Guests say
Fell View is a well-liked cottage in Ambleside, praised for its beautiful views, peaceful setting, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and the property's suitability as a base for exploring the Lake District. Some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive experiences.
Guests have reported issues with cleanliness, including the presence of flies, moths, cobwebs, and a damp smell in the main bedroom. However, several reviews mention the property being clean and well-presented, indicating inconsistency in this area.
The location is highly regarded for its beautiful views and proximity to Ambleside, with easy access to local walks and the Lake District. Some guests mentioned the steep drive and traffic, but overall the location is considered great.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with a well-stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. However, some guests have noted issues with heating and dampness, which affects the overall comfort level.
Facilities are well-received, particularly the kitchen equipment and the inclusion of a washer/dryer. Some guests have suggested improvements in heating and bathroom facilities, and there is mention of wear and tear.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the owners' consideration for guests' experiences.
About this property
Ambleside 1.4 miles. A beautifully presented single-storey cottage resting in Clappersgate near Ambleside, ideal for a family or group of friends looking to explore the many local attractions of the Lake District. Park off-road and be welcomed into this delightful property, passing a porch with storage for your coats and boots as you head over to the living/dining room. This light and airy space offers both a place to enjoy a hearty meal and a place to relax beside the electric fire stove and catch up on your favourite TV shows. From here, the bifold doors allow in seas of natural light and open up onto a beautiful balcony with stylish furniture and a backdrop of mature trees, a simply dreamy space to relax at the end of the day with a glass of your favourite beverage, and from here you can access local walks via a gate in the garden and venture into the local countryside. There is also a front communal patio with furniture where guests can enjoy morning coffee. The kitchen houses many amenities in contemporary furniture, catering to your culinary needs. There is the option of a soak in the tub in the bathroom or a separate shower room, ideal for freshening up before snuggling down into one of the two bedrooms, choosing between a king-size and a twin. This wonderful property rests in Clappersgate near Ambleside, a delightful rural location with access to local walks right on your doorstep, including Todd Crag. For amenities and attractions, head into the delightful village of Ambleside, where there is a convenience store, loads of tasty eateries where you can enjoy a meal out, and independent shops to browse at your leisure. Ambleside also houses a Roman Fort and access to the fantastic Lake Windermere where there are loads of opportunities for watersports, wild swimming and lake cruises. Walk through the scenery at Elterwater, following the riverside trail towards Skelwith Force and seeing what wildlife you can spot along the way. The property is also within many amazing walks and mountain bike trails through the local scenery, and has access to many local attractions including Coniston, Hawkshead and Scafell Pike. All of this and so much more with a stay at the delightful Fell View.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire and balcony
2 x Dogs accepted.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
private parking for 1 car.
Courtyard with furniture and communal garden.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and lake 1.3 miles, river 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (18)
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Bob
Excellent location for seeing the area and a quiet, peaceful spot to relax. Very comfortable, including the sofas and beds. Lovely views from the terrace. Cleaning was generally good but a few points worth note - Inside of the bathroom cupboard was dirty with a grubby recent electric toothbrush ring on the shelf, and lights were festively adorned with cobwebs. There was no welcome pack, a first for us in many years of self catering, and no specialist cleaning products left in respect of the toilet/septic tank, although we were left an empty bottle and clear instruction's ! There were no arrangements in place to change linen in the middle of the fortnight, and when we requested this they didn't turn up on the agreed day. They did apologise and show the next day though after another call.
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Amy
Wonderful to have a balcony and also French doors out to the garden in the master bedroom.
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Alan
The property is spacious and very well equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday. As someone else has also mentioned there is a slight damp smell in wardrobe in the main bedroom but that didnât worry us we didnât use it we used the wardrobe and drawers in the second bedroom. Plenty of birds in the garden to watch from the raised decking area, we took a nut feeder with us and hung on the fence by the gate in the garden it didnât take long for the birds to find it! Fell View was ideal for the 2 of us we had a very enjoyable week based there and exploring the Lake District. We would definitely stay again if returning to the area.