• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating

Shambles Cottage offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater. The 3-star vacation home is 5.9 miles from World of Beatrix Potter. Askham Hall is 21 miles away and Muncaster Castle is 26 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home features a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Buttermere is 27 miles from the vacation home, while Wasdale is 28 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 76 miles from Shambles Cottage.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, lovely traditional cottage, really comfortable beds. Great price
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This lovely cottage is perfectly located in the centre of Ambleside for hiking / eating / socialising. Parking was available nearby in easy walking distance
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location well equipped kitchen lots of great restaurants bars and good walks on your doorstep

Managed by Cottages-com

Company review score: 9.2Based on 34,274 reviews from 14750 properties
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Company info

Cottages-com is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, curated by our cottage experts. Each collection within the family offers something different, so that all holidaymakers can find the perfect break, wherever it may be and whatever they are looking for. As our name suggests, we love everything about cottages and cottage holidays. We’re here to help you choose from over 23,000 independently vetted holiday properties, not just in the UK, but across France, Ireland and Italy, too.

Property info

No children under 5 years old. Situated in the picturesque Lake District National Park and ideal for guests who enjoy walking, cycling and water sports.. 5 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: With electric coal-effect fire, 32" Freeview TV, iPod dock and CD player. Kitchen: Galley style with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Open-tread stairs to... First Floor: Sitting room: With beams and sloping ceiling. Open-tread stairs to... Second Floor: Bedroom 1: With twin beds. Bedroom 2: With twin beds. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Telephone - for emergency calls only. Welcome pack.. Private parking for 2 cars (½ mile from property); unloading at the door. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old.. Nestled away down a quiet back street, Shambles Cottage is a traditional Lakeland, slate-fronted terraced cottage that has everything you need and just one minutes’ walk from the centre of Ambleside. There is a cosy leather suite in the living room and a sitting room with views over Loughrigg Fell for those who want peace and quiet, away from it all. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen is perfect to dish up a hearty meal to be served on the magnificent polished wooden oval table. Shambles Cottage is in a quiet, secluded courtyard, a step away from one of Ambleside’s oldest streets ‘The Slack’, yet the town’s amenities are just yards away, with an abundance of shops, cafés and restaurants. With good public transport links it couldn’t be easier to forget the car and explore the area stress free. There are plenty of places to visit right on your doorstep, the famous Bridge House or a short walk to Stockghyll Falls are a must, whilst further afield there is beautiful Grasmere village, or catch one of the Windermere ferries from the nearby Waterhead ...

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Shambles Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

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

FAQs about Shambles Cottage

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

  • Check-in at Shambles Cottage is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Shambles Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • Shambles Cottage is 350 feet from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Shambles Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Shambles Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.