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Delightful self-catering cottage hideaway in Ambleside

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Village Cottage

Location: Ambleside
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

Facilities

Balcony, Car parking, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

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Description

The Cuckoos Nest is a delightful self-catering cottage, as charming as it sounds, and a perfect Ambleside hideaway for couples.

Awarded 5 stars by VisitEngland in recognition of its excellent overall quality, the cottage is prettily furnished and offers everything you'll need for a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable break in the Lake District. Situated in the very centre of Ambleside, the cottage is tucked behind Smallwood House Hotel and accessed from the hotel's private car park, with a dedicated parking space for the cottage. However, the cottage is very private and has a lovely romantic atmosphere inside.

While cosy and compact, the cottage covers two floors and comprises a well equipped kitchen/dining area (including dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster), a comfortable lounge with TV, DVD and video player, bathroom with shower and spa bath and one double bedroom. There is gas central heating throughout and an electric fire in the lounge, ideal for autumn and winter or even those cooler summer days. For that extra bit of luxury, both the kitchen and bathroom have lovely, cosy under-floor heating independent of the central heating.

Ambleside is a bustling and vibrant small market town offering a good selection of specialist shops and great quality restaurants, bars and cafes, so need for cooking if you don't want to. Ambleside is a favorite with walkers and visitors alike; it offers a wealth of activities or provides an excellent starting point for easy access to all corners of the Lake District.

Guests at Cuckoo's Nest have use of the luxury spa and swimming pool at a hotel just a few minutes walk away. Secure cycle storage is available if you would like to bring your own bicycle. There is complimentary wifi and all prices include gas, electricity, towels and bed linen.

Short breaks of 3 or 4 nights are available at certain times of year. Please ask us for details. ... read more »hide »

Availability

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Change over day: Friday

Seasonal rates

Start date	End date	Weekly rate	Week night rate	Week end night	Minimum stay
06 Jan 2012	02 Feb 2012	£305	n/a	n/a	7 nights
06 Feb 2012	09 Feb 2012	£305	n/a	n/a	7 nights
10 Feb 2012	11 Feb 2012	£345	n/a	n/a	7 nights
20 Feb 2012	23 Feb 2012	£345	n/a	n/a	7 nights
26 Feb 2012	08 Mar 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
15 Mar 2012	15 Mar 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
20 Mar 2012	22 Mar 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
06 Apr 2012	12 Apr 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
27 Apr 2012	30 Apr 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
01 May 2012	01 May 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
02 May 2012	03 May 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
10 May 2012	10 May 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
11 May 2012	14 May 2012	£425	n/a	n/a	7 nights
24 May 2012	24 May 2012	£425	n/a	n/a	7 nights
14 Jun 2012	28 Jun 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
26 Jul 2012	02 Aug 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
10 Aug 2012	30 Aug 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
31 Aug 2012	06 Sep 2012	£515	n/a	n/a	7 nights
21 Sep 2012	25 Oct 2012	£495	n/a	n/a	7 nights
09 Nov 2012	19 Dec 2012	£375	n/a	n/a	7 nights
21 Dec 2012	27 Dec 2012	£515	n/a	n/a	7 nights
28 Dec 2012	03 Jan 2013	£515	n/a	n/a	7 nights

* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion

* rates are per property

NOTE: Prices:

Peak Season & Bank Holiday; £515.00

High Season; £490.00
Some short breaks are available of 3 or 4 nights, usually 2 weeks before the arrival date, please enquire 015394 32330

Low Season; £310.00 - £380.00

Our weeks run from Friday to Friday, except for Christmas & New Year which run Wednesday - Wednesday.

Short breaks may be available at certain times of year.

Prices are inclusive of gas, electricity, towels and bed linen, parking and use of the Salutation Leisure club, just 2 minutes away. At the Salutation there is a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym.

Weekends and short breaks may be booked 2 weeks before the arrival date if available. Please telephone 015394 32330 for details.

General information

Property type	Cottage
Numer of units	single
Holiday theme	Activity, Away from it all, Budget, Luxury, Romantic, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday, Weekend Away
Suitable for	Elderly, Couples

Room information

Bedrooms	1 bedroom(s), sleeps 2 max. Bedroom: 1 Large double bed(s).
Bathrooms	1 bathroom(s) Bathroom (Full): Toilet, Bath (with shower) Luxury bathroom with spa bath and seperate shower, underfloor heating and wonderful twinkling lights in the ceiling.
Kitchen	Fully-fitted kitchen, with underfloor heating leading to dining area. 4 ring stove, Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Utensils
Meals	Not included Self-catering, complimentary breakfast in the Smallwood House on last morning
Dining room	Seats 4
Living room	Seats 4 Gas central heating throughout and an electric fire. DVD, CD player, TV

On-site facilities

Onsite facilities	Use of a local spa facility at a nearby hotel is available for our guests. There is swimming pool, spa bath, outdoor hot tub, sauna & steam room. For those with more energy, there is also a fully equipped gym. Close by there are tennis courts, a putting green, horse riding, cinema, bicycle rental and much more. Balcony, Car parking, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture 1 car parking space
Other facilities	Sorry, no pets or children/babies Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating
Other notes

Onsite facilities

Use of a local spa facility at a nearby hotel is available for our guests. There is swimming pool, spa bath, outdoor hot tub, sauna & steam room. For those with more energy, there is also a fully equipped gym. Close by there are tennis courts, a putting green, horse riding, cinema, bicycle rental and much more.

Balcony, Car parking, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

1 car parking space

Other facilities

Sorry, no pets or children/babies

Satellite/cable, Wireless internet access, Linen and towels provided, Central heating

Other notes

Local area information

Location type	Village
Car required?	recommended
Local leisure activities	Ambleside is a perfect place to enjoy all the outdoor activities the Lake District is so well known for. You can leave the car in the car park and enjoy high and low level walks right from our door, covering short and long distances, as well as cycle rides. The Lake District is also a climbers paradise but if you're a beginner you might prefer to try one of the local climbing walls instead. On lake Windermere you can experience canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, rowing, diving, water skiing and of course open water swimming. The Great North Swim is held here annually. If you prefer more leisurely ways to pass the time, then there are many visitor attractions nearby, including the World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness or take a cruise with Windermere Lake Cruises who sail from Ambleside. The town has a great cinema and lots of specialist shops as well as great restaurants, cafes and bars. Cycling, Mountain Biking, Watersports, Windsurfing, Fishing, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Sailing, Walking
Nearest points of interest	Blackpool (Airport) - 33.0km / 20.5miles Manchester (Airport) - 161km / 100.0miles M6 junction 36 (Motorway junction) - 32.2km / 20.0miles Windermere train station (Public Transport) - 6.4km / 4.0miles centre of village (Village) - 0km / 0.0miles all shops (Shops) - 0km / 0.0miles Restaurants & pubs (Other) - 0km / 0.0miles Zeffirellis cinema (Other) - 0km / 0.0miles buses to surrounding area (Public Transport) - 0km / 0.0miles bus route from train station to ambleside (Public Transport) - 0km / 0.0miles surrounding walks (Other) - 0.3km / 0.2miles

Directions

By car from the south
Leave the M6 at J36, then follow the A591 to Ambleside. Follow the one way system through the town on to Compston Road. Smallwood House Hotel, our sister property, is on the right hand side. Take the next right after the guest house and immediately right again into the car park.

By car from the north
Leave the M6 at J40 then follow the directions for Keswick. Turn left on to the B5322 signposted Threlkeld to join the A591 for Windermere. Follow this road past Grasmere and Rydal and arrive in Ambleside. Follow the one way system in the right hand lane, joining Compston Road. Smallwood House Hotel, our sister property, is on the right hand side. Take the next right past the hotel, and then right again into the car park.

By train
Oxenholme - the Lake District is on the West Coast mainline with Virgin Rail. Connecting trains can then be taken to Windermere on the Lakes Line. A connecting bus or taxi can be taken to Ambleside which is about 4 miles away.

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