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.

Gunpowder Cottage, Langdale, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Gunpowder Cottage, Langdale, Cumbria

Elterwater, Cumbria

  • 8 sleeps
  • 4 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Croft End Cottage, Sawrey, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Croft End Cottage, Sawrey, Cumbria

Near Sawrey, Cumbria

  • 3 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Beck Steps rests in Chapel Stile, in Cumbria. Two-bedroom cottage near amenities. Woodburning stove.Sykes Cottages

Beck Steps rests in Chapel Stile, in Cumbria. Two-bedroom cottage near amenities. Woodburning stove.

Chapel Stile, Cumbria

The kitchen/diner comprises of an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, while the sitting room houses a TV and Sony Player. The bedrooms include a…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
The Mews, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

The Mews, Ambleside, Cumbria

Rydal, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Fernleigh Cottage, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Fernleigh Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Old Wool Loft, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Old Wool Loft, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Lakefield House, Hawkshead, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Lakefield House, Hawkshead, Cumbria

Near Sawrey, Cumbria

  • 10 sleeps
  • 5 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Townfoot Cottage, Langdale, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Townfoot Cottage, Langdale, Cumbria

Elterwater, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Take Five, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Take Five, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

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

Barn End, Ambleside, Cumbria

Hawkshead, Cumbria

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Courtyard Cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria. Within the Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. WiFi.Sykes Cottages

Courtyard Cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria. Within the Lake District National Park. Pet-friendly. WiFi.

Ambleside, Cumbria

Courtyard Cottage is a charming ground-floor retreat. It features two bedrooms: one king-size and one double. The bathroom includes a bath with a shower over, basin, and WC.…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Wynford, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Wynford, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 12 sleeps
  • 6 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Scafell, AmblesideSykes Cottages

Scafell, Ambleside

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Uldale, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Uldale, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Buttonhole Cottage, Ambleside, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Buttonhole Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Lund, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Lund, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Lund is an end-terrace cottage located in the village of Far Sawrey near Ambleside in Cumbria. Hosting three king-size double bedrooms with en-suites, this property can sleep up…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Gilson, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Gilson, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Gilson is a superb end-terrace cottage set on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association, one mile from the village of Far Sawrey, close to Bowness-on-Windermere. This cottage…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Frost, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Frost, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Frost is an elevated terraced cottage overlooking Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Within the dwelling there is one super-king-size bedroom, accompanied by a bathroom, making the…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Macan, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Macan, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Macan is a terraced cottage located near the village of Ambleside in Cumbria. Hosting one king-size bedroom and a shower room, this property can sleep up to two…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
1 Field Foot Cottage, GrasmereSykes Cottages

1 Field Foot Cottage, Grasmere

Grasmere, Cumbria

1 Field Foot Cottage is a homely retreat situated in the village of Grasmere in Cumbria. Hosting two bedrooms; a double, and a twin, along with a family…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Anvil Cottage, Near SawreySykes Cottages

Anvil Cottage, Near Sawrey

Near Sawrey, Cumbria

Anvil Cottage is a picture-perfect cottage located in Near Sawrey, opposite Beatrix Potter's Hill Top house. Sleeping 6 people in two double bedrooms and a family room, there's…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Long Crag Annexe, Lake DistrictSykes Cottages

Long Crag Annexe, Lake District

Ambleside, Cumbria

Long Crag Annexe is a modern ground floor apartment in Ambleside, the heart of the lakes. Offering comfortable, spacious and affordable accommodation for a couple, the apartment has…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Barney's Cottage, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Barney's Cottage, Cumbria

Ambleside, Cumbria

Barney’s cottage is a traditional Lakeland Stone cottage close to the centre of the bustling village of Ambleside. Sleeps 5 and has a luxurious bathroom with double walk…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Juiper Cottage, Lake DistrictSykes Cottages

Juiper Cottage, Lake District

Ambleside, Cumbria

Juniper Cottage provides cosy and peaceful accommodation situated in central Ambleside in the Lake District. Ambleside is a picturesque town in the southeast of the Lake District, roughly…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome