Guests say
The Stables in Ambleside is a well-loved property with spectacular views and a homely feel. Guests appreciate its peaceful location, comfortable furnishings, and the variety of walks accessible from the doorstep. The property's well-equipped kitchen and additional facilities like a pool table and sauna are highlights, although some guests noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness.
While many guests found The Stables to be comfortable, there were several mentions of cleanliness issues such as cobwebs, a dirty carpet, and mold in showers. These comments suggest that while generally clean, there is room for improvement in deep cleaning and upkeep.
The location of The Stables is highly praised for its fabulous views and proximity to local amenities and walks. Guests consistently mention the ease of accessing beautiful parts of the Lake District from this peaceful and private location.
Guests find The Stables to be homely and comfortable, with a cosy lounge and comfortable beds, although there are suggestions that larger beds would enhance comfort. The property's spaciousness and the warmth of the personal touches contribute positively to the overall comfort.
The property boasts well-received facilities such as a well-equipped kitchen, pool table, and sauna. However, guests have reported issues with maintenance, including non-working lights, heating noise, and a need for updates in decor and appliances, indicating that while facilities are good, attention to maintenance is needed.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
This very special detached stone-built residence stands in an elevated hillside setting with scenic views down the Langdale Valley towards Wetherlam.- a joy in any season and perfect for a lakeland holiday at any time of year.The property has a degree of spaciousness and individuality hard to better in a holiday home and makes a comfortable base for relaxing, touring and walking amid some of our finest scenery. The house was formerly the stables for a grand country house.It stands in its own enclosed gardens with ten acres of adjacent private woodland reached through a separate gate at the end of the terrace. Accommodation: The usual entrance is through the back door which leads into a most useful boot room with heated boot rack and plenty of hanging space for outdoor gear.Well-equipped recently fitted traditional style painted dining/kitchen with fine picture windows opening onto the terrace outside. A door leads through to the spacious sitting room which has a wood burning stove (T.V. with Amazon firebox, DVD, Wi-Fi. A separate panelled snooker/pool room is fully equipped with cues and set for billiards, pool and snooker with a selection of games, jigsaws etc.. A 'hidden' bar can be accessed behind the panelling-wall mounted optics provided but do bring your own bottles!. Ground floor facilities are completed by the 'leisure suite' which offers a sauna, wet room,exercise bike and some smaller gym equipment (for use at guests own risk). The house has two staircases From the snooker room stairs lead to the first bedroom – a double with en-suite shower, basin and wc.The two other bedrooms are accessed via the stairs from the kitchen which lead to a double and twin with their own en-suites too, as well as a galleried landing area with flat screen TV with Amazon firebox and sofa,XBox and games.At the end of the house there is a double en-suite with bath, hand-held shower, basin and wc, whilst to the left there is a further twin room also en-suite with shower, basin and wc. The twin and it's adjoining room are interlinked by a connecting door. Furnishings and fittings throughout are stylish and comfortable with fitted carpets and natural woods. Oil central heating.Outside: Level south facing terraced garden with flower beds and ample space to sit out of doors. Garden furniture provided. Gateway to lower level terrace with adjoining ten acre hillside woodland. Ample parking for 2/3 cars. Shops etc in Ambleside two and a half miles. Skelwith Bridge- Chesters Cafe and pub and a restaurant two thirds of a mile. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.00
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower basin and WC.
Recently fitted traditional style painted Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Games room with pool table.
Leisure suite with sauna, wet room and gym
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Xbox, WiFi,pay telephone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking for three cars.
South-facing terraced garden.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Please note the garden is not enclosed.
No smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (38)
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Andrew
As previous comments beds are a little on the small side and shower in main bedroom is not worth using no pressure.But saying that would return again it so peaceful.
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Tony
a very warm loving home where you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. We couldnât find the welcome pack when we arrived which caused a few moans not being able to get on the internet but we found it the following day behind the place mats. Canât find any negatives with the Stables even the cleaners were polite when we checked out.
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David
Sadly the house was let down by its upkeep. Firstly the house was dirty, with cobwebs all over the place, the carpet from the kitchen into the master bedroom was filthy. I ended up getting the vacuum cleaner out and trying to get as many of the cobwebs as I could and giving the carpet a good going over. The house really needs a deep clean and a through inspection. The middle bedroom shower was awful and made an odd noise (Iâd guess the pump is shot but Iâm not a plumber). There had clearly been a two cafetières but as neither had the glass, and just the plunger and holder it was frustrating. Outside the step up to the patio had fallen apart and was unsafe. The hand basin taps all had their own issues and the sink in the mast bed en-suite didnât drain properly. The heater in the snooker room also didnât work. There were numerous other little issue but all point to a lack of regular maintenance. I know this sounds like negative feedback but given how lovely both the house and setting is, and its price point, it should be better. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay.