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Rating
5
From£208per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms for larger groups
  • Heart of Lake District location
  • Pet-friendly accommodation throughout
  • Walking distance to Windermere attractions
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Rating
5
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Rossett Holme
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms for larger groups
  • Heart of Lake District location
  • Pet-friendly accommodation throughout
  • Walking distance to Windermere attractions
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 8 in central Grasmere
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Open fire and garden space
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking routes from the door
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Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
Bridge House Cottage
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 8 in central Grasmere
  • Four bedrooms with two bathrooms
  • Open fire and garden space
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking routes from the door
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5
From£208per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Four en-suite bedrooms for eight
  • Central Ambleside with private parking
  • Sky Sports and Sonos systems
  • Open-plan first-floor social space
  • Walk to shops, pubs and restaurants
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Rating
4.5
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Old Ambleside House
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Four en-suite bedrooms for eight
  • Central Ambleside with private parking
  • Sky Sports and Sonos systems
  • Open-plan first-floor social space
  • Walk to shops, pubs and restaurants
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4
From£309per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 15
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 8
  • Sleeps 12 across six bedrooms
  • Central Ambleside with off-road parking
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Pet friendly with excellent walking routes
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Rating
4
Sleeps 15
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 8
Norwood House
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 12 across six bedrooms
  • Central Ambleside with off-road parking
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Pet friendly with excellent walking routes
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 14
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 7
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Open-plan living for groups
  • Heart of Grasmere village location
  • Pet-friendly Lake District accommodation
  • Direct access to fell walks
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Sleeps 14
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 7
Easedale Lodge
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Open-plan living for groups
  • Heart of Grasmere village location
  • Pet-friendly Lake District accommodation
  • Direct access to fell walks
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.9
From£118per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area
  • Off-road parking for multiple cars
  • Central Windermere Lake District location
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
4.9
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bramblebank
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area
  • Off-road parking for multiple cars
  • Central Windermere Lake District location
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Traditional stone-built Lake District home
  • Second floor entry adds character
  • Three miles from Windermere lake
  • Four miles to Ambleside town
  • Walking routes from the doorstep
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Mill Top
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Traditional stone-built Lake District home
  • Second floor entry adds character
  • Three miles from Windermere lake
  • Four miles to Ambleside town
  • Walking routes from the doorstep
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Spacious Lake District lodge accommodation
  • Modern kitchen for group catering
  • Multiple bedrooms for larger parties
  • Walking routes from the doorstep
  • Close to Windermere and Ambleside
From £319 for 0 Nts
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Edelweiss
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Spacious Lake District lodge accommodation
  • Modern kitchen for group catering
  • Multiple bedrooms for larger parties
  • Walking routes from the doorstep
  • Close to Windermere and Ambleside
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.4
From£71per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps six in three bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms for group convenience
  • Open-plan kitchen and living space
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Heart of Lake District walking country
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
4.4
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Ghyllside 3
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps six in three bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms for group convenience
  • Open-plan kitchen and living space
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Heart of Lake District walking country
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Lake District location near Windermere
  • Multiple living spaces for groups
  • Fully equipped kitchen for catering
  • Pet friendly with excellent walks
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 4
Far Nook
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Lake District location near Windermere
  • Multiple living spaces for groups
  • Fully equipped kitchen for catering
  • Pet friendly with excellent walks
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Lake District location near Windermere
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • Spacious kitchen and dining area
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Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
Ellerview
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Multiple bathrooms for larger groups
  • Lake District location near Windermere
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • Spacious kitchen and dining area
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Visitor Rating
Rating
3
From£81per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Open-plan kitchen and living area
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking trails from the doorstep
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
3
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Kilnshaw
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms for larger groups
  • Open-plan kitchen and living area
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking trails from the doorstep
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.2
From£107per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Lake District National Park location
  • Parking for two cars
  • Near Windermere and Ambleside
  • Open-plan living for groups
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
4.2
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Gilbert Scar Foot
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms
  • Lake District National Park location
  • Parking for two cars
  • Near Windermere and Ambleside
  • Open-plan living for groups
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.2
From£107per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps eight across four bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms for guest comfort
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge
  • Stunning Lake District countryside views
  • Off-road parking for two cars
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
4.2
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Gilbert Scar Foot
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps eight across four bedrooms
  • Two bathrooms for guest comfort
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge
  • Stunning Lake District countryside views
  • Off-road parking for two cars
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.2
From£107per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 10 with games room
  • Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Wood burner and fell views
  • Two miles from Windermere village
  • Parking for three cars
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Rating
4.2
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Gilbert Scar Foot
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 10 with games room
  • Five bedrooms and three bathrooms
  • Wood burner and fell views
  • Two miles from Windermere village
  • Parking for three cars
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From£206per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Ground floor studio near Ambleside
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Perfect base for outdoor activities
  • Close to shops and restaurants
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Waterhead Studio
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Ground floor studio near Ambleside
  • Parking for two cars included
  • Walking distance to Lake Windermere
  • Perfect base for outdoor activities
  • Close to shops and restaurants
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Visitor Rating
Rating
4
From£112per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 8 across three floors
  • Moments from Windermere Lake
  • Half mile to Bowness village
  • Traditional Lake District terraced house
  • Perfect base for fell walking
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Rating
4
Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Waterhead Cottage
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 8 across three floors
  • Moments from Windermere Lake
  • Half mile to Bowness village
  • Traditional Lake District terraced house
  • Perfect base for fell walking
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
  • Prime Lake District national park location
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Spacious lodge for larger groups
  • Walking trails from the door
  • Pet-friendly Lake District accommodation
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Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
Holly Nook
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Prime Lake District national park location
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Spacious lodge for larger groups
  • Walking trails from the door
  • Pet-friendly Lake District accommodation
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms throughout property
  • Two sitting rooms for groups
  • Minutes from Windermere and Bowness
  • Dog-friendly Lake District farmhouse
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Sleeps 10
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 5
Grove Farmhouse At Grove Farm
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 12 in six bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms throughout property
  • Two sitting rooms for groups
  • Minutes from Windermere and Bowness
  • Dog-friendly Lake District farmhouse
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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 5
  • Sleeps 12 in Lake District
  • Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Fully equipped group kitchen
  • Off-road parking for cars
  • Walking distance to Windermere
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms: 5
Silver Quay
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 12 in Lake District
  • Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Fully equipped group kitchen
  • Off-road parking for cars
  • Walking distance to Windermere
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From£373per night
Hot Tub
Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
  • Private annexe for extra space
  • Large gardens and sun terrace
  • Lake District mountain views
  • Near Windermere and Hawkshead
  • Conservatory for group dining
From £319 for 3 Nts
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5
Greenbank House
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Private annexe for extra space
  • Large gardens and sun terrace
  • Lake District mountain views
  • Near Windermere and Hawkshead
  • Conservatory for group dining
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Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
  • Sleeps 8 in Lake District
  • Original beams and wood burner
  • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
  • Welcomes two dogs
  • Generous garden with ancient oak
  • Near Coniston and Grizedale Forest
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Sleeps 8
Pets 2
Bedrooms: 4
The Farmhouse
Less than a mile from Ambleside
  • Sleeps 8 in Lake District
  • Original beams and wood burner
  • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
  • Welcomes two dogs
  • Generous garden with ancient oak
  • Near Coniston and Grizedale Forest
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Large Group Accommodation in Ambleside, Big Houses & Luxury Group Accommodation

Searching for large cottages in Ambleside big enough for the whole group? Whether you need group accommodation sleeping 8, a big holiday house for 10, or a spacious luxury group cottage for 12 or more, we have a wide choice of large holiday cottages here to suit every group size and budget.

Our group cottages are the perfect base for group stays of all kinds — family reunions, milestone birthdays, hen parties, stag weekends and multi-family holidays. Browse luxury large cottages with hot tubs, big houses with games rooms, group accommodation with private pools, and large pet-friendly holiday cottages — all in Uk.

Many of our group accommodations feature private enclosed gardens, open log fires, fully equipped kitchens, cinema rooms, WiFi and off-road parking. From charming farmhouses to luxury barn conversions, find your perfect large holiday cottage and make your group stay one to remember.

Holiday cottages in Ambleside, Cumbria

Plan Your Ambleside Group Stay

Everything your group needs for a brilliant Ambleside break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Cumbria.

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Local Weather

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Planning a holiday in Cumbria? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Cumbria coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.

16°
Drizzle / rainWind 2 km/h · feels seasonal
Today 19° 16°
Sat 19° 13°
Sun 19° 14°
Mon 17° 14°
Tue 17° 11°

Days Out Nearby

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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Cumbria is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Cumbria holiday cottage.

Market Cross

Landmark · Ambleside

Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BS, United Kingdom

Bridge House

Attraction · Ambleside

Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9AN, United Kingdom

The Armitt Museum & Library

Museum · Ambleside

Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BL, United Kingdom

Ambleside Great War Memorial

Landmark · Ambleside

Vicarage Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DH, United Kingdom

Rothay Park

Park / garden · Ambleside

Waterhead, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

Turning Point

Landmark · Ambleside

Under Loughrigg Road, Ambleside, LA22 9LJ, United Kingdom

University of Cumbria Park

Park / garden · Ambleside

Waterhead, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

The Tower Of Friendship and Beauty

Attraction · Ambleside

Sweden Bridge Lane, Ambleside, LA22 9EU, United Kingdom

Walking Routes

OSM Overpass

There's no better way to explore Cumbria than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.

Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)

National trail

Trail

High Close Tree Trail

Local route · Originally a hill farm, the High Close estate was re-designed after Wheatley-Balme bought it in 1857. Exotic flora was planted to enhance views of the surrounding fells. Some species are now grown for the International Conifer Conservation Programme

1.9 km

Cumbria Way

Regional route

118 km

Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale

Local route · Starting in the lakeside village of Grasmere, this circular climbs to a small tarn, a beautiful place to have lunch. Winding through trees to views of the valley, lakes & surrounding fells, take in history from miners & coffin-bearers. Steep in places.

5.9 km

Ambleside Champion Tree Trail, Windermere

Local route · Follow tree symbols as you wind through Skelghyll Woods & discover some of the tallest trees in England. With benches at all the best viewpoints, this is a great short walk to enjoy at lunchtime. You may even spot a rare red squirrel too. 1 steep section.

1.3 km

Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, Windermere

Local route · From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.

9.3 km

Ash Landing and Claife Heights Windermere Walk, Claife Viewing Station

Local route · An elevated walk along Windermere's undeveloped western side. Dramatic viewing point at Low Blind How, where a gap in the wall leads to a crag with views of the lake, islands & Troutbeck fells. Some steep slopes, but once on the Heights its generally flat

12.0 km

Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill Top

Local route · Gentle walk to 1 of Beatrix Potter's favourite places, Moss Eccles Tarn. This is where the children's author spent time painting & is a great introduction to the place included in her books. Short steep sections. Muddy in wet weather. Potential livestock

4.0 km

Calf Parrock Waymarked Walk, Wray Castle

Local route · Short walk to Calf Parrock Coppice and great viewpoint of the castle.

0.9 km

Church Waymarked Walk, Wray Castle

Local route · Grassy/ marshy and mostly level path to St Margret's Church.

0.6 km

Claife Viewing Station to Wray Castle trail, Claife Viewing Station

Local route · A gently undulating track for cyclists & runners of of all ages & abilities. Hug Windermere's shore for views of the lake. Explore Claife Viewing Station, built in 1790 for the Lake's 1st tourists & Wray Castle, a Gothic Revival estate. Steps present.

12.8 km

Epley Head Waymarked Walk, Wray Castle

Local route · Mostly wide, good gravel surface, 3 steep sections and a short section on grass. Route is suitable for trampers.

2.5 km

EV Charging Points

Open Charge Map

Travelling to Cumbria in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Cumbria stay.

Haven Cottage

1 point · up to 7 kW

Ambleside, LA22 9AY

Standard

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

2 points · up to 7 kW

Ambleside, LA22 9BX

Standard

Rothay Manor Hotel

5 points · up to 22 kW

LA22 0EH

Fast

Low Fold Car Park

3 points · up to 50 kW

Ambleside, LA22 0DN

Rapid

Elder Grove

2 points · up to 3.3 kW

Cumbria, LA22 0DB

Standard

Lakeside Car Park-Ambleside

8 points · up to 7 kW

Lakeside Car Park, LA22 0ES

Standard

The Samling Hotel

2 points · up to 11 kW

Cumbria, LA23 1LR

Standard

Low Wood Bay Hotel & Spa

6 points · up to 7 kW

Ambleside, LA23 1LP

Standard

The Mortal Mann Inn

2 points · up to 7.4 kW

Windermere, LA23 1PL

Standard

Grasmere Village Car Park

1 point · up to 7 kW

Grasmere, LA22 9SJ

Standard

Tweedies Bar & Lodge

2 points · up to 22 kW

Grasmere, LA22 9SW

Fast

Brimstone Hotel

1 point · up to 11 kW

Nr Ambleside, LA22 9JD

Standard

Getting Around

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Getting to and around Cumbria is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Cumbria holiday cottage and explore the area.

Windermere Station

Nearest railway station

7 km

Staveley Station

Nearest railway station

11.2 km

Burneside Station

Nearest railway station

15.3 km

Pubs & Restaurants

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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Cumbria has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.

Costa

Ambleside

Café

Kopi Tiam

Ambleside

Café

Sheila's Cottage

Ambleside

Café

Esquires Coffee

Ambleside

Café

The Sportsman's Inn

Ambleside

Pub

The Ambleside Inn

Ambleside

Pub

Bellis

Ambleside

Café

Zeffirellis

Ambleside

Restaurant

Jintana Thai Restaurant

Ambleside

Restaurant

Matthew's Bistro

Ambleside

Restaurant

Doi Intanon

Ambleside

Restaurant

The White Lion

Ambleside

Pub

Supermarkets & Shops

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Stocking up for your stay in Cumbria? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.

Co-op Food

Ambleside LA22 9DR

Shop

Tesco Express

Ambleside LA22 9BU

Shop

Spar Express

Ambleside LA22 0DF

Shop

Campsite Shop

Hawkshead LA22 0JA

Shop

The Old Post Office

Troutbeck LA23 1PF

Shop

Spar

Troutbeck Bridge LA23 1HS

Shop

Co-op

Grasmere LA22 9TA

Shop

Langdale Co-operative Society

Chapel Stile LA22 9JE

Shop

Useful Info

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Good to know before your stay in Cumbria — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.

Westmorland General Hospital

Kendal

20.4 km

Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital

Keswick

22.5 km

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