around!! One more thing is that one of the showers was not working because the previous tenants had not reported it until the day they left. It took nearly a week for it to be fixed. Will we get any compensation for this? The telephone numbers on your information Email were also out of date, so perhaps the previous tenants could not get hold of anybody to report the shower problem. I hope the numbers have been updated.
ie-lucie
Very convenient location, we were able to do most of our hikes directly from the flat, without taking the car. The flat was very neat, clean and practical. We really enjoyed our stay and would consider coming back!
Directions to find property need updating. The restaurant adjoining the apartment has changed names so we drove past it.
It was a beautiful property in a fabulous location and was nice to have somewhere comfortable to relax in after a day out walking. I would definitely recommend the property to others.
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