Old Village Shop
ID: S281576
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
The Old Village Shop in Ambleside is a well-loved property, praised for its high standards, luxurious feel, and superb location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome hamper and the property's proximity to local amenities. While the cottage is generally celebrated for its cleanliness and facilities, some guests noted discomfort with the sofa and minor cleaning oversights.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, though a few mentioned finding hairs, cobwebs, and breadcrumbs, suggesting occasional lapses in thoroughness.
The location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to Ambleside's attractions. Some noise due to proximity to the road was mentioned, but it doesn't detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable, with a few guests highlighting issues with the sofa and bed. The discomfort of the sofa is a recurring comment, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are well-received, with guests mentioning a well-equipped kitchen and excellent bathroom. Some minor issues were noted, such as the towel rail not heating properly and the lack of a microwave, but overall, the facilities meet guests' expectations.
Guests frequently express gratitude for the welcome hamper, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Old Village Shop is an outstanding ground floor apartment in the heart of beautiful Ambleside, combining traditional features with sumptuous contemporary décor.
Couples will love the thoughtful touches that have been provided throughout this property. The beautifully presented open plan living space features a cosy wall-mounted fire, plush sofa and large Smart TV next to a modern kitchen and dining space. The spacious bedroom with king size bed can also accommodate a cot for one infant, which is available upon request. The superb bathroom features both a walk in shower and sumptuous bath.
A permit is provided with free parking in the main Ambleside Car Park, which is just 200 yards from the cottage.
Located in the centre of Ambleside, the Old Village Shop is the perfect base from which to enjoy all the village has to offer including wonderful shops, traditional pubs, contemporary eateries and even two fabulous cinemas.
Take a walk up Loughrigg Fell from the centre of Ambleside for spectacular views across Lake Windermere that will take your breath away. If you prefer a more leisurely stroll, a relaxed twenty minute walk from the Old Village Shop will take you to the shores of Lake Windermere where Steamers and Launches cruise daily throughout the year with connections for the Lakeside Steam Railway, Aquarium of the Lakes and Lakeland Motor Museum. With Rydal, Grasmere, Langdale and Windermere all in close proximity of Ambleside, The Old Village Shop makes the perfect getaway if you’re looking for high quality accommodation in the heart of one of the Lake District’s finest villages.
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
All ground floor.
One bedroom: 1 x king-size double (can accommodate a cot for an infant) with TV, en-suite bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Sitting room with TV.
Electric wall fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, wine chiller, washing machine, tumble dryer, Sky TV with Sky Sports, WiFi.
Cot and highchair are available on request.
Permit that allows free parking in the main Ambleside car park 200 yards from the cottage in addition to street parking outside cottage.
Sorry, no smoking.
Short stroll to shop and pub.
Note: One infant is also welcome.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (30)
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Christine
Everything was as described and the welcome basket was a nice touch. We were especially grateful for the parking permit as my partner does have struggles with mobility. It was close to amenities and although it is in the heart of Ambleside, there are very little noise issues and we slept well in a comfy bed. We will recommend to others and would consider booking again!
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Natalie
G. debris on carpet, stains on sofa and dust on bedside tables. There is black mould around the window frame in the bedroom. We gave the place a good airing and turned the heating up as it all seemed a bit dank. When we eventually found the bin it had another property name on it too other than OVS (something Nook?), and was completely full, so we couldn't put the rubbish in it on our final morning.
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Sarah
The property is clean and comfortable. The bath and shower are both lovely and the kitchen is well equipped (though we did miss having a microwave and kettle - the on-demand hot tap isn't quite hot enough for a decent cup of coffee). The welcome hamper was also a really nice touch. Have to agree with other reviews that the sofa is not usable (it's not the one pictured). We made do with armchairs. Appreciated all the guides about the local areas. For a location, you can't get much better.