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Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stove, a sink, and a microwave.
A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with bowls of snacks, a TV displaying 'NETFLIX', and a staircase in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a quilted cover, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A stone bench outside a cottage with a sign reading "Kirkstone Cottage".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Convenient parking on-site
    Guests appreciate the top-rated parking for a hassle-free stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Ambleside, Cumbria
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.
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Ambleside, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Armitt Museum and Library - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rothay Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kirkstone Cottage, ideal for romantic break, close to Ambleside town centre and pubs located?

Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 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. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and neatly presented.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kirkstone Cottage.

Lovely well equipped cottage in an excellent location. Clean and very comfortable bed. Parking space is a bonus for Ambleside. Would recommend this property to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
Thank you for a lovely review of Kirkstone Cottage, we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Everything was great. It was just steps from the center but quiet at night. I’d stay again in a heartbeat!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you for a lovely review, we hope we can welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside

This is the fourth time that we have stayed in this quaint little cottage. The cottage itself is equipped with everything you need for your stay. The location is excellent with shops, pubs and restaurants only a short walk away. The cottage has an allocated parking space which is large enough for a medium sized car. There is a steep step down in order to access the cottage which needs to be considered for people with mobility issues.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Christmas at Kirkstone Cottage Ambleside

Location of the cottage to town was great, bars and restaurants within 50m highly recommended, downside was the traffic on a very busy roundabout and very noisy cars. The cottage is quaint but ideal for two. Interior needs a full renovation, not just a spring clean, it needs decoration, renovation and the majority of the furnishings replacing by the next owners. The interior furnishing let this location down, having read many reviews I don’t hold my breath as the sofa has been in need of replacing for at least 2 years. Sort the damp, mould and furnishings out at this would have been a 4/5 rating.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2025
I'm sorry to see you were not entirely happy with your stay at Kirkstone. The owners have had the chimney and roof work done at the end of October. The owners will be decorating early next year once the chimney breast has completely dried out. Whilst there currently is evidence of old damp patches, these are no longer damp or mouldy and will be addressed once decorated. We hope you enjoyed your stay despite this and we can welcome you back to one of our cottages again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect welcome.

Checking in at 3pm 1st December to be met with a tastefully decorated Christmas tree in the lounge window, similarly decorated mantelpiece and alcoves immediately set the tone. Whoever was instrumental in this should be applauded! So really from there everything was going to be good and we weren’t disappointed. The cottage is very tastefully appointed, notably window blinds and wall art. The bedding is fantastic, enabling wonderful rest. We expected a little early morning traffic noise due to the super convenient location and main road position but Upvc double glazing and general comfort dealt with this admirably. Private parking in this location is another big plus and 50m to the ‘Golden Rule’ needs a mention. This was our first booking with Cumbrian Cottage Holidays and the whole process was friendly and very professional. Big shout out to Gail and of course the secret Christmas tree fairy! Well done to all concerned.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2024
Thank you for a lovely 5 star review, we are pleased your enjoyed your pre Christmas break, The Lake District is mesmerising this time of year with all the fairy lights and decorations. We hope we can welcome you back again to one of our cottages in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great central spot to enjoy Ambleside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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