Self-Catering at Todd Crag View | Holiday Cottages in Ambleside

Holiday home
Todd Crag is a wonderful apartment set in an elevated location near the centre of Ambleside. With stunning views of the surrounding fells, and two comfy bedrooms, the property can sleep four people. There's also a shower room with a large walk-in shower, a kitchen, a sitting room with dining area and electric stove and a separate summer room. Outside is a balcony area accessed from the sitting room, along with designated off road parking for one medium-sized car. Todd Crag is a wonderful choice for friends and family in need of a break in stunning central Cumbria.Note: Between 4th November 2024- 14 February 2025 there will be no vehicle access to the property due to building works in the property next door..There is availability for loading and unloading and then parking will need to be in a local car park, A local pass would need to bought from the machine in the car park, this is valid for any car park in Ambleside. You will be reimbursed for the permit please keep receipt

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. Two upper ground floor bedrooms (6 steps from the ground floor): 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and electric stove-effect fire. Summer room.

Area
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.

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 electric stove. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Smart HD TV with FreeSat, Blu-ray DVD, iPod dock, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 small/medium-sized car. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 4 mins walk. Note: There are 6 steps up from the lounge to the bedrooms and 2 steps to access property. Note: Although this is a pet-free property, the owners may occasionally stay with their dog. Note: This property is only suitable for children aged 12 and over. Please note - the designated parking place manoeuvrability is tight Note: Between 4th November 2024- 14 February 2025 there will be no vehicle access to the property due to building works in the property next door..There is availability for loading and unloading and then parking will need to be in a local car park, A local pass would need to bought from the machine in the car park, this is valid for any car park in Ambleside. You will be reimbursed for the permit please keep receipt

Mrs Duffill

September 2020

It was our first unpleasant stay in Lake District.. Firstly the car parking place is suitable only for a small car.We had to use a car park when arrived. As we walked in we smelled of damp.There were provided dishwasher tablets, but no dishwasher....also washing machine, but no washing rack..no toilet roll either?I booked our holiday as a family holiday for 3 people, unfortunately our daughter couldn’t come because of her work.At some point it was good, as the place is definitely not big enough for 3 adults, it’s 2 bed flat, but only 2 seater sofa in the living room.Besides no side tables or coffee table to have a cup of tea or a glass of wine while rest your feet and watch telly after walking long hours. The sofa was so dirty and old, didn’t want to sit down......so many doors in the living area was annoying. 2 sockets didn’t work and the frying pan was so out of shape and old in the kitchen.....shocking.Microwave was right next to the bin, couldn’t even think to get my food in it, disgusting. Shower head and a bath mat needed cleaning, black dirt on both on them and cold water tap had to turn anti-clockwise? One full size mirror in the flat and a wall clock would have been nice and thoughtful. Everything was so dirty or dated or both and holiday In that place certainly overpriced. We loved a view and a central location of Ambleside.So many nice places to go for a meal or drinks and go for a walk. Wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t return.

Mrs Duffill, September 2020

Furnishings ie sofa could do with updating or cleaning as was heavily marked..

Mrs Quinn, September 2020

July 2020

We had a fantastic holiday in this lovely apartment which had everything we needed and was big enough for our family of 4.. The views were simply stunning and we found lots to do in the area.

Mr Russell, July 2020

January 2020

Although the view is stunning from Todd Crag we felt that the property was very basic and tired.. The shower was lukewarm at best, not good after a day's walking. An outside light would be helpful, we arrived in pitch black! It would be also be helpful to provide toilet paper and hand soap in the bathroom.

Mr Hodgson, January 2020

November 2019

An extremely comfortable flat with some impressive views, situated conveniently .... An extremely comfortable flat with some impressive views, situated conveniently in the centre of Ambleside for all local amenities

Mrs Salter, November 2019

September 2019

A very enjoyable week, but two sets of keys would have been ideal..

Mr Rogers, September 2019

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our break in Ambleside and would recommend the flat to anyone looking for accommodation close to the town centre.. The walk up is a tad steep and may not be suitable for everyone. However the views are worth a bit of puffing and panting ! I wasn't so keen on the parking arrangements. Parallel parking aside, the lane is narrow and it takes time to manoeuvre especially when the car in front of you is really too big for the spot. The flat was spotless, except for the carpet, and had everything we needed. If it wasn't for the parking, I would definitely come back.

Mrs Peffers, September 2019

June 2019

The apartment is good and in an excellent location.. Although it is for up to four people it may be a bit cramped with 4 adults. Be aware that there is parking but only for a small car.

Alison G

May 2019

A well presented, compact holiday home. Perfect for 2/3 but was a squeeze for 4. Nevertheless it was very clean, had everything we needed and the views are fantastic. Having read reviews prior to booking we were a little concerned about the parking, thankfully it worked OK but I can see how it would be difficult. Sensors and cameras made it possible but there are alternatives if needed plus people are willing to move their car to make it easier for you to get out. When considering booking don’t be put off by the parking situation.

Mr Barnett

February 2019

Great location with lovely view.. Handy for walks, buses, shops. Apartment is comfortable but starting to look a little jaded.

Mr Nagar

December 2018

Excellent location, quiet and relaxing

Mrs Dray

August 2018

We loved the apartment and it’s situation.. The views were lovely in all weathers and it was good to have a balcony and covered area to sit. The facilities in the apartment were excellent overall. It was lovely to sit at the table and take in the views whilst eating our meals. Parking space fine if one of the spaces in front or behind was vacant not enough room to manoeveur otherwise. We parked outside of the apartment one evening - no problem.

Mr Owen

July 2018

The apartment is really well located, with a short flight of steps taking you directly onto Ambleside's main shopping street.. Literally 2 mins to Tesco and 4 mins to Spar and Co-op. It is comfortably equipped with lots of attention to detail. The bathroom is especially good (large, with a powerful shower). There is a glass-roofed 'lobby' with loads of space to hang wet coats (or in our case to store muddy running shoes). I would re-iterate what others have said about the parking. You have a space in the centre bay in a line of three. If flats 1 and 3 have both occupied their spaces, then you will only be able to get into parking space no. 2 if you are in a fairly small car (we have a VW Golf). This is because you are restricted on the 'open' side by the wall of the apartment block, so you can only swing the front of the car out by a certain amount or you will scrape the wall. If either of the spaces 1 or 3 are empty, however, then you have no problem as you can drive straight in. So when the instructions say 'medium-sized car', take it seriously! There was no electric whisk/mixer in the kitchen. Not a big deal but my kids wanted to bake. The recycling situation is not satisfactory. You basically throw all of your rubbish into a single bin located outside the front door. If you want to recycle then a note in the flat advises you to go to a public recycling centre in Ambleside. This may be the fault of the council rather than the flat owners, but surely there is provision for household recycling collection in Ambleside? All in all, a very well located and well equipped flat, with lovely views a bonus.

Mrs Murphy

This apartment has a wonderful location with a brilliant view from the balcony but still just two minutes walk from the town.. It was well equipped with comfortable beds and a very good bathroom and shower. We were accompanied by our 18 year old daughter and her boyfriend who were out and about a lot which helped with space. It is quite small for four people, but it was very warm during the week we were there, and we didn't feel particularly cramped. We were able to use the balcony for sitting out on as well as the living room which has a very comfortable sofa big enough for two. The dining table folds out to seat four comfortably for meals. There is also an additional sitting area in the front porch which traps the heat very effectively. The TV had plenty of on demand channels and WiFi was good. The parking space is a bit tricky and we were lucky that the space behind wasn't being used which left us a bit more wiggle room. In fact, we only moved the car once during the week as there is so much to do from Ambleside itself. We got a useful pack of easy to follow walks from tourist information, it's also only ten minutes walk to the pier and we got all day tickets for the boats, buses are frequent and we also enjoyed the cinema, cafes and restaurants in town. A great little base in a great little town. Highly recommended.

Scott

Amazing views from balcony.. Great location. Front door lock very temperamental. Parking. Thankfully only 2 other cars there otherwise parking would have been very tricky.

Mr Cammack

June 2018

It was very hot, the flat faces SW, so gets sun most of day.. Living room is like an oven, could do with cooling fan in extreme conditions as we've had. Living room carpet looked like it needed deep cleaning. But that is only criticism, very pleased, great flat for two, good location, balcony was fab for good weather. Loved it.

Mrs Smith

April 2018

Problem with car parking we had small car as advised but people in other cottages had large cars and made it impossible on a no of times for us to park.. We loved location and views. Plenty of room for two but not 4 we managed with 3 could do with another comfortable chair sofa only big enough for 2.Cottage clean and well equipped. Loved the birds that visited verandah.

Mrs Rushton

March 2018

Perfect location ideal for a couple or a family with small children bedside table would have been nice and full length hanging space in main bedroom.. Would stay there again

Mrs Turner

February 2018

The property is in a great location- close to the centre of Ambleside and with great views.. It is very well appointed. The listing makes it clear that the car parking space is only suitable for a smaller car. We managed to use the space successfully because many of the other spaces were empty and we have a rear camera on our car. However without a camera and if others were using the car park it would have been extremely difficult as one would have to reverse some distance down a narrow space between a wall and other parked cars and then parallel park in the space provided. It is not simply a small parking space in which one can bay park. I think that should be made more clear on the listing so people know what to expect.

Mrs Parry

January 2018

The perfect little home from home in our perfect location.. Literally a stones throw from all the amenities of the lovely village of Ambleside, whilst also having that great get away feel by being completely silent at night. The apartment is situated on a road running parallel to one of the main streets into the village, with the benefit of being up the hill so the views are beautiful and easily appreciated as you sit and have breakfast either at the dining table or out on the balcony. The apartment couldn't have provided a more lovely place to stay for me and my husband, with an ideal kitchen for us to eat in on occasions, a great bathroom with massive shower and a very cosy bedroom. We didn't need the second bedroom but it is adiquate space for two children. The lounge has a smart tv which meant we could log in to our Netflix account as well as watch freeview. The lounge itself is very comfy for two people and I'm sure would fit young children as well. We really hope we can stay here again as it had everything we needed and is situated in a great location for all the lakes we wanted to explore.

Mrs Skillington

December 2017

Very comfortable and clean property, wonderful view over the town and the nearby mountains, very well equipped kitchen, great to have parking space so near.. Would certainly like to book this again!

m_garner0

August 2017

This partment is amazing. It was a home away from home. Everything was supplied we only had to top up on a few things. It was very clean and spotless. Wifi was great to have too. The kitchen was very well equipped and the bathroom is lovely. The views from the balcony and sun room are amazing. The beds are comfortable too. We would definitely stay here again. Parking can be slightly awkward if the visitors in the other apartments have large cars. There is parking in the nearby side streets. Lovely restaurants in Ambleside and a Tesco, Spar and Co-op in town. We will be back!

This was a fantastic flat with all the mod cons; a real home away from home.. We loved the view and would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family.

Mr Garner, August 2017

This apartment has lovely views, is warm and cosy and has easy access to Ambleside.. It is a great place to stay. We hope to stay there again.

Ms Kline

July 2016

Todd Crag is a lovely place to stay,enjoy the town of Ambleside, appreciated the view, and just relax. All in all, a fine holiday cottage.

Lesley273

Excellent accommodation in easy walking distance to pubs, restaurants and shops. Clean and well furnished. Modern and comfortable. Wifi is an added bonus. Having a parking space is great. The views are breath taking. Cannot fault anything.

Mr Eccleston

This is a lovely cottage. It is clean and well maintained with mod cons. The property has fantastic views. It was great having own parking space.

Mrs Willis, October 2016

Todd Crag is a lovely place to stay,enjoy the town of Ambleside, appreciated the view, and just relax.. All in all, a fine holiday cottage.

Mrs Bradfield

June 2016

The property was in good position to explore the rest of the Lake District and the view from the balcony was beautiful.

crosbyl2016

A very clean, well equipped apartment, close walking distance to centre of Ambleside. Has all the amenities that are needed. Nothing negative to say.

Ms Kline, July 2016

This is a lovely cottage.. It is clean and well maintained with mod cons. The property has fantastic views. It was great having own parking space.

Mr Eccleston, June 2016

The property was in good position to explore the rest of the Lake District and the view from the balcony was beautiful..

Mrs Lovett

May 2016

The property was in a wonderful location overlooking Ambleside; we loved the views from the balcony. It was very warm and cosy to return to after a day out walking and there were loads of walks from the property so we hardly needed to use the car.

Mrs Bradfield, June 2016

April 2016

The property was in a wonderful location overlooking Ambleside; we loved the views from the balcony.. It was very warm and cosy to return to after a day out walking and there were loads of walks from the property so we hardly needed to use the car.

Mr Wilkinson

February 2016

We felt that the quality of the furnishings and in particular, the entertainment system in Todd Crag was above what we have seen in other holiday accommodation. Although small, the apartment had everything we wanted for our stay and we would definitely make a return booking. As the apartment was up on a hill, the views were stunning and the french doors to the balcony made this aspect really special.

Mr Wood-brignall

A great apartment with superb views. It was ideally situated for Ambleside centre and the lakes.

Mrs Lovett, April 2016

We felt that the quality of the furnishings and in particular, the entertainment system in Todd Crag was above what we have seen in other holiday accommodation.. Although small, the apartment had everything we wanted for our stay and we would definitely make a return booking. As the apartment was up on a hill, the views were stunning and the french doors to the balcony made this aspect really special.

Mr Wilkinson, February 2016

A great apartment with superb views.. It was ideally situated for Ambleside centre and the lakes.

Mrs Birkby

January 2016

The property was very well equipped and in a perfect location right in the centre of Ambleside. There is everything you need in the apartment with stunning views over the surrounding hills and fells. We had a fantastic week here and would certainly return in the summer. The apartment is very well furnished with very good quality mattresses on the beds which were extremely comfortable. The property also has a good TV and entertainment system.

Miss Sankey

December 2015

Todd Crag is in a fantastic position and was a lovely comfortable place to stay - a home from home.

Mr Wood-brignall, February 2016

The property was very well equipped and in a perfect location right in the centre of Ambleside.. There is everything you need in the apartment with stunning views over the surrounding hills and fells. We had a fantastic week here and would certainly return in the summer. The apartment is very well furnished with very good quality mattresses on the beds which were extremely comfortable. The property also has a good TV and entertainment system.

Mrs Toulson

November 2015

The property is well equipped and in a really good location. There are fantastic views from the kitchen and sitting room.

Mrs Birkby, December 2015

Todd Crag is in a fantastic position and was a lovely comfortable place to stay - a home from home..

Miss Sankey, November 2015

October 2015

The property is well equipped and in a really good location.. There are fantastic views from the kitchen and sitting room.

Mrs Jarrett

September 2015

This was one of the nicest property's we have stayed in at in the Lakes. It was very clean, cosy and comfortable and only a short distance from the centre of Ambleside. Would love to come again and have already recommended to friends.

Mrs Toulson, October 2015

This was one of the nicest property's we have stayed in at in the Lakes.. It was very clean, cosy and comfortable and only a short distance from the centre of Ambleside. Would love to come again and have already recommended to friends.

Miss Dainty

June 2015

The accommodation was really comfortable, better than expected and at a very good price. We plan to return in the near future.

Mrs Jarrett, September 2015

The accommodation was really comfortable, better than expected and at a very good price.. We plan to return in the near future.

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Todd Crag View in Ambleside, Cumbria