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Iveing House

Ambleside, Lake District

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Sleeps 16
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 4
grade 3 star
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Spacious character house in Ambleside, perfect for large groups and families
  • The boot room and secure bike storage make it ideal for keen walkers and cyclists
  • A great selection of shops, restaurants, and bars within a quarter of a mile
Overview
Property code: 87181

Unique spacious period property, located in the heart of Ambleside, with far-reaching views over the fells. Ideal for families and groups coming together to explore the Lake District, with town amenities on your doorstep.

Savour a group holiday to remember when you book this spacious holiday home in Ambleside. Sleeping 16 guests and also welcoming four happy hounds, this traditional, stone retreat has seven bedrooms and sits right at the centre of the vibrant Lakeland town, where it looks out across the rooftops towards the magnificent mountains. Enjoy being within 400 metres of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and just 0.5 miles from Waterhead, right on the shores of scenic Windermere. Strike out on walks beside the lake or in the fells. Plan group excursions to other Cumbrian towns and villages, and organise outdoor activities such as canoeing, sailing and paddleboarding.

Enter this property that dates back to the 18th century and you’ll notice its many character features. Discover a generous boot room where you can leave your walking gear after long hikes, then amble through into the kitchen to put the kettle on for a cup of tea. There is everything you need here for preparing hearty feasts to keep your party well fuelled throughout your stay. This includes an enormous urn and a good-sized range-style oven, plus a dishwasher to make clearing up easy. There is also a handy utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, plus space for three bikes. Serve meals in the impressive, light-filled dining room then head through to the lounge to fire up the wood burner, play games together and watch the Smart TV. At the end of each wonderful day, climb the stairs to find a king-size bedroom and a twin, both with hand basins, and a single and a family room, all on the first floor. The family room features a four-poster double bed, plus a single. There is also a family bathroom and a shower room up here, plus two separate WCs and four private shower cubicles. Make your way up to the floor above to a single room, a king-size bedroom with a handbasin, and a dormitory with five single beds. Two more WCs and a family shower room are also at this level. Wake up to glorious views then make a cup of coffee to enjoy out in the fresh air on the bench in the small garden. You’ll find parking for three cars at the bottom of a slight slope, which must be approached carefully, especially by low vehicles.

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  • 7 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 family room including a double four-poster and single , 1 twin, 2 singles, and 1 bedroom with 5 single beds
  • 5 bathrooms – 1 bathroom, 1 shower room with WC, 5 private shower cubicles across 3 rooms and 4 separate WC’s
  • Range style oven with gas hob and electric oven, American style fridge/freezer, microwave, and dishwasher
  • External utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer shared with adjoining property
  • Towels provided
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Woodburner (first basket of logs included)
  • Due to its age, unfortunately this property is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility as there are many steps
  • Private parking for up to 3 cars, There is a slight gradient when entering the car park, low fronted cars need to drive slowly
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Shops, bars, and restaurants are within 0.25 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Hire rowing boats or self-drive motorboats on Lake Windermere, just 1.5 miles from your holiday home. Members of your party might also like to try wake surfing, kneeboarding or kayaking here too. Visit National Trust sites, such as the dramatic Wray Castle, 3.5 miles away, or historic farmhouse Townend, 3 miles from Ambleside.

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Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gail 29th March 2024

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We had a great time at Iveing house, we had everything we needed and the location was excellent.

Reviewed by Gareth 22nd March 2024

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I stayed here as a party of 11 middle aged blokes for a hiking weekend. It was perfect. Lots of rooms and beds available. Loads (and I mean loads) of showers and toilets. Great spacious kitchen with everything you ll need. MASSIVE dining room and a really comfortable living area with wood burner. It is a little dated but i didnt mind at all. LocatiRead moreon is a short walk from Amblesides bars and restaurants. Absolutely perfect for weekend (or longer) breaks. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by David 15th March 2024

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Superb old house in a great position to explore Ambleside. There are walks and cycle routes straight from the door, along with all the shops and restaurants. There is lots of space with plenty of room for everyone. The sleeping arrangements suit our large group. There are lots of toilets and showers and a large bath. Although the parking is limitedRead more, there are free places to park on the roads nearby. The owners are friendly and helpful and always appreciate feedback. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 4th March 2024

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This is perfect for a large group. Lots of combinations of beds/bedrooms and plenty of showers and loos and a bath. Plenty of hot water and nice warm house. Five minutes' walk from the shops. Good bus service and walks from the house. Large catering kitchen and plenty of sofas.

Reviewed by Georgia 28th February 2024

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Reviewed by Pete 26th January 2024

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A real find! 13 of us stayed for a walking weekend and loved it. Comfortable but entirely practical ,there's plenty of hot water, good comfy furniture and loads of kitchen equipment. It isn't some twee country cottage full of ornaments but was perfect for a group of us who wanted to be out and about not stuck in. That said, when we were forced in bRead morey the weather there was plenty of space, a good tv and it's only seven minutes to The Golden Rule. Will return if we need a big place in Ambleside. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 19th January 2024

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Excellent property in the lakes for group / family gathering. Limited parking at the property, but plenty in the area. Wonderful dining room for the main meals, and very large kitchen where we breakfasted. Adequate equipment and cooking facilities if thats your thing (we had meals in for 12 on two of our three nights). The bedrooms were clean and wRead moreell furnished, though being tall, I found the single beds a little uncomfortable. Would recommend this and visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 12th January 2024

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Really thoughtful to leave dishwasher tabs, salt, bin liners and tea bags.. Thank you. The whole family was accommodated and we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Julie 30th December 2023

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this was the perfect way for all our family to come together for New Year Enough room for all 14 of us and 3 dogs Perfect location for walks, bars & restaurants Owner was very helpful & friendly would recommend & come back Many thanks Love The Ashton Family

Reviewed by Abi 22nd December 2023

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Fabulous stay. There was plenty of equipment to serve our large family gathering. Brilliant location for walks/walking into town. Really lovely waterfall walk very close by. The owners were very responsive, great communication. The personal touches were lovely, 2 Christmas trees had been set up and the owners had left us a gift and card. It really Read morehelped make it a special Christmas stay, which it certainly was! Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 24th November 2023

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Excellent accommodation, great location.

Reviewed by Andrew 10th November 2023

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Great property, perfect for a group of 10 looking for a base from which to explore the local pubs.

Reviewed by Nicola 27th October 2023

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We had a lovely time, plenty of room for all the family to relax and have fun. The games for the children we great and the boot room perfect for all the wet walking gear, and to dry the dog off. We will be back.

Reviewed by Tina 20th October 2023

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Iveing House is perfect for families and large groups of friends to enjoy Ambleside and the surrounding areas. The location is perfect and the house offers everything you need for a fab holiday. The kitchen is well equipped and brilliant for cooking when you have a large group. All the bedrooms are clean, functional and the beds are really comfortaRead moreble. Lovely bathroom and plenty of shower rooms for everyone. We will definately be back for another visit. Hide

Reviewed by Rosamund 22nd September 2023

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Everyone appreciated the location of this property, enabling us to walk from the property straight up and out to hills / bridges / other lakes; it had plenty of bedrooms, making it versatile in ways that are not easy to find in the Lakes. Our group of 11 was pleased it was comfortable but not luxurious, which we find unnecessary. The large 2 main rRead moreooms gave us options from which we fully benefitted as we divided into reading / games groups and a bunch watching sport on TV or the news next door. Hide

Reviewed by Terence 15th September 2023

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Big house , lots of room for the 14 of us, could easily hold more people! Well equipped, really handy location. It's an old house, so just be aware the floor levels in certain places are a bit different, they have lots of signage to remind you, but after a glass or two we had a few people forget! Brilliant long weekend, everyone loved the house.

Reviewed by Adele 8th September 2023

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Great location , kitchen had all you need to cater for a larger group Nice large dinning room for us all (14 of us) to have breakfast together Owner checked in via txt , which was nice Downside , no garden to sit out in , which was a shame when we had such lovely weather . So headed to the local beer gardens instead, which was in walking distance

Reviewed by Dirk 18th August 2023

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Excellent location, absolutely loads of room within the house for large parties ( 7 adults 3 children and 2 dogs in our group) Children really enjoyed being able to spend time altogether in top bedroom (5 beds in room) Not a problem but best to be aware that there are no bathrooms on the ground floor.

Reviewed by patricia 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Benjamin 4th August 2023

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As a large family group the cottage afforded us enough space to relax and spread out and was well appointed and robust enough to cope with younger children and dogs. The kitchen is a great size allowed us to easily produce meals for 12. There are loads of bathrooms and the drying room and porch were really useful. The off street parking was a littlRead moree tight but we still managed to get three cars in there without a problem. It also came at a great price. Location is perfect. We hope to be back. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 14th July 2023

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Awesome place cant recommend it enough

Reviewed by Paul 30th June 2023

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Great location to accommodate group of 16. All equipment in house covered every aspect of our stay, nothing wasnt covered. Had a great time at Iveing House with plenty of space for us to enjoy food and drink in a selection of different ground floor rooms after returning from a Walk and visiting local amenities. Would definitely stay again, Owners wRead moreere very helpful and welcoming . Great stay thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 26th May 2023

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We had an absolutely brilliant time at Iveing House - it had plenty of space for the 17 people who were staying, as well as a great kitchen to cook our family meals, a large dining space and a living room for the children to chill out in. It's location is ideal, an easy walk to the town centre and the lake, without feeling too busy. The owners wereRead more also great, getting in touch after our first day to make sure that we had everything we needed. We would highly recommend Iveing House! Hide

Reviewed by Ben 19th May 2023

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We had a fantastic stay at the house and would definitely come back. Amazing value considering its size and location. The property was clean, well equipped and perfect for large groups. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Martina 28th April 2023

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We had a fabulous break at Iving house. The house was a great size, comfortable and all the equipment worked great. The location was fabulous, so close to the town but off the main road so it was so peaceful. Just perfect.

Reviewed by Andrew 14th April 2023

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Problem and stress free house in a superb location with comfortable and versatile sleeping options. Everything you could ever ask for in a quirky setting thanks to the building's old use, which makes it completely ideal for extended families or groups of friends. All my friends can't wait to go back and I would fully recommend this place to anyone Read moreand everyone. The owners are all lovely as well and very accommodating. You'd be hard pressed to find a better place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Anne 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by David 17th March 2023

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Iveing House is a large old house in a fantastic location on the edge of the village. It is big enough to sleep 16 and easily catered for our large group which was an annual Lakes Trip that we have done for 20+ years. Although this was the first time we have stayed here, we would certainly stay again. The house has enough room for everyone and therRead moree are enough toilets and showers for all. The hot water 'geyser' in the kitchen was great and far more useful than a kettle. A great time. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 24th February 2023

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Great space and ideal location.

Reviewed by Jill 17th February 2023

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Fantastic large holiday cottage right in the centre of town. The cottage has everything you could need for your stay. Great for families, Lovely, warm and very spacious. Ideal location for walking the fells, and exploring nearby towns. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Caroline 10th February 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at Iveing House for my dads 70th birthday. The house was well equipped for 11 of us, plenty space to relax and chill out. Location is ideal for those who want to be within walking distance of Ambleside centre and ideally placed for many walks. Chris and her husband were fantastic and very helpful when we had a query.

Reviewed by James 3rd February 2023

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The house is ideal for larger groups with ample facilities and space, and is both practical and very comfortable. The utility room at the house entrance is particularly useful for somewhere for walking equipment after a day on the hills. The location gives the best of both worlds - the facilities in Ambleside and great walking from the door (Red ScRead morerees, Fairfield Horseshoe, Wansfell). We had an excellent stay and would certainly consider coming back. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 29th December 2022

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Nice space for a group of families to meet up - brilliant location, and an accurate description on the website.

Reviewed by Charles 22nd December 2022

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Ideally located central to the Lake District with walks, shops, and facilities easily accessible. Iveing House was clean and comfortable and the owners very accommodating. We were a party of nine adults, six children, and a baby, and the house was roomy enough for us all. Despite the winter weather we were warm and cosy.

Reviewed by Charles 6th December 2022

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Fantastic accommodation! Everything was we hoped for and more. Location was convenient and there was ample parking space. The place was very well kept. Chris, the host, was most lovely and friendly. Great hospitality. Strongly recommend it!

Reviewed by Andy 25th November 2022

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Great place! Tad on the expensive side but worked well for a big group of us.

Reviewed by Greg 17th November 2022

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Reviewed by Tina 21st October 2022

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Perfect for large groups. Amazing location. Spotlessly clean with very accommodating owners. We have booked to come back next year. Can't wait.

Reviewed by William 14th October 2022

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This place was absolutely perfect for a big group. Huge kitchen and dining area that could easily host 16 guests. Great location! Pubs, restaurants and shops all within 5min walk (or less). Will definitely be coming again.

Reviewed by David 7th October 2022

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We were a group of 10 old school friends meeting up in the lakes for a weekend. The house is spacious and well equipped and it's in a great location only a few minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside - so really handy for restaurants and pubs. Also perfectly situated for enjoying all the outdoor activities the Lakes has to offer. Would definitelyRead more recommend and will likely use again. Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 16th September 2022

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Nine friends stayed here and were all impressed. We were using it as a base for doing some cycling in the lakes. All of us agreed it was a great property - really spacious, loads of beds and rooms. Good quality bedding and towels. Perfect for nipping into the shops and pubs etc. Only three parking spaces but those that didn't get on the drive, manaRead moreged to find space on the road very close by. Not sure if that was lucky or the norm! Very clear info in the welcome pack which explained everything. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 12th August 2022

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What a great place to stay. Clean, had everything, beds are so comfortable, great position for views, shopping and walking if you don't want to drive. There were 15 of us and we still had so much space. I would definitely return.

Reviewed by Rachel 29th July 2022

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Just back from a great week with a group of friends, 15 adults, 3 kids and 3 dogs. House was great, kitchen well equipped, layout ideal for us with plenty of bedrooms, showers and loos and lots of communal space. The owners were lovely and easily contactable. The location in Ambelside was ideal for those looking to explore the Lakes. Would recommenRead mored swimming any chance you get :). The town has shops, cafes and pubs within easy walk. We are all keen to return and would stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Manikantan 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Hitesh 29th May 2022

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We were group of 8 family. We had amazing stay and children loved cottage. We would definitely recommend this property.

Reviewed by Mark 13th May 2022

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We have just got back from a fantastic weekend in Ambleside. We were on a team build so needed a large house to accommodate us all. The group were really impressed with the accommodation. The house was spacious, the rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable. There was an abundance of showers so no queues in the morning. The kitchen was well eqRead moreuipped and the dining room was lovely. The garden furniture was a welcome addition too. The location is fantastic. Everyone wants to return next year. Hide

Reviewed by Jason 29th April 2022

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A great weekend in a great location, ideal for families and walkers, the boot room is great when youve got wet gear from a days walking . The house is a little quirky but has everything you need and the beds are comfy. We stayed 3 nights, with at one time 12 people and 3 dogs, it ticked all our boxes. Look forward to returning

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