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Sunnydene

Ambleside, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Attractive cottage for four, situated in a quiet spot just outside Ambleside town centre
  • Spectacular views out across the Lake District from inside and out
  • Ideal location for long fell walks and exploring Lake Windermere
Property code: SZ451

Offering charming accommodation, this attractive holiday home is a delightful mid-terrace, Lakeland stone cottage for four people. Head inside the property and you'll feel instantly at home. A handy heated entrance porch is perfect for storing coats and shoes before continuing through into the lovely living room. Complete with coal-effect gas stove, it's the perfect place to relax after a day out exploring. The country style dining kitchen is well equipped and has French doors leading out to the patio with outhouse and shared garden area. You'll find the two bedrooms upstairs, there's a delightful double to the front and a cosy twin at the rear. A family shower room is also on the first floor. With a parking space and storage for two bikes, The property really does have it all.

Located in a quiet area just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside, you'll be spoilt for choice with what to do during your holiday! There are many great fell walks and low-level rambles from the door for all ages and abilities and many guests barely need to use their cars when they stay at the property. Don your walking boots and head up to Loughrigg or Wansfell Pike, the views from the top are well worth the climb, or tackle the Fairfield Horseshoe. Grasmere is easily accessible on foot or by bike, and Keswick and the dramatic Langdale Valley are a short drive away.

Check out the independent and outdoor shops on offer, or treat yourselves to dinner and a movie at Zeffirellis with its multiscreen cinema. There are a great many excellent restaurants and pubs within easy walking distance. Just a few minutes' walk away at Waterhead is a wonderful lakeside beach, perfect for picnics. From here you can also catch the launch for a cruise round beautiful Lake Windermere.

You will find plenty of activities in the area for a thoroughly enjoyable family holiday.

Head inside this charming cottage and you're sure to be delighted. A useful heated entrance porch is ideal for storing coats and boots before continuing on into the living room, a truly welcoming space, just perfect for cosy evenings in. Relax in front of the coal-effect gas stove; for entertainment there's a Smart TV with Freesat and Blu Ray/DVD player, as well as a Roberts radio with streaming capability. The country-style dining kitchen is well equipped with everything you'd need for a self catering holiday: there's a double electric fan oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, handy microwave, dishwasher - there'll be no fighting over the washing up here! - and a useful washer/dryer. Gather round the oak dining table, the perfect place to compare notes on your day's adventures.

Up the open tread solid oak stairs from the living room to the first floor and you'll find the two bedrooms and family shower room. To the front is the delightful master bedroom. With a double bed and useful oak chest of drawers and built in wardrobe. It's a lovely room where you're sure to feel instantly relaxed thanks to the tasteful decor. At the rear of the cottage is the cosy twin room with another oak chest of drawers. Please note, there is a step up into the twin room from the landing. From the twin bedroom are wonderful views over the surrounding rooftops to Loughrigg beyond, a truly enchanting vista. All the beds have ample under bed storage. Up a step from the landing is the family shower room; with a WC, wash basin and shower cubicle - ideal for reinvigorating tired muscles after a day out exploring.

French doors lead from the kitchen out to the cottage's private patio area and shared garden. An outdoor table and chairs can be found on the patio; early birds will love taking a peaceful moment out here with their morning cuppa before anyone else is up, or relax with a refreshing G&T come the evening.

As well as a delightful garden, the house also has provision for the storage of two bikes in a stone built outhouse at the top of the garden, as well as parking for one car - a real rarity so close to the centre of Ambleside. Leave the car and head out on foot for the day.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Smart TV with Freesat, Blu-ray DVD player and Roberts radio with streaming option
  • Private patio with outhouse and shared garden
  • Parking for 1 small to medium car, plus a possible extra space in the garage (20 metres away)
  • Storage for 2 bikes
  • Shops, cafes and restaurants within 200 metres
  • Please be aware that the open-tread staircase and single steps up and down at first-floor level may make this property unsuitable for small children
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Leontia 21st February 2025

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Lovely property. Spotlessly clean. Exceptionally well equipped. We loved it!

Reviewed by Lucy 10th January 2025

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This was our second time staying at Sunnydene. It is a quiet location but only a few minutes walk into Ambleside, the Golden Rule pub is very nearby, and you can do plenty of nice walks from the door. Well equipped, clean, cosy and comfortable and the owners have provided lots of helpful maps and walking books to refer to.

Reviewed by David 18th October 2024

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Stayed quite a few times over the years Always a great place to stay Will want to stay again

Reviewed by Simon 5th October 2024

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Among the best furnished and equiped, all high quality items, that we have had - just like (better than?) being at home. A really snug and warm Lakes slate cottage just two minutes walk from Ambleside centre, yet so quiet here. Parking acceptable in a group of Victorian workers cottages, just chat with the neighbours. We will be back here on our neRead morext Lakes break. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 20th September 2024

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This cottage is situated in an ideal location. It has a lovely little garden and the cottage is immaculate. We would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a quiet place even though its close to the shops, walks and pubs. There is also a very good bus service.

Reviewed by Alois 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th July 2024

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Lovely well-equipped cottage in a quiet location close to centre of Ambleside.

Reviewed by Marlene 5th July 2024

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Well equipped cottage situated in a good location, clean and most welcoming. Plenty of places close by for eating out. Shops close by. Central for getting about and touring the lakes.

Reviewed by Roy 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 24th May 2024

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Reviewed by Ann 10th May 2024

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A cosy little cottage tucked away from the busier parts of Ambleside but within easy waking distance of pubs, restaurants, shops etc. we did two nice and easy walks from the door..i.e. circular walk to High Sweden Bridge and back. Also walked the Coffin Trail into Grasmere via Rydal Mount house and gardens. A very enjoyable week was had by all.

Reviewed by Neil 19th April 2024

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Great cottage, great location. Thoroughly recommend it.

Reviewed by David 12th April 2024

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Sunnydene is a delightful cottage in a perfect location in Ambleside. Although compact it is really well equipped and tastefully decorated and furnished by the owners. The lovely little patio in the back garden is a perfect spot to catch afternoon and evening sunshine. Sunnydene is an ideal base for touring in the beautiful Lake District but also lRead moreots to see and do around the characterful small town of Ambleside. Hide

Reviewed by Tony 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Mark 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 8th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 16th February 2024

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Sunnydene is a lovely cottage - cosy, well-equipped and clean. It's in a brilliant central location with great walks and a fantastic local pub on the doorstep. We would definitely like to go back.

Reviewed by Allan 20th December 2023

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Reviewed by Carolyn 10th November 2023

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A perfect home from home property. Only problem was The tv remotes (all 3) were difficult to use and work out. Didnt seem responsive at all. By the time we came home wed figured out how to do it on the actual boxes. Think new batteries could be needed.

Reviewed by Ann 29th September 2023

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We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Sunnydene Cottage which is a thoughtfully renovated two bedroom cottage tucked away in a quiet area but conveniently close to Ambleside town centre. Lovely walks from the door. The cottage was warm and comfortable with a nice shower room and very well equipped and spacious kitchen. Nice little outdoor patio to Read moreenjoy in warm weather. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 15th September 2023

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Couldn't fault it, well maintained on all fronts both inside and out.

Reviewed by Paul 3rd September 2023

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Great location. Quiet area. Bonus that it has parking and outdoor space at the rear.

Reviewed by Sheryl 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Rob 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lorna 14th July 2023

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Sunnydene is an amazing cottage. It has everything you need and is always clean and tidy. Our favourite cottage by a mile. XX

Reviewed by Anne 9th June 2023

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A well equipped, comfortable cottage in an excellent location. All necessary information and guidance on using the cottage was readily available.

Reviewed by Tom 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Kathryn 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 21st April 2023

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Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Great location for local restaurants, pubs and shops. It was lovely to be able to walk locally without using the car. Very good bus service. Would highly recommend this cottage for a holiday to explore the lakes

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