Guests say
Malvern is a well-loved cottage in Ambleside, praised for its excellent location and spacious, homely open-plan living area. It's perfect for families and dogs, with a well-stocked kitchen and utility room for muddy boots. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local facilities and walks, making it a repeat choice for many.
The property has received comments suggesting it could benefit from a deeper clean, with some guests noting the need to wash dishes and glasses before use. However, these remarks are not consistent across all reviews.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local amenities and attractions in Ambleside, making it a strong point for the property. Parking issues are noted but do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback on location.
Guests have repeatedly mentioned the need for better mattresses and more comfortable sofas, indicating room for improvement in comfort. Despite this, the spaciousness and homely feel of the property are appreciated.
The property is well-appointed with a good kitchen, but several guests have reported issues with non-working heated towel rails, problematic TV reception, and other maintenance concerns that need addressing.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Malvern is a traditional, three-storey cottage settled in the town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Providing a fantastic base for families, couples or friends, this superb Lakeland cottage is a stone's throw away from local amenities and has a spacious open-plan living area, three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests, permit parking for one car, and a private, enclosed patio garden. Make yourself at home in the well-equipped kitchen area to cook at home with ease, before gathering around the table for six to toast to your Lake District getaway. After dinner, retire to the sitting area with plush seating and a gas fire for added comfort, whilst the TV plays your favourite show. You can while away summer evenings in your private patio garden with outdoor seating, before catching your rest ready for another day of adventures. The ground floor has a separate utility, whilst upstairs you'll find a shower room, super-king-size zip/link bedroom, and a king-size. Climb the stairs again to find the second-floor king-size and a stylish, contemporary bathroom. The town of Ambleside is a picturesque setting for your Lake District holiday where you can dine at the likes of The Old Stamp House Restaurant, The Glass House - within a beautifully converted saw mill, and Dodds Restaurant, while the local shops provide the self-catering essentials. There are plenty of local attractions and activities to choose from, including Ambleside Roman Fort, Stock Ghyll Force, Ambleside Climbing Wall, and two cinemas, whilst the backdrop of dramatic fells and countryside provide walks from your doorstep. You'll also be a short distance from Waterhead Pier on the shores of Lake Windermere to dine out with lake views and boat cruises, and the town of Windermere offers watersports, Windermere Jetty Museum, and The World of Beatrix Potter. Malvern is a great base for touring the Lake District with easy access to Troutbeck Valley and dramatic Kirkstone Pass, Rydal, Grasmere and the home of William Wordsworth, and plenty of outdoor adventures at Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest, and popular hikes up Scafell Pike. Discover the delights of the Lake District with a stay at Malvern.
Ambleside is a great location for exploring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There are cruises, boat rides, and watersports on Lake Windermere, plus stores, restaurants, and pubs in the village. On the lakeside in Waterhead, the parkland offers excellent lake views and a short beach, while a walk in the other way brings you to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Along with the Lake and fantastic walking, Ambleside is notable for its yearly rushbearing ceremony and the 17th-century "Bridge House," now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor king-size.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
Utility
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, DVD player, iPod dock, there are smart TV's in 2 bedrooms, X Box in lounge and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking permit for 1 car for use in local car parks.
Enclosed patio with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (10)
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Paul
The property is so well located for everything in Ambleside. The open plan kitchen and lounge are great for a week away so everyone is together even if someone is preparing meals. The new bathrooms and carpets are a really nice addition to the house having stayed here for the past 8 years. The weather was very mixed but it was great to come back to Malvern to dry everything off easily. We would love to return again next summer but it looks like the property will no longer be available to rent. We will be very sad not to return to our go to property in Ambleside â¹ï¸â¹ï¸. Thanks for all the memories Malvern.
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Sue
Everything you need. A real home from home. We wouldnât hesitate to stay again. (Just to let you know, the front door mortice lock is really tricky to open. You may wish to take a look as we struggled to get in/out a couple of times).
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Louise
Plenty of space and great to have the utility for muddy boots. However the gas fire was almost impossible to light, even with following the instructions and no matter how careful you are, the shower doors come off the rails in the first floor shower. Could do with some new pillows, as theyâre very uncomfortable.