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Ladywood Lodge in Autumn
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ambleside, Cumbria
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Wordsworth Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rydal Water
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens

Ladywood Lodge is in a stunning position, with woodland and mountain views all around. It is very private, with easy parking on site. The Lodge is located near the main house and shares a pathway which leads to its own (separate) front door. The Lodge shares 2 acres of garden with the main house, so we ask that dogs be well-behaved when in the garden. The accommodation consists of a large studio room with newly renovated separate kitchen and ensuite shower room. Furniture is period in style, reflecting that the property dates from early 1900's. There is a small patio with table and chairs outside. Ladywood is accessed via a quiet country road so it is extremely peaceful, with no road noise. Walks from the cottage include up White Moss Common, to Rydal Caves and down to Grasmere lake and Dove Cottage. There are lovely views of Nab Scar and Silver Howe. There are two steps between the kitchen and main living room and three steps between the bedroom and the bathroom.

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Note that the garden is shared with our cat.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are asked to inform us of covid related issues. If you need to self-isolate please avoid all contact with our family living in the main house.
We ask that guests who receive a positive covid test/are a close contact to cancel their stay with us, and we will refund the cost of the stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8161669
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Grasmere Showground and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting.
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Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Rydal Water - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 13 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lanty Slees - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In Beautiful Woodland Gardens located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Rydal Water and Alcock Tarn. Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful location and particularly enjoyed sitting on the small patio and in the main garden. Very handy for Grasmere and good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Very tucked away and peaceful. Had everything I needed. Some good walks right from the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Retreat

What a perfect place - despite the weather I had a wonderful week. The Lodge has been well planned and had everything I needed -without undermining its Edwardian origins. A perfect retreat providing peace and tranquility. Lots of great walks and the it was lovely to return to The Lodge and its 'hideaway' setting. I look forward to returning. I was made to feel so welcome.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

The perfect location, away from the crowds and just a 10 minute walk into Grasmere. Walks directly from the property so we had several days without moving the car. We had the most amazing weather which made the week a great experience. If the weather had been dull, then the property would have been dark as it is surrounded by mature trees and a lovely wild garden.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrible weather

Not the fault of the property owner, but terrible wet weather meant I cut short my stay after three nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Graham H.

Small one room bedsit with tiny kitchen & shower room

Aged furnishings in need of refurbishment, cleaning not up to standard e.g. kettle base with crumbs and staining, drainer with crumbs. Floors not clean, particularly kitchen floor. Main surfaces were clean. Had to leave early but returned and stayed in local hotel instead. Garden was pleasant to sit out in. However this was essentially a converted study not a cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
Since Graham’s stay we have changed cleaners, as they were not up to standard. We have also very recently upgraded some of the furnishings, with new sofas, TV, kettle. The Lodge provides a very large studio room, which has a king-size bed, two armchairs in front of the fireplace, a three seater sofa, and a table and chairs with bench-seat in the bay window that seats that seats at least 5 people. We agree that the kitchen and shower room are small, but the kitchen has the essentials in terms of a fridge, oven and hob, sink, cupboards and some bench-space.
Archival

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Nice location

Overall the place was quaint an small . We enjoyed our stay very nice location peaceful an walks straight from the door . But it was not as clean as it could be mould in the shower ,taps lime scaled ,sink in kitchen needs a good bleach . An the wifi is non excistence ,which was a pain as we could not research places to eat an go with our dog . So a little disappointed . But a nice charming place . The views are nonexcientent . As now to over grown ,all trees block the view the garden needs a bit off attention an the cottage could do with a spring clean .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
We have new cleaners now, and Ruth the owner has moved into the main house and is keeping a close eye on cleaning standards. We have added a booster so the wi-fi now works much better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place in the hart off Lake District.

Een heel gezellig huis in een prachtige omgeving.De moeite waard om het nog een keer te bezoeken.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

out of the wild

Very quiet and private with no noise pollution. Over grown garden was amazing. Feels like your in the middle of the woods. About 12 to 15 mins walk to Grasmere. And 5 mins walk to lake If your like walking there is a great walk via the caves to Amblside town. Would definitely book here again. Edward
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Lovely little place to stay if after quiet location but still close to lots of places and short drive to amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

miriam p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

Very nice period property, very quirky, very relaxing to sit out on small terrace for breakfast also evening drinks. Lovely atmosphere. Lovely hosts very friendly and warm welcome on arrival, looking forward to a return visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place with oodles of character

Worked well for what we were looking for. Great location and very convenient with relaxed atmosphere and friendly with a sense of local history.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to escape to

Great location, good walking distance to Grasmere , but still very secluded in it’s little woodland. We had the pleasure of crisp blue skies for our stay which was perfect for walking, although a little chilly in the cottage. Easily rectified though by snuggling up by the fire 🔥 Thanks to the hosts as well for such a warm welcome
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Solitude

Booked this stay a while ago for My wife and I, (and the dog). It didn't disappoint :-) Location was perfect, hidden in the dense woodland but yet only a short distance from civilisation (Grasmere). A mixture of modern (Kitchen/Bathroom) and "oldy worldy" quaint in the open plan bed/sitting/dining room. Loved every minute of it - despite the weather. Will seriously consider coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

The Beautiful Lakes

Overall we had a reasonable stay. The location was perfect. The cottage, not so. we had a couple of problems with the water and warning!!!! TAKE a TORCH T night you can't see you hands in front of you!! We love the Lake District so we weren't disappointed in the area at all. We discovered a beautiful walk and run for the dog, just across the road. It's up for sale and if I had the money...…….. Not for us but it is fairly unique. Thank you Ruth for your help and knowledge. Jan, Richard and Luka
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Lovely little cottage in quiet place. Cosy and up to date.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable cottage

Very well positioned, easy walking distance to Grasmere Village. Wonderful walks so close by, good bus service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladywood Lodge

Tranquil, idyllic, perfection. A unique residence in fabulous location - far from the madding crowd. Dog friendly & people friendly too! Loved it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

A perfect hideaway. Only just off the main road but may as well be in the middle of nowhere, it's that quiet. Perfect for exploring the walks local to Grasmere - we didn't move the car for three days. The cottage is all your need. Ruth, our host, is great and always around if needed for anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely and peaceful !

Very nice unusual period property with everything you need. Bathroom new and good shower. Kitchen is a bit small for space for preparing food. Garden outside very lush, it is enclosed but shared with the big house next door to the property. If you have dogs they will be roaming in a garden shared by owner and visitors of owners. Owner is very nice lady.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeland Retreat

This was the perfect accommodation for us plus one dog. Accommodation owner was helpful but never intrusive. Good central spot to get to all our favourite places to walk. Will definitely return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, excellent location, good value for money

The owner was excellent in her responses and very organised in providing the check in details. Quirky cottage that is unique and in a fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen P.

Cosy cottage in ideal location.

A great location for walking to Grasmere and Ambleside. Open fire and recently updated kitchen and bathroom are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie F.

Relaxing few days in a beautiful location

The lodge is in a wonderfully secluded location just outside grasmere, surrounded by an enclosed woodland garden. The property itself is a bit tired and could definitely do with a deeper clean and a bit of tlc- particularly the bathroom and kitchen which need a total revamp! having said that, it does grow on you after a day or two, was warm and cosy and certainly peaceful. My elderly mum found the steps down into the kitchen a bit difficult at times - a handrail would be useful (there is one down to the bathroom ). we did, however have a lovely enjoyable few days, as did my young spaniel, and would probably book again as it was a good base, the garden was just ‘us’ and the communication with host was good - Ruth even provided me with a zbed so that I didn’t have to bed share with mum! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar, 2020
We are planning to re-do the kitchen and bathroom and hope to get the work done during this coming January. We will look to see if we can get a hand rail incorporated into the kitchen though the door frame makes it a bit tricky. Thank you for your comments, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue W.

Old fashioned setting and quiet charm

Property is old and lushly overgrown with a quirky charm
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sue Jaffer

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Ladywood was built by Ernest de Selincourt in the early 1900s, and has remained in the family for four generations. Ladywood Lodge was originally built to be a study, but has been offered as additional or holiday accommodation at various stages. The location of the house, surrounded by mountains and with views of Grasmere and Rydal lakes (now somewhat obscured by the trees but originally visible from the house and garden), makes it a very special place. The main house has always been a home, and has been the location for annual holidays for successive generations of family.

Why they chose this property

Ladywood is in a stunning location. Surrounded by views, it is very private and peaceful. The garden is beautiful year round. The closest neighbour is a farm along the road, and being a side road there is no traffic noise. Badgers and deer frequent the property (and we ask that you keep the gate shut to prevent the deer from coming in to eat the garden).

What makes this property unique

Ladywood Lodge provides a perfect location for walking or sightseeing, being right in the centre of the Lake District yet apart from the crowds that frequent the towns. There is plenty of onsite parking, which is unusual. The fitted mahogany furniture and fireplace are original and give the Lodge an air of elegance. The windows all look onto trees and mountain views. Although it is close to the main house the Lodge has a private entrance.

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