A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specializes in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Haven Cottage still retains traditional old features like wooden beams and feature fireplaces. Most rooms benefit from picturesque mountain views, and all feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided each morning, made with Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, lightly smoked dry-cured bacon, and other locally sourced ingredients. A number of scenic walking routes start from Haven Cottage, and cycle storage is provided if guests wish to bring their bicycle. The market town of Keswick is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sue
    United States of America United States of America
    Mark and Amanda were excellent hosts. They were so happy to help and give suggestions on walks to take. The breakfast was outstanding, homemade bread, granola and smoothies
  • Pavan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hosts and excellent facilities. Fantastic breakfast tailored to individual's choice and yummy cakes in the evening..
  • Feng
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice and friendly management and everything is perfect. We love it and will come back again. Thank you so much!

Hosted by Amanda & Mark Sarjant

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Amanda & Mark Sarjant
Just a stone throw away from Ambleside town centre Haven Cottage provides wonderful B&B accommodation right in the heart of the Lake District. Being a smaller B&B it has more of a home from home feel to it. With 4 bedrooms to choose ranging from smaller cosy double bedrooms to large, luxurious super king-size suites we have something for everybody's budget & tastes. Tastefully decorated in a contemporary style all bedrooms are en-suite and B&B accommodation with us includes free car-parking (which has an electric car recharging point), a fantastic home-cooked breakfast and tea/coffee, homemade bread & homemade cakes in the afternoons. Our Wi-fi is high-speed fibre so shouldn't let you down (although this is the Lakes!). We also have an on-site registered nutritionist who is available for consultations on health and wellness during your stay.
We pride ourselves on our customer service in a friendly & informative manner, being available when you need us but out of the way when you don't. The best way for you to get the most out of your holiday in Ambleside is for us to share our knowledge on the best places to visit, the best places to eat, to give you the routes & directions for your walks. This is the personal touch we believe makes the difference. With an onsite nutritionist our breakfasts have a quality reputation for good reason, we use excellent quality local ingredients and take into consideration taste and health benefits for the body where we can, examples are our 'Laid with Love' eggs from The Lake District Free Range Egg Co., nitrate free sausage from the Butchers 400 metres away and organic and Himalayan salt cured back bacon from an organic farm in Cumbria. Lighter options, Vegetarian/Vegan alternatives also feature on the breakfast menu. Our coffee is sourced from award winning Red Bank Coffee, roasted in Coniston and a great example of how we support the best local producers in the Lake District.
Haven Cottage is just 400 metres from the centre of Ambleside and about a mile from Lake Windermere.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Haven Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Haven Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Haven Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Haven Cottage

  • The prices at Haven Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Haven Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Suite

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Haven Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Haven Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Haven Cottage is 1,800 feet from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.