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Romney 12, Waterhead

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Cumbria » Waterhead
Sleeps up to 4
Bedrooms: 2

Romney 12 is a ground-floor apartment at Romney Grange in Waterhead, positioned on the northern tip of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. This two-bedroom property sits within two acres of shared landscaped gardens with winding paths and panoramic lake views. Just 0. 6 miles from Ambleside town centre.

The location puts you by Waterhead Pier with easy access to boat trips and cruises. The south-facing setting offers stunning views across Lake Windermere. Well-manicured gardens surround the development with paths leading to higher viewpoints.

The apartment features a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with TV. There's a separate shower room plus an open-plan living and dining area with electric fire.

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About Romney 12

Romney 12 is a ground-floor apartment at Romney Grange in Waterhead, positioned on the northern tip of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. This two-bedroom property sits within two acres of shared landscaped gardens with winding paths and panoramic lake views. Just 0.6 miles from Ambleside town centre.

The location puts you by Waterhead Pier with easy access to boat trips and cruises. The south-facing setting offers stunning views across Lake Windermere. Well-manicured gardens surround the development with paths leading to higher viewpoints.

The apartment features a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with TV. There's a separate shower room plus an open-plan living and dining area with electric fire. The well-equipped kitchen includes dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave. Smart TV with Freeview and WiFi provided.

Stagshaw Gardens sits within walking distance. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall (1.2 miles, 5 minutes) makes a great morning walk. The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness (4.8 miles, 12 minutes) entertains families. Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside (11 miles, 25 minutes) offers indoor activities.

Romney 12 suits families or two couples wanting single-level accommodation near Lake Windermere. The private south-facing patio and gardens create perfect spots for morning coffee.

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Romney 12 Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Romney 12 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 Waterfall
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9LU
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 3BX
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 11 miles
LA12 8AS
Stagshaw Gardens
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0HE
Jenkins Crag
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EH
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA22 0EJ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9DG
Windermere Village
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 0EP
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 0EY
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 9LU
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 3BX
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 11 miles
LA12 8AS
Stagshaw Gardens
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 0HE
Jenkins Crag
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0EH
Rothay Park
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA22 0EJ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9BS
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9DG
Windermere Village
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 0EP
Ambleside Bus Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA22 9BS
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 0EY

Is Romney 12 Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The apartment provides a travel cot and highchair for younger children. Waterhead Pier offers boat trips across Lake Windermere. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction in Bowness sits 4.8 miles away (12 minutes). Lakes Aquarium at Lakeside makes a great rainy day option. Rothay Park in Ambleside has play areas. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall provides an easy family walk. The two acres of gardens let children explore safely.
For Couples
The south-facing private patio creates a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening drinks overlooking Lake Windermere. The king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room. Waterhead's shoreline tearooms and fine restaurants sit within walking distance. Take boat cruises from the nearby pier. The quiet location offers peace while staying close to Ambleside's shops and restaurants. Walk hand-in-hand into town in ten minutes. The landscaped gardens provide romantic sunset viewpoints.
Pet Friendly
Romney 12 does not accept pets. The Romney Grange development operates a strict no-pets policy across all apartments. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Ambleside area. Many other Lake District properties welcome pets. The shared gardens and proximity to walking routes would otherwise suit dog owners perfectly. Consider looking at pet-friendly cottages nearby instead.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Romney 12

Wateredge Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0EP

The Priest Hole

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Romney 12

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Romney 12 does not have a hot tub. The property features a private south-facing patio with seating and access to two acres of shared landscaped gardens.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Romney 12. The property operates a strict no-pets policy across the Romney Grange development.
How many people does Romney 12 sleep?
The apartment sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the twin bedroom includes a TV.
What parking is available?
Private parking for one car is allocated to the property. Visitor parking spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis throughout the Romney Grange development.
How far is Romney 12 from Ambleside?
The apartment is 0.6 miles from Ambleside town centre. It's an easy ten-minute walk into town with a bus stop located just outside the development.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The kitchen includes electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. All bed linen, towels and basic equipment are provided in the rental.
Can I access Lake Windermere easily?
Yes, the property sits at Waterhead by the pier. Boat trips, cruises and ferries operate from Waterhead Pier which is within walking distance of the apartment.
Is Romney 12 suitable for guests with mobility needs?
The ground-floor apartment offers single-level accommodation with no stairs. Security entry leads into a shared hallway with direct access to the property making it suitable for those needing easy access.

Romney 12 Reviews

Ensuite radiator needs attention as does the bedroom wall that backs onto the ensuite. Grill pan was very dirty with remains of food left by previous visitors.
Very nice appartement with nice view from the terrace. All you need is there. We had a little trouble with the car charger as instructions for using it were missing. Location is really perfect.
This is our third stay at Romney12 so that says it all. It was clean and had everything you needed as far as crockery etc was concerned. The beds and settees were comfortable The outside was a bonus and the view excellent. The car parking was tight in the allotted space but we used a visitor space. The only bugbear is that there was nothing left for our stay such as teabags etc and the items which were left were tiny such as washing up liquid. A small outlay to make the stay excellent. We intend to stay again next year.
After many visits, the property is now very tired. It was dirty, particularly the bathrooms. Enamel peeling off radiator and generally grubby. Evidence passed to Lake lovers. Generally, it needs a thorough clean and would benefit from some investment and updating. All this makes it difficult for us to return, sadly, as perfect location.
Claire
Our impression of the property was really good. It was clean and spacious. The view from the window was glorious. The outside areas are well looked after and We loved the location as it was so near to the lake we enjoyed the evenings by the lake. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. We would love to come back to this property. I used the guest parking spaces as the numbered parking space felt too tight for my car.
Great property in an excellent position. Comfortable and well appointed with excellent views over the lake. A couple of maintenance issues that I mentioned in the visitors book but the most annoying thing was having to share one set of keys for the week when we were 2 couples. Surely another set of keys or a key safe wouldnt be too difficult
Nicholas
Great location and all facilities we wanted. Just a minor point the information pack could be more welcoming 10 things we should NOT do. And the welcome gift of cleaning items is useful but not very welcoming.
Have stayed at Romney before, in a different apartment, this one is just the same spacious, comfortable and with good heating should you have need. Efficient hot water system, Im a retired heating engineer, this is an excellent system. Comfy furniture as well. There is also a patio area through the French doors, we had some calm and sunny, ish, so sat and enjoyed a glass of wine with the lovely Lakeland view. Thank you for a relaxing break.
Pamela
The property is extremely well maintained and has everything needed for a self catering holiday. The kitchen is well equiped and has a lovely view. The outside patio is delightful. The property has a good location for travelling around The Lakes, and if you don't want to use a car there is a bus stop just outside. It is an easy walk into Ambleside, even in the rain, where a variety of shops and services can be found. Some might find the road outside, around Waterhead, very busy but little traffic noise raches the property. Please could the owners provide two sets of keys because it is difficult if people want to go out separately. Can a spare set be left in the keyroom?
A beautiful apartment with stunning views of Lake Windermere, would recommend staying here
This is a wonderful apartment with a great view from the terrace and well maintained gardens. The allocated parking space is tight but there are plenty of visitor spaces to use. It would, however, be good to have a better welcome pack. We had difficulty contacting the agent by telephone as we had a problem with the microwave which wasnt dealt with. We would, however, highly recommend this property.
Philip
Hot water heating controls and instructions in folder could be more user friendly
Everything was perfect apart from the allocated parking space which cannot be altered. However parking in the visitors space was fine. Very well kept apartment which we have already again for next year
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was perfect for us with ground floor access, spacious, well equipped and the patio is lovely. Great views overlooking Windermere. We sat outside for breakfast on the warmer days. A few small things It wasnt immediately obvious to us that the water was switched off. I was worried there was a problem until I spotted the notice on the back of the door. I wonder if that could be included in the arrival information in future? I requested a shower mat which we picked up from the office as my partner was worried about slipping. The clothes drying rack provided was old and partly broken. It snapped when I put it up so I bought a new one to replace it. I dont know how often the inventory is checked. I couldnt find a grater which was listed. Aside of those minor quibbles everything was lovely and wed definitely stay again. Thanks
Robert
The apartment was very comfortable and very well equipped. There were instructions o how to use the different items of equipment but nothing about the TV as the pages for this were missing. The setup includes a digibox and it would be helpful to have details of how to work this in conjunction with the LG tv. The lake view and patio were lovely and it was great to see the sheep grazing nearby. Theres a path from the patio going up the hill which looks interesting if you happen to be good on hills. We didnt try it this time. The location of the apartment is excellent as it is by the Waterhead Pier and about a ten minute walk from the centre of Ambleside itself. Parking is fine but not in the designated no 12 spot as this is very small. We used a Visitors Parking space adjacent to the apartment.
Romney 13 is a very generously proportioned apartment, the living spaces are very large and the kitchen exceptionally well kitted out. The bathroom plus ensuite means there's plenty of bathroom space too. The location is great for getting aroind the Lakes and the outside seating facing south is a lovely sun trap. On this trip we specifically needed a single level easy access place to stay Romney 12, again, was perfect from this perspective. All in all a great place to stay, and I'd highly recommend.
A superb flat with amazing views and extremely well equipped. The only fault we found with it was that there were no sockets near either of the dressing tables so to use my hotbrush hairdrier I had to use the TV screen as a mirror.
Everything was great convenient for going round the Lakes, well equipped, clean to a T, and great views! !!
Sionna
Lovely, spacious, comfortable, wellequipped apartment. Quiet but convenient location with plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
This is a wonderful property with an amazing view from the garden. We even had several sightings of a deer in the well manicured gardens. The property was well equipped and close to Water head and the ferries. We did find the allotted car parking space tight for our Kia but there were plenty of visitor spaces that we used. Can highly recommend the property.
Gwyneth
We had a lovely stay in this excellent apartment. So comfortable and warm and everything there that you could wish for. Little thoughtful touches like a little basket on the dressing tables to put your watch in and jewellery etc. Fantastic view of the lake, lovely walk into Ambleside from the lake through the park and couple fields, so nice. Thankyou so much.
The apartment was lovely, a home from home and a lovely patio area to sit out for the early evening sun. Not sure if it had been cleaned properly though huge dead spider in the ensuite bedroom and had to clean an unpleasant mark in the toilet.
Overall, the place was amazing and we have very little feedback. We really enjoyed our stay. It would've been nice to have some essentials there hand soap in the bathrooms, basic toiletries for the shower. We didn't have a car and the grocery store in Ambleside town isn't that close. Some of the dishes had been put back in the cabinets without washing probably a miss from the cleaners. The door leading to the patio seating area doesn't lock. This is a security hazard as anyone can easily enter the property from there.
Angela
It was a beautiful apartment. Very clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything you would need or want for your holiday .Everything was very well thought out. It was a lovely quiet location but only a short walk to the town and minutes to Waterhead. We definitely want to return. Thank you.
We did enjoy our stay but were disappointed to have to take our own bedding as the owners only provided feather bedding which my sister is allergic to. The website didn't mention feather bedding, which we feel is important ,luckily we read a review from someone with the same problem so were able to take alternative, however on arrival were shocked to have to make up the beds completely, bottom sheets were just left on the bed folded and we had to put them on.When we told the lady in the Hearts of the Lakes office on departure she wasn't really interested. Also for the price would have expected more than 1 toilet roll in a bathroom, again the lady said well it's self catering, we always do self catering and have always had spares plus always had lovely welcome packs, eggs, milk, bread, marmalade, crisps and sometimes wine and cream teas but nothing here.The apartment is really lovely, bright and clean,very quiet with beautiful views but just let down with the little finishing touches which for the price you would expect, we think.
First visited Romney 12 in 2011 & returned there many times since. Always satisfied with the overall comfort & facilities the property offers. Good value for money holiday.
Everything was first class
Wonderful accommodation. Wonderful holiday. Would definitely stay again.
A wonderful and well located property with plenty of room, views over Lake Windermere and a fantastic patio to enjoy the evening sunshine.
Lovely apartment with superb views and a very convenient location. On arrival the water needed switching on which could have been explained more clearly and the locks both inner doors where a little stiff. However despite these minor issues we had a fantastic week in this apartment and would not hesitate to book it again. Highly recommended.
We took my parents to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Everyone had a wonderful time. It was so relaxing and the views were amazing.
Christopher
This was our 5th stay at Romney 12 and of all the rentals at Romney Grange this one suits us best. In 11 years little has changed apart from some new glazing including the patio doors. The lock for the patio doors had seized when we arrived but Heart of the Lakes acted quickly to get a specialist fitter out when maintenance could not repair the problem. There is also a new TV with an excellent choice of programmes including some streaming. One small negative was the condition of some of the non stick saucepans and pans which is obviously down to a lack of care by some guests. All in all, another fine holiday and we've already booked our next visit.
Venkatraman
We had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Romney 12 The property ... We had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed our time at Romney 12 The property was very well equipped but the description and details on the website was sparse The description missed out on details like a hair dryer and iron We were told by Sykes that these were not available so we ended up bringing them along unnecessarily Also that there was a smart TV on the property should be highlighted as this was not on the description
Romney 12 is a beautiful apartment, and we had a great week there. We arrived mid January, and understand the apartment had been empty for 1 to 2 weeks. Storage heaters provide most of the heating, but the apartment was freezing cold and the storage heaters did not provide any warmth until the following day. The small electric heaters did not provide enough heat to make a difference. Please note, this is not a complaint, merely wondering if someone would be able to arrange sufficient heating for guests on arrival in very cold weather.
Pamela
We have been visiting Romney Grange for many years and think that no. 12 is one of the best. We love the layout of the apartment and the patio area is a real delight. Our only regret is that the bath was replaced by a shower. There's nothing like a good soak following a long walk. In previous years we have not used the kitchen very much, but because of the pandemic we bought most of our food with us. This is probably the experience of many recent visitors The kitchen is very well equipped and works very well. The only draw back is the fridge freezer. It has been well used and needs to be defrosted, but I appreciate that with the tight turnover of bookings this is difficult to do, but I hope the owners might consider replacing it when they have the opportunity. Apart from this detail the apartment meets all our needs and we will return.
A return visit to Romney 12. Great property, great location. Wonderful, and comfortable, base from which to explore the area.
Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting
The accommodation was excellent, well equipped and conveniently located. If the weather was poor, staying in was not a problem as the apartment was so comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could need, and we ate in a few times as getting a table in a restaurant was well nigh impossible. a second set of keys would have been useful as we didn't always all go out and come back together. Better instructions for how to top up the hot water would be helpful.
Judith
The apartment was as described on the website, very clean and comfortable as well as being very well equipped. We were concerned about how hot the water temperature was. It comes very quickly and can catch you unawares a potential hazard for children and older visitors. Hopefully it can be adjusted for future guests. Otherwise, it was a thoroughly enjoyable week in our second visit to Romney Grange.
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