Holiday rentals in Ambleside

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Stay near Ambleside's top sights

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa22 locals recommend
Zeffirellis64 locals recommend
Tesco Express32 locals recommend
Ambleside (Waterhead Pier) - Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd7 locals recommend
The Priest Hole Restaurant23 locals recommend
Dodds Restaurant14 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Ambleside

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Home in Allonby
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Honeysuckle Cottage On The Beach

AndiRating, 5 stars1 week ago
What a great stay. The house was beautiful and right in the beach and by the park. As a family of 5 and a dog Chad made sure we looked after and we felt very welcome. Everything was clean and tidy and made to feel like our own. We all loved it
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Barn in Cumbria
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Langway

EmmaRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Lovingly restored property with oodles of internal space for 6 (2 adults, 2 teens and 2 children). The high ceilings, exposed beams and the veluxe windows with views of the sky were particular highlights. Langway has all the amenities inside you could need and more. Lovely to have an air bnb place that has the key bits in the kitchen that make life a bit easier when you're only a way a short period and haven't bought absolutely everything with you - cling/foil/condiments/ squash. The welcome basket and bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Beds and bedding were really comfy. Sofas not super comfy, but we didn't spend long say on them as we were mainly out exploring. Not far to Kendal and to Windemere by car. Langway has limited outside space, but we knew that on booking and the little courtyard with table and chairs was enough for us. It does face on to the lane, but the lane is exceedingly quiet with only a handful of cars ever passing. Overall, would definitely recommend!
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Cottage in Lowick Green
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews

Green View, close to coniston lake. Pet friendly

LaurenRating, 5 stars1 week ago
This is a lovely place to stay in a quiet, peaceful location. Great view from the windows with lots of greenery. Coniston is nearby and a lovely spot for exploring. Comfy beds, clean bathroom and good shower- all the essentials! Hosts were also accommodating when we had a last minute change of plans due to flight times.
Superhost
Cottage in Great Broughton
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews

Corner Cottage, Great Broughton, Cumbria

SusanRating, 5 stars1 month ago
The cottage is a wonderful place to stay when exploring the Western Lake District and coastline. It’s tucked away in a quiet corner and has a lovely enclosed garden perfect for your furry companion . The cottage itself is surprisingly spacious, comfortable and decorated cosily. Sue was the perfect host and checked in to make sure our elderly parents had the best stay. We shall return again soon !!
Superhost
Holiday park in Heysham
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Lovely 3 bed caravan. Sea view.

William and FarahRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Absolutely spotless, so clean and tidy. Lots of extra bedding, blankets and sheets. The caravan smelt so lovely and was very well equipt with lots of plates, glasses, cutlery and everything we needed!! There were 2 adults and 6 children and we had lots of space! Diane was a great host and we cant wait to stay again!
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Cabin in Cleveleys Park
5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

GLD Caravan Rentals @ Cala Gran

PeterRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Emily was very friendly and responded to us very quickly. She left some easter eggs for the kids and flowers and a card for my wife as I had mentioned it was her birthday which was very kind. the caravan is nice and clean, and functional and it's not buried into the back of the site, you can easily walk to the main facilities. we would happily stay again.
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Flat in Haverthwaite
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Hot Tub Retreat, near Lake Windermere

EleanorRating, 5 stars3 days ago
Lovely weekend away the accommodation was perfect thankyou!
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Cottage in Allonby
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Sea Glass Cottage - Beachfront cottage

SueRating, 5 stars3 months ago
We absolutely loved our Christmas at Seaglass Cottage. The hosts were great, answered any questions, gave us detailed instructions for check-in and even put up a Christmas tree and decorations for us. We were very lucky with the weather, enjoying walks along the beach right outside, we even found some seaglass (we felt like children!). The property was very clean, the bedding smelled so fresh, the kitchen had everything you might need, very clean bathroom and handy downstairs loo. Every evening we would sit in the cosy conservatory enjoying a glass of wine, watching the sun go down, people walking along the beachpath with their dogs and then into the lounge for a real log fire. It was perfect and we can't wait to return!

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Ambleside

  • Total rentals

    490 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    £8 before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    20K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    320 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    170 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    120 properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to Ambleside

Welcome to Ambleside

The quintessential Lake District town, Ambleside sits in prime position near the northeastern tip of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake, surrounded by the incredible mountain scenery of the Lake District National Park. First-timers often orient themselves in Ambleside to get a sense of the region’s charms and heritage before exploring its wilder realms. Bustling streets are lined with cute tearooms and ice-cream parlours, gift shops, real ale pubs, the occasional Thai or curry restaurant, and dozens of outdoors stores stocking all the gear required for tackling the mighty fells. The tiny 17th-century Bridge House, on a bridge crossing Stock Ghyll beck that flows through the town and once powered its industrial mills, is one of Ambleside’s most photographed scenes.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Ambleside

Lake District weather is variable in that it sometimes rains lightly, sometimes heavily, and often horizontally. It’s one of the rainiest regions in the United Kingdom (there’s a reason for all those lakes after all) yet spellbindingly sunny days can materialise at any time. June to September can be positively balmy. Wild swimming in inky lakes and turquoise river pools becomes irresistible, and many cultural events take place. But even August can be cold and drizzly for days on end. As a famous honeypot, Ambleside heaves with holidaymakers in high summer, so plump for May or September if possible. Even the frozen depths of winter have a special beauty, when frosty walks end delightfully with fireside pints in cosy pubs, and you can nest at night in your Ambleside cottage.


Top things to do in Ambleside

Loughrigg Tarn walk

A short but scenic hike leads up from the town to a round, mirror-like pool tucked into the flanks of Loughrigg Fell. After admiring views of the Langdale Pikes from the smooth bridleway path circling the tarn, hikers can continue up the modest peak, then forge on to Rydal Water and Grasmere. Alternatively, head south down to the village of Skelwith Bridge for a cool drink and a look at Skelwith Force waterfall, before a 10-minute bus ride back to Ambleside.

Armitt Collection

Ambleside has art galleries aplenty, from the naff and commercial to this excellent venue, also a museum and library. Dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Lake District, it features Beatrix Potter first editions and her botanical watercolours, plus work by artist Kurt Schwitters. There’s information too about the Ambleside Roman Fort, built during Hadrian’s reign in the 2nd century, whose stone ruins can be visited for free just outside the town.

Ambleside Climbing Wall

On rainy days, hit this indoor rock climbing wall for taster sessions, private lessons, bouldering, or unsupervised climbing on a towering 10-metre-high wall, depending on your level of skill.

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