About Hill Cottage

Hill Cottage is a three-bedroom stone cottage in Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 66 guests it sits just above the village centre on a quiet side street with direct fell access from the doorstep and a sunny elevated front terrace with outstanding views across the surrounding fells. The pillar box red front door is hard to miss.

Ambleside is one of the Lake District's best-connected walking bases. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is within walking distance. The Jetty Museum, Bridge House and Ambleside Waterhead Pier for boat trips are all close by. Shops, cafes, pubs, a jazz bar and two cinemas are a short stroll away.

The cottage sleeps up to five guests across three bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite. The second double and a small single share a family bathroom with a large shower. The ground floor has an open-plan living and dining area with solid oak floors and a high-spec granite kitchen with breakfast bar.

Nearby highlights include Stock Ghyll Force (0.5 miles/10 min walk), The Jetty Museum Windermere (4 miles/10 mins), Rydal Mount (3 miles/8 mins) and Grasmere village (6 miles/12 mins).

Immaculately clean and genuinely homely Hill Cottage suits couples, families and walking groups. With private parking, a welcome deli voucher and fell walks starting at the gate this is a seriously good Lake District base. Book Hill Cottage and see why guests return year after year.

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Need To Know

✓Electric oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, tv, cd player, wi-fi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair available
✓Front garden terrace with garden furniture
✓Private small back garden
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Off road parking for 1 car
✓Pub 6 min walk
✓Shop 8 min walk
✓Lake windermere 12 min walk
✓Please note this property does not have a travel cot due to the space and layout of the bedrooms, please bear this in mind upon booking
✓Max 5 guests (including infants)
✓Please note: access to the property - there are half a dozen steps in order to access the property
✓Please note: this property is saturday check in / check out only

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Hill Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Hill Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

The Jetty Museum Windermere

Distance: 4 miles

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Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 0.5 miles

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Rydal Mount & Gardens

Distance: 3 miles

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Wansfell Pike via Ambleside

Distance: From doorstep

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Stock Ghyll Force Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

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Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 9RH

Ambleside town centre shops

Distance: 8 min walk

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Rydal Road outdoor gear stores

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9AY

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

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Ambleside Waterhead Pier (boat trips)

Distance: 1 mile

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555 Lakeslink Bus (Windermere - Keswick)

Distance: 0.3 miles

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Grasmere village

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 9RH

The Jetty Museum Windermere

Distance: 4 miles

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Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 0AN

Rydal Mount & Gardens

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9LU

Wansfell Pike via Ambleside

Distance: From doorstep

LA22 0AN

Stock Ghyll Force Trail

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 0AN

Grasmere via Loughrigg Terrace

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 9RH

Ambleside town centre shops

Distance: 8 min walk

LA22 9BT

Rydal Road outdoor gear stores

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9AY

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 5 miles

LA23 1AD

Ambleside Waterhead Pier (boat trips)

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 0ES

555 Lakeslink Bus (Windermere - Keswick)

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 9BT

Grasmere village

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 9RH

Is Hill Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Hill Cottage has a smart TV with streaming services, DVDs and board games. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is a short walk away. Ambleside has two cinemas nearby. The cottage sleeps five so families fit comfortably. Note: no travel cot is available and there is no hot tub.

For Couples

Hill Cottage is a strong choice for couples. The sunny terrace with fell views, a cosy lounge with fireplace and a well-stocked kitchen set the tone. Ambleside's restaurants, jazz bar and cafes are a short walk. The master bedroom has its own en-suite for added privacy.

Pet Friendly

Hill Cottage does not accept pets. This is a strict no-pets property. Guests travelling with animals will need to look at alternative accommodation in the Ambleside area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hill Cottage

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Zeffirellis Restaurant & Jazz Bar

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9AD

Harvest Vegetarian Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hill Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Hill Cottage does not have a hot tub. However the sunny elevated front terrace with fell views and the cosy fireplace lounge are popular spots for guests to unwind after a day out.

Is Hill Cottage pet friendly?

No. Hill Cottage does not accept pets and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. Guests travelling without animals will find the cottage immaculately maintained as a result.

How many guests can stay at Hill Cottage?

The cottage sleeps a maximum of five guests including infants. It has three bedrooms: a master double with en-suite, a second double and a small single room.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes. There is one private off-road parking space included with the booking. Ambleside town centre is a short walk so you rarely need the car once you have arrived.

How close is the cottage to Ambleside town centre?

The cottage is a short uphill walk from the centre of Ambleside. Reviewers describe it as around a five to eight minute walk to shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Are there any access considerations at Hill Cottage?

There are approximately six steps to access the front door and the property is situated on a hill. Guests with limited mobility should consider this before booking.

What is included in the cottage?

Linen and towels are included along with fuel and power. The kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine. WiFi, a smart TV with streaming services and DVDs and games are also provided.

Is there a travel cot available?

The property does not have a travel cot due to the space and layout of the bedrooms. Guests travelling with very young infants should bring their own if required.

Hill Cottage Reviews

Hill Cottage is just fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed yet another stay here. The front garden terrace and the conservatory make it so special!

We loved staying at Hill Cottage! This was our second visit and the house was just as lovely as we remembered from 2022. The house is very well equipped, spotlessly clean and perfectly situated to explore Ambleside and the surrounding areas. We especially enjoyed sitting on the front terrace in the evening after walking into town for dinner. We hope to return very soon.

Andrew

Such a lovely house. Exactly what you need to come back to after a long day exploring the lakes. This was our 3rd time staying and won't be our last.

Great cottage, good location, super clean, have booked again for next year.

Rosemary

This is a comfortable house located about five to ten minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. It's very clean. There's easy access to the rest of the lakes and fells by car from the house or by public transport. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a proper meal, and the garden is great for sitting in if you have a day of sunshine. Comfy beds and pillows. In fact everything you need to just arrive and get straight on with your holiday! Just one maintenance issue which is that the overhead lights in the main room downstairs flicker when left on for more than a few minutes but seem to be ok if the dimmer is on full.

It was our first time at Hill Cottage, it's a lovely property, very well equipped and clean. We would definitely recommend, and book again. However we are soon to become dog owners and sadly this property is not one that accepts dogs.

Robert

A lovely cottage perfect for our needs. Will definitely book again.

It's a spacious and comfortable, clean cottage an easy walk into the centre of Ambleside. The kitchen is quite well equipped. It's a pretty private feeling cottage too in a quiet side street so a good place to get away from things and enjoy the sound of owls nearby in the evening!. The only issue we had was running out of hot water on the first night but we found that if we staggered things like not showering immediately after washing up, the tank refilled and we managed fine.

Darren

I visit the lakes every year at least twice and have stayed in a huge range of different types of accommodation and many different cottages and I can honestly say I have never stayed in such a beautifully decorated, and stylish cottage in the lakes. Its such a perfect blend of traditional and cozy yet with high end decor and textiles Even the pans and crockery are quality. They do not scrimp on the comforts at all which Ive never seen in a rental! I actually couldnt believe it for the price. It was impeccably clean and warm whe we arrived They even leave you a welcome gift that is above and beyond the norm. It honestly has everything you need and more. Its a perfect distance from the town a 3 min walk We stayed 3 adults and 1 child very comfortably And actually stayed home more than we would normally would in a rental as it felt so homely and cooked played games and watched lots of movies as the TV had lots of choice. We will be back Thank you!

Bernadette

We arrived on 20th December to a lovely warm house, decorated wth a Xmas Tree & other festive decorations. The location was perfect for us, a 10min walk up the hill away from the main busy Ambleside. So quiet, what a treat! The weather for our week in the Lakes was amazing, bright blue skys & amazing light. We visited Blackwells, The Jetty Museum & Abbots Hall. And some lovely walks. We shall be back. Thankyou.

This is a lovely warm and comfortable cottage. We had a problem with the front porch door not locking but this was quickly resolved. We would definitely stay here again when we visit Ambleside again.

Jonathan

Very cosy cottage

Anne ie

Excellent standard of accommodation, with quality furnishings. Spent a lovely week here, very homely with well equipped kitchen. We would definitely recommend it and look forward to staying at Hill cottage again.

Rosalie

The owners of Hill Cottage have put a great deal of care and attention into providing their guests with the ideal holiday home warm, welcoming, comfortable and very well equipped. It is conveniently located just above the village and also has a lovely sun terrace with superb views.

Best cottage, location and facilities that we have found over many years visiting the Lake District. Will book again next year for sure.

Raymond

Excellent cottage and facilities, one of the best we have stayed in. No worries about returning again.

Sheila

We had a wonderful stay at Hill Cottage. It is a perfect location for exploring, the Cottage had everything we needed for a cosy stay. We would have no hesitation in staying again. Thank you.

Richard

Great cottage and great location, loved our stay.

Gareth

We really enjoyed our stay at Hill Cottage. The location was very convenient for Ambleside 5 minute walk and numerous local walks.

Have been to Hill cottage about 89 times over the past 10 years its a home from home

Sandra

Really enjoyed our stay in Hill Cottage, very clean and comfortable. Contains everything for a real self catering holiday. We will certainly return.

Rosalie

Hill Cottage is perfectly located just above the village with lovely views and an excellent sun terrace. The cottage owners have put much thought into making their guests feel very comfortable and have an enjoyable stay right from the moment you go through the inviting scarlet front door!

Andrew

This was our second time staying at the property. It is in such a nice location. It is in a quiet spot but only a short walk to the center of Ambleside. You can also start walks right from your doorstep. The property has great bathrooms, comfortable beds and a great front patio where you can enjoy the mountain views. It simply has everything you need to enjoy your time in the Lakes.

Angharad

This is a great cottage well equipped and comfortable, in a really convenient location. Would definitely book again, availability depending.

Philip

The only reason it wasnt 5 stars across the board was that when we arrived, there was an overly strong smell of cleaning products, which wouldnt affect most people but my wife has allergies and her eyes are sensitive so she needed her anti histermine, as it affected her eyes. We opened windows and gave a good airing and where then fine. Just thought worth mentioning to you. Overall, a superb cottage, great facilities and very handy to walk into Ambleside.

Caroline

This is the third time we have stayed at Hill Cottage and very much hope to do again in the future. It was immaculate and all of the extra touches make it so homely and comfortable. It is very deserving of the 5 stars.

Louise

Hill cottage is a wonderful retreat, particularly for city dwellers and is amongst the best of the many cottages we have stayed at in the past. We had a most enjoyable week away and appreciated the use of the facilities this cottage offered which were a very good quality. For those who do not know the lakes well Ambleside is a very convenient place from which to visit the many attractions available and take long walks. The information about the cottage was generally accurate but I would advise those who are not particularly fit or elderly as I am the hill is indeed, very steep and would present a challenge to walk up, but not necessarily down. The heating system did present one or two challenges for us and having the focal point of the sitting room as a lovely fireplace it would have been nice to have had some sort of fire in it. Nevertheless I would recommend Hill Cottage for those looking for a home from home place to stay.

Robert Ian

Lovely to be back at Hill Cottage againimmaculately clean, comfortable, quirky, thoughtful and in a perfect location for visiting Ambleside and walking right from the door. We really appreciated the credit at Rattle Ghyll and can recommend the scones!

Lovely property. Really well furnished and equipped. Great sun terrace at the front. Would definitely book it again.

Second visit and just as good as the first. Clean, comfortable, good location and everything you need provided in abundance.

Jacqueline

The cottage is fantastic. It is comfortable, nicely furnished and decorated, well maintained, and well resourced, particularly the kitchen. We would have no hesitation in recommending it to others. A few minor improvements to suggest are that the hot water could do with being hotter. For example, when using the ensuite shower over the bath the temperature is not quite hot enough. The lightbulbs in the lounge diner ceiling and floor lights could do with replacing with warmwhite as the current white lights are too harsh, make the room feel 'uncosy' and can't be dimmed without flickering. The final suggestion is to consider removing some of the cushions from both the sofas and beds as there are too many to be comfortable. We piled them up on the spare bed for the week.

Fabulous place to stay. It had everything we needed as a family of 4. Central so not far to walk into Ambleside and parking space was a bonus. Would definitely return.

Malcolm

Very comfortable and well equipped house in an ideal location above Ambleside. The beds and furnishings were of a high standard and comfortable. The credit at the local deli was a nice surprise and better than any made up hamper, thank you!! From a maintenance point of view, the outer front red door is sticking and difficult to open and close. Also the downstairs loo flush sometimes sticks and continues to fill. These small things did not detract from a wonderful weekend away. We would definitely consider coming back again in the future.

Michelle

Fabulous cottage, good central location, close to the town centre and short walk to the lakeshore. The owners had taken the time to leave a welcome Xmas card and gifts of some delicious goodies which was really appreciated on our arrival. There were also some great Xmas decorations up to add to the Christmas feel. Very comfortable, cozy and homely cottage, spacious lounge with plenty of comfy seating, with a good dining space, and some books, dvds and games which came in useful with a week of rain. Nice little conservatory but far too cold to sit in at this time of year. Well equip kitchen, we brought allsorts to cook Xmas Dinner but it wasn't needed as the kitchen had everything you could need. Nice bedrooms, really comfortable beds and bonus having an ensuite, making plenty of bathrooms and toilets in the property, which is always handy. We stay in Ambleside every year and would definitely return to this cottage in the future.

I had a really wonderful stay in Hill Cottage. You immediately feel at home here. The location is perfect, just a short walk into town but still so quiet and peaceful you can hear the occasional owl at night. Its so easy to get the train from London and then a bus from Windermere the journey was seamless and so quick. No need to come with a car, especially because you can walk straight out onto the mountains from the cottage, or get a bus to Coniston or the Langdales. Hill Cottage is wonderfully warm and comfortable and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The beds are ridiculously comfortable with good quality linen, and the modern bathrooms are spotlessly clean with an amazing power shower and also a bath perfect after a day walking in the mountains. It is tastefully furnished and I loved the thoughtful design, especially the cows! Ambleside is such a great place to base yourself in the Lake District, with inspiring walks and lots of great pubs and restaurants, and I cant wait to visit Hill Cottage again its like homefromhome. Thank you for a fantastic stay.

Rosalie

Hill Cottage is a delightful home from home with much thought and attention given to the comfort of the guests. The cottage also has a lovely sun terrace with views overlooking the village.

This is our second stay at Hill Cottage and we will definitely be back. The cottage is really comfortable, nicely furnished, and well equipped. Despite the other guest reviews we find all the mattresses to be really comfortable Our only, very minor, issue was the drippy guttering above the bedroom window which kept us awake when it had rained which it did quite a lot of in the night but no surprises for the Lakes!. If you are a light sleeper and like to sleep with an open window you might want to pack some ear plugs Its a really lovely cottage and one of our favourite holiday stays.

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