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Little Brook, Ambleside

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Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 4
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 2

Little Brook is a countryside terrace cottage in Ambleside, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. This property sleeps 4 guests and offers a warm base for exploring the fells and lakes. The cottage sits on a steep hill with steps to the entrance.

Ambleside puts you within walking distance of Lake Windermere at Waterhead. Shops are 0. 4 miles away and the nearest pub is 0. 3 miles from your door. The town offers direct access to fell walks and mountain routes.

The cottage has two bedrooms: one king-size room and one family room with a double and single bed. The contemporary bathroom features a bath with shower over.

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About Little Brook

Little Brook is a countryside terrace cottage in Ambleside, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. This property sleeps 4 guests and offers a warm base for exploring the fells and lakes. The cottage sits on a steep hill with steps to the entrance.

Ambleside puts you within walking distance of Lake Windermere at Waterhead. Shops are 0.4 miles away and the nearest pub is 0.3 miles from your door. The town offers direct access to fell walks and mountain routes.

The cottage has two bedrooms: one king-size room and one family room with a double and single bed. The contemporary bathroom features a bath with shower over. Downstairs you'll find a well-equipped kitchen-diner, a lounge with woodburning stove and plush sofas, plus a large conservatory dining room. A useful boot room with heated clothes airer handles wet walking gear.

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a short walk away. Rothay Park sits nearby. Grasmere is 4.4 miles (15 minutes). Windermere town is 4.7 miles (12 minutes). Keswick is 16.7 miles (35 minutes).

Little Brook works well for families or two couples wanting a Lake District base. The enclosed garden has a brook flowing through it. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Little Brook Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Little Brook 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 9LU
Waterhead Lake Windermere
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 0EP
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EJ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9PR
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Co-op Food Ambleside
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Gaynor Sports Outdoor Shop
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9DU
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Ambleside Cinema
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BU
Ambleside Medical Practice
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9BL
Stock Ghyll Force
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LU
Waterhead Lake Windermere
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 0EP
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 0EJ
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9NG
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Fairfield Horseshoe
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9PR
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Co-op Food Ambleside
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Gaynor Sports Outdoor Shop
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9DU
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Ambleside Cinema
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BU
Ambleside Medical Practice
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9BL

Is Little Brook Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Little Brook has a family room with a double and single bed plus a travel cot and highchair available. The enclosed garden offers space to play though children must be supervised around the brook at all times. The boot room has a selection of toys and books. Rothay Park is 0.3 miles away. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall makes an easy family walk. The property sits on a steep hill with varying internal levels.
For Couples
The cottage offers a king-size bedroom with comfortable bed and topper. The lounge has plush sofas and a woodburning stove for cosy evenings. The large conservatory dining room provides space for meals together. Ambleside's restaurants and pubs are within 0.3 miles. Lake Windermere at Waterhead is a short walk away. Direct access to fell walks means you can explore mountains and valleys from the door. The peaceful location offers tranquil nights.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Little Brook. The enclosed garden has a brook flowing through it where dogs can rinse off after muddy walks. There is ample room for a dog crate in the cottage. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms. Direct access to fell walks from the door means excellent walking routes start immediately. A boot room handles wet gear and muddy paws.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Little Brook

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

The Old Courthouse Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BL

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Little Brook

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Little Brook does not have a hot tub. The property offers a contemporary bathroom with a bath and shower over.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Little Brook. Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms and must be supervised around the brook in the garden.
How many people does Little Brook sleep?
The cottage sleeps 4 guests across two bedrooms. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other is a family room with one double and one single bed.
What parking is available?
Little Brook has off-road parking for one car. The parking space can fit a large car easily.
Is the property suitable for people with limited mobility?
No, the cottage is set on a steep hill with steps to both entrances. There are varying internal levels with the toilet and bathroom on the upper floor.
What facilities are provided for drying wet gear?
There is a dedicated boot room with a heated clothes airer and coat rack. A washing machine is located in the bike shed with power available for charging e-bikes.
Can I bring a travel cot and highchair?
Yes, both a travel cot and highchair are available at Little Brook. The cottage is suitable for families with children though supervision is required around the garden brook.
What cooking facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, combi microwave-oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and plenty of cooking equipment. There is a breakfast table for 4 in the kitchen-diner.

Little Brook Reviews

Louise
Whilst the inside of Little Brook was really nice and comfortable, the garden was an absolute disgrace. I had to pull lots of weeds up as the seeds were getting all over my dogs fur. Not very nice as the weather was good enough to sit outside. Just a ten minute walk to the town and the lake's shoreline, which was great.
Trevor
Third visit to little brook always clean and an ideal position for walking
Andrew Paul
The property is a bit run down. Various things were either broken or about to break and it wasn't as clean as it could have been. I have sent an email to the letting company detailing all things wrong . On the plus side the beds were very comfy and it is very close to Ambleside also the off street parking is a plus. Won't be returning!
Melanie
Would have marked higher, but we had no hot water for 2 days over the weekend. On the positive we went on some wonderful walks and the weather was kind to us.
The inside of Little Brook was great it was really clean and the facilities were good. It would be good if there were some fans to use in the bedrooms as it was really hot when we visited and the bedrooms were stiffeling. The outside areas do need a bit of TLC and could be amazing we loved the little stream running through the back area. Great location only a short walk into Ambleside.
Weve just came back from a lovely week away for New Year. The cottage is lovely and spacious but the kitchen could do with a few more items such as glasses, pans and oven gloves. The parking space is great and fits a large car easily. My only down side is the amount of dog hairs there were, I know the cottage welcomes dogs and we took our frenchie who loved it but we were covered in long white dog hair, which we very disappointing.
Everything was exactly as we had imagined like photos. Clean, cosy, spacious. We also loved having the steam in the garden to rinse the dogs on the way in
Frankie
The property was in a perfect location and felt like a home from home. Lots of space in the house and the second room at the front of the house was a nice surprise alongside the heated clothes drier. Our only complaints would be the main bathroom window lock is broken and will not open. When we arrived the batteries were low in the fire alarms in the living room and were beeping constantly! The garden is usable but a bit messy, the furniture wasn't very clean and a bit green. It would have been nice for sanitary purposes to have some hand wash in the bathroom, we arrived late at night when all the shops were shut and so had to wait until the next day to be able to buy soap to wash our hands which isn't very hygienic. These complaints are only minor and didn't ruin our lovely stay at Little Brook, and we would love to come back again.
Theres mould growing on the bathroom grouting. The large window in the bathroom doesnt open. There was a large puddle at the bottom of the fridge. The outside space was a disgrace discarded furniture at the front and dead plants among a dirty and filthy backyard which had not been cared for some time. Not supplied with basic cleaning items or loo roll. Pick a different property.
Robert
Lovely cottage, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. After reading some of the reviews I didn't quite know what to expect, but on entering the property I realised what a gem this place truly is. Tucked away within a short walk of the town, with access directly onto the fells, what more could you ask for in a location. Parking was fine as they say good for a medium sized car, fine for a focus estate and great to stay somewhere, where the car could pretty much stay safe where it was pretty much for the duration as there is plenty to do straight from the door. , Having facilities to dry wet kit and ample room for the dog crate is a great asset
On arriving at the cottage my heart sank I thought what have I booked. The outside of the cottage is very unkempt and dirty. You cannot sit outside on the front or back. All the pictures on your website need updating as it is false advertising, the pictures are nothing like it. I also agree with some of the other reviews the cleaners need to take more care and pride in their work. There are loose slates leading down to the front door that need fixing. The shower broke which sykes repaired and I was impressed with the service for this. I feel because of the pictures advertising the cottage you are not getting what you are looking at.
A pleasant, warm and comfortable house, in a very peaceful location the only sound at night was the faint babbling of the brook. The photos do not show the useful drying room, which holds a heated clothes airer, a small sofa and a selection of toys and books.
Kathryn
It was a lovely cottage very comfy and clean would highly recommended it thanks Mrs bourne
Howard
On the whole the property was in good condition inside and well decorated. Outside however is in need of attention both at the front and back. Could do with a range cleaning materials for the kitchen and other areas within the cottage.
Stuart
Really lovely cottage that exceeded our expectations very comfy beds, well equipped, and customer support was excellent when it was required. Though not a problem for our party, the listing could better reflect the access issues that the number of steps to both entrances of the property may cause, plus the varying levels within the property which could be challenging for young children or those with mobility issues. Would definitely recommend the property and would happily visit again.
We loved our stay here. It was a real home away from home and we settled in straight away. The house was clean, cosy and spacious. Better than a lot of the reviews seem to reflect. Nice to have a smart tv, washing machine and dishwasher. Only 10 minute walk to get into the shops and restaurants of Ambleside and about same to get to the lake. The area is very hilly and you do have to walk up one to get to the property so might not be the best if you have mobility issues.
Needs more storage space in the kitchen . Downstairs loo would be appreciated. Otherwise no concerns
Matthew
The interior of the property is pretty much accurate as to images, and has all amenities you require. The exterior is in need of a clean up , plants and trees need attention, we didn't want to sit outside due to it being unkempt. Cleanliness it was tidy and fairly clean we had a 10 month old so had to give everything a thorough clean as some things were a little grubby. The property states it has a travel cot, it wasn't stored in the kitchen or bedrooms or accessible rooms to guests but found in a room marked private under many other items. Love Ambleside and the cottage has a good location but a few things at this cottage need to improve for us to consider returning to this property.
The larger window in the master bedroom would not open as the key is broken in the lock, forcing us to sleep in the other bedroom. Both front and back gardens are very rundown and the back garden is nothing like the photos in the listing anymore its not an area you could really sit out in as the huge tree blocks any sunlight. It needs some work to make it pleasant again. The location was great and the kitchen was well stocked. The hairdryer sounded like it was about to break.
No heating first night 3 days without a shower not what Id expect from Sykes very poor
Thank you very much for having us at your lovely property! We had a very comfortable stay. The kitchen was well equipped, the lounge was homely and cosy, the bedrooms were very spacious and the beds were very comfortable as well. just a few points to note Garden could use some TLC as it does not look as well kept as it does online. The piece of wood on the outside of the conservatory door used to replicate the fence is not child or pet friendly. There was some rubbish left in the front garden area. Nightlights or other sensored lights would be helpful on the driveway and out towards the shed. All upstairs windows require a key rather than one key downstairs because the mechanisms on the window locks upon pressing, this is a fire risk. Thanks again, we enjoyed our stay!
There was dog dirt on the patio when we arrived which isn't the owners fault but wasn't pleasant to have to pick up when we arrived. Also I had to clean the patiostoned area with some buckets of soapy water as smelt of dog wee and was a bit grubby cant be helped but would be nice if this where part of the clean. cottage was great stream lovely would definitely return. Sykes sending an email to say your holiday almost over now we hope you enjoyed your stay when youre only half way through not great and then staff sitting outside watching you leave trying to pack your car up at ten to ten in the morning kind of puts you under unnecessary pressure.
Lovely cosy cottage. Very clean and warm on arrival. Spacious and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and bedrooms and excellent drying roomboot room for wet walking gear and washing. Lovely wee garden the garden birds bathe in the little brook every day! Would be great if a powerful shower could be installed and the washing machine plumbedin inside the cottage instead of the shed. But we had a wonderful two weeks here didnt want to leave! Thanks for a great stay.
Catherine
Well positioned with walks from the door and easy access into Ambleside town centre. Lovely log burner and nice warm cottage. Great room for coats, boots and drying. Everything we wanted. Thank you
Really enjoyed our stay at Little Brook. Great position near Ambleside with walks from the doorstep.
We had a lovely time at little Brook and we are going to book for next year
Cheryl
A lovely spacious and comfortable property in an excellent location with good walks literally from the door and only a 10 minute stroll into town. We had a very wet week so the drying room was invaluable. An initial fuel supply for the fire would have been appreciated or information as to where we could get it.
Walter
Very nice everything in order would go back didnt need for anything very clean inside and out very comfortable .
Good cottage in a canny location apart from the hill. Comfy with every appliance needed for the stay.nice pubs and restaurants locally.thumbs up from us
We had a lovely week in the lakes and thought this property was a good no frills one to stay in.
We have returned to Little Brook again as we love it! Home from home and local to everything!
Everything was fab! The only thing nobody can control was the only disappointment rain!! The cottage location was great we had lots of walls. Good food and trips out too we found time to just chill and relax in all we are booking to go back very soon!!
House was extremely dirty on arrival. Think of black dust and dog hair on all painted surfaces. Infested with flies. Thick cobwebs full of dead flies abs spiders in conservatory. Even after a second clean the bathroom was still think of dust as was the bed frames . Company quiet clearly not following covid cleaning guidelines. Front & back gardens over grown & neglected, couldnt sit out. DO NOT RECOMMEND
The facilities where as expected and we had a brilliant holiday due to location and weather however the cleanliness was terrible when we walked in, it looked like a quick clean had been done however a deep clean was needed as there was lots of dust on skirting boards, on ornaments and on stair rail. also the bedding could do with being updated to new. The other issue was flies, wasps and hornets entering the house through the conservatory a very worrying thing when we have a 7 month old! by the end of the week we had well over a hundred dead flies and hornets dead on the conservatory floor. i assume the issue is due to the brooke and surrounding hills however it could be easily fixed with a fly catcher in the conservatory or fly spray available to use.
Vanessa
We have used heart of the lakes on a number of occasions, the cleanliness of the properties on arrival is disappointing, with extra cleaning time for Covid conditions, we arrived to dusty cabinets, hair on the stairs and and bathroom. Curtain linings hanging off the poles, the house was lovely and we enjoyed our stay but it is disappointing to arrive and to have to clean before we started our holiday. This is not the first time this has happened, the heart of the lakes cleaning team needs to take more pride in the work and have more attention to detail.
Warm, spacious and comfortable.
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