Smithy cottage was very good generally, however could not find any kitchen ... Smithy cottage was very good generally, however could not find any kitchen chopping boards, ceiling in shower mouldy and needs repaint,no shelf in shower to put toiletries,finial at top of stairs is loose,WiFi instructions in welcome book not clear ,turned out there is a piece of paper behind router,there is a blackboard in the kitchen perhaps write it on there, but have to say,apart from these minor problems it was a great place to stay

Smith Cottage is a lovely little place to stay in Ambleside. It is cosy and welcoming and has everything youd need. The room is nice and there is a great shower. Parking is limited onsite but a pass is provided for a car park further away. Something to note is the stairs are difficult to get up and down, even for us as young and fit people. I wouldnt recommend if you have any issues with mobility.

Bathroom is new and really lovely to use and the bed was the most comfortable Ive ever stayed in before. Parking might be difficult if youre a large car but for smaller cars its okay. I felt cleanliness was to a fairly good standard, a couple of small things like some webs but overall I would recommend for the price.

When we arrived I thought it was a lot bigger looking at the photos online ... When we arrived I thought it was a lot bigger looking at the photos online little bit disappointed there wasnt anywhere for you to sit out as it was a very small area with lots of trees and bushes right next to you and the back of the property you just looked on to other cottages upstairs was lovely but the downstairs could have been a bit cleaner overall very disappointed with the property the stair case is also a little dangerous when coming down so didnt really enjoy the property at all Thank Mr Paul Esders Hull

We would like to compliment the property owner on the good quality bed linen and large bath towels provided. The furniture was comfortable and the attention to details is much appreciated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much and have booked a further stay in the coming months.

Lovely stay only comment would be the bed squeaked when you moved. Very clean and all equipment provided.

Very comfortable modern cottage, well appointed with modern facilities and decor. Great open plan giving a homely, attractive, welcoming feel. Main bedroom brilliant with very comfortable bed. Well situated close to the main township. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. The only issue might be the metal spiral staircase for the elderly and those with some physical incapacity. Well done

Lovely cottage, great location. Short walk into the centre of Ambleside. Lots of great walks for all abilities on the doorstep.

Lovely cottage in Ambleside with a cosy feel. The welcome treats were a great touch. Easy to walk to all the shops and pubsrestaurants. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Beautiful, cosy and everything we could have wished for, perfect! Great location too.

We loved our stay at Smithy Cottage. The location was ideal being just a short walk in to Ambleside woth all its ammeneties, but very quiet and perfect for the fabulous sleeps we had in the very comfy bed. Shower is fab & a great size. We loved the quirky spiral staircase though narrow it is a nice feature & great space saver. Comfy sofa & good size TV for relaxing. It had everything we could possibly need. We appreciated the welcome goodies the nice biscuits, pint of milk & bottle of wine were all gratefully received, thank you.

Easy to follow directions and arrival instructions. The cottage had everything we required and was clean on arrival. Always nice to see milk and biscuits waiting on arrival, and even better to find a bottle of wine in the fridge, which is ideal when arriving late in the day. Ideal location with an easy 5 minute walk to the town. Always a pleasure to go back to the cottage at the end of day of walking and visiting the surrounding areas, bed was also very comfy and nice to have a large walk in shower. It would be nice to have a book in the cottage where guests could leave suggestions to eat and also places to visit. One place that was lovely to eat at was Sheila's Cottage. Will definitely try and book again in the near future

Great cottage, great location spiral staircase great feature but may be tricky for some

This was our second stay in Smithy Cottage and it was just a good as we remembered it . It is cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed for a brilliant week. The location is perfect for us , very quiet but only 10 minutes walk to the town centre. Thanks.

Lovely, comfortable cosy cottage. Had e erything we needed.

Although the property was clean it would benefit from the light fittings, pictures and behind tv having a good dusting and cleaning. Front step still broken and no bulb in outside light.

One of the steps leading to the front door was broken and a danger as no markings to highlight the damage. An outside light but no lightbulb. The cooker hob at the property was not working. You could switch it on but the hob did not heat and the temperature controls did not work.

We have been coming to the Lakes several times a year for the past 10 years or so. This is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in. We arrived on a cold miserable day and on entering the cottage it felt nice and warm lovely and cozy. We were greeted with homemade scones and a bottle of wine and some milk in the fridge. A very nice touch! The kitchen diner and lounge area was very modern and clean with very comfortable sofa and chair. We loved the spiral staircase and upstairs the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom and shower were just great and the separate dressing room was a great area to put all out walking gear and equipment. The heating was very efficient and easy to control. There is a small parking space outside the cottage and in addition a permit was provided for a car park which was less than 5 minutes walk away. All in all a great place to stay.

A lovely little place to stay with an excellent location. In ambleside and plenty to do and see

Lovely quaint welcoming cottage, with milk, cookies & wine awaiting our arrival. Very quirky with the spiral staircase beautiful cosy home from home! Thank youwe will be back

The step at the front has a broken slab, dangerous when a stand on it,everything else was fine

Absolutely loved this little cottage. Exceeded expectations. It was exceptionally convenient just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. The interior was tastefully presented with a modern kitchen, comfortable living space and fab bathroom with a great shower. Little details like the matt to put our walking boots was a nice touch. Thank you!

Such a lovely cottage, with great access to Ambleside. Really clean and cosy! Never had an issue with parking either. Wonderful first time to the Lake District

Lovely cottage, very clean, tidy and lots of nice touches. Only one wee thing.. the step outside is loose and should be fixed. Would definitely recommend and go back again, Thank you!

Great cottage, great location. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back. The only thing to mention was that we couldn't find the parking permit that was mentioned in the listing. This was not an issue for us though but thought we should mention it.

A well maintained and clean property just far enough out of the centre of town,but close enough to walk in for meals.

A perfect cottage for 2 in the center of Ambleside. We booked this for the week after our wedding and even though we have family in the area, it was a great place to have our own space. When it comes to parking there is only really space for one car as you have properties surrounding that also have access to the street parking however it does come with a parking permit for various carparks around the South Lakes. The on street parking does require you to park your car close to the hedge especially if you don't have the space directly in front of the cottage but there is enough room for delivery vans to still pass without any trouble. The stairs pictured are narrow and quite steep, so wouldn't be suitable for anyone who requires accessibility. They also proved to be difficult in getting a large suitcase upstairs before unpacking it downstairs, however we did manage to get smaller cases up with ease. There is a small wardrobe in the bedroom that is tucked into the wall, but there is an ample size dressing room that contains the boiler and clothes dryer as well. You could tell the bathroom is new however, the mirror above the sink is too high I am 5ft 6 and could just about see, also the paint on the ceiling needs redoing as it was flaking during the last few days. One thing that we did have to do when we first arrived is move the multiple air fresheners into cupboards as they were all different scents which were too strong for a small property. Overall, I would recommend this cottage to couples who want something close to amenities but still has that cosey feel to it.

We really enjoyed our stay at Smithy Cottage, the location is fantastic and the space is really cute. Whilst the cottage is compact, the dressing room proved extra space where you could dry washing etc. and a boiler cupboard where we stored bags. The parking permit provided was essential, there is not really parking outside the cottage as its shared with the cottage next door. The hedges were overgrown with brambles and the road is used by delivery vans and bin lorries so we preferred to use the car park which was a short 5 minute walk away. The stairs pictured are steep and narrow and would not be suitable for someone with accessibility concerns. After unpacking our case we did manage to get it upstairs with a pivot moment. The kitchen was functional but several items need replacing, such as the knives, scissors, and nonstick pans. We did find the pans worked on the hob. We were thrilled on arrival to be welcomed by a couple of amazing scones the best we had on our trip, a bottle of wine, milk, washing up liquid, and soap. A nice touch to start our holiday. Overall, we would return to Smithy Cottage.

2nd trip to Smithy Cottage within 8 months we just love the cottage very homelyclean and it is based in easy reach of the buses and boats and short walk to Hayes Garden Centre and town. We will be back in the very near future can't recommend enough. We've been coming to Windermere for a number of years but this beats all the other places we have stayed it's just perfect !!

I generally don't recommend things to anyone which is why I have given a score of 5. We have stayed in this cottage before. We think the bathroom with the new shower cubicle is an improvement compared to our last stay. Everything was clean and as it should be. Maybe some coat hooks near the front door would be an addition. The spiral staircase would put some off. We enjoyed our stay and would consider staying again

We recently enjoyed a delightful 3night stay at Smithy Cottage in Ambleside and it was an absolute pleasure! The cottage is perfectly located, offering easy access to all the local attractions and amenities of this charming town. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the charm and character of the cottage, which has been beautifully maintained and decorated. The cleanliness of Smithy Cottage was impeccable it was spotlessly clean throughout, which made our stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and care into providing a welcoming and homely environment. Overall, we highly recommend Smithy Cottage for anyone looking for a charming, clean and ideally located place to stay in Ambleside. We can't wait to return! Steve & Sally

Eventually found the teapot on the last morning! Parking a serious problem and should be clearly mentioned in the info before booking. Bathroom mirror set at the height of a giant my wife could only see the top of her head!!

Smithy Cottage is , in my opinion, perfect! The location is brilliant, being in a quiet area but only 5 minutes walk away from the town centre. It is very well equipped, clean, comfortable and cosy and we wanted for nothing during our stay. We will return!

Everything in the house was fine and clean. The parking options however were not clear when arriving and we did have to call to clarify as the advert was missleading. The advert could be more explicit if long term overnight parking is available we got lucky to get the space outside the house which isn't even a space and then didnt move the car out of fear of not being able to get it again. The induction hob was a bit unfamiliar to us leading to issues so cooking for a week might be a bit of a problem if you aren't use to it we only cooked once. Note there dishwasher tablets supplied but no dishwasher But the location is very good and it is quaint and a well thought out ground floorkitchenlounge. I would not recommend for olderless abled visitors as the spiral metal staircase is a bit tricky

Lovely little cottage, just as listed, had everything we needed and a great ... Lovely little cottage, just as listed, had everything we needed and a great location, just a few minutes walk into Ambleside

Lovely appreciated welcome to the property, fresh milk and wine in the fridge, cake and Lindt bunnies stayed week preceding Easter WE for us to munch on. Ideally located 10 mins to Waterside, 5 10 mins to restaurants and bus stop to take us on to further travels beyond Ambleside. Already booked for next year!!

Fantastic little cottage 5 minutes walk from town. Excellent facilities, lovely and clean. The only issue for me is the spiral staircase,....can be tricky with cases and bags and you you have to be careful. Other than that I still give it 1010 and it's a return visit in the future.

Lovely little cottage, absolutely spotless and in grreqt location for views and access to town centre.