
Greenbank House is a detached property with an attached private self-contained annexe in the Lake District, Cumbria. This setup works brilliantly for larger groups wanting space to spread out whilst staying together. Large gardens and an enclosed terraced garden with patio give everyone room to relax outdoors.
You're in the heart of the Lake District. Mountains, lakes and walking trails surround you. The area offers endless outdoor activities for active groups.
The main house spans two floors. There's a conservatory and dining room for group meals. The first floor living room provides a separate social space. A large sun terrace catches the light throughout the day. The private annexe gives additional sleeping space and independence.
Greenbank House is a detached property with an attached private self-contained annexe in the Lake District, Cumbria. This setup works brilliantly for larger groups wanting space to spread out whilst staying together. Large gardens and an enclosed terraced garden with patio give everyone room to relax outdoors.
You're in the heart of the Lake District. Mountains, lakes and walking trails surround you. The area offers endless outdoor activities for active groups.
The main house spans two floors. There's a conservatory and dining room for group meals. The first floor living room provides a separate social space. A large sun terrace catches the light throughout the day. The private annexe gives additional sleeping space and independence. This property sleeps 10 guests comfortably.
Windermere Lake (2 miles, 8 minutes) offers boat trips and watersports. Grizedale Forest (6 miles, 15 minutes) has mountain biking and walking trails. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's house (3 miles, 10 minutes), attracts literature fans. Hawkshead village (2 miles, 7 minutes) provides shops and traditional pubs.
Greenbank House suits active families and friend groups wanting flexible accommodation with private outdoor space in a spectacular location.
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Ambleside, Cumbria11°C
Clear sky
Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 2:55am
Greenbank House sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
61m
(200 feet above sea level)
Greenbank House sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 54.4205440° N | Longitude: 3.01239° W
Today's sun times for Ambleside (Monday, 20 July 2026):
4:02am
Sunrise
7:34pm
Golden Hour
8:34pm
Sunset
This month in Ambleside, you have approximately 16.54 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Greenbank House.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at Greenbank House
The private self-contained annexe gives groups flexibility and extra space whilst keeping everyone on the same property together.
The first floor sun terrace provides a brilliant spot for morning coffee or evening drinks with views across the gardens.
Multiple outdoor spaces including large gardens and terraced patio areas mean there's room for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.
Being in the heart of the Lakes puts you minutes from Windermere and surrounded by walking trails and outdoor activities.
The spacious two floor design with separate living areas means groups can socialise together or find quiet spaces when needed.
The conservatory and dining room combination creates a bright social hub perfect for group meals and gatherings throughout the day.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Greenbank House by car, take the A590 towards the Lake District then follow signs to Hawkshead via the B5285. The property is easily accessible with off-road parking available for your group's vehicles.
The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 5 miles from the property. Regular services connect to Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to Greenbank House.
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Postcode: LA22 0NZ
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