Self Catering in Cumbria - Ambleside
Areas: Lake District
Ambleside Travel and Heritage Information

Sleeps a maximum of: 12
Pricing From: £2,091
Garth Hill House is a large, detached house resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In National Park. Close to lake.
Close to river. Close to shop and pub. Windermere less than 5 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere less than 6 miles; Kendal less than 14 miles.
Garth Hill House is a beautiful, detached property nestled into the bustling town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Resting close to local amenities and Lake Windermere, as well as an assortment of walks and mountain biking trails, this property is ideal for a multi generational family with their friends, looking to explore Cumbria and the Lake District. Be welcomed into a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of the town, park off-road and enter into a contemporary kitchen/diner with many home-from-home amenities to cater to your culinary needs, tucked away into sleek furniture with a charming, opulent feel.
Here there is a large dining table for guests to indulge in a hearty meal at, as well as access to the patio space via patio doors, allowing the option for alfresco dining. Settle down in the stylish sitting room, offering a large corner sofa, countryside views, and the ambience of a glowing woodburning stove, ideal for movie nights in, and there is also a handy utility to take care of your muddy clothes. Descend to the lower-ground-floor and discover a beautiful super-king-size bed, bathroom, small kitchenette and games room with pool table and folding table football.
More stunning bedrooms, each with TVs, can be discovered, beginning on the ground floor, with a super-king-size and a king-size with ensuite shower room, and a ground-floor twin, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom. On the first floor, discover three more bedrooms, two super-king-size and a twin, each with ensuites and the hallway offers a work from home space for guests. Three of the bedrooms are zip/link beds, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements.
Located in the centre of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside is a thriving little town that serves as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding villages, lakes, and breath taking landscapes. The village has a range of excellent restaurants and bars, independent shops, a convenience store for all the necessities for your stay, plus a golf course where you can try out a game or two. Explore the numerous breath taking walks that contribute to the uniqueness of this region, also ideal for mountain biking and birdwatching, catering for strenuous treks to the breath taking fells or leisurely strolls along a calm river in Rothay Park.
Check out the local history at Ambleside Roman Fort or visit Stagshaw Gardens. For more amenities and attractions, head over to Windermere, where you can embark on boat cruises, wild swimming, and an array of water sports activities. There are many scenic walks to be enjoyed throughout the local area, including those at Todd Cragg, Scafell Pike, and Red Screes.
All of this and so much more with a stay at Garth Hill House.
Amenities:
Highlights
Parking Space
Linen Provided
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Wi-Fi
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Details
Six bedrooms with TVs: 1 x lower-ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be set up as twin on request), 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip-link can be twin on request)with wide access doors suitable for guests with limited mobility with wet room en-suite - walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin (zip/link can be king-size on request), On the first floor 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x super king size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Lower-ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
(Please note logs are not provided)
Games room with pool table and table football
Central heating
2 electric ovens and an oven/microwave and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, kettle, toaster
Smart TV, 5 x TVs, WiFi
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and high chair available
Off-road parking for 3 large or 4 small cars on paved driveway only
Electric car charge point
Rear enclosed patio with furniture
Strictly two dogs welcome on the ground floor only and not in the bedrooms
This property does not accept hen and stag parties
Sorry, no smoking
Shop less than 1 miles, pub less than 1 miles, lake less than 1 miles
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am
Fri
Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.
Nearest Attractions
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interestBridge House -
0.4 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Ambleside Roman Fort -
0.5 miles (Roman Site) ![]()
Stagshaw Garden -
0.8 miles (Garden) ![]()
Stock Ghyll Force -
0.9 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Skelghyll Wood -
0.9 miles (Countryside) ![]()
High Sweden Bridge -
1.6 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Rydal Falls -
1.8 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Rydal Water -
1.9 miles (Countryside) ![]()
Rydal Mount -
1.9 miles (Historic Building) ![]()
Wray Castle -
1.9 miles (Historic House) ![]()
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