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Heron Cottage is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater, and 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is set 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 43 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.4 km away. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing and cycling. Grizedale Forest is 9 km from Heron Cottage. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 123 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

FREE parking!


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
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  • Margaret
    Spain Spain
    The property was very central, and excellent facilities for self catering. It was lovely to have 2 en-suite bathrooms. The Christmas decorations were a lovely touch.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,713 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Heron Cottage is a charming three-storey terraced cottage nestled in the town of Ambleside, within the Lake District. Home to a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a second-floor twin with en-suite bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. The ground floor can be found hosting an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and a sitting area with a gas fire. Permit parking is available for one car in the local car park, and roadside parking is available to the rear of the cottage on a first-come, first-served basis. Heron Cottage is a splendid choice from which to enjoy a fun-filled group getaway within the Lake District.

Neighbourhood information

Ambleside is a charming cobbled town set at the Northern Tip of England's largest lake, Windermere. Complemented by a wide selection of cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops, this town has all the essential amenities for a smooth-sailing self-catering stay. Grasmere and Bowness-on-Windermere can be found within a pleasant distance, and the village of Conniston offers a wonderful day out for everyone to enjoy.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Heron Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • View
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Heron Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Heron Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Heron Cottage

  • Heron Cottage is 350 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Heron Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Heron Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Heron Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Heron Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Heron Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Heron Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)