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Old Toffee Shop is a superb terrace cottage resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. Hosting four bedrooms including a super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite shower room, and 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bathroom, this property can sleep up to four guests. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with TV and woodburning stove. Outside there is permit parking and an enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Old Toffee Shop is the ideal setting for an escape to the Cumbrian countryside. Please note that this property can only accept bookings which commence on a Monday, bookings that do not commence on a Monday will be cancelled. Please note for Christmas Period 2023: Arrival Monday 18th December can be booked for 10 days (pro rata the price for 10 days) where departure would be Thursday 28th December.Arrival Thursday 28th December can be booked for 8 days (pro rata the price for 8 days) where departure would be Thursday 4th January.Outside of Christmas 2023 please note that this property can only accept bookings which commence on a Monday, bookings that do not commence on a Monday will be cancelled.

The charming town of Ambleside rests at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, well-known for being the largest lake in England, and is the perfect tourist base for exploring the central Lakes and their beautiful surrounding areas. Visit Lake Windermere for glorious walks around the lake itself, cruise its shores with a boat trip, or get involved with the variety of watersports on offer. Surrounding the lake you will find a good selection of pubs, shops and restaurants where you can indulge in a tasty meal or souvenir to commemorate your trip.