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Loughrigg Cottage, Ambleside

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4.8
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4.8
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 10
Bedrooms: 5

Loughrigg Cottage is a Grade II listed detached residence dating back to the 18th century in the hamlet of Rydal. This Arts & Crafts style property sits by the River Rothay at the foot of Loughrigg Fell. American President Woodrow Wilson rented this house in 1906. Adelaide Wordsworth lived here too.

Rydal offers spectacular views across the fells and river. You're 20 minutes on foot from Ambleside centre. The famous Stepping Stones and Wordsworth's Rydal Mount are close by. Grasmere is 4. 4 miles away. Windermere is 4. 7 miles distant.

This luxurious property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms spread over three floors. Two king size rooms have en-suites.

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About Loughrigg Cottage

Loughrigg Cottage is a Grade II listed detached residence dating back to the 18th century in the hamlet of Rydal. This Arts & Crafts style property sits by the River Rothay at the foot of Loughrigg Fell. American President Woodrow Wilson rented this house in 1906. Adelaide Wordsworth lived here too.

Rydal offers spectacular views across the fells and river. You're 20 minutes on foot from Ambleside centre. The famous Stepping Stones and Wordsworth's Rydal Mount are close by. Grasmere is 4.4 miles away. Windermere is 4.7 miles distant.

This luxurious property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms spread over three floors. Two king size rooms have en-suites. A third king size room plus one double and one twin bedroom share three additional bathrooms including a wet room. The state-of-the-art kitchen features a range cooker and American style fridge-freezer with wine cooler.

Lake Windermere (4.7 miles, 15 minutes) offers boat trips and watersports. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a 20-minute stroll away. Grasmere village (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) has shops and cafes. Keswick (16.7 miles, 35 minutes) provides market days and theatre.

Perfect for family gatherings and group celebrations. Private parking for four cars and extensive walks start from the door. Loughrigg Cottage combines period character with modern comfort.

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Loughrigg Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Loughrigg 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.

Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LU
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EP
Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9LN
Rydal Water Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LR
Grasmere Lake Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Grasmere Village Shops
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SW
Windermere Town
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Ambleside Bus Stop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EY
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Rydal Mount & Gardens
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LU
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EP
Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9LN
Rydal Water Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LR
Grasmere Lake Walk
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Grasmere Village Shops
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SW
Windermere Town
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Ambleside Bus Stop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9BS
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EY
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF

Is Loughrigg Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The property offers space for children to explore across three floors and a garden with raised terrace. Cot and highchair are available on request. Ambleside is a 20-minute walk with shops and ice cream parlours. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall provides an easy family walk. Lake Windermere is 4.7 miles away for boat trips and watersports.
For Couples
This Grade II listed residence offers couples a romantic retreat with breathtaking river and fell views from two sitting rooms. Two king size bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms for privacy. The property's history includes President Woodrow Wilson's 1906 stay. Open fires create atmosphere in cooler months. Wordsworth's Rydal Mount is 0.3 miles away for literary walks.
Pet Friendly
Pets are not allowed at Loughrigg Cottage. The property maintains a no-pets policy to preserve the condition of this Grade II listed building and its period features. The Arts & Crafts interior and high standard of furnishings require protection. Guests with pets should look for alternative Lake District properties that welcome animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Loughrigg Cottage

The Badger Bar

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9LR

Rydal Hall Tea Room

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9LX

The Giggling Goose

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Loughrigg Cottage

Does Loughrigg Cottage have a hot tub?
No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage offers other amenities including a raised terrace with garden furniture and spectacular views across the River Rothay and surrounding fells.
Is Loughrigg Cottage pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. The cottage is maintained to a high standard and the no-pets policy helps preserve the interior condition of this Grade II listed building.
How many people does Loughrigg Cottage sleep?
The cottage sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms on three floors. Bedroom options include three king size rooms (two with en-suites), one double room and one twin room with dedicated bathroom access.
What parking is available at the property?
Private off-road parking for four cars is provided at the cottage. This makes the property ideal for larger groups travelling with multiple vehicles to explore the Lake District.
How far is Loughrigg Cottage from Ambleside?
Ambleside centre is a 20-minute walk from the cottage. The property sits in the hamlet of Rydal between Ambleside and Grasmere, offering easy access to both villages and their amenities.
What heating does the property have?
The cottage has gas central heating throughout with part underfloor heating. Two open fires add period character to the sitting rooms, creating a cosy atmosphere during cooler months.
Is the kitchen well equipped?
The state-of-the-art kitchen features a range cooker with double gas hob, American style fridge-freezer with wine cooler, dishwasher and quality appliances. Guests consistently rate it as one of the best equipped cottage kitchens they've experienced.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Standard check-in time is 16:00 and check-out is 10:00. Between July and August, full week bookings must start on a Friday, while short breaks are available during off-season periods.

Loughrigg Cottage Reviews

We had a fantastic stay the house is beautiful, spacious, well equipped and in the middle of the most beautiful countryside.
Angela
Loughrigg Cottage was a great place to stay and had everything we needed for our family group. It exceeded our expectations, especially with the very spacious rooms and the great location. The kitchen was really well equipped and we had everything we needed. The view was fantastic and could be fully enjoyed sitting on the large bay window seats. There were plenty of walks directly from the house into the surrounding countryside. Rydal Cave is well worth a visit and theres a lovely walk there past Rydal Water. It was also possible to walk into Ambleside for shopping and there is a great childrens playground. We would love to go back there.
Hannah
Just a wonderful house thank you. Beautiful views and very comfortable.
Stephen
I think the property was much nicer than expected. We all felt there was more than enough space and did not get in each other's way. The location was stunning, so close to many walks, and sights. I would recommend this property as a luxury property.
Beautiful house in an excellent location. A very well equipped kitchen. The only omission was no barbecue in the garden but this may be because the weather is not often suitable for barbecues! We were very lucky and had a week of hot sunshine.
Pierre
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. This lovely house, impeccably maintained, is in the heart of the Lake District, very close to Wordsworths Rydal Mount, with memories of Woodrow Wilson who stayed there in 1906. The view from the drawing rooms is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The house is full of books, maps, dvds. Everything is fine, from the state of the art kitchen to the bathrooms. We cant thank you enough for your taste, your trust and your efficiency.
Pierre
Our stay at Loughrigg Cottage was absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed all the comforts and facilities offered by this very attractive, remarkably wellmaintained house. Its location, in the heart of the Lake District, is wonderful, and the views from the two sitting rooms are breathtaking. The cottage is close to Wordsworth's Rydal Mount and we discovered the compelling Dorothy Wordsworths diaries. There are many books available to residents, and guidebooks and maps helped us on our daily excursions. Even the weather was kind in ten days we only had two wet mornings. In short, we loved it and we hope to be back!
Excellent large house well equipped and conveniently located
The house was stunning and beautifully furnished. Unfortunately the heating had clearly not been used recently and the house was freezing. The central heating system wasn't working and by the time the engineer arrived I had ascertained that the water pressure was non existent! The single outside bin hadn't been emptied and had obviously attracted animals! Litter was strewn around which we had to tidy! We left our bagged rubbish in the cellar. Even with the heating restored the downstairs areas were cold. Upstairs was fine and the under floor heating fine! There is clearly a need for supplementary heating with only one convector heater available, Having said that everything else regarding the house location etc was perfect. Unfortunately storm darragh ruined our plans! All pre visit queries were dealt with promptly.
Very pleased with the accommodation in all respects. Our only issue was the central heating. There was a problem over the weekend which couldnt be properly attended to until the Monday. But the ch still was not very effective on the ground floor. Also, the street had a power cut for about 1 hour. There are no emergency lights or candles in the house. Otherwise, great stay thanks. And response time to these issues was fast and efficient.
Second visit great property and very clean. Kitchen was very well equipped with good quality appliances and new plates and cutlery. Lovely bedrooms and bathrooms with good water pressure when needed. A few drawbacks were that not all the radiators were working although weather was quite mild so not too much of an issue. Some loud construction and drilling noise due to workmen on a neighbouring property which detracted from the peaceful setting during the day unfortunately.
You have already had our formal complaint 1. Dirty house on arrival 2. Mould spores on the inside of both front bedroom curtains my daughters chest condition has exacerbated by this 3. Heating didnt work for x 6 nights and we were cold and lol the engineers sorted it and on the 7 th night we woke on numerous occasions drenched in sweat 4. Compensation please 5. Cancel and send our monies back for next years booking please asap
Beautiful, well kept house in a lovely position. Caters for large groups with plenty of space and kitchen equipment. We all loved our stay!
Stuart
Lovely property well equipped and homely
Excellent property! Everything you needed was provided even the deck chairs. Great location we will definitely look to come back again. Thank you.
The property is of a very high standard in a great location and with outstanding views. If I have one criticism it would be the lack of soap or soap dispenser in any of the bathrooms. This I would expect in a property of 5 star rating, which otherwise I am happy to give. Having said that we thoroughly enjoyed our short break here.
Charlotte
Lovely space this was our second year, and we will book again soon for next year. We call ourselves the Loughrigg Lassies now! 2 lounges meant we could use one for Yoga and the building itself is beautiful in a gorgeous location.
Excellent property very clean and lovely bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped, and bathrooms have everything you need. Only drawback was the dining room radiator was'nt working. Other than that a great well located property.
This is a first class property in a wonderful location. It is full of character & has many attributes thanks to the owners extensive information manuals for both the amenities which are second to none & surrounding walks. If you stop here for a week you wont be disappointed & wont want to leave.
This is a property we love, and have visited in the past. It was so good to ret
Loughrigg Cottage is a beautiful house in a wonderful setting. The view of the river & the hills behind from the 2 lounges is superb. We had booked for a group of 5 couples but sadly only 3 couples were able to go so we had a choice of the 3 best bedrooms, 2 of which had ensuite bathrooms. The dining room looked very traditional so we were not sure that the brightly coloured chairs fitted very well & were not very comfortable to sit on. Overall it is a beautifully furnished, comfortable warm house & felt like a home & not just somewhere to rent.
Comfortable, great location, well equipped. Crockery and glassware hadn't been well cleaned. Heating was temperamental, so could be cold downstairs. Wifi very slow should really have satellite Wifi for such an expensive property, rather than relying on BT.... Overall a good stay, the second time we have been here.
Caroline
Loughrigg Cottage is a beautiful house in a wonderful setting. The view of the river & the hills behind from the 2 lounges is superb. We had booked for a group of 5 couples but sadly only 3 couples were able to go so we had a choice of the 3 best bedrooms, 2 of which had ensuite bathrooms. The dining room looked very traditional so we were not sure that the brightly coloured chairs fitted very well & were not very comfortable to sit on. Overall it is a beautifully furnished, comfortable warm house & felt like a home & not just somewhere to rent.
Debbie
What an amazing house. Ive stayed in a lot of holiday rentals and this was one of the best. It was so well equipped, spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. We were a group of 8 friends and it was the perfect size and really comfortable. We were blessed with beautiful weather and we loved sitting out at the table in the garden or on the deckchairs with our coffee in the morning. The views were amazing. We loved the fact we were only 8 mins walk to the local pub we had a great dinner there And a gorgeous 20 minute walk along to mainly traffic free lane to Ambleside. Thank you! Weve booked for next year already!
Beautiful property in a stunning location and one of the best equipped cottages we have rented. The kitchendining facilities were excellent. The Bedrooms were lovely and so much storage space. The views from the windows, absolutely fantastic. We did have a problem with the big cast iron radiator in the dining room which just didn't get even lukewarm. A quick and pleasant phone call soon had a maintenance chap out who couldn't remedy the issue but did leave us some electric heaters which did the job. This is a large property and the heating needs to be on all day to keep it warm during the colder months. A starter pack of logs would have been helpful on arrival as the place was cold we left an almost full basket for next occupants
Giulia
The property is as beautiful as shown in the photos. It is incredibly well looked after, very clean and very spacious. Location is also spot on. We really hope to be back soon!
Stewart
Check in time of 16. 00 was a little late and check out time of 10.00 was definitely too early other than that the stay was really good Some logswood for the fire would have been good as we had to travel 20 mins to find some
Sophie
Fantastic house with great spaces to socialise as a group. Absolutely stunning area
Would b good if there were just a few logs for the fire on arrival . Our 6th stay in this wonderful house . Ab love it .
Andrew
Great house in a great location kids loved it Equipped with all mod cons
The house was booked as a base for our daughter's wedding in Cockermouth. It was perfect, with everything we could have wished for with the added bonus of a fabulous garden coupled with amazing views from the front of the house. First class property, would love to return in the future. Thank you.
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