Guests say
Beckside is a well-received cottage in Ambleside, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's proximity to local attractions. While the steep drive is noted, the property's amenities and homely feel consistently win over visitors.
The majority of guests report the property as spotless and immaculately clean, with only a few minor comments about dust and cobwebs. The high level of cleanliness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, quietness, and accessibility to Ambleside and surrounding areas. The scenic views and proximity to walks and the lake are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the living spaces cosy. Some comments about the sofas being past their prime and the steep drive suggest minor discomforts, but overall, the property is seen as comfortable.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciate the utility room and storage options. However, issues with the toilet flush, a damaged TV cabinet door, and a broken door catch indicate some maintenance concerns.
While guests find the property well-equipped and homely, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A charming bungalow resting in one of the most popular towns of the Lake District, Beckside sleeps four guests and offers a homely space to enjoy when not out delighting in the fabulous Lakes attractions. With a contemporary style within along with bike storage and a garden, it has everything you need for a great self-catered stay in the Lake District. Hang up your coats and leave your boots in the hall before finding a snug spot to relax in the L-shaped open-plan living space, where a vibrant green sofa and leather sofa are perched perfectly before the Smart LCD TV and warming gas stove. When the group is feeling peckish head into the kitchen and dining space around the corner to rustle up a tasty dish for everyone, with a beautiful fitted kitchen holding everything you need including an electric double oven, gas hob, and with convenient appliances like a dishwasher and a washer/dryer too, your self-catered stay will be a breeze! A stunning contemporary shower room serves as a wonderful space to freshen up, before settling down in one of the two elegant bedrooms; choose from either the king-size or the twin bedroom, with crisp white bed linen to cosy under as you enjoy a lie-in in the mornings watching TV from the comfort of the covers. Step outside into the spacious patio area outside in the morning with your cup of coffee, with this charming area also perfect for evening drinks after another action-packed day. When you’re exploring the local area, you can leave your car on the drive and venture out on foot, with the many amenities of Ambleside within walking distance as well as the magnificent Lake Windermere. Dine in one of the lovely local restaurants, cafés or pubs with plenty to choose from for all tastes, and browse the independent shops and boutiques for some souvenirs to bring home, with Ambleside also home to The Bridge House, a quirky 17th century stone house resting on a bridge over the Stoke Beck River. Follow the river up to the beautiful Stock Ghyll Force, a staggering 70ft waterfall in an idyllic woodland setting with a fantastic viewpoint to marvel at this natural spectacle, then for a longer ramble head up Wansfell Pike and take in the stunning views of Lake Windermere from here. Hop onto a Lake cruise and travel down along the scenic waters to Bowness-on-Windermere to visit The World of Beatrix Potter, great for all ages, as well as learning of the local history at Windermere Jetty Museum telling the rich history of England’s largest natural lake. Walkers can enjoy an excellent choice of peaks to roam, including Helvellyn, Red Screes, and Fairfield Peak all to the north of Ambleside, while heading south can bring you to the wondrous Grizedale Forest where you can delight in an adventure through the trees at Go Ape where zip-lines and rope courses offer an exciting day out! Store your bikes in the garage and bring them out to explore the Lakes on two wheels, with many cycling routes available to try. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lakes, returning each day to the comfort of Beckside.
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
Highly Commended for a four star property.
Two bedrooms,1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin with TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire
Gas central heating with gas stove.
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart LCD TV with Sky family package, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Steep drive at the front of the house which is probably unsuitable for most vehicles but there is space at the top of the drive (on the roadside) to park one car..
Garden with patio and furniture.
Bike storage in garage.
Sorry, no pets and 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
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (24)
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Claire
It felt like home from home. The property was clean and the beds were comfortable. The utility with washer and fridge freezer was particularly useful for a young family. Weâd definitely come back if we visited the area again.
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Jane
Very comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen which made self catering very easy. Excellent location meant that we did not move the car all week as we either walked from the house or caught the bus. As others have said, we did not use the drive due to the gradient. We will definitely book again.
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Jeffrey
Everything we could possibly need was in situ. Only problem was shortage of towels which turned up eventually but not before we had to purchase some.