Holiday Homes in Ambleside

Sitting at the head of Windermere where the lake meets the mountains, Ambleside is one of the best-loved towns in the Lake District and a walker's idea of heaven. This bustling, stone-built town packs outdoor shops, cosy cafés and welcoming pubs into a compact centre, with the fells rising on every side and the lake just a mile away at Waterhead. For anyone who wants to be in the thick of it, with walks from the door and the whole of the central Lakes within easy reach, few bases beat it.

The town itself is a pleasure to explore. Do not miss Bridge House, the tiny seventeenth-century cottage perched over Stock Beck and one of the most photographed buildings in the Lakes, or the walk up to Stock Ghyll Force, a tumbling waterfall just minutes from the centre. From Waterhead pier you can step aboard a Windermere cruise or hire a boat, while the surrounding fells, Loughrigg, Wansfell and the long Fairfield horseshoe among them, offer walks for every appetite.

With Grasmere, Coniston and Windermere all close by, Ambleside makes a superb springboard for exploring, yet it is lively enough to fill a holiday on its own with its galleries, eateries and easygoing buzz. Browse our holiday homes in Ambleside and base yourself right at the heart of the Lakes, with the water, the fells and the finest of the national park on your doorstep.

Hole HouseHolidaycottages.co.uk

Hole House

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This pretty cottage nestles in the rolling countryside close to Wray which lies between Hawkshead and Ambleside which are only a short drive away. Both villages offer a…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Barn End, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Barn End, Ambleside, Cumbria

Hawkshead, Cumbria

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Elterwater Lodge, Elterwater, AmblesideSykes Cottages

Elterwater Lodge, Elterwater, Ambleside

Elterwater, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Pippins, HawksheadSykes Cottages

Pippins, Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Pippins consists of a kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, slimline dishwasher, kettle and toaster, a dining area with seating for four,…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Birkwray Barn in Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Countryside viewsSykes Cottages

Birkwray Barn in Outgate near Hawkshead, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Countryside views

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Birkwray Barn consists of a kitchen/diner with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller, radio, breakfast bar for one, dining table, and access to a balcony,…

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
Honister Cottage, AmblesideSykes Cottages

Honister Cottage, Ambleside

Hawkshead, Cumbria

  • 3 sleeps
  • 2 bed
Tock How ViewCottages.com

Tock How View

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Tock How View is a holiday home in Ambleside, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 6 guests, it holds a 5-star rating. This is the one most people come for.…

  • 6 sleeps
Latterbarrow, HawksheadSykes Cottages

Latterbarrow, Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Latterbarrow Cottage is a luxury ground-floor converted barn cottage as part of a cluster of five converted cottages in the rural hamlet of Outgate. The cottage sleeps four…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
Birkwray FarmhouseHolidaycottages.co.uk

Birkwray Farmhouse

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This cottage is situated in the tranquil hamlet of Outgate. Tucked away at the end of a little lane in a quiet courtyard with views across the rolling…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Grizedale Lake DistrictHolidaycottages.co.uk

Grizedale Lake District

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This cottage is situated in the tranquil hamlet of Outgate which is only a mile away from the popular Lake District destination of Hawkshead. The small village has…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Orchard Cottage, HawksheadSykes Cottages

Orchard Cottage, Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen/diner with a Range oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and coffee maker, a utility with washing machine, tumble dryer,…

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Manor House CottageHolidaycottages.co.uk

Manor House Cottage

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This cottage enjoys a lovely tranquil location on a windy country lane that gives guests direct access to Lake Windermere. The mock-Gothic Wray Castle is just a short…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Jane'S Cottage, Hawkshead, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Jane'S Cottage, Hawkshead, Cumbria

Hawkshead, Cumbria

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Low Ashmead Cottage Hawkshead, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Smart TVSykes Cottages

Low Ashmead Cottage Hawkshead, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Smart TV

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Ashmead Cottage is a single-storey property consisting of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, a utility with washing…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
The Coach HouseCottages.com

The Coach House

Grasmere, Cumbria

The Coach House is a holiday home in Ambleside, Cumbria. Sleeping up to 6 guests, it holds a 4-star rating. This is the one most people come for.…

  • 6 sleeps
Townfoot Cottage, Langdale, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Townfoot Cottage, Langdale, Cumbria

Elterwater, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Pollys Cottage, Langdale, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Pollys Cottage, Langdale, Cumbria

Elterwater, Cumbria

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
St Giles, Chapel StileSykes Cottages

St Giles, Chapel Stile

Elterwater, Cumbria

The living areas in this property consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher,…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Old Howgate Barn in Outgate, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. In Lake DistrictSykes Cottages

Old Howgate Barn in Outgate, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. In Lake District

Hawkshead, Cumbria

Old Howgate Barn consists of a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, and toaster, a utility with washing machine, tumble dryer, and wine chiller, a dining room…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Brockstone, GrasmereSykes Cottages

Brockstone, Grasmere

Grasmere, Cumbria

Brockstone consists of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher, along with dining seating for your group. The sitting room offers a…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Barn End HawksheadHolidaycottages.co.uk

Barn End Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This cottage enjoys a quiet rural location on a country lane just a few miles from Hawkshead and Windermere. Windermere is the region's longest lake and offers a…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Old Barn HawksheadHolidaycottages.co.uk

Old Barn Hawkshead

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This property is located in a prime location at the heart of the Lake District in an area renowned for its connections to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth.…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Woodloft Cottage, Chapel StileSykes Cottages

Woodloft Cottage, Chapel Stile

Elterwater, Cumbria

The living areas in this single-storey property consist of an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment,…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Ben FoldHolidaycottages.co.uk

Ben Fold

Hawkshead, Cumbria

This property enjoys a stunning location at the heart of the Lake District with the village of Hawkshead famous for its connections to William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome