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Visitor Rating
Rating
5
From£280per 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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Visitor Rating
Rating
4.5
From£332per 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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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
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
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
From£551per 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
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
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£144per 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
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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
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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£90per 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
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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
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
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
3.3
From£82per 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
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Rating
3.3
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
4.3
From£99per 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
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Rating
4.3
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
4.3
From£99per 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
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Rating
4.3
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
4.3
From£99per 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
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Rating
4.3
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£183per 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
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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£189per 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
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
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
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
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£200per 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
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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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Hot Tub
Sleeps 8
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
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 Holiday Cottages 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 large holiday houses 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.

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