Smithy Cottage - Ambleside
54.427592, -2.960606Overview
Smithy Cottage Ambleside: cosy holiday home with underfloor heating and a dressing room
Accommodation
Smithy Cottage Ambleside has one bedroom and a walk-in shower. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave. Underfloor heating and a separate dressing room are provided, along with a seating area and wardrobe.
Outdoor Spaces
The cottage has a private garden for guests to relax in. Street parking is available, though guests report it is tight and shared with the neighbouring cottage. The property sits on a hill, so a torch is handy for the unlit walk up.
Location
Waterhead Pier is less than 1 km from Smithy Cottage. Windermere Lake Cruises is a 14-minute walk away, and Bridge House is 700 metres from the property. The World of Beatrix Potter is 9 km away, and Lake Windermere is 16 km from the cottage.
Activities
Guests can fish, cycle, and boat in the surrounding area. The location provides close access to lake cruises from the nearby pier. Walkers will find good walking routes starting from Ambleside.
Additional Comforts
The property offers free WiFi and is non-smoking throughout. A washing machine with dryer function is available, along with a clothes airer for drying muddy gear. The cottage has a dining area and is a pleasant base for couples.
- Accommodation: One bedroom with walk-in shower and underfloor heating
- Storage: Separate dressing room with hanging space and drawers
- Location: Less than 1 km to Waterhead Pier, 14-min walk to lake cruises
- Activities: Fishing, cycling, and boating nearby
- Amenities: Private garden, washer dryer, free WiFi
- Note: Street parking is tight; the cottage is on a hill with metal stairs
Rooms and availability

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Room size:
90 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Cycling
Fishing
No smoking on site
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Fishing
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Sitting area
Bathroom
- Washing machine
Essential information about Smithy Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 162 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 75.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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