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Windows, Ambleside

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Rating
4.2
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.2
out of 5
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Windows is a contemporary two-bedroom apartment in Ambleside with a second-floor loft suite and first-floor twin room. The property sits less than half a mile from Waterhead on Lake Windermere's northern shore. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-plan living space with natural light.

Ambleside offers outdoor equipment shops and cafes within walking distance. Waterhead provides boat trips across Lake Windermere. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is accessible via woodland walks. The 17th-century Bridge House hosts the National Trust Information Centre.

The king-size loft bedroom features an en-suite bath with shower and TV. A furnished roof terrace with fell views opens from this room.

 

About Windows

Windows is a contemporary two-bedroom apartment in Ambleside with a second-floor loft suite and first-floor twin room. The property sits less than half a mile from Waterhead on Lake Windermere's northern shore. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-plan living space with natural light.

Ambleside offers outdoor equipment shops and cafes within walking distance. Waterhead provides boat trips across Lake Windermere. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is accessible via woodland walks. The 17th-century Bridge House hosts the National Trust Information Centre.

The king-size loft bedroom features an en-suite bath with shower and TV. A furnished roof terrace with fell views opens from this room. The first-floor twin bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The open-plan area combines kitchen, dining space and sitting area with stripped wooden floors and leather furnishings. The designer kitchen includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer and dishwasher. Private parking for two cars is provided.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby (52 miles, 75 minutes), Windermere Lake Cruises at Waterhead (0.4 miles, 2 minutes), Wray Castle (6.8 miles, 18 minutes) and Grizedale Forest (11 miles, 25 minutes) offer days out.

Perfect for couples or small families wanting central Ambleside access. Windows delivers space, light and convenience for exploring the southern Lake District.

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Windows Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Windows 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.

Windermere Lake Cruises Waterhead
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0EP
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9TT
Wray Castle
Distance: 6.8 miles
LA22 0JA
Waterhead Parkland
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0EP
Rydal Water Walk
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LR
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Outdoor Equipment Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9DU
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BL
Bus Stop Kelsick Road
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9PR
Ambleside Library
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BL
Windermere Train Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Windermere Lake Cruises Waterhead
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0EP
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9TT
Wray Castle
Distance: 6.8 miles
LA22 0JA
Waterhead Parkland
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 0EP
Rydal Water Walk
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA22 9LR
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BS
Outdoor Equipment Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9DU
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA22 9BL
Bus Stop Kelsick Road
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA22 9PR
Ambleside Library
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9BL
Windermere Train Station
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF

Is Windows Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Windows suits families with older children who can manage multiple staircases. The apartment has a travel cot available. Waterhead boat trips are 0.4 miles away. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall walk offers outdoor adventure. The twin bedroom provides dedicated space for children. Games console is included for entertainment. Ambleside village has outdoor equipment shops and cafes nearby.
For Couples
The king-size loft suite with en-suite bath and roof terrace creates a romantic retreat. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light and fell views. The furnished roof terrace offers private outdoor space for evening meals. Open-plan living encourages togetherness. Lake Windermere sits less than half a mile away. Ambleside's cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Private parking removes stress from the stay.
Pet Friendly
Windows does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy. Dogs and other animals cannot stay at this apartment. Guests traveling with pets should look for alternative accommodation in the Ambleside area. The property focuses on maintaining a pet-free environment. No exceptions are made to this policy. Other Lakelovers properties in the collection may accept pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Windows

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

Zeffirellis

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9AD

The Apple Pie Cafe

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Windows

Does Windows have a hot tub?
No, Windows does not have a hot tub. The property features a furnished roof terrace with fell views instead.
Is Windows pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Windows. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many bedrooms does Windows have?
Windows has two bedrooms sleeping four guests. The second-floor king-size loft suite has en-suite bath and the first-floor twin room has en-suite shower.
What parking is available at Windows?
Private parking for two cars is provided within the car park. Spaces are beside the building for easy access to the ground-floor entrance.
How far is Windows from Lake Windermere?
Waterhead on Lake Windermere's northern shore is less than half a mile away. The walk takes approximately 10 minutes from the apartment.
What kitchen facilities are included?
The designer kitchen includes electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer and dishwasher. Gas central heating serves the whole apartment.
How close is Ambleside village centre?
Ambleside village centre is a short stroll from Windows. Shops, cafes and restaurants are within a few minutes' walk of the property.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
One king-size double on the second floor with en-suite bath and one twin room on the first floor with en-suite shower. Both bedrooms have their own facilities.

Windows Reviews

Matthew
The property was nice some places could do with a paint but generally very good
Philomena
Comfortable apartment in a great location with convenient parking. Still lacking sufficient cutlery, and dishwasher did not clean effectively maybe needs salt and softener? and top rack still difficult to move. Water leak by window in kitchen however it was a very wet week. Visitors should be aware they need filter papers for the coffee machine not provided.
Great property in a good location for Ambleside centre and the surrounding fells. Well equipped and very comfortable. The balcony is a great asset with amazing views of the surrounding fells.
Philomena
Irritating that remote control for main TV has disappeared so limited functionality. Less well equipped than on previous visits shortage of cutlery, limited and mismatched glasses, fewer mugs and some with cracks, no kitchen scissors. Dishwasher is defective top shelf cannot be used. No filter papers for coffee machine. Great place to stay but these issues need sorting
Lovely apartment inside. Don't be put off by the exterior. Great location. Bed comfy, nice outdoor area although a little tired. Lovely backdrop of the mountains when sat down as can't see the car park or road, a little road noise but lovely little suntrap for afternoonevening drinks. Would definitely stay there again. All you need for self catering get away.
A great location although the road is busy and the passing traffic can be heard all hours. The decor is dated and the place needed a upgrade of paint, deep clean, sorting of cupboards and dusting of the surfacesblinds. The towels were worn. There is no recycling for guest which can mean more environmental waste. The views from the roof terrace are nice. I think with a bit of attention to this feedback the customers would have a quality stay.
Christine
Great flat and ideally situated on the edge of the town. We had lovely weather when we were there so the patio could of done with a scrub. Great that tea bags supplied but folder did state coffee and bottled water so maybe needs updating. Great that cleaning items and dishwasher tablets supplied. I would definitely recommend this to my friends.
Our second stay and we loved it. The open views through the windows and veranda make this property a special location.
Philomena
A comfortable well appointed apartment in a very convenient location just a short stroll from the centre of Ambleside. The open plan living area is well laid out and well lit with big windows, and the heating system is very efficient. The parking was beside the building and easy to access. Weve stayed here several times and have already booked to return
I have just read a feed back dated 23 thJuly which is almost word for word that I am listing The outside is scruffy and dirty around the entrance, The hall was not clean and there was rubbish on the windowsill. The staircase has no banister railing which may well be illegal The store cupboard was untidy so had to be rearranged to access the washing and drying equipment . The vacuum cleaner was is heavy we couldnt use it ! The shower head in the bathroom needs attention and the shower curtain was not clean The veranda needed sweeping which we did before we used it again it needs a lick of paint . The top of the wall was covered in cherry stones !! some light bulbs required changing particular the central one over the dining table. The crockery was very nice but not enough,which meant that we were not using the dishwasher most of the time. These problems stop this being a lovely apartment . With regard to the parking , the information stated 2 places but informed that we had to pay for parking !! I shall be taking this up by telephone on Monday next .
We have just come back from a 2 night stay in Windows. On the whole it has the potential to be a lovely apartment but we felt it let itself down on a few issues. The 'storeroom' was a real mess. Considering it is for use by residents if you want to use the washing machine etc., it was dirty and disorganised. The outside areas, ie. the entrance porch and the balcony were shabby, and should have been at least swept. The exterior could do with a lick of paint, too. There were two dedicated parking spots for Windows residents, according to the guest info and the notice on the wall, but someone else was using one of them, we think from the accommodation next door. We think a stair railbannister would be beneficial for the first staircase. We thought the step down from the twin room should be highlighted in some way, perhaps some yellow tape on the edge. The guest info should be rationalised and updated. We have used Skyes Cottages and similar for years, so we have lots to compare it with, and this is the first time we have felt compelled to comment. Finally, we knew it was on a busy road, but we didn't expect it to be quite so noisy. Another layer of glazing would make a big difference. Overall, we don't think it was value for money.
The Windows apartment absolutely blew us away! This apartment is truly first class. The entrance hall was perfect and very welcoming so handy following a day out we utilised the very useful coat hooks and radiators to dry our wet coats, scarves and gloves following rainy days in the beautiful surroundings. Up the stairs and into the gorgeous naturally lit open planned living area the photos really don't do it justice. You really appreciate why the apartment is called Windows. The huge windows flood the entire space with natural light and beautiful Lakeland views gorgeous views of the fells if you haven't visited the lakes before Lakeland views doesn't always mean views of lakes it encompasses the entire lake district vista of fells, countryside and sometimes lakes. We were suitably impressed with the dcor and facilities on offer both bedrooms were ensuite and of decent size we were particularly impressed with the size of the master bedroom and great use of space in the second bedroom to allow for twin beds. The kitchen was well equipped and we thought that the cleaning pack was a nice touch too. Additionally, we felt that the storage cupboard at the top of the stairs was a great use of space for the cleaning appliances. Although we weren't in the lakes for the tv we felt that the number of tv's in the apartment would certainly keep a family entertained easy to use Freeview and no problems accessing any channels in addition to the games console and we thought it was an excellent choice to include a digital radio we stay in many holiday cottages and this is sometimes overlooked. The apartment is located in a great position with the handy car parking spaces and on one of the main routes into Ambleside yes you do get a bit of traffic noise but this should not put you off staying here it is comparable with staying in the town centre on one main roads. Only a 5 minute stroll into the centre of Ambleside which is a bonus. To use a clich, we will certainly be returning to Windows in the near future, we cannot wait to visit this apartment again and feel that it will be our go to holiday stop in Ambleside we have stayed in other properties in the area previously and this one wins hands down.
Overall we really liked Windows accommodation. The apartment was flooded with natural light, a real plus.It was ideally situated, a short walk between the village centre and Waterhead . Unfortunately it did not have fabulous Lakeland views as stated on the details. We expected ,perhaps wrongly, views of the lake. This perhaps is misleading. It was not, sadly, a peaceful location. We would definitely not want to be there in the hight of season as it would be off putting to use the balcony. On technical issues, the hob was very difficult to use and the tv seemed to be stuck on one channel! We got excited at the thought of a jacuzzi bath but this was not working
Excellent property, very well equipped, light and comfortable. Well situated for exploring Ambleside and other lakes. Only one small negative was the entrance to the flat, dirty not inviting to what else was a vry good holiday let.
There was a travel cot which was not on the listing which would have saved us bringing ours which, not a huge problem but worth noting. There is a high chair on the listing so we didn't take ours but the one in the property is absolutely filthy. Not appealing at all. Other than that quality property and a great base for us.
Denise
Booked last minute after being let down by another company two days before we were due to go. Staff were extremely helpful during the booking process. The property was ideal, good location, upstairs balcony was a bonus, but could have done with a bit of a clean. The front door was very dirty not giving a good first impression it was also difficult to open. The kitchen was small though well equipped. Couldnt get the TVs in the lounge or bedroom to work, poor signal though the bathroom and twin rooms were fine. The over bath shower wouldnt stay in the holder so couldnt use it. Despite these small issues we would definitely use Sykes again and return to this property.
We loved our week in this apartment, will definitely book this again
Richard
This is our second visit to Windows and I am sure we will return. The property is well equipped and apart from the twin room,which is a little small, is very spacious. It is in a convenient location for both the lake and the centre of Ambleside, and the parking is suitable for any size of vehicle. It is on the main road through Ambleside, so there is traffic noise which may disturb a light sleeper and obviously there are a lot of steps. Unfortunately on this visit the oven and microwave had not been cleaned, but this must have been an oversight as we have always found Lakelovers properties very clean.
Philomena
Very good location and the apartment is comfortable and well equipped. This is our third visit here.
On are arrival at windows when we opened the front door we were over come by a awful musty smell. When we went upto the main bedroom once again there was this over powering musty smell. I would like to highlight the couch was also wearing away with scratches and marks over it also the wall paper in the living room was pealing off the wall . Mostly it was the over powering smell in the bedroom which wasn't very nice at all. I think it needs either cleaning or removing and lamment flooring put down which would be easy to clean. Also there was no shelf in the first floor shower so you could put your soap on.
Generally a fab holiday and appartment. The location was faultless and we loved the bright, airy space inside. A couple of minor grumbles prevented a 5 review. Firstly, the sofa was not comfortable the wooden seat and back boards were really awkward to sit on and eventually gave me a back ache. Secondly, the dishwasher wasn't working properly almost every wash came out covered in dried on food, especially the glassware. Overall, the holiday was great and we would seriously consider Windows as our accommodationin the future.
Very comfortable accommodation would definitely revisit
This is a very lovely place have stayed here twice now. Would recommend it to anyone. Plenty to do only went out in the car once.
We chose the apartment because of its location between the lake and town, however the noise from people walking past late at night combined with traffic noise did disturb our sleep. Added to this the twin room has a room from the adjoining property above it and there was considerable noise from this early each morning. The terrace was a real feature of our stay and we enjoyed eating out there with the stunning views. The fans provided were appreciated although we could not get the ceiling fan to work in the living area. Perhaps a decent illuminated and heated mirror along with a shelf and some hooks would have been a better addition to the bathroom than a tv? Parking space beside apartment was useful although there was another car parked in it throughout our stay forcing us to have to park sticking out into the car park at times and a second car would not have been possible. A bit of an update is needed, the instructions about location of key safe were incorrect and the exterior of the entrance is very shabby, perhaps at least the cobwebs could be cleaned off the doorway? Fortunately the inside was more welcoming, it was clean and well presented. A restock of glasses and more up to date TV and speaker would have been appreciated.
We enjoyed our stay. Location fantastic. So many thoughtful extras included. Parking, great bonus. Beds were SO comfortable. Thank you, we will definitely return to the area.
Thank you for a fantastic stay. This wonderful apartment had everything that we needed.
Loved staying here. Great location and fab apartment with lots of classy touches. Hope to return.
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