Hazeldene in Ambleside is praised for its excellent location, comfort, and well-equipped facilities, including a games room. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, plush bathrooms, and comfortable beds. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found Hazeldene clean and well-presented, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few mentioned issues such as grubby sofas, cobwebs, and an overflowing bin, which slightly impacted the overall impression of cleanliness.
The cottage's central location in Ambleside is highly commended, with guests loving the proximity to shops, cafes, and local attractions. The convenience of not needing to drive is frequently mentioned as a significant advantage.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of a luxurious king-size bed and cosy living areas. Some guests noted that seating in the living room is limited for larger groups, and a few mentioned that the sofas and mattresses could be refreshed.
Facilities are well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen and games room. However, some guests reported maintenance issues such as broken glasses, a full dryer water collector, and a lack of basic cleaning essentials. These small details suggest room for improvement.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with thoughtful touches like toys and games for children, there is no mention of gifts provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category.
This fabulously presented, mid-terrace house lies on a quiet lane less than a minute’s walk from the centre of Ambleside. With all the village amenities on hand, Hazeldene makes a lovely base for families eager to stay within the heart of this magnificent National Park. Internally, the property is spread over three floors and offers a contemporary décor and high quality finish throughout. Contemporary Oak and glass doors separate the lounge, stairs and dining room and maintain an
open and airy feel to the house. An open walkthrough leads osy place to unwind in the evening, complete with two plush sofas where you can catch up your favourite TV shows or simply watch the village pass through the traditional style wooden sash windows. An open walkthrough leads into the kitchen where you can take pleasure in preparing your home-cooked meals, courtesy of a well-equipped selection of appliances and underfloor heating to keep your feet toasty. Prepare the dining table and flick on the gas flame effect fire to add a subtle warmth to the room, before tucking into a delicious feast and toasting to a wonderful Lake District break. A door from the dining room leads to some stairs down to the basement where you find a games room with table football, table tennis, some book and games, which is ideal to keep the young ones occupied on a rainy day. Head to the first floor to find the master bedroom, enhanced with a king-size bed and neutral colour scheme, and served by a shower room with underfloor heating. The other bedrooms rest on the top floor and include a single and twin bedded, ideal for the younger members of the group, along with a luxurious bathroom with free-standing bath – perfect for a relaxing soak at end of your day. A small postage stamp garden/terrace rests to the front of the house and is suitable for outdoor eating at the picnic bench or stroll into Ambleside to find a range of eateries, as well as small supermarkets for picking up any essentials. Keen walkers can enjoy rambling around Queen’s Park, climbing Queen Adelaide’s Hill and walking the 3.5-mile route from Windermere to Orrest Head, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Windermere from the summit. This holiday home is also within distance of The World of Beatrix Potter, a popular children’s attraction which showcases the author’s tales in an interactive guided tour, plus there is Dove Cottage in Grasmere to visit – the former family home of William Wordsworth where he wrote the majority of his much-loved poems. With attractions to suit all ages and tastes, a stay at Hazeldene has great potential for a superb holiday.
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.
Over three floors.
1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x single.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with gas flame effect fire.
Sitting room.
Games room in basement
Gas central heating with underfloor heating and gas flame-effect fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed line and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Parking permit for on street parking.
Second parking permit to be used on all local car parks.
Secure bike storage.
Garden/terrace with seating.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking
Stewart
It is so comfortable, well appointed and in a great position in Ambleside. Stewart, Margaret and Gem.
Kathryn
We stayed for the new year and had an amazing time. It's so central for everything we needed and fully equipped with everything we could want. The games room was very popular and the parking permits much appreciated, the car didn't move all week as we walked and used the buses everywhere. Super happy, would not hesitate to book again.
Eleanor
Everything as described. Very convenient location. Quiet and would highly recommend.
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