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Lake District cottage with gorgeous views in Beatrix Potter country

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ambleside, Cumbria
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Ferry
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill Top Farm
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. .This cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hill Top Farm and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Windermere Ferry.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Windermere Ferry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hill Top Farm - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake District cottage with gorgeous views in Beatrix Potter country

Just south of Far Sawrey, and a mile from Near Sawrey and Beatrix Potter's home Hill Top, perched high above the valley with views stretching across to Lake Windermere, proudly stands the large mansion, Sawrey Knotts. Built in 1861 and once home to a Captain Dand, it is now a select number of beautifully converted apartments, each with its own character and charm.

Top Garden Suite is a beautiful, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday apartment. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the cottage features locally purchased textiles and stunning Lake District artwork. With its excellent views, peaceful location and numerous local walks, Top Garden Suite is perfect for couples or perhaps two couples holidaying together, looking for a welcoming and comfortable base from which to venture out and explore the Lake District.

Within close walking proximity to the popular Cuckoo Brow Inn that offers many great local ales and fanatic menu comprising mostly local ingredients.

Inside
A wooden walkway leads from the driveway directly to the glass porch and front door. The bright and airy lounge has comfortable seating for 4 and a fantastic 50" 4k UHD screen Smart TV, plus fibre broadband. There is also a log burning stove to create a warm and cosy atmosphere for evenings spent relaxing fireside.

The galley kitchen features modern appliances including a multi-function induction hob, 14 function oven plus separate warming drawer / slow cooker,. A fully integrated dishwasher, the kitchen offers ample storage, a good size fridge with freezer box and all the amenities should you wish to cook at home.The kitchen shares the same view as the lounge, over the rooftops and south over the valley and South East to Windermere, so you can enjoy the lovely sights of Lakeland as you cook. You won't see any cars but you will see trees, birds and silent boats sailing on the lake.

There are two generously-sized bedrooms which both have views over the gardens at the rear of Sawrey Knotts and are equipped with black out curtains. They are also decorated with local photography.

Bedroom 1: Super-king bed or full size 3' twin singles beds. Fantastic built in wardrobe with vanity shelf. Private access to family bathroom, with bath making for a peaceful & relaxing setting for a long soak in the bath. There is also a power shower over the bath, basin and WC.
Bedroom 2: King size bed with modern en suite shower room with basin and W.C. heated towel rail. Fully fitted wardrobe allows for ample storage.

Outside
Outside guests will find a lovely and peaceful patio area with bistro table and chairs. From here you can soak up those beautiful views across the grounds and down to Lake Windermere.
The property offers some fantastic gardens and seating with similar views over Windermere and for those travelling with dogs there is a fenced area where they can be free to roam.
Some of the local walks appear in many of Beatrix Potters books, a short walk to Moss Eccles tarn you may well spy Jeremy fisher. Indeed Mr McGregor’s garden is also a very short distance from Sawrey Knots. For those lovers of this incredible Ladies tales there is no better place to explore the countryside that inspired many of her works.

Facilities included
Full central heating, free logs can be collected from the log store, WiFi, bed linen, towels.
Access to separate shared laundry room with dryer.

Parking
Parking for 2 cars.

Nearby
Car Ferry across to Windermere 1 mile
Cuckoo Brow Inn 500 yards
Public transport is available from the village just outside the Pub.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

576732

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