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Dovedale

Ambleside, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A beautifully finished cottage nestled at the heart of the market town of Ambleside
  • Settle for the evening beside the roaring wood burner and chat about your busy day
  • Carry your morning coffee out into the courtyard garden on fine summer mornings

Overview
Property code: OC-LR052

A gorgeous Lake District hideaway, this cottage is for guests seeking style as well as convenience. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom, three-storey property has been beautifully renovated and enjoys a superb position with shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs all to hand. For those wishing to be close to one of the lakes, the cottage is less than 1 mile from the shores of Windermere. Walk, drive or treat yourself to a horse-drawn carriage. Head out on foot to explore the magnificent countryside around you. Wansfell Pike is a hike of just 1.5 miles from the cottage. Loughrigg Fell is 3 miles away. Take an afternoon to visit charming Grasmere, 4 miles away, where you can treat yourself to some of the village's famous gingerbread. Book a trip on a cruise out onto Windermere from the pier at Waterhead to experience the natural beauty of the national park from the water.

Let yourselves into this delightful retreat from the front and enter to find accommodation that still presents original features such as exposed beams, but has been upgraded and completed with flair. At the heart of the cottage is a welcoming, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with a slate floor, where you and your loved ones can savour the gentle pace of holiday life. Light the wood burner here, help yourself to a deep-cushioned seat and settle in for the evening. Wander on down to the kitchen/diner end of the room, where the understated, sophisticated colour scheme continues. Prepare tasty meals, then gather around the farmhouse table to dine in style together. Also downstairs are a handy utility room and WC. Your bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged across the upper levels of the house. A lovely king-size, with an en-suite shower room, is on the first floor, together with a double and the exceptionally chic family bathroom, with its bath and shower. An airy twin, with skylights, is on the second floor.

Head out into the lovely courtyard on warm days to unwind. Have breakfast out here during the warmer months before pulling on your walking boots on and setting off on the next adventure. This cottage comes with permit parking for one car.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with a WC
  • Gas hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • TV
  • Private courtyard garden with outdoor furniture
  • Permit parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 100 metres
  • Fuel for the wood burner is available locally
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Alfie Wilkin

This property is personally managed by Alfie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tina 23rd May 2026

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Dovedale is a beautifully presented cottage in the centre of Ambleside but down a quiet road. It was well equipped and a lovely house to stay in. We were able to stop in the road to drop off luggage and parked in the nearby car park with the permit provided. Very close to all the shops and cafes. We did a lot of walks from the door as well as furthRead moreer afield. A great base and perfect for a family visit to Ambleside. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 27th June 2025

Perfect location and house had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Alexander 28th March 2025

Fantastic stay in the Lakes, I've had a lot of stuff going on recently and the ease of booking the house and then settling was really helpful. very low stress. the house was lovely and good value, and I particularly enjoyed the artwork and fell-running books about the place!

Reviewed by Michelle 17th March 2025

Proximity to all amenities in Ambleside and extremely quiet and comfortable

Reviewed by John 11th February 2025

We recently stayed at Dovedale and had a fabulous weekend . The cottage was cosy, comfortable and everything supplied that you could possibly need as well as lovely comfortable beds for a great nights sleep. The cottage was central and provided great facilities as well as the lovely back garden to sit in if weather permitted . It is a credit to thRead moree owners who have kept the cottage to very high standards considering the various guests that have visited over the past months . Definitely recommend this cottage . Hide

Reviewed by Alan 11th February 2025

My friend and I stayed at Dove cottage, Ambleside from September 6th to September 9th 2024. It was our first trip to the picturesque Lake district village and our trip was made all the more pleasant by the 5 star amenities Dove cottage has to offer. The spacious and tastefully decorated cottage is spread over three levels and could cater for up toRead more six guests. The living room is cosy, comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen featuring high end appliances such as Smeg. Upstairs is a roomy bathroom and shower, a double bedroom and a large double room with ensuite bathroom. Up one more level to a converted attic with two single beds and wonderful views of Ambleside and the green majestic hills. Cafes, shops, restaurants are all situated nearby and lake Windermere is a pleasant 20 minute walk from the cottage. We could not have been more comfortable and Dove cottage is definitely our first choice to stay when we return to Ambleside next year. Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 29th November 2024

We love Ambleside but unfortunately wouldn't return to Dovedale. The property is fairly tired after a clearly busy summer, and there were 3 or 4 really annoying maintenance issues (some of which had been reported & ignored previously). There was also no parking pass & the communication from Lakeland retreats was poor, and instead of asking us to bRead moreuy a week of parking, they insisted we bought it in 3 day periods to allow them to make a saving, so we had 3 days of getting up with a baby before 8am to go and pay for parking in the rain. Raised the issues afterwards and they were brushed off with 'we hope it won't happen again and we will tell the owner'. Other things to note is there won't be a single bit of firewood, shower gel or soap in the house, and all the glassware is a huge random mix. These things are never expected, but a nice touch we have seen almost everywhere we stay, especially at a premium price. We strongly recommend Ambleside, but would avoid Dovedale next time we visited. Response from Lakeland Retreats Thank you for your honest feedback, and letting other guests know they will need to provide their own firewood and toiletries. As noted in the 'Layout & access' section above, wood can be bought locally so you don't need to transport it far. While we do feel we were reactive to the complaints you made, both regarding the maintenance issues when you brought them to our attention, and the parking problem which was both unforeseen and out of our control, we understand how disappointing it can be to have problems arise during a holiday. For the parking, you seemed happy with the work around at the time. Our suggestion of a 3 day pass was in the hope that we would secure the original parking permit within that time. As, despite our best efforts, we were unable to re-acquire the original permit, we apologies again for the knock on affect of you needing to secure additional parking time. We hope the reimbursement of all costs has gone some way to make up for this issue. We're sorry not to have met your standards on this occasion. We hope you'll consider staying with us again and, if you have any concerns before you book, we're always happy to take your call. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsay 22nd November 2024

A lovely house in a fab location.

Reviewed by Helen 30th September 2024

Had a wonderful few days at Dovedale which is fantastically located. Walking distance to all restaurants/pubs and shops. Beautiful house, clean and spacious but felt warm and cosy. A real home from home. Plenty of hot water for baths and showers after long days walking the fells. We would definitely stay there again

Reviewed by Kevin 9th September 2024

Great location, in the middle of Ambleside. Kitchen is very well appointed. Parking is off site but manageable. The property shows a few signs of wear and tear is managed by an agent but this is expected for such a central and popular location.

Reviewed by Deborah 24th June 2024

Dovedale is perfectly placed in the centre of Ambleside. Lots of walking and places to eat without needing a car.

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Sallys Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.