Cottage in Ambleside
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of Ambleside.. Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Open Fire
Dining room: Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Fuel for open fire available locally.. Patio garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Smoking permitted. Visit England 3 Star.. With glorious views of the Coniston Hills and local fell ranges, Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of the village with all amenities close to hand. Built of Lakeland stone, the cottage is very characterful, with cosy rooms, exposed beams and that all important open fire, Hayrake is also home to other features that you’d expect from such an old property, including the odd squeaky floorboard and uneven floor! Emphasis is more on creating a homely atmosphere than frills and fanciness, however Hayrake is very comfortable and offers everything for the holidaymaker. On three floors, the views get better the higher you go so you may have to toss a coin to decide who will have the top room.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Living room: TV, Open Fire
Dining room: Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Fuel for open fire available locally.. Patio garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Smoking permitted. Visit England 3 Star.. With glorious views of the Coniston Hills and local fell ranges, Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of the village with all amenities close to hand. Built of Lakeland stone, the cottage is very characterful, with cosy rooms, exposed beams and that all important open fire, Hayrake is also home to other features that you’d expect from such an old property, including the odd squeaky floorboard and uneven floor! Emphasis is more on creating a homely atmosphere than frills and fanciness, however Hayrake is very comfortable and offers everything for the holidaymaker. On three floors, the views get better the higher you go so you may have to toss a coin to decide who will have the top room.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Amenities at Hayrake is in an ideal location, on the fringes of Ambleside.
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Washing machine
Garden
Laundry services
Fireplace
Towels
Map of Ambleside
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025
It's a lovely cottage, in a great location only a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. There are also great walks from the door step, including the Fairfield horseshoe, Stock Ghyll Force, and Rydal Caves. Positives - cottage is cosy, kitchen is well-equipped, location is ideal.negatives - nothing major at all, just that the bedrooms on the top floor arent the best, as the beams are so low you can bang your head on them, the wifi doesnt reach the top floor, and some of the sockets didnt work. Also, the parking is tricky is you have a car that is low to the ground - ours scraped on the floor trying to get in and out of the drive way.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
We had a comfortable stay here in a very cold January. Heating system and fire provide more than enough warmth. Kitchen is well equipped and lounge is cosy. Glad we took our own pillows though. Pleasant view from dining room towards Loughrigg/Coniston. Walk into Ambleside takes 5/10 mins which was no problem for us.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2021
Great little cottage, with all you need for a holiday walking or otherwise enjoying everything the Lake District has to offer.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Dec 2022
The cottage was excellent but the stress leading up to the check in was horrendous. I booked this on 21st or 23rd dec and had been asking for check in details of the property all the way up to the date of checkin. I only received the checkin details at 10am on the day of checkin. The cottage was some 6-7 hours drive and my plan was to leave my home very early in the morning to get there before the 4pm entry time. Due to this stress my family were rather upset and we ended up losing a day of the holiday as we were hoping to spend the day in the Lake District before checking in. It also meant I spent nearly the whole day on Boxing Day trying to contact the host and Vrbo with no success. I still do not know why the checkin details were provided so late and feel very disappointed by this. On reflection I feel we lost a day of our holiday and also suffered a day of stress beforehand. I feel some compensation should be offered
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9.4Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
"This is a lovely stone cottage within walking distance of Ambleside. Lovely views from the dining area. Tastefully decorated with quality bedlinen and towels and additional touches for the Christmas p..."
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