Stepping Stones House Reviews. Find out what guests thought of this cottage.

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.

We recently stayed at the Stepping Stones property just outside Ambleside in Cumbria. This was my second holiday using a Sykes promoted property after a fairly disastrous holiday at a supposedly 5star property in Northumberland. This time, however, my fears of a repeat of the same or similar problems were allayed. The Stepping Stones property is a beautiful 400yearold property in a magical location about a mile outside Ambleside and overlooking the river Rothay and the famous Stepping Stones. Entry is through what looked like a newly constructed or refurbished porch. Once inside, the rooms inside are extremely spacious, comfortably furnished and well maintained, given the age of the property. The kitchen almost its best feature assuming a selfcatering holiday is fantastically well equipped with huge amounts of crockery, cutlery, modern cooking equipment and plenty of sharp knives, which a small point to some was totally absent at the last property we stayed at. The lounge, dining room and all the bedrooms have views of either the magnificent landscape or the wellmaintained garden. All the bedrooms on the ground floor and first floor had ensuite or accessible wellequipped bathrooms. We dined in the kitchen but the dining room seats probably another 8 but you apparently can extend the table further if you wish. It was raining quite a bit while we stayed at Stepping stones, which we had anticipated ourselves, but the owners had provided plenty of alternative activities in the way of games, puzzles, DVDs, a music system and there was also an upright piano too, if you play. There was also seating in the garden, which we did take advantage of during a warm, surprisingly sunny spell one afternoon. There was only one concern I had, which was that the heating seemed a bit hit and miss with some radiators working and some stone cold. Overall, it seems a warm house and the temperatures outside during our holiday were not cold, so it wasnt really tested. There is, however, also a wood burner in the lounge should temperatures really drop. The location of the property puts you about 25minutes walk from Ambleside along the safe road leading to the Ambleside town park. I wouldnt recommend walking along the A591. If you want to walk to Grasmere, its a bit longer either using a relatively easy walk around Rydal and Grasmere about an hour and a half or 2 hours depending on how fast you walk or via the steeper Coffin Walk. Great property in a great location.

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.

Super week. Lovely large house in a beautiful setting. The gardens and the stepping stones in the river were a great attraction for the children. The house itself is lovely with beautiful White Company towels, bedding and complimentary bathroom cosmetics. Kitchen housed an absolute abundance of Portmeirion crockery and everything provided from a picnic bag to a fishing net! We will certainly be returning.

Beautiful house as described. We had a wonderful time as 2 families with 2 kids. The kids loved the attic room to sleep in and loved having the stepping stones to just go across and run all over the field. The house was comfortable, kitchen super well equipped. Only negatives are speed of internet the wifi didn't really work and the BBQ had a whole in the bottom of it but this really didn't impact our holiday phone signal was actually good and managed to use our phones for internet instead

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.

Stepping stones is a fabulous house in an amazing setting it is however in need of significant upgrade work none of the sockets in the living room and some in the kitchen worked over the first weekend . Eventually after many phone calls an electrician sorted for us on the Sunday after a 2nd visit. The bath in the blue room is unusable as the plug doesnt fit and the shower over the bath has no screen or curtain meaning any water splashed on the floor makes its way through the dining room ceiling not good

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.

Catherine

We loved the house, the location and views. All the rooms were lovely and comfortable, with all that you need in a home, and more. Great walking nearby and lakes to go on. A large table for family meals and another for the holiday puzzle. We would highly recommend.

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.

This house and location are perfect, and as a result weve stayed here several times and will continue to do so. However, there was an unfortunate issue. We were due to take over the property at 4 p.m. on the Friday as per our booking. We received a telephone message at 115 p.m. advising us of pipelaying to the front of the property and that there was an issue with access. We were told we would be offered alternative accommodation if we decided we didnt want to take the property. We went to the property and the front was a real mess. In short, after several difficult phone calls, we decided to take the property as it was exactly what we wanted. There were clearly mitigating circumstances regarding the work, and the owner himself was very helpful. Our main gripe was with Lakelovers who, in fairness, were trying their best, but we felt we werent informed of the works until less than three hours before we arrived. We made the most of it despite the awkward access and would thoroughly recommend it.

The listing is ambiguous. It suggests 4 double bedrooms and a twin. In fact, the twin is in the attic, not on a stated second floor. We spent some time looking for a second floor. The attic is stated as unsuitable for adults, so it is a four doublebedroom house sleeping 8, plus a fourbed attic suitable for ages 515 perhaps. Needs clarifying. We managed, but two people ended up sleeping on the floor. As we were in jolly spirits and only there for the weekend, that was fine. Others may think otherwise. The house overall is fabulous and easily accommodates a large group.

The property was wonderful and very well equipped. The furnishings and appliances were all of a very high standard. The welcome pack was a lovely addition and a really nice touch. The location was perfect for walks around 3-Bedroom Cottage Sleeping 5 with Log Burner in Ambleside and the AmblesideRydal area.