Far Nook is a traditionally built detached Lakeland stone property set in its own grounds on the northern fringe of Ambleside, but only five minutes walk from the town centre facilities including shops, restaurants, visitor attractions and even a cinema.
Far Nook has been arranged with our guests comfort in mind with its individual bedrooms and other guest facilities. We will serve you a hearty breakfast in our delightful dining room. You can look forward to a relaxed and comfortable stay in the beautiful Lake District.
Far Nook Bed and Breakfast in Ambleside has private off-road parking available for all our guests and we are only 300 yards away from the nearest bus stop.
A quiet little hotel nestled in the village of Far Sawrey near Ambleside and only a short walk to the famous National Trust home of Beatrix Potter – Hill Top Farm. This Lake District Inn offers good, clean and basic accommodation with hearty bar food served in its cosy Claife Crier bar. It is popular with walkers, cyclists and the weekend traveler alike, you will find a warm welcome at the Sawrey Hotel. Families and those wishing to bring their pet away to the Lake District are all welcome.
When it comes to Lake District Inns the Cuckoo Brow should be your first choice.
Riverside Lodge is a property of immense charm and character comprising three adjoining Ambleside cottages in Ambleside. Illustrated in the pictures above, they are delightfully situated in a unique and idyllic riverside setting on the bank of the River Rothay just 500 yards from the centre of Ambleside and Lake Windermere. At the heart of the Lake District in Cumbria.
The three Ambleside cottages are furnished and equipped to 4 star requirement providing quality Self Catering Accommodation. “The Lodge” has two en-suite bedrooms to sleep 4 persons. “Middlebeck” and “Overbeck”, each have one spacious en-suite bedroom to sleep 2 persons only. They are all maintained to a standard which will appeal to the discerning. Ample parking is available in our private car-park. We are unable to accept children under 10 or pets.
Ambleside town centre is just a short walk upriver and a similar walk downriver leads to Lake Windermere. All cottages enjoy views over the river towards Loughrigg Fell and, are completely independent affording total privacy. A perfect location for exploring the Lake District National Park and the wider reaches of Cumbria or for pursuing Hill and Fell Walking, Cycling, Fishing, Bird Watching etc. Ideal accommodation for a romantic honeymoon.
The picturesque village of Ambleside is located at the very heart of the Lake District National Park at the head of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake. For a small village of just 2000 residents there is plenty for visitors to the area to see and do. There is a plethora of specialist shop including independent outdoor stores, art galleries and craft shops. There is also an excellent choice of places to eat and drink including traditional pubs and restaurants that cater for just about all tastes including Thai, Italian, English, Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisine.
When it comes to Historic Houses and Gardens visitors will find a wealth of properties available within a short distance of Ambleside. These include …
Brockhole Visitor Centre:
Located near Windermere with beautiful grounds, lakeshore access, children’s adventure playground, café gift shop full disability access and plenty of parking. Various events throughout the year.
Rydal Mount:
William Wordsworth’s home for 37 years until his death in 1850. He moved here in 1813 with his wife, 3 children (two had died the previous year), sister Dorothy and sister-in-law Sara Hutchinson and adapted the home to suit his lifestyle – adding another storey to accommodate his library. Some of his personal effects are on view including letters relating to his appointment as Poet Laureate. Outside, the four-acre fellside garden, landscaped by Wordsworth, was designed to blend in with the surrounding land and is virtually unchanged today.
Armitt Museum & Library:
Combined museum, library and art gallery that explores the history of Ambleside and its surroundings from Roman times to the present day, with emphasis on literary and artistic connections. There are Roman and later artefacts, exquisite watercolours of fungi by Beatrix Potter, historic photographs of old Ambleside, paintings and collages by Kurt Schwitters (influential pioneer of Merz assemblage art), and an archive of over 10,000 local resource books. Regularly changing exhibitions of artwork. Hands-on activities include interactive computer screens, a children’s ‘archaeological dig’ and block printing.
Townend, Troutbeck:
This yeoman’s farmhouse, a fine example of Lake District vernacular architecture was the home of many generations of the Browne family from the early 17th Century until 1943. As the same family lived here for so many years, the house is very well preserved. Inside the oak pannelling and most of the ornately carved furniture and equipment were originally owned by the family.
Bridge House:
This much photographed tiny house on a bridge over Stock Beck was built as an apple store in 1723. It is one of the few buildings in Cumbria to have retained its original wrestler slates on the roof ridge. In 1926, local subscribers bought Bridge House and handed it to the National Trust, who own the property today.
Galava Roman Fort:
The Romans built a fort here in AD 120, on a raised platform to avoid flooding from the rivers Rothay and Brathay. Before being abandoned by the Romans shortly before AD400. On site there are interpretation panels provide information on how the fort would have looked and operated.
Brantwood Coniston:
The former home of John Ruskin, explore Brentwood’s estate and gardens or experience contempory art at the Sevren Studio. To take full advantage of Ambleside visitors should look to stay in one of the area’s fine hotels, guest houses, self catering holiday homes, or perhaps a luxury Ambleside Bed & Breakfast. A guide to holiday accommodation in the area is available on www.staylakedistrict.co.uk.