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.

The Delft SuiteHolidaycottages.co.uk

The Delft Suite

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

There are many miles of walks to be enjoyed in the area catering to all fitness levels including scenic lakeside strolls and challenging hikes and climbs. The most…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Bishop Howe, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Bishop Howe, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Bishop How is a wonderful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next to a working livestock farm, on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey. The cottage sleeps…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
Glenside, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Glenside, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Glen Side is a delightful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next a working livestock farm, on the edge of Far Sawrey and close to Hawkshead. This cottage sleeps…

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Rowan Cottage, HawksheadSykes Cottages

Rowan Cottage, Hawkshead

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

  • 5 sleeps
  • 3 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
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
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
Pearsall, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Pearsall, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Pearsall is a superb 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 property…

  • 2 sleeps
  • 1 bed
Pennington, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Pennington, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Pennington 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
Lowe-McConnell, Far SawreySykes Cottages

Lowe-McConnell, Far Sawrey

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Lowe-McConnell is a luxury terraced 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
Dove Cottage HawksheadHolidaycottages.co.uk

Dove Cottage Hawkshead

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Situated in the hamlet of Far Sawrey this pleasant detached cottage is just a five-minute drive from the pretty village of Hawkshead with its numerous National Trust properties…

  • 7 sleeps
  • 4 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Hawkrigg Farm, Hawkshead, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Hawkrigg Farm, Hawkshead, Cumbria

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Five star gold graded luxury country house with social living space, Lake views throughout, spacious jacuzzi hot tub under gazebo, private parking, Helicopter landing, lawned garden, beautiful rural…

  • 10 sleeps
  • 5 bed
Fair Rigg, Hawkshead, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Fair Rigg, Hawkshead, Cumbria

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

  • 12 sleeps
  • 6 bed
The Barn At WaterbarrowHolidaycottages.co.uk

The Barn At Waterbarrow

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Cunsey is a lovely little hamlet and is near the quaint village of Far Sawrey which has a popular pub for enjoying some food and drink. The neighbouring…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
WaterbarrowHolidaycottages.co.uk

Waterbarrow

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

For those who want to spend their holiday looking out over Lake Windermere and enjoying the surrounding area there could be no better place to stay than in…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
High Cunsey Farm, Far Sawrey, CumbriaSykes Cottages

High Cunsey Farm, Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

  • 10 sleeps
  • 5 bed
Cunsey HouseHolidaycottages.co.uk

Cunsey House

Far Sawrey, Cumbria

Enjoying panoramic views overlooking rolling fields and Lake Windermere itself the property has been lovingly designed with the emphasis on quality creating a chic and spacious home from…

  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Eel House Cottage, HawksheadSykes Cottages

Eel House Cottage, Hawkshead

Near Sawrey, Cumbria

Eel House Cottage is a beautiful detached cottage nestled on the Graythwaite Estate near Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District. Home to both a double with an en-suite shower and a…

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome
Thirlmere Cottage, Grasmere, CumbriaSykes Cottages

Thirlmere Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria

Grasmere, Cumbria

  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 bed
  • Dogs welcome