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Lakeland Barn With Mountain Views

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How Head Barn, including parking forecourt, showing entrance to accommodation.
Lounge with woodburner.
Self Catering Dining Area
Self catering - lounge with sofa bed.
Room
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
Ambleside
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere19 min walk
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier20 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre6 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lakeland Barn With Mountain Views

Stone built, 300 year old Grade 2 listed Lakeland barn offering ground floor Self Catering accommodation for two people with separate Bed & Breakfast accommodation for two people on the first floor of the barn. Private off street parking at the door, secure cycle storage, external lighting, free Wi-fi. The B&B accommodation is en-suite. The self catering has a kitchen, wet room/wc, partial electric underfloor heating, wood burning stove and full central heating. There is a TV, DVD player, Sonos Play 1 wireless music system, microwave, fridge freezer, Krups Mini Nespresso machine, a starter supply of wood for the wood burning stove, and a small library of guidebooks/maps of The Lake District & DVD's. There is a leather sofa bed in the lounge/dining area for an occasional extra overnight guest and a separate clothes hanging space accessed from the bedroom. Furnishings for both the Bed & Breakfast and the Self Catering Flat are primarily antique and reflect the period nature of the barn and it's surroundings. Bed linen is Egyption cotton. There are no adjacent houses less than 150 years old. The barn is situated in an elevated position on a spur of granite overlooking Ambleside, with only the sound of the the nearby Stock Ghyll Beck to disturb the peace at night. It is located in the Ambleside Conservation Area and is on the Ambleside Heritage Trail. There is virtually no passing traffic and it is only a few minutes walk down ancient lanes to the centre of town. Ambleside is at the centre of The Lake District National Park and surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the head of England's longest lake on the fourth. It is the hub for all adventure sports - fell walking, road cycling, mountain biking, climbing, fell running, sailing and wild swimming. The town has c.20 outdoor equipment/clothing retailers and many bookshops, restaurants, galleries, gift shops and coffee/tea shops.

Property manager

Robin Brackenbury
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ambleside

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 20 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ambleside Tavern - 3 min walk
  • Royal Oak - 4 min walk
  • Ambleside Tap Yard - 3 min walk
  • Rothay Manor Hotel - 13 min walk
  • The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeland Barn With Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PANOS B., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accomodation
Excellent host, convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Really enjoyed our 3 night stay. Pleasant and clean. Great location to al amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jane s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem
First i would like to thank robin for his warm welcome, when we arrived. We stayed in the self catering apartment which was perfect for our 4 night getaway .The apartment is full of robins unique touches and eye for detail. Well equipped kitchen ,spotlessly clean throughout .Plenty big enough for two people. The cottage is well placed ,homely ,cosy, pleasant location just 2 minutes from the centre of Ambleside, but away from the hustle and bustle perfect for a relaxing evening ,after a full day exploring .Big thanks to robin for sharing his home, could not ask for more, well maybe one of your highly rated cooked breakfasts. Hope to to see you again soon. Jane and Dave
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ambleside stay
Perfect instructions to find the lovely property and a warm welcome from Robin the owner. Very informative and helped us to have an enjoyable stay. The property was just what you need for a walking base close to all the amenities in Ambleside. We will certainly be back

10/10 Excellent

David B., Walsall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time had by all
This is a great place to stay for walking / sightseeing around Ambleside and surrounding area. A very clean property with everything you need at hand. Robin is an excellent host. He greets you on arrival then leaves you to it, but always on hand if you have a problem or need recommendations for anything from places to eat or hills to walk. We shall certainly be back to this lovely gem of a place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Robin Brackenbury

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Having spent the last 30 years living and working in London, I moved up to The Lake District National Park in 2014. I love the great outdoors, fell walking, camping, wildlife and music festivals. I am passionate about protecting wild places and consider 'The Lakes' to be one of the very best places to live in the whole of the UK.

Why they chose this property

300 yrs old stone built, Grade 2 listed Lakeland barn overlooking Ambleside, located in the oldest part of town.
The ground floor Self Catering apartment has a kingsize bed & an occasional sofa bed, wood burning stove, partial underfloor heating, wet room/wc, kitchen, lounge & full central heating. Off street private parking at the door and mountain views.
Ambleside is located at the heart of The Lake District National Park and is the main hub for everything to do with 'the great outdoors' - fell walking, cycling, running, mountain biking, wild swimming, sailing & rock climbing.
There is every grade of walking available, from low level paths and tracks to classic mountain walks.

What makes this property unique

It is quiet up here due to hardly any through traffic, yet the centre of Ambleside is only a 2 minute walk down ancient lanes. We have our own private off street car parking at the door with secure cycle storage and access to a washing machine (£10 per load).
The barn is one of the oldest residential buildings in Ambleside and is situated on a spur of granite occupied by the first settlers here over 1,000 years ago.
We have detailed knowledge of fell walking in the area, and love suggesting places to walk, camp, run, cycle, or simply to go for an evening stroll - including coffee shops, bookshops, restaurants and the c.20 outdoor equipment and clothing retailers here in Ambleside. We can also advise on where to see the best wildlife and how to prepare for the Lake District weather! Accompanied walking is available at additional cost, as well as guided driving tours.
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