Located in Ambleside's conservation area, Tower House offers a unique stay in part of the historic St Anne’s Church. This charming cottage features a living/dining room with DVD player, kitchen with washer dryer, and three bedrooms across three floors.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside
Part of one of Ambleside’s iconic buildings, St Anne’s Church, at the base of ’The Struggle’ and part of the village’s oldest and prettiest areas.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Shared lawned gardens surrounding property. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Tower House is so named, as the cottage is the front part of the Grade II listed church with the church tower. Located in part of the conservation area known as Chapel Hill and How Head, there has been a church on the site since 1550, but the current structure dates from 1812 when it took on a more Gothic style. Surrounded by the village’s oldest houses, Tower House benefits from being in a quiet location surrounded by shared gardens, while only a short walk away from the many shops and restaurants Ambleside has to offer.
The cottage is comfortably furnished, carefully mixing modern luxuries while retaining original features, from the solid studded door to the arched church windows. Set over three floors, the property is spacious and quirky. The twin room on the top floor will capture children’s imagination as they look out of their bedroom window over the castellated roof to the fells.
Ambleside sits on the northerly end of England’s longest lake, Windermere, so why not enjoy a cruise, or if you are feeling a bit more energetic, why not hire a row boat. Just down the road is the Armitt Museum and Library, which houses a large number of exquisite botanical watercolours donated by the artist herself, Beatrix Potter. Across the road from here is the Bridge House, a tiny two-room, two-storey house dating from the 17th century, and once home to eight people! Beach 20 miles. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 150 yards.
Free WiFi
The garden is shared.
No Wifi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside located?
Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Armitt Museum and Library and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.
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3 bedroom accommodation in Ambleside Reviews
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Excellent
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Overall a nice stay. Could do with a bit of an upgrade but overall what you see online is what you get. Single bed very uncomfortable. Fans would be good. Very big hill to walk up but overall a nice stay in a quirky, unique building.
Cath D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda
18 Dec 2019
Lovely cosy cottage right in the centre of things.
Lovely cosy cottage right in the centre of things.
Spotlessly clean with everything you could need in a home from home.
Only slight issue is parking.
Private parking to the property is made via a public parking area which was often clogged with cars obstructing the already narrow entrance. Would still recommend this property.
Linda
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bernadette
6 Oct 2019
Situated up a hill with tight parking, however an unusual property.
Situated up a hill with tight parking, however an unusual property. Would have benefitted from WiFi and a few basics within the property like enough washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, more toilet rolls, recycling facilities - just a consideration for future.
Lovely walks straight outside and in surrounding area.
Bernadette
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steve
29 Sept 2019
The accommodation was spacious enough for us three adults.
The accommodation was spacious enough for us three adults. Being a conversion of an old building it creaked quite a bit - even when other parts of the building were in use. Central heating was a bit odd in that it was either off or on with no easy way to control it (i.e. timer and thermostat). Certainly agree with others that the parking area needs a bit of sorting out, but as long you are careful and the adjacent spaces are used properly then it was not a major issue.
Had a mixed week weather-wise, so it was nice to have a comfortable place to stay on the odd day when going out walking was not possible. It was close enough to town to walk in (but Peggy Hill is quite steep), so shopping, eating out, and a trip to the cinema were all possible without driving.
Steve
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lee
13 Sept 2019
Fantastic home very central to all that Ambleside has to offer.
Fantastic home very central to all that Ambleside has to offer.
On a steep slope to work off the calories from the beers in the two quaint pubs less than 50 yards away.
Car access could have been easier due to lots of parked cars in car park just outside.
No spare bulbs and a couple of lamps were not working.
Would rebook if we return to the area as location was so convenient.
Lee
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Janet
1 Aug 2019
The house is lovely and in an excellent location, just minutes from the centre of Ambleside -shops,
The house is lovely and in an excellent location, just minutes from the centre of Ambleside -shops, pubs, bus stops, restaurants. The house is comfortable, large rooms, bedrooms and bathroom and the kitchen is mostly well equipped (strangely only had 4 cups for 5 guests). The website says there are lawns surrounding the property. There aren't. The grass surrounding the graves outside has not been cut this summer and it was impossible to sit anywhere. The website says there is a patio. Guests in Number 5 rather aggressively stopped us having access to this, saying it was there private property-not according to the website. There is no wifi, which we thought was behind the times really. The place does need a good clean -too many cobwebs in corners and the floor needed mopping. One last negative - there are no recycling facilities - no bins to recycle paper, tins and bottles. This was particularly frustrating as the recycling van arrived on Thursday. We had to take items to the recycling plant on the way out of Ambleside. This needs urgent rectification as it is unacceptable not to recycle in today's world.
Janet
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Graham
25 May 2019
We were a Party of friends on a walking break and this cottage was perfect for our group.
We were a Party of friends on a walking break and this cottage was perfect for our group. It was comfortable and we'll eqipped and very habdy for a great pub the Golden Rule
Graham
Verified
8/10 Good
Lorna B.
30 Apr 2019
Great location
Lovely place, quirky staying in the converted tower, and good amount of room. Only challenge is the parking as limited and spaces are tight. It is dog friendly, which was great for us, but outside area is open and not gate from the church yard into the road so not ideal for dogs to have a run in the garden area before heading off for the day. But perfect location to wonder into town for food in the evening.
Lorna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daphne
29 Apr 2019
The Tower house is lovely and cosy, well-equipped and very clean.
The Tower house is lovely and cosy, well-equipped and very clean. It has great views and is very close to the centre of Ambleside, shops and pubs (though bear in mind that the way back is a steep uphill! But we thought it was worth it!).
My only two recommendations would be to provide a slightly bigger duvet for the double bed (it's currently the exact width of the bed, so once you're under it it's too small), and to leave a small soap and one or two teabags for when guests arrive and haven't yet had time to shop - it's nice to be able to wash your hands and have a cup of tea before going to do the shopping. Other than that everything was brilliant, and we all had a lovely time!
Daphne
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Oyda
13 Apr 2019
Lovely cottage.
Lovely cottage. Basic inside but has all the nessecities. Close to Ambleside and all shops. The children loved the twin room with access to the lovely views from the top. The double bed frame was a bit too short with my husband being 6.4ft ! He had difficulty getting comfy ! It would of benefited from WiFi . The iron leaked .. so was tricky if you needed to use it! it sure if the owners are aware of this. It is on a steep bank which wasn’t a problem for us. Overall we enjoyed our stay especially with the fabulous weather!
Oyda
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sarah
21 Mar 2019
F
Fab time x lovely place
Sarah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura
15 Feb 2019
The cottage tower was immaculately clean and in a great location.
The cottage tower was immaculately clean and in a great location. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing break in Ambleside.
Laura
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
4 Feb 2019
Tower House is a great place to stay if you want to be near the middle of Ambleside, in a spacious a
Tower House is a great place to stay if you want to be near the middle of Ambleside, in a spacious and comfortable house with good parking for one car and other on-street parking available for other cars.
Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
20 Jan 2019
This is my 2nd stay.
This is my 2nd stay.lovely clean house in good location.Just a few minor suggestions.
A few bars of soap
More crockery as some is chipped
More taller glasses
A coffee maker of some kind
I will stay again and I am glad you changed the lock as it was very fiddly last year