Guests say
Sheilings is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful setting near Ambleside, ideal for families and walkers. Guests praise its beautiful views, comfortable beds, and excellent access to local walks and amenities. The property is dog-friendly and features a handy utility room. While most found it clean and cosy, a few noted areas needing extra attention or minor refurbishment. The steep driveway and steps may be challenging for some, but overall, guests enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
Most guests found the cottage clean, with several describing it as spotless on arrival. However, a few reviews mentioned issues such as dust, hair, and a need for deeper cleaning in bathrooms. These occasional concerns slightly lower the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to Ambleside and local walks. Guests appreciated being close to amenities while enjoying a peaceful setting, though the steep drive and steps were noted by some.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere. The cottage is warm and well-suited for families and dogs. A few noted a soft mattress in the main bedroom and some minor comfort issues, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with a good kitchen, utility room, and ample space. Guests appreciated the thoughtful layout and outdoor areas. Some mentioned minor maintenance needs, such as garden tidiness and bathroom TLC, but these did not detract significantly from their stay.
Guests noted responsive and helpful communication from the owner, especially when issues arose. The cottage was decorated for Christmas for one guest, but as gifts or special touches are not consistently mentioned, these cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoy stunning views from the patio at this property, which lies in a beautiful location close to Ambleside and Lake Windermere, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Freeview Smart TV, Bluray Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed, ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. . Garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are slopes and steps in the garden.. This beautiful detached house is set in mature gardens and lies just 2 miles from Ambleside, making it an ideal escape to explore the South Lakes. Situated on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell, this picturesque holiday cottage is ideal for couples and families looking for a spacious retreat. The ground floor is bright and spacious thanks to the large windows and open plan layout. The living/dining room has a cosy wood burner and is an ideal space for relaxing in front of the Smart TV. The kitchen is well-equipped. You will also find a large utility room with a washer/dryer. The utility room can be accessed from the patio. Also on the ground floor there is a bathroom with bath and shower over, along with a spacious twin room with quality furnishings. On the first floor there are two bedrooms, one with a super kingsize bed, the other with twin beds. There is also a shower room and toilet upstairs. All the beds have luxury matteresses for that perfect night sleep. To the side of the property there is a lovely patio with garden furniture and stunning views - this area is a real suntrap.
If you like walking or cycling there are some lovely routes around Loughrigg Tarn, Todd Cragg and Elterwater. Or, if you like more of a challenge, you can try the Langdale Pikes and the Fairfield Horseshoe. Locally there is a pub and hotel which provides great food and locally produced ales. For lake lovers, you are only 2½ miles from Lake Windermere with the famous steamers offering pleasure trips to Bowness and lakeside on a regular timetable. For the big kids in the family, you’re not too far from Go Ape at Grizedale Forest, a high rope adventure course for thrillseekers. The towns of Ambleside, Bowness and Windermere are all easily accessible and offer an abundance of restaurants, shops and bars. For a great base and a great property, book Sheilings before someone else beats you to it! Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
There are drops in the garden.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (25)
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Benjamin Kitchen
We highly recommend Sheilings house as a base for your next Lake District adventure. We are a family of five (plus dog) and we very extremely happy with our stay at the house. From the kitchen equipment, to the extremely comfortable beds, the house is very well kitted-out with all that you need for your stay. Located less than a ten minute drive from Ambleside - with its cafes, shops and Tesco Express - it is an excellent location giving access to all the Lakes have to offer. The local walks are excellent and we loved swimming in the local tarn that it is only a 15-minute walk away. We highly recommend Sheilings.
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful house in peaceful surroundings. Very comfortable beds and utility room for drying wet clothing. Very steep driveway to park car and very steep, overgrown steps to access property. Only negative point - we could access house from 3pm, but cleaners weren’t finished until 4.30pm, and after a 4 hr drive, this wasn’t ideal.
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Eldert Gijsbert Speksnijder
Comfortable cottage in a peaceful location. The proximity of Loughrig tarn(great for swimming and the view towards the Langdale pikes is wonderful) is excellent. Some refurbishment is needed. The garden needs some care. New curtains in the bedrooms are also needed, the present ones let in too much light.