Mallards Cottage is a delightful property with a story to tell. It makes up part of Stepping Stones House which has historic significance due to the fact that it was once owned by William Wordsworth’s son. Located on the River Rothy and the famous stepping stones that allow you to cross it, Mallards Cottage has a lot to celebrate.

This is a fabulous spot, with amazing views and yet it is just a stone's throw away from the vibrant heart of Amdleside and the amenities and attractions it has to offer.

Within this 'picture postcard', rather large property there are several holiday apartments. Each has been completed to extremely high standards, with pretty, comfortable spaces and their own front door leading into the garden and grounds. Mallards Cottage offers a lovely and private home from home for you to experience Ambleside country life at its very best. The ideal Lakeland retreat with; beautiful views, great walks straight from your door, an abundance of local wildlife including ducks, red deer and the occasional otter.

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.

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