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Kelsick Heights, Ambleside

Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Kelsick Heights offers self-catering apartments in the Lake District. Located in Ambleside at postcode LA22 0AD, these properties sit in the heart of Cumbria's most visited national park. The apartments provide easy access to Lake Windermere and surrounding fells.

Ambleside serves as a perfect base for walking and water sports. The town has shops and pubs within walking distance. Stockghyll Force waterfall is just minutes away on foot.

The apartments sleep varying numbers of guests in different configurations. Twin bedrooms convert to super king-size from November 2026. Each apartment is accessed via an external staircase.

 

About Kelsick Heights

Kelsick Heights offers self-catering apartments in the Lake District. Located in Ambleside at postcode LA22 0AD, these properties sit in the heart of Cumbria's most visited national park. The apartments provide easy access to Lake Windermere and surrounding fells.

Ambleside serves as a perfect base for walking and water sports. The town has shops and pubs within walking distance. Stockghyll Force waterfall is just minutes away on foot.

The apartments sleep varying numbers of guests in different configurations. Twin bedrooms convert to super king-size from November 2026. Each apartment is accessed via an external staircase. Off-road parking is included for guests arriving by car.

Lake Windermere (1.2 miles, 5 minutes) offers boat trips and watersports. Rydal Mount (2.1 miles, 7 minutes) was Wordsworth's home. Wray Castle (5.4 miles, 15 minutes) has National Trust grounds. Grasmere village (4.1 miles, 12 minutes) features traditional gingerbread shops.

Kelsick Heights suits walkers and families wanting a Lake District base. Book for mountain access and waterside activities combined.

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Kelsick Heights Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Kelsick Heights 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.

Lake Windermere
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LF
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LU
Wray Castle
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA22 0JA
Stockghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0AE
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9NN
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 0.9 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BU
Rowan Tree Country Store
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Gaynor Sports Outdoor Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA22 0EY
Ambleside Medical Practice
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9DQ
Lake Windermere
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LF
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LU
Wray Castle
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA22 0JA
Stockghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0AE
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 9NN
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 0.9 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BU
Rowan Tree Country Store
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9BS
Gaynor Sports Outdoor Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA22 0EY
Ambleside Medical Practice
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9DQ

Is Kelsick Heights Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Ambleside offers excellent activities for children. Lake Windermere provides boat trips and beach areas for paddling. Stockghyll Force waterfall has an easy woodland walk suitable for young legs. The town has playgrounds and ice cream shops. Brockhole visitor centre (3 miles) features adventure playgrounds and treetop nets. Grasmere village offers gingerbread making demonstrations. Wray Castle has family trails and grounds to explore.
For Couples
Couples enjoy the romantic Lake District setting with mountain views and lake access. Ambleside has independent restaurants and traditional pubs for evening meals. Rydal Water and Grasmere offer peaceful lakeside walks. Wordsworth's homes provide literary history. The apartments give privacy after days exploring together. Sunset views over the fells create memorable moments. Winter visits offer cosy evenings after fell walking.
Pet Friendly
The property information does not confirm whether pets are welcome at Kelsick Heights. You must contact the property directly before booking if you plan to bring a dog. Ambleside itself is extremely dog-friendly with most pubs welcoming dogs and countless walking routes accessible from the town. Lake Windermere shores and surrounding fells provide excellent exercise areas for active dogs throughout the year.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Kelsick Heights

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Apple Pie Eating House

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

The Golden Rule Pub

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Kelsick Heights

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Kelsick Heights does not have a hot tub. The apartments focus on providing comfortable self-catering accommodation in a central Ambleside location instead.
Is it pet friendly?
The property details do not specify pet policies. Contact the property directly to confirm whether pets are welcome at Kelsick Heights before booking.
How many guests can stay at Kelsick Heights?
The apartments accommodate different group sizes in varying configurations. Specific sleeping arrangements depend on which apartment you book at the property.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking is provided for guests. This eliminates the need to find street parking in busy Ambleside during peak tourist seasons.
When do the twin beds convert to super king-size?
Twin bedrooms will become super king-size beds from November 2026. Until then, the current twin bed configuration remains in place.
How do you access the apartments?
All apartments are reached via an external staircase. This is important to note if you have mobility concerns or heavy luggage.
What shops are nearby?
Ambleside town centre sits within walking distance offering supermarkets, outdoor equipment shops, bakeries and gift shops. Everything you need is accessible on foot.
What walking routes start from Ambleside?
Fairfield Horseshoe, Loughrigg Fell, Wansfell Pike and Stockghyll Force all have trailheads in Ambleside. Routes range from easy woodland walks to challenging mountain hikes.

Kelsick Heights Reviews

Daniel
The property was not cleaned upon arrival. THE LOCK ON THE FRONT DOOR NEEDS REPAIRING OR REPLACING as upon arrival the lock was very stiff and fiddly. The tv in the lounge had tp be replaced with the one in the smaller room durting our stay as the tv had no wifi connection and couldnt download any channels. then the dvd player was too advanced for the tv so in my opinion the lounge tv needs upgrading. With all this to say, the porperty was equisite, with a homely feel. The equipment provided was the best i have ever seen, with paella pans, baking trays, muffin trays, irons etc. Would reccomend this property alot, just a dissapointment about the few things that let it down
Elaine
Have stayed here before but this time not as good. Dishwasher wasnt emptied and tv remote under cushions in main room suggested that hasnt been tidied cleaned appropriately. Also feels like things are rationed only two people staying but we had to buy toilet roll, no washing machine detergent and only 3 dishwasher tabs. More effort could be made. Also maintainence needed blind in bathroom broken
Judith
Please arrange something for recycling. It was not clear that we had to go to two separate place for bottles and cardboard and there was no obvious information about plastics.
Lovely property, well presented and thought through. Loved the jacuzzi bath, especially after a days walking. Check in at 5pm and check out at 9am would benefit from an hours leeway either way as there was no flexibility despite asking and no reply to my request. Current access times mean a late arrival to the destination and an early departure, but arriving at 4pm and leaving at 10am would make a big difference. Having wifi was great, but tv channel access was limited and while the tv manufacturers guide was available we couldnt connect to broadband to use to its full potential. On a similar theme, there were loads of great dvds blue ray discs available but we couldnt find a player! Overall a great location, really central, bit noisy as a result in the evenings due to the restaurant over the road and proximity to pubs and bars, and definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility issues due to several flights of external metal stairs needed to access the property but thats all made clear on the property info too so wasnt a surprise! High chairs are provided at the property which is great if relevant but due to the access route Im not sure whether Id stay there with very young children as the eternal stairs might be a bit tricky!
A comfortable, well furnished property in a central location within the town. I would recommend on the whole. However, as mentioned by other guests, the noise, particularly late at night, does create an issue. Part of this is a symptom of it's location, but could be partially addressed by double glazing. I understand building regulations may prevent this, but it was not ideal being woken up 3 nghts in a row in the middle of the night.
Kelsick heights was the perfect place to stay in the Lakes. The apartment had everything we needed and was perfectly located to enable us to walk around the area, but also best placed for driving to lots of the surrounding areas. Would definitely recommend and hopefully well return soon.
It did say this in the reviews, this is a well equipped flat and positioned well in the centre of Ambleside but it is noisy at night. It would be good to get the bedrooms double glazed and an efficient cooling air fan as it was hot in the time we were staying there.
Andrew
This holiday let was great in so many ways. Right in Ambleside, very clean and tidy, the kitchen had so many utensils etc. So easy to do self catering in with current restrictions. The kitchen is nicer than in the picture as it has been redone. I would have rephotographed this as its lovely. The bedrooms were very spacious and there was lots of storage available. It was a bit of a squeeze but there was a dedicated parking space which was good. We liked that the entrance was outdoors because of current covid situation we didn't have to be indoors with anyone to access apartment. The noise from the road is not ideal and could be vastly improved by new windows. In addition some of the windows could be easily pushed up and didn't lock properly. This was stressful in a second floor apartment with a toddler but I'm glad we realised rather than assuming everything would be safe as we did not leave him in that room unsupervised for even a minute. Same went for the fire door in bathroom. Obviously important but a worry.
Amanda
This is an absolutely lovely place to stay. The stairs to are not really an issue at all. Very spacious and perfect location. The only think that I would look into is the 9am departure, we did it but it was difficult with 2 children. I would definitely recommend Thanks
The cottage was lovely. Really spacious, great location. We found it FAIRLY easily! Checkin was easy and everything we needed was there.
Catherine
Positives Great location a very short walk to any location in Ambleside town centre. Well decorated apartment. Lovely bathrooms with Jacuzzi bath. Nice window seat to watch the world go by. Good WiFi and TV options. Negatives Beds in twin room not very comfy. You need to be careful getting to the parking area as it's a bit tight. Freezer needs some attention, but we didn't use it so not a problem for us.
There was Black Mold in the Bathroom very offputting. The showers were just a trickle of water. The pressure for them was bad. The washing machine was full of wet laundry when we arrived. To rectify I would love a partial refund but don't have the time to pursue.
Timothy
Fabulous apartment, would gladly visit again in the future.
There were no suitable drying facilities for walking boots and coats etc which was surprising. A light carpet on stairs by door. Living room seating inadequate, not cosy. Paint beginning to peel off in bathroom and kitchen.
Kavanagh
Really lovely, well equipped, large, good value apartment. But you need to make some things clearer. Parking is in Cumbria cottages spaces 1 or 2. There's no Sykes Cottages sign Clear info on how the heating works. And most importantly this is a central apartment and so is on a busy road with pubs with occasional loud music very close.
Joanne
Very good accommodation and location with parking, has everything that you need and more. Only downside was the noise level from the Pub and main road traffic people was a louder than expected and gave disturbed sleep we are not light sleepers.
Debbie
We were unaware that this was a second floor apartment which was difficult as we had a lot of luggage due to having a 1 year old with us. The toilet seat was broken in main bathroom and ensuite shower was either too hot or too cold! Also it was very noisy at night which affected our sleep. No spare toilet rolls or washing updishwasher equipment.
Carlina
This accommodation is very good quality and the location is excellent. If you struggle with steps this is not for you but otherwise would recommend it to anyone, very spacious too we love it, this was our second trip here and would go again tomorrow. A jewel in the crown.
Carlina
Not only was the appartment excellent it was situated close to everything, walking to the shops and cafe was a real treat, we are looking forward to coming back to the lakes and this is a place we would return to. only a couple of very minor things which we reported. fridgefreezer had broken door openings. we did forget to report that the bath tap was leaking.
We chose this apartment as it was central to the village and the description listed the attractive cafe on the ground floor where we could enjoy breakfasts, etc We eventually located the entrance to the car park after driving round the one way system of Ambleside a few times the main problem being that two of the landmarks a shop and a restaurant that you list have changed namebrand and thus the directions were useless. Imagine our disappointment when we found that the cafe was now a solicitors office no coffees or breakfast for us !!. Id have to add that the office had been open for some time and was not a recent change. A very disappointing sequence of misdiscriptions which spoiled our arrival and every morning of the break In all other aspects the apartment was great Please update your description so that others do not have the same experience
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