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Birchcroft, Ambleside

Birchcroft has two bedrooms, a king-size and a double, each with bathrooms. The living areas include a kitchen, a dining room, and a sitting room. Appliances include an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. For entertainment, there is a Smart TV, DVD, and WiFi. Outside, there is permit parking for one vehicle in a nearby car park. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Sorry, no smoking. You can find a shop and pub in 0.1 mile. Birchcroft is a lovely holiday home in the scenic Lake District National Park.

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Accommodation Details

Two bedrooms: 1 x king size with own bathroom, 1 x double with own bathroom. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room

Birchcroft, a heavenly Grade II listed property, is situated in the heart of the lively village of Ambleside. Still with its original flag floors and exposed oak beams, this whitewashed cottage is the very essence of Lakeland charm. For guests intent on a relaxed break in Ambleside and those looking for a base from which to explore further afield, Birchcroft makes a magical choice. In the beamed sitting room, two inviting leather sofas snuggle round the feature fireplace with its electric wood burning stove. There’s no cosier spot in which to hunker down with a glass of wine and good book. The separated dining area is perfect for leisurely breakfasts and sociable evening meals that last for hours. By contrast, the kitchen is a bright and modern space, well-equipped with stylish units and all the appliances needed to make Birchcroft a home-from-home. Upstairs are two pretty bedrooms, one king size and one double. Both rooms come with plenty of storage space and each has its own private bathroom or shower room and TV. The back door of the cottage leads out to a patio area and supplied is a central Ambleside parking permit. The village itself is hugely popular with foodies, walkers, culture vultures and shopaholics. There are two quirky, independent cinemas to choose from, Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly from Waterhead Pier, crossing the lake to Bowness and Lakeside and numerous wonderful walks begin in and around the village. Where could be more perfect?

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. Smart TV, DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking permit for one vehicle in nearby car park. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 mile

Location Details

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Ambleside is detailed below.

Tue 26th Broken clouds 7°C 3°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,012mb
Wed 27th Sky is clear 6°C 2°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,016mb
Thu 28th Scattered clouds 5°C 1°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Fri 29th Light rain 8°C 4°C 12mph 4.2mm 1,019mb
Sat 30th Overcast clouds 12°C 8°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,016mb
Sun 1st Moderate rain 12°C 9°C 16mph 17.7mm 1,009mb
Mon 2nd Light rain 10°C 7°C 20mph 4.4mm 1,005mb

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All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.