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.