Cottages in The Lake District

The Lake District's Finest

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Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Magical Mountain Hideaway

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Little Nut Cottage

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Fields & Fells

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Scenic Vistas

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Rivers Edge

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Quiet Eden

5 guests• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

The Ambleside Rambler

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Over Ambleside

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Satterthwaite, Ambleside

Copper and Stillwater

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Casterton, Carnforth

Brontë Schoolhouse

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness

The Blue Stone

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, Westmorland and Furness

Coachhouse Cosy

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Cottages in the Lake District, vetted by experts.

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Let's explore our expert selection of the most remarkable Lake District cottages for your next getaway.

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Lakeside cottages in the Lake District.

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Ambleside

Over Ambleside

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Casterton

Brontë Schoolhouse

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield

Coachhouse Cosy

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Lakes

Waterside

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Coniston

Cosy Coniston

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambleside Views

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Casterton

The Brontë Sisters

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Over Kellet

Still Waters Run Deep

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Egton with Newland

Bliss of Nature

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Rest Easy

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambling About

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Claife

Walking in the Rain

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Lindale

By the Sands

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

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Holiday homes in the Lake District.

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Satterthwaite

Copper and Stillwater

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Casterton

Brontë Schoolhouse

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Alston Moor

The Blue Stone

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield

Coachhouse Cosy

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ingleton

Happy & Wholesome

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Over Kellet

Still Waters Run Deep

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Egton with Newland

Bliss of Nature

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Ambling About

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Claife

Walking in the Rain

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Lindale

By the Sands

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Cartmel Fell

Cedar and Fells

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Ambleside Cottage

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Matterdale

The Cumbrian Hearth

5 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakeland Retreat

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Ambleside

Counting Sheep

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

And Here Is The Steeple

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Blawith and Subberthwaite

Relaxing Rurality

8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

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The best areas to stay in the Lake District.

Choosing where to stay in the Lake District can be a delightful yet daunting task. The region is full of picturesque villages and scenic spots, each offering unique charms and attractions.

Cottages in Windermere.

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Windermere

Windermere Wonders

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Waterside Serenity

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakeland Haven

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakeview Luxury

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

The Windermere Retreat

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Windermere

Victoria of the Lakes

16 guests • 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

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The best homes in Ambleside.

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Ambleside

Ambleside Views

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambling About

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Rest Easy

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambleside Cottage

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes

Kendal Mint Cake

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

The Dancing Beck

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Counting Sheep

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

And Here Is The Steeple

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Countryside Tale

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Fell Escape

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Kingfisher Blue

5 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambleside Air

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Ambleside Retreat

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Above the Chocolate Shop

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

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Matterdale

The Lake Gatehouse

8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Matterdale

Grass of Parnassus

8 guests • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms

Matterdale

The Ribbon Lake

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

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Lakes

Rivers Edge

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Coniston

Cosy Coniston

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambleside Views

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Claife

Walking in the Rain

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambling About

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Rest Easy

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Lakes

Waterside

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Ambleside Cottage

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Soak

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Lakes

Kendal Mint Cake

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

The Dancing Beck

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakeland Retreat

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Ambleside

Counting Sheep

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

And Here Is The Steeple

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes

Viewpoint

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Countryside Tale

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Sails on Windermere

2 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Bowness-on-Windermere

Still Water Marina

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Light Over Windermere

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Fell Escape

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside

Kingfisher Blue

5 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Staveley

The Old Bobbin Mill

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ambleside

Ambleside Air

6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere on the Sill

5 guests • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside

Ambleside Retreat

4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Windermere

Windermere Wonders

10 guests • 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms

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The best things to do in the Lake District.

The Lake District offers a plethora of activities to suit every interest.

Explore the lakes Take a leisurely boat ride on Windermere or Derwentwater for stunning views. Kayaking and paddleboarding are also popular for those seeking adventure on the water.

Hiking trails From gentle lakeside walks to challenging mountain hikes, the Lake District has something for everyone. Don’t miss the trails around Buttermere and the ascent of Catbells for breathtaking panoramas.

Pet friendly cottages in the Lake District.

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Alston Moor, Westmorland and Furness

The Blue Stone

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Coniston, Westmorland and Furness

Cosy Coniston

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ingleton, Carnforth

Happy & Wholesome

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Egton with Newland, Ulverston

Bliss of Nature

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Rest Easy

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Ambling About

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Orton, Carlisle

Among the Roses

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

The Dancing Beck

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Counting Sheep

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Osmotherley, Westmorland and Furness

Chestnut Barn

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Light Over Windermere

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, Westmorland and Furness

Cottage Bliss

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Kingfisher Blue

5 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Keswick, Cumberland

Lakeland Grandeur

20 guests• 10 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Hardknott Cottage

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Eskdale, Holmrook

Stanley Ghyll Cottage

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen

Brownber Hall

15 guests• 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Orton, Penrith

Wild Lily

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Morland, Penrith

Valley Moon

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Satterthwaite, Ambleside

Nature’s Fairest Forms

24 guests• 12 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Windermere, Westmorland and Furness

Windermere Wonders

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms

Castle Carrock, Brampton

British Basket

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Backbarrow, Ulverston

To the Lake with Love

4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Grasmere Glow

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Bridekirk, Cockermouth

Verdant Escape

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms

Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen

Brownber House

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms

Melmerby, Penrith

Lord of the Borderlands

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Casterton, Carnforth

Salt & Oak

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Lower Holker, Westmorland and Furness

Restful Embrace

22 guests• 11 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Scafell Cottage

9 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Wrynose Cottage

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Blawith and Subberthwaite, Westmorland and Furness

Copper Kettle

5 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

A Stay At The Farmhouse

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Cottages with hot tubs in the Lake District.

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Hutton, Penrith

Cumbrian Escape

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Windermere Soak

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Light Over Windermere

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, Westmorland and Furness

Cottage Bliss

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands

Cartmel Calm

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Castle Carrock, Brampton

The New Georgian Era

16 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Melmerby, Penrith

Lord of the Borderlands

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Casterton, Carnforth

Salt & Oak

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Lower Holker, Westmorland and Furness

Restful Embrace

22 guests• 11 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Kendal, Westmorland and Furness

Ivy and Moon

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Crosthwaite and Lyth, Westmorland and Furness

Valley Viewpoint

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Grange-over-Sands, England

Seashore Gables

14 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms

Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel, Westmorland and Furness

The Grassy Acres

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Crosthwaite and Lyth, Westmorland and Furness

Lake Splendour

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Windermere, Westmorland and Furness

Victoria of the Lakes

16 guests• 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

The Lakeland House

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Cottages with views in the Lake District.

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Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Rivers Edge

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Underbarrow and Bradleyfield, Westmorland and Furness

Coachhouse Cosy

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Coniston, Westmorland and Furness

Cosy Coniston

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Ambleside Views

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Casterton, Carnforth

The Brontë Sisters

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Claife, Westmorland and Furness

Walking in the Rain

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Orton, Carlisle

Among the Roses

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Brampton, Cumberland

Look of Luxe

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

The Dancing Beck

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Kendal Mint Cake

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Lakeland Retreat

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

And Here Is The Steeple

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Blawith and Subberthwaite, Westmorland and Furness

Relaxing Rurality

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Countryside Tale

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Sails on Windermere

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere

Still Water Marina

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Fell Escape

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Kingfisher Blue

5 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Matterdale, Penrith

The Lake Gatehouse

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Staveley, Kendal

The Old Bobbin Mill

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Grayrigg, Kendal

Herbaceous Hideaway

10 guests• 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness

Ambleside Air

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Stanley Ghyll Cottage

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen

Brownber Hall

15 guests• 8 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Castle Carrock, Brampton

The New Georgian Era

16 guests• 6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms

Walney, Barrow-in-Furness

Keeping The Light

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Castle Carrock, Brampton

British Basket

4 guests• 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom

Backbarrow, Ulverston

To the Lake with Love

4 guests• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms

Lakes, Westmorland and Furness

Grasmere Glow

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Grange-over-Sands, England

The English Gambit

14 guests• 7 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms

Bridekirk, Cockermouth

Verdant Escape

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 7 bathrooms

Casterton, Carnforth

Salt & Oak

18 guests• 9 bedrooms • 9 bathrooms

Lower Holker, Westmorland and Furness

Restful Embrace

22 guests• 11 bedrooms • 10 bathrooms

Matterdale, Penrith

Grass of Parnassus

8 guests• 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Scafell Cottage

9 guests• 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Wetheral, Cumberland

From Fells

6 guests• 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Eskdale, Holmrook

Wrynose Cottage

2 guests• 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

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"I have used Plum Guide multiple times for European stays and it is my first port of call for quality accommodation. The properties are expertly curated and the website descriptions are clear so you know exactly what to expect and can make the best choice for your circumstances. We have always been greeted warmly and given the key information for a great stay."

Kerryn Tredwell, March 2024

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It was a fabulous experience with Plum…

"It was a fabulous experience with Plum Guide. Found a 'hidden' gem in London,central and yet quiet. Lovely furnished with nice hosts. Would absolutely recommend and book again in a heartbeat."

Kunde, March 2024

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Amazing first experience with Plum Guide!

"The perfect accommodation for a weekend away with friends. The host was super responsive to any questions we had during our stay. The whole process was smooth from beginning to end. First time using Plum Guide and it definitely won't be the last - I would recommend to everyone!"

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Why choose Plum Guide as an alternative to Airbnb in the Lake District?

At Plum Guide, we don’t just list homes. We scrutinise them. Our team of local experts vet every home available in the Lake District, only accepting the top 3% and rejecting those that don’t meet our stringent standards. Why? To save you from a disappointing stay in the Lake District.

We have an in-house care team - efficient and empowered home experts, whose sole task is to make your stay in the Lake District exceptional.

A guide to weather in the Lake District.

Planning your visit? Here’s a handy guide to the Lake District’s average temperatures to help you decide the best time to visit and what to pack.

JANUARY High 7°C/45°F Low 1°C/34°F

FEBRUARY High 7°C/45°F Low 1°C/34°F

MARCH High 9°C/48°F Low 2°C/36°F

APRIL High 11°C/52°F Low 4°C/39°F

MAY High 15°C/59°F Low 7°C/45°F

JUNE High 18°C/64°F Low 11°C/52°F

Rated "EXCELLENT" for a reason.

We don’t just list homes—we scrutinise them, rejecting thousands that don’t meet our standards. When you book with Plum Guide, you’re guaranteed the best.

Cottages in The Lake District

The Lake District's Finest

Magical Mountain Hideaway

Little Nut Cottage

Fields & Fells

Scenic Vistas

Rivers Edge

Quiet Eden

The Ambleside Rambler

Over Ambleside

Copper and Stillwater

Brontë Schoolhouse

The Blue Stone

Coachhouse Cosy

Cottages in the Lake District, vetted by experts.

PLUM GUIDE'S COLLECTION

Lakeside cottages in the Lake District.

Over Ambleside

Brontë Schoolhouse

Coachhouse Cosy

Waterside

Cosy Coniston

Ambleside Views

The Brontë Sisters

Still Waters Run Deep

Bliss of Nature

Rest Easy

Ambling About

Walking in the Rain

By the Sands

PLUM GUIDE'S COLLECTION

Holiday homes in the Lake District.

Copper and Stillwater

Brontë Schoolhouse

The Blue Stone

Coachhouse Cosy

Happy & Wholesome

Still Waters Run Deep

Bliss of Nature

Ambling About

Walking in the Rain

By the Sands

Cedar and Fells

Ambleside Cottage

The Cumbrian Hearth

Lakeland Retreat

Counting Sheep

And Here Is The Steeple

Relaxing Rurality

The best areas to stay in the Lake District.

1. Windermere

2. Ambleside

3. Keswick

4. Grasmere

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Cottages in Windermere.

Windermere Wonders

Waterside Serenity

Lakeland Haven

Lakeview Luxury

The Windermere Retreat

Victoria of the Lakes

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The best homes in Ambleside.

Ambleside Views

Ambling About

Rest Easy

Ambleside Cottage

Kendal Mint Cake

The Dancing Beck

Counting Sheep

And Here Is The Steeple

Countryside Tale

Fell Escape

Kingfisher Blue

Ambleside Air

Ambleside Retreat

Above the Chocolate Shop

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Discover expert-vetted cottages in Ullswater.