About Oak Bank

Oak Bank is a spacious three-bedroom cottage in Windermere, Cumbria. This property sits within the grounds of Merewood Country House Hotel and offers stunning views across to Windermere from the sitting room and outdoor terrace. The location puts you between Ambleside and Windermere with excellent walking routes right from the doorstep.

The area provides direct access to 20 acres of landscaped gardens. Brockhole visitor centre sits across the road with its adventure playground and boat hire facilities. A bus stop at the lane's end connects you to both Windermere and Ambleside.

The accommodation includes one king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, one king-size with en-suite shower room and one twin bedroom. A third bathroom serves the property. The sitting room features a log burner and dining area. The kitchen comes with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Private parking for one car is included with additional visitor parking available.

Ambleside town centre (2.5 miles, 7 minutes) offers shops and restaurants. Windermere Lake Cruises at Bowness (3.1 miles, 10 minutes) provides boat trips. The World of Beatrix Potter (3.2 miles, 10 minutes) attracts families. Wray Castle (4.8 miles, 15 minutes) features National Trust grounds.

Oak Bank suits families and walking groups. The well-equipped kitchen and spacious social areas make this perfect for longer stays in the Lake District.

Check Prices & Availability »

At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating wit woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, cd player, tv with freeview/freesat and dvd player, wi-fi
✓Towels provided
✓No pets
✓No smoking
✓Patio
✓Private parking for one car another space is available in the visitors parking area
✓Highchair and travel cot available in the property
✓Double glazing

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub Open Fire

Woodbine Cottage

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 6 3 Bedrooms Pet Friendly

Welcoming stone-built cottage in Ambleside. Woodburner, views over Ambleside, walking and Lake Windermere on the doorstep.

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub

Birchcroft

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms Pet Friendly

Charming whitewashed cottage in Ambleside. This Grade II property is awash with original features and comes with two fabulous bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub

Top Notch

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms

A delightful apartment enjoying an elevated position within the town of Ambleside, Lake District. Panoramic views. Ideal for a small family.

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Fishing Near Pub

Dove Cottage

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms

Dove Cottage is a charming, three-storey property near Ambleside, Cumbria, boasting ground-floor living, EV charging, Smart TVs, and countryside views. Grasmere 4.3 miles; Windermere 5.3 miles;...

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Open Fire

Courtyard Cottage

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms Pet Friendly

A charming character property featuring a double height ceiling and gallery, set in a courtyard in Clappersgate near Ambleside. Enclosed patio and shared riverside garden. Private parking for two...

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Fishing Near Pub

8 Oaks Field

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 6 3 Bedrooms Pet Friendly

A delightful, semi-detached home situated in Ambleside, Lake District. WiFi. Electric fire. Washing machine. Grasmere 4.1 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles.

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub Open Fire

Daw Bank

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 6 3 Bedrooms

Daw Bank in the lovely Langdale Valley Introduction Daw Bank is a charming Lakeland stone end-terrace cottage, dating back to the 1890s and lying in the heart of Chapel Stile, in the magnificent...

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub Golf

Oakdene Cottage

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 6 3 Bedrooms Pet Friendly

Oakdene Cottage is a part of Oakdene House, a large detached property built in the early 1970's, situated in the centre of the village of Chapel Stile, just a stones throw from the local village...

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Golf

Wansfell

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms

Contemporary ground-floor apartment nestled in a idyllic location in Ambleside. Parking. WiFi. Short walk to pub and shop. Troutbeck 3.5 miles; Kendal 13 miles.

View Cottage

Hot Tub WiFi Near Pub

Honeypot Cottage

North of England, Cumbria

Sleeps 4 2 Bedrooms

A delightful Victorian cottage resting within the town of Ambleside, the Lake District. Original features. Gas fire. Central location.

View Cottage

Oak Bank Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Oak Bank 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.

Brockhole Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Wray Castle

Distance: 4.8 miles

LA22 0JA

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lakeshore

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LJ

Jenkin Crag

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA22 0EH

Windermere Village

Distance: 2.9 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA23 3HQ

Bowness-on-Windermere

Distance: 3.3 miles

LA23 3HJ

Ambleside

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Brockhole Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Wray Castle

Distance: 4.8 miles

LA22 0JA

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lakeshore

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1LJ

Jenkin Crag

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA22 0EH

Windermere Village

Distance: 2.9 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3.1 miles

LA23 3HQ

Bowness-on-Windermere

Distance: 3.3 miles

LA23 3HJ

Ambleside

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Is Oak Bank Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Oak Bank works well for families with children. Brockhole visitor centre sits directly across the road offering an adventure playground, boat hire and lakeside activities. The spacious interior includes a large dining table for family meals and board games. The twin bedroom suits children perfectly. The 20 acres of shared landscaped gardens provide space for outdoor play. Guests report children loving the reclining sofas in the sitting room.

For Couples

This property suits couples who want space rather than an intimate retreat. The king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom offers comfort and privacy. The log burner creates atmosphere in the sitting room. The south-facing terrace provides a peaceful spot with Windermere views for morning coffee or evening drinks. The location between Ambleside and Windermere puts restaurants and lake cruises within easy reach. However, larger groups typically book this three-bedroom cottage.

Pet Friendly

Oak Bank does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in the Windermere area, you'll need to look at alternative properties. The owners maintain this policy consistently across all bookings. No exceptions are made for small dogs or cats. This ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies or those who prefer pet-free accommodation.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Oak Bank

The Crafty Baa

Located 2.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DU

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 2.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DU

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Oak Bank

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Oak Bank does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on spacious indoor accommodation and outdoor seating areas with views across to Windermere instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Oak Bank. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests staying at the cottage.

How many people does Oak Bank sleep?

Oak Bank sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms with en-suites and one twin bedroom with a separate bathroom.

What parking is available?

Private parking for one car is included with the property. An additional space is available in the visitors parking area for a second vehicle if needed.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Guests consistently rate the kitchen as very well equipped with quality appliances and comprehensive cooking equipment.

Is there a log burner?

Yes, the sitting room features a woodburning stove alongside gas central heating. Logs can be purchased locally to use during your stay for added warmth and atmosphere.

What outdoor space is available?

The property has a south-facing sheltered patio and terrace with views across to Windermere. Guests also share access to 20 acres of landscaped gardens at Merewood Country House Hotel across the road.

How close is public transport?

A bus stop sits at the end of the lane providing regular services to both Windermere and Ambleside. This makes leaving the car and using public transport very convenient for exploring the area.

Oak Bank Reviews

Beautiful comfortable, spacious property.

Richard

This is a truly lovely cottage in a great location for walking or visiting Ambleside or Windermere which are both very close and on the same bus route. The bus stop is at the end of the lane. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished and thought has been given to everything guests could need. We wont hesitate to book again.

We had a wonderful week at Oak Bank. The cottage was beautiful & perfect for our stay. Everything was as described & it was spotlessly clean. It was very well equipped & lacked nothing. We couldn't have been happier.

Deborah

Thankyou for providing such excellent accommodation! One minor point the shaver socket within the light fitting in the upstairs double bedroom needs checking may not be working.

We had a great stay at Oak Bank. It's a lovely property, really nicely laid out and well furnished and stocked especially the kitchen. It seemed a little odd to have a coffee machine but no coffee pods in the welcome box additionally the long life milk in the welcome pack was a few months out of date so it may be worth checking any other packs you have for giving out. Just one other thing to note about the toilet at the top of the stairs, it seemed to drain very slowly. It's not blocked but perhaps just not draining quickly enough? The beds and sofas were all very comfortable, and the kids and us loved the reclining sofas! We thoroughly enjoyed eating outside on the terrace which is very pretty with a lovely view. Likewise the top garden. Altogether a wonderful stay and we would definitely recommend. Thank you.

Joanne

Lovely stay in a beautiful setting. Loads of space for us and our two grown up children. Very well equipped kitchen with everything needed. Good quality appliances and bathrooms. Lots of hot water too! Everything very clean and tidy. We loved the views out to Windermere from the house.We had excellent weather for February and used the outdoor seating more than we thought we would! We enjoyed reading some of the books in the house and thought it good there were many maps and guides available too. Walks from the doorstep or very close to Ambleside for more. All in all a both energetic and restful much needed break. Thank you! Two tiny improvements.A small frying pan would have been useful. Sofas had seen better days Electric car drivers note quite a lack of charging in the area Booths are currently replacing all chargers Charging unreliable in Ambleside. We ended up asking a couple of local hotels to use theirs.

Spacious property. Excellent setting. We watched deer in the field opposite from the lounge.

Well equipped and very well maintained. A lovely place to call Home for another week. Thank you.

Oak Bank is a beautifully maintained and very comfortable property in a quiet setting with lovely views from the rooms and from the two outside seating areas. The cleanliness was outstanding throughout and the layout of the rooms enabled everyone to have their own space as well as providing an spacious area for us all to relax in together. The kitchen was ery well equipped.

The property was well equipped, cleaned to a very high standard and very comfortable. Would definitely come back and recommend to others.

Corinne

This property is wonderful its clean, spacious and unbelievably wellequipped. Its also in a super location, half way between Windermere and Ambleside. Its an ideal location for families too, just opposite Brockhole you should definitely hire a boat 50hr for five people and enjoy the vast adventure playground free!. It felt like home from home in minutes and we enjoyed playing the board games. We loved listening to the owls and watching the bats when it got dark look out of the twin bedroom skylights at dusk the bats fly in and out of the oak tree on the left. The recycling system is amazing i.e. put it all in the bin and the waste contractor sorts it for recycling. Our only feedback, to make the property even more perfect, would be to pop a short handrail in the downstairs bedroom to help with the steps Im not sure I would have thought of this my rather mature parents slept this room and said it would help!. We would love to come back, Id go so far as to say that this is one of the loveliest holiday cottages weve ever stayed in!

Shirley

We have stayed in many cottages over the years, and this one is up there with the best, if not the best. Location fantastic but still a peaceful and quiet spot. Kitchen well equipped, beds really comfortable and social spaces really spacious with a good layout. Good supply of hangers in the wardrobes and hooks on doors. The only criticism and its a minor is that couple of lamps in the lounge would be lovely and make it even more cosy.

Our holiday at Oak Bank was amazing, the only thing that could be improved is the addition of a couple of lamos for the sittingdining room and a better hoover.

Such a lovely, well maintained and generously stocked cottage. Lovely open spaces to sit outside and lots of room inside to spread out. Big table with plenty room for everyone to sit comfortably. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you could want. Bedrooms were comfortable and big even the twin room was spacious despite the sloping roof. Only one slightly negative comment may be worth putting small handrail next to step in lower bedroom as this room is likely to be used by older members of the family who would appreciate this support, Would highly recommend and would love to come back.

What a stunning property everything about the cottage was fantastic, it was ideally situated so I could leave my car and myself and my partner went walking for the day we also used the local transport and the bus stop was situated at the bottom of the lane, The cleanliness and the amenities within the property are amazing and we couldnt have wished for a better experience I will definitely be returning and recommending to others. Thank you so much for a lovely stay ..

Very comfortable, very well equipped, very warm and cosy. Beds are very comfortable. It's in a good and very quiet location, making it easy to get around either by car or public transport. We would definitely recommend Oakbank.

Lovely holiday cottage, very comfortable, well equipped and easy to relax in. For us it was a great location, with walks available from the front door and a ferry stop at Brockholes across the road along with the Lakeland Visitors Centre. Would love to go back some time as would my children.

Oak Bank is a wonderful home from home spacious, tastefully furnished, well equipped and in a small, gated community with beautifully kept grounds. We loved it.

Carolyn

On the whole a clean and well equipped property and we had a great holiday, just a few things would make it perfect. It is described as a luxury property so I would expect toilet roll and hand soap to be provided. Also just 2 bin liners for the whole week is not enough. The downstairs bedroom needs a dressing table or something underneath the mirrorand the shower screen in the bathroom leakes we used the dirty tea towels left by the previous guests to soak up the water on the floor The shower doors in both upstairs bathrooms do not fit or close properly and the mattress on the double bed upstairs sags on one side. The property could also do with at least one full length mirror.

There are a few things that need maintenance, but otherwise it was very good. The dishwasher needs something to put cutlery in! The small upstairs shower head leaks badly. The cafetire needs repairing or replacing. These were minor inconveniences but need attention. This is otherwise a very pleasant home in a delightful area and was clean and exactly as advertised. We will definitely recommend it and be back for a longer stay.

Pamela

We have enjoyed another lovely week at this comfortable cottage. We have returned to Oak Bank many times over the years and it has always been a pleasure. The facilities, cleanliness, comfort and location are first rate. This year we were blessed with sunshine, which made the walks even better. We were treated to the seaplanes event on our last evening at Brockhole which was great.

Judith

A well equipped, warm & cosy cottage, with beautiful views. Will definitely return.

Rebecca

We had a great time staying at Oakbank. Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location, some lovely walks nearby. The cottage was well kept, cosy, spacious and had really good facilities. Had everything we needed. Would definitely come again. Thankyou.

Charles

Beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet spot but very handy for Windermere, Ambleside and Troutbeck by foot. The cottage was excellently equipped and even had a new kitchen compared to the website photos. Already booked another stay as we enjoyed the cottage so much.

It was a lovely holiday cottage. Spacious and well maintained. Being very picky the glass doors could have done with a clean either a toddler or a dog? as they were smeared about 2ft from the floor not even sure how we noticed this and it is really being very picky. The rest of the cottage was spotlessly clean. The dimmer switches for the main lights were flickering on and off when dimmed ok when on full. The lighting could be improved with some lamps but again this is a small thing. We would definitely go back.

A superb holiday home comfortable and cozy and fantastic value as we chose a discounted week. Have stayed before and will definitely be returning, Thanks to the owner and Heart of the Lakes for providing us with a great winter break.

Pamela

I enjoyed another holiday at Oak Bank this year. The property is well located with easy walking access onto the fells, whilst also being close to the lake for watersports. The property is well equipped and maintained. We have spent several holidays at Oak Bank over the years and look forward to returning again next year.

We have stayed at this property several times. It has always been clean and well presented, until this time when we found food and discarded paper packaging under and on the sofas. This is the first time that cleanliness in the lounge has been poor and was a considerable disappointment. The rest of the property was cleaned to a high standard. We tried to leave the property clean and I think we managed to leave the lounge cleaner than when we arrived!

Malcolm

Good equipment in the kitchen though a new wok would be good as the present one has reached its sell by date.

Pamela

Excellent Property Oak Bank is a lovely property in a quiet location and yet close to amenities. We found it warm, comfortable, spacious and very clean. We enjoyed great walks from the house and watersports were also within easy reach. This was our third visit to Oak Bank and I hope that we will be able to come again. Thanks for a nicely maintained and well equipped property. Ms P Parry

Judith

Cleanliness was not up to standard, dusty bedrooms and hob not clean, dishwasher not emptied.

Pamela

I hesitate to give Sykes a score. I have been completely happy with Heart of the Lakes over the years and not at all happy with Sykes. I see that they now have become one. This disturbs me and I hope that the excellent service I have received from Heart of the Lakes continues.

What a lovely house very comfortable and a good location . The overall decor and furnishings were excellent. Will be back.

Leave a Review

Oak Bank, Ambleside

About Oak Bank

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Oak Bank Attractions & Days Out

Is Oak Bank Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

The Drunken Duck Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Oak Bank Reviews