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Potter's Wheel, by the lake
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Holiday home in Ulverston, High Nibthwaite · 16.29 km from centre

    Located in High Nibthwaite in the Cumbria region and Lake Windermere reachable within 23 km, Potter's Wheel, by the lake provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a garden and free private parking. The property is around 44 km from Derwentwater Lake, 45 km from Muncaster Castle and 6.5 km from Coniston Water. The property is non-smoking and is situated 30 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

    The 2-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

    Leeds Bradford International Airport is 133 km away.

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    Brand New Apartment Central Location Hot Tub
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    Apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere · 8.01 km from centre

      9.0

       

      99 reviews

      Brand New Apartment Central Location Hot Tub is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 400 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, and 43 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 50 km from Trough of Bowland, 50 km from Muncaster Castle and 16 km from Kendal Castle. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment features a hot tub.

      The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and toaster, and 1 bathroom with hot tub. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

      Cat Bells is 44 km from the apartment. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away.

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      Scarr Head Cottage, detached stone cottage near Coniston, Lake District
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      Holiday home in Torver · 13.58 km from centre

        Scarr Head Cottage, detached stone cottage near Coniston, Lake District, a property with a garden, is set in Torver, 40 km from Derwentwater Lake, 41 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 42 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Lake Windermere.

        The spacious holiday home with a balcony and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

        Coniston Water is 9.1 km from the holiday home, while Grizedale Forest is 11 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 133 km from the property.

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        Rowan Cottage
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        Holiday home in Ambleside, Hawkshead · 9.24 km from centre

          8.8

           

          4 reviews

          Rowan Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Hawkshead, 41 km from Derwentwater, 47 km from Askham Hall, as well as 1.1 km from Hill Top. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Lake Windermere.

          The spacious holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

          Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawkshead, like cycling and fishing.

          Grizedale Forest is 4.7 km from Rowan Cottage, while Coniston Water is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

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          The Howbeck & The Retreat incl off-site Health Club and parking EV POINT AVAILABLE
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          Guest house in Windermere · 7.26 km from centre

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            776 reviews

            In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

            The Howbeck is only a 2-minute walk from the main village which has many shops and good restaurants and bistros. Windermere Steamboats and Museum and the market towns of Kendal and Keswick are amongst many things to visit in the area.

            The Howbeck Guest House also has special arrangements with some local restaurants for its guests and can make reservations on their behalf.

            Guests are offered a free 2-hour pass for use of the Choices Health Club's swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, which is just a short drive or 30-minute walk away. The fitness centre also offers a cardio suite, a weights centre, group classes and an outdoor training and relaxation area.

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            Milldam Cottage a characterful cottage in an elevated location above Coniston with walks from the door
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            Holiday home in Coniston · 11.06 km from centre

              10.0

               

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              Set in Coniston in the Cumbria region, Milldam Cottage a characterful cottage in an elevated location above Coniston with walks from the door offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 37 km from Derwentwater Lake, 38 km from Muncaster Castle and 40 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Lake Windermere.

              The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

              Guests can also relax in the garden.

              Askham Hall is 47 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 6.3 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km from the property.

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              Blea Hut
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              Holiday home in Ambleside, Rydal · 8.48 km from centre

                8.5

                 

                2 reviews

                Blea Hut is situated in Rydal, 19 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Lake Windermere, as well as 30 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is located 31 km from Derwentwater Lake, 41 km from Wasdale and 45 km from Askham Hall. Coniston Water is 20 km from the holiday home.

                At the holiday home, each unit includes a shared bathroom.

                Buttermere is 46 km from the holiday home, while Grizedale Forest is 16 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 133 km away.

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                Fellside Cottage Coppermines Valley
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                Holiday home in Coniston · 10.35 km from centre

                  9.0

                   

                  5 reviews

                  Situated in Coniston and only 16 km from Lake Windermere, Fellside Cottage Coppermines Valley features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is located 37 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                  The 1-bedroom holiday home features a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                  Muncaster Castle is 46 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 47 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 136 km away.

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                  No 4 Coppermines Coppermines Valley
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                  Holiday home in Coniston · 10.35 km from centre

                    Located in Coniston in the Cumbria region, No 4 Coppermines Coppermines Valley provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 37 km from Derwentwater, 46 km from Muncaster Castle and 47 km from Wasdale. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Lake Windermere.

                    The holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                    Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coniston, like hiking.

                    Askham Hall is 48 km from No 4 Coppermines Coppermines Valley, while Coniston Water is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 136 km from the accommodation.

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                    Tanderra Coniston
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                    Holiday home in Coniston · 10.54 km from centre

                      8.6

                       

                      14 reviews

                      Set in Coniston and only 15 km from Lake Windermere, Tanderra Coniston offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home features accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                      The holiday home with a balcony and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                      Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                      Muncaster Castle is 45 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 47 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km away.

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                      Chapel Bank House Coniston
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                      Holiday home in Coniston · 10.44 km from centre

                        10.0

                         

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                        Chapel Bank House Coniston is located in Coniston, 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Muncaster Castle, and 46 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Lake Windermere.

                        The holiday home with a balcony and lake views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                        Askham Hall is 47 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 5.6 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km away.

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                        Rose Bank Cottage Coniston
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                        Holiday home in Coniston · 10.40 km from centre

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                          8 reviews

                          Located in Coniston and only 15 km from Lake Windermere, Rose Bank Cottage Coniston provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation features a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                          The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                          Guests can also relax in the garden.

                          Muncaster Castle is 45 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 47 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km from the property.

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                          Brow Close Cottage Coniston
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                          Holiday home in Coniston · 10.35 km from centre

                            Brow Close Cottage Coniston, a property with a garden, is situated in Coniston, 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, 45 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 46 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                            The holiday home with a balcony and lake views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Askham Hall is 47 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 5 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km from the property.

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                            2 Dixon Ground Coniston
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                            Holiday home in Coniston · 10.25 km from centre

                              8.2

                               

                              10 reviews

                              Located 38 km from Derwentwater Lake, 44 km from Muncaster Castle and 46 km from Wasdale, 2 Dixon Ground Coniston features accommodation set in Coniston. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Lake Windermere.

                              The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                              Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Coniston, like hiking.

                              Askham Hall is 46 km from 2 Dixon Ground Coniston, while Coniston Water is 5.4 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km away.

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                              Green Croft Coniston
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                              Holiday home in Coniston · 10.30 km from centre

                                8.7

                                 

                                4 reviews

                                Boasting mountain views, Green Croft Coniston offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 15 km from Lake Windermere. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                                With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                Muncaster Castle is 45 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 46 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km away.

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                                Summerbank Cottage, luxury Lake District holiday home in Coniston
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                                Holiday home in Coniston · 10.30 km from centre

                                  Summerbank Cottage, luxury Lake District holiday home in Coniston, a property with a garden, is located in Coniston, 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, 45 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 46 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                                  The holiday home with a balcony and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                  Askham Hall is 47 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 4.9 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km from the property.

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                                  Springbank Cottage, luxury Lake District cottage in Coniston
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                                  Holiday home in Coniston · 10.28 km from centre

                                    10.0

                                     

                                    2 reviews

                                    Springbank Cottage, luxury Lake District cottage in Coniston, a property with a garden, is located in Coniston, 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, 45 km from Muncaster Castle, as well as 46 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                                    The holiday home with a balcony and mountain views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                    Askham Hall is 46 km from the holiday home, while Coniston Water is 4.9 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km away.

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                                    Yewdale Cottage Coniston
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                                    Holiday home in Coniston · 10.25 km from centre

                                      9.0

                                       

                                      3 reviews

                                      Situated in Coniston in the Cumbria region, Yewdale Cottage Coniston features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Lake Windermere.

                                      The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                      Guests can also relax in the garden.

                                      Derwentwater Lake is 38 km from the holiday home, while Muncaster Castle is 43 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 134 km from the property.

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                                      Greenbeck Cottage
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                                      Holiday home in Coniston · 10.25 km from centre

                                        10.0

                                         

                                        1 review

                                        Greenbeck Cottage is located in Coniston, 36 km from Derwentwater, 45 km from Muncaster Castle, and 46 km from Wasdale. The property is set 47 km from Askham Hall, 4.9 km from Coniston Water and 6.9 km from Grizedale Forest. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                                        The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                                        Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                                        The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 134 km from Greenbeck Cottage.

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                                        Penny Rigg Cottage Coniston
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                                        Holiday home in Coniston · 10.24 km from centre

                                          Set in Coniston in the Cumbria region, Penny Rigg Cottage Coniston features a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Lake Windermere.

                                          The 2-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                          Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                                          Derwentwater is 36 km from Penny Rigg Cottage Coniston, while Muncaster Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 134 km from the accommodation.

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                                          Find the Best Deals on B&Bs in Ambleside

                                          Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene lakes, Ambleside is an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. Here you can enjoy hiking trails, picturesque lake cruises, and a range of outdoor adventures, all within easy reach of this quaint village.

                                          Ambleside's B&Bs and guesthouses offer a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration. From luxurious stays with panoramic views to cosy, budget-friendly options, you'll find a variety of accommodations that cater to your needs. Many of these properties feature charming décor, comfortable rooms, and hearty breakfasts, making your stay in Ambleside truly enjoyable (and making sure you’re fuelled for a day of adventures!)

                                          Booking with us lets you find the perfect accommodation in Ambleside with ease. Our user-friendly filters help you narrow down your search based on your preferences, such as dog-friendly stays, or use the map view to identify guesthouses close to hiking trails.

                                          Plus, by signing up as a member, you can benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 15%, making your Ambleside Bed and Breakfast getaway even more affordable.

                                          Where to Stay in Ambleside

                                          Booking Ambleside B&B accommodation in the town centre is a great idea since it puts you close to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as attractions like the Armitt Museum and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Guesthouses in the centre offer a convenient base with everything you need within walking distance, so you can really relax.

                                          For those looking to be closer to the water, the area near Waterhead and Lake Windermere is ideal. Here, you can find charming B&Bs and guesthouses with beautiful views of the lake. It’s a great spot for taking boat trips, enjoying watersports, or simply relaxing by the water.

                                          If you prefer being away from the main town, consider the areas around Rydal or Grasmere. These smaller villages offer a peaceful retreat with stunning countryside views and easy access to scenic walking trails. The B&Bs in these areas provide a tranquil escape while still being just a short drive or a pleasant walk from Ambleside’s amenities.

                                          Insider Tips for Ambleside

                                          • For a serene experience, visit Rydal Mount and Gardens. The former home of William Wordsworth offers peaceful gardens and stunning views of Rydal Water.
                                          • Explore Stock Ghyll Force, a scenic waterfall just a short walk from Ambleside town centre. The falls are particularly beautiful as the light softens and you’ll avoid the peak crowds if you aim for the later afternoon.
                                          • Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Windermere from Ambleside Pier. The busiest times are midday and around sunset, but the views are stunning no matter what time you pick.
                                          • Check out the local Ambleside Market if you’re visiting around a Tuesday. This charming market features a fantastic variety of local produce, crafts, and unique items.
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