Self-Catering at Loughrigg View | Holiday Cottages in Ambleside

Holiday home
Loughrigg View is a superb semi-detached cottage situated in the Lake District town of Ambleside. This cottage is set over three floors and sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of one second floor king-size double with en-suite, a twin and a single, together with a bathroom. The cottage also has an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Outside there's a small patio with furniture and parking is available in local car parks. Loughrigg View is an excellent Lake District base.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Area
The town of Ambleside is situated at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. There's plenty to see and do here, including cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself, along with numerous shops, restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power included in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Starter park for woodburner included , local garage sell wood. Load/unload outside property only, car parks close by. Small outside area with bistro furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops and pubs 2 mins walk. Note: Second floor bedroom has sloping ceilings and is accessed via a slightly narrow and steeper staircase with right hand turn, therefore this property may not be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Please note: There is a £500 Good Housekeeping Bond

Mr Brannan

September 2020

Lovely newly refurbished cottage in an excellent location.. Well equipped and lovely comfortable beds, pillows and sheets. Highly recommended. Spotless upon arrival.

Mrs Hammonds

August 2020

House in a great location.. Clean and comfortable with all the necessities. Car parking permit in the property on arrival which was a great help. The outside area needs some tidying up as you couldn’t really use it.

Mrs Hammonds, August 2020

March 2020

This is a very good cottage in a prime location.. It would be helpful if the parking permit was available to collect in Ambleside. Some minor improvements could be made. The decor is tired downstairs and stairway. The fireside rug requires replacing and the house would benefit from more thorough cleaning. Overall, I would recommend this property.

Mr Mcmanus, March 2020

January 2020

The property could do with some maintenance, ie broken flush knobs on both toilets, shelving not straight in cooker due to loose racking at one side.. Would be better with electric showers as no consistent temperature. Could do with information file on heating, water, appliances etc as is normally found in a holiday property. Otherwise this is a good property in a great location for walks, pubs, shops etc.

Mrs Tait, January 2020

December 2019

This was a lovely cottage in an excellent location however feel some points need raising.. Poor communication with "housekeeper" who couldn't answer our queries. These had been raised by previous guests in May but remained unanswered. No instructions for heating or cooker. Although generally clean a lot of cobwebs in light fittings. Both toilet flush buttons broken as well. It looks like neighbours are also using recycling bin which meant we couldn't leave rubbish.

Mr Davis, December 2019

September 2019

Lovely cottage right in the centre of Ambleside, handy for the numerous shops and restaurants and also a great base to walk from.. No parking at the cottage but a permit is available from Sykes to park at the main car park a couple of minutes walk away, we stopped in front of the cottage to drop off bags so it wasn’t a problem. As we were 3 friends travelling from different parts of the country we arrived in 3 cars but it was easy for 2 of us to purchase additional permits at £30 for 7 days directly from the machine at the car park, these can also be used in various other car parks in the area. On the top floor of the cottage is a beautiful double room with en-suite shower room and lovely views, the second floor has a nice twin and smaller single room with a house bathroom. Ideal for a family or friends. Thank you to Sykes as booking was very easy and all instructions and details very clear.

Miss Rhodes, September 2019

August 2019

It was absolutely awesome! The house is definitely a home from home. The decor tasteful and the sofa's are soooo comfy! The white goods all easy to use and the location right on the doorstep to Ambleside. The welcome package was thoughtful and we never had a ' it's missing this or that' moment. The kids loved their rooms, our suite at the top of the house was private and so comfortable with an added bonus of the ensuite. We would love to go back..

Mrs Bridge, August 2019

July 2019

We loved the layout of the house, on three floors and felt the house was well equipped.. However, we felt that some areas of the house required cleaning, e.g. other peoples property left behind had not been lifted, blinds were dirty (also could not open first floor blinds due to broken chords so had to stick hands through blinds to open windows), toilet flushes broken although still were able to flush, second floor bed sheets were on inside out and were ripped. Having said this we did enjoy our stay in the Lake District.

Mrs Clayton

May 2019

Very comfortable.. Our weather was not the best for hiking - heavy rain most days but it was such a lovely warm cottage to go back to after being soaked to the skin - our clothes dried out in no time. The location was so handy for the shops and the lovely pub just over the road, not to mention all the walks from the door. We had a great time. Thank you.

Mr Austin

April 2019

Lovely family cottage.. Close to centre, without being noisy. Very clean and well equipped.

Mr Burge

March 2019

The TV wasn't working

Mr Meek

Overall fine, top bedroom very comfortable.. Thanks for the welcome pack. Also the call from the housekeeper on the day was very kind and welcoming, she was very helpful. However, although the description was accurate the place is quite small for 5 people, especially trying to get round the table to eat together. The kitchen could do with some oven ware (we had to buy a big lidded dish to do a pot roast). The pans that were provided were good. Using the TV through the Sky box is not straightforward if the previous people have altered settings or played through other devices. A laminated idiots' guide would be good. Woodburner didn't work very well. Might be worth advising people to lock the door at night, one of our party forgot and although firmly closed, strong winds blew the door open in the night. Bit of a surprise in the morning! We are not complaining, this is just for feedback. BW Steve

Mrs Wolfe

The property was centrally located in Ambleside so even when it rained the cinemas were available.. Lots of walks available straight from the property.

Mrs Roberts

February 2019

Cottage so cosy & warm; perfect location.. Nice touch to have a Welcome tray ( a new improvement) & very well stocked with kitchen equipment. Bathrooms spotless.

Mr Crowley

December 2018

No Parking

stevieboy_uk1965

November 2018

Situated directly opposite the main car park in Ambleside, Loughrigg View is ideally situated for exploring the area. The accommodation was very comfortable and warm and had everything we needed for our visit. The master bedroom was beautiful with a very smart en-suite and the rest of the accommodation was of a good standard. My only criticisms are it would be useful to have a proper folder containing all the information/instructions about the accommodation in one place as well as information about the area for Lake District newbies.

Michelle M

This property was beautiful, very clean. All the amenities we needed. The master suite was amazing, bed was really comfy. The housekeeper was brilliant fantastic location. The pub across the street was great "The golden rule" I would definitely revisit, the was nothing about this property that I didn't like

This property was beautiful, very clean & comfortable.. The attic room is fantastic. Within spitting distance of a great pub, The Golden Rule.

Mrs Willis

October 2018

Booked by parent, stayed in by author.. It was a nice place to stay, in a lovely location. We did have an incident with the key going missing, and unfortunately the only spare was with the property owner 2 hours away. However, Sykes were quite pleasant and helpful, and we were able to resolve the problem. Whilst looking for the key, we were surprised to find the property wasn't overly clean: we found quite a lot of crumbs, dust bunnies, and grease. Other than that, it was a nice stay.

Mrs Evans

September 2018

We really enjoyed our stay at Loughrigg View last year and although we still had a lovely time away this year - unfortunately the cleanliness of the house really was disappointing.. The house was very dusty and covered in cobwebs, the towels were old and some stained and the bedding in the main bedroom seemed to have black mould patches on it - I actually washed it myself after the first night and the house in general seemed a bit run down, with spills over the walls and a very big damp stain on the living room ceiling, which was there last year. The washer/dryer didn’t dry anything either, we had to turn the heating on and use the radiators and with 2 young children we had a fair amount of washing. We have actually re-booked for next July, in the hope it improves by then because it’s in such a good location, otherwise it will be our last stay there. It’s such a shame because it could be fantastic with a few tweaks and a good clean!

Mr Campbell

Cottage is in a good position and quiet.. Plenty of room and well equipped.

Mrs Purser

Lovely holiday.. Nice cosy cottage in a great location. Notes for improvement: The cottage could do with a wider range of cooking utensils e.g. more cutlery, cooking spoons etc. The duvet in the double bed had an orange stain (underside) on arrival. The £200 deposit for the parking permit meant we felt it was easier to buy a £30 car parking pass directly for the week instead.

Mr Silver

August 2018

A well-located, comfortable property.. No real problems, but I had the impression that the owners we're doing the bare minimum to make the house available to guests - absence of instructions for heating, washing machine etc., some slightly dirty areas, very limited visitor information, slight wear and tear, only two rubbish bags provided etc. Generally missing the "welcome factor". The house has huge potential and with a little more we effort could probably be moved into the "Exceeded" category. This isn't feedback you would want to publish, but I'll click "Yes" anyway.

Mr Webster

June 2018

Lovely cottage in a lovely locations

Mr Cooper

Although the stay was pleasant, the description of rear seating area and photo was a bit deceiving, the seating and table were not fit for dining or sitting on and the photo does not show that basically it is a back alley of other properties.. Also not having a bin for the rubbish wasn't very apt.

Mr Spain

May 2018

Great cottage ideally placed for a great holiday - including being across the road from a pub and literally 2 minutes walk from everything Ambleside has to offer.. Brilliant!

Ms Scully

April 2018

Lovely cottage and good facilities, great location.. However the dining area was very cramped for the 4 of us (and cottage takes up to 5). Lovely holiday, thank you

Miss Mcmanus

March 2018

An excellent town house in the best location in the heart of Ambleside.. It has everything you need for a relaxing break. The master bedroom on the top floor is superb with fantastic views.

Mrs Smith

January 2018

A gorgeous cottage is always going to score highly, but the housekeeper who keeps this cottage is fantastic.. So helpful and kind and ready to help us with anything we might have needed. We have had a wonderful time and will certainly book this cottage again!

Mrs Cox

December 2017

Loughrigg View is a great house in a terrific location.. Sadly it seems a bit worn and neglected compared to our last stay a year ago. This is nothing that a bit of TLC can't remedy, so here are a few suggestions: 1.) A thorough clean through - cobwebs on light fittings, crumbs in the fridge & dust behind objects on tables are not life threatening (but not very welcoming either) 2) Clean the oven - it needs it! And provide some instructions for how to use it. 3) Provide starter logs (or don't say you will) 4) If recycling facilities are not possible at the house, provide details of local recycling sites for guests who want to recycle We love Ambleside and its many amenities - we will be back but might well look for another place to stay......a shame because Loughrigg View has the potential to be really outstanding.

We use Sykes all the time when visiting the Lake District and find their accommodation superb.. We have two particularly favourite cottages we stay in at Ambleside and always try to book them for our stay.

Mr Jephcote

We Stopped in this cottage last Xmas and really enjoyed the location, cleanliness and facilities, hence the reason we decided to return this Xmas.. Upon arrival we were disappointed by the facilities and cleanliness of the cottage, this is echoed in the previous occupants review. The property seems a bit neglected and needs a bit of TLC to bring it back to the minimum standards you expect. As per the previous review recommendations are listed below (including those already raised): 1.) A thorough clean throughout - cobwebs on light fittings / ceilings etc., crumbs in the fridge and cupboards, sofas & dust behind objects on tables and cupboards etc. 2) Clean the oven - it needs it! 3) Provide starter logs (or don't say you will), fortunately we brought our own supply however first before we could use it we had the clean the glass of the burner as this was all blacked up from previous use 4) Towels Stained with bleach and no hand wash provided on middle floor toilet facilities 5) Toilet Flush Button of top floor broken and working intermittently 6) A nice touch would be to provide a welcome pack upon arrival to get you started especially as we were paying top dollar for the Xmas period. When we have stopped elsewhere in Ambleside with other companies we have always received a welcome pack. We love the Lake District but sadly will not be returning to this cottage as it does not compare with other cottages in the village we have used, which is a shame as we really enjoyed our previous visit to the cottage

Mr Jephcote, December 2017

October 2016

Lovely slate cottage, very near centre of Ambleside.. Cottage very well equipped, nicely furnished and comfortable.Great location ,lovely views,pub nearby,short walk to car park. Would certainly book again and can recommend it.

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Loughrigg View in Ambleside, Cumbria