
The Old Court House is a substantial stone property in Ambleside, Cumbria, right in the heart of the Lake District. This spacious accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests across zero bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or group holidays. The property features a games room with pool table, ideal for evening entertainment when everyone's back from exploring.
Ambleside sits at the northern tip of Windermere, surrounded by fells and woodland. The town offers independent shops, cafes and outdoor gear specialists. You're minutes from lake shores and mountain trails.
Accommodation includes zero bedrooms sleeping 10 people total, with zero bathrooms throughout.
The Old Court House is a substantial stone property in Ambleside, Cumbria, right in the heart of the Lake District. This spacious accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests across zero bedrooms, making it perfect for large family gatherings or group holidays. The property features a games room with pool table, ideal for evening entertainment when everyone's back from exploring.
Ambleside sits at the northern tip of Windermere, surrounded by fells and woodland. The town offers independent shops, cafes and outdoor gear specialists. You're minutes from lake shores and mountain trails.
Accommodation includes zero bedrooms sleeping 10 people total, with zero bathrooms throughout. The ground floor has generous living spaces including a large kitchen-diner where the whole group can eat together. There's a separate sitting room and the games room for different groups to spread out. Off-road parking for multiple vehicles means no fighting over spaces.
Stockghyll Force waterfall is a 10-minute walk away. Lake Windermere cruises depart from Waterhead (1 mile, 5 minutes). Wray Castle sits 4 miles north (12 minutes). Grasmere and Dove Cottage are 4 miles away (10 minutes).
The Old Court House works brilliantly for groups wanting a proper Lake District base with space for everyone. Book here for location and room to breathe.
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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria16Β°C
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Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 3:09am
The Old Court 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.
77m
(253 feet above sea level)
The Old Court House sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 54.3668500Β° N | Longitude: 2.91612Β° W
Today's sun times for Bowness-on-Windermere (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:10am
Sunrise
6:15pm
Golden Hour
7:15pm
Sunset
This month in Bowness-on-Windermere, you have approximately 14.08 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 The Old Court 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 The Old Court House
Seven bedrooms mean everyone gets proper sleeping space without feeling cramped. Multiple bathrooms prevent morning queues when the whole group needs to get ready.
The dedicated games room with pool table keeps everyone entertained on rainy evenings. Perfect for competitive families who enjoy indoor activities together after walking.
Walk to shops, restaurants and pubs within minutes from the front door. No need to drive everywhere when you're based right in the town centre.
The kitchen-diner fits everyone around one table for proper family meals. No splitting into separate rooms means better conversation and group bonding time.
Different spaces let groups split up when needed. Some can watch television whilst others play games or read without disturbing each other throughout the day.
Off-road parking for multiple vehicles means no stress about finding spaces. Everyone can bring their own car without worrying about street parking restrictions.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Court House by car, take the A591 into Ambleside and follow signs for the town centre. The property is located centrally with off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.
The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 5 miles south of Ambleside. Regular bus services and taxis connect the station to Ambleside town centre, taking around 15-20 minutes.
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