The Stables, Ambleside, Cumbria - Sleeps 6

A quality, detached residence positioned in an elevated position in the charming village of Skelwith Bridge. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Woodburning stove.

This very special detached stone-built residence stands in an elevated hillside setting with scenic views down the Langdale Valley towards Wetherlam.- a joy in any season and perfect for a lakeland holiday at any time of year.The property has a degree of spaciousness and individuality hard to better in a holiday home and makes a comfortable base for relaxing, touring and walking amid some of our finest scenery.

The house was formerly the stables for a grand country house.It stands in its own enclosed gardens with ten acres of adjacent private woodland reached through a separate gate at the end of the terrace. Accommodation: The usual entrance is through the back door which leads into a most useful boot room with heated boot rack and plenty of hanging space for outdoor gear.Well-equipped recently fitted traditional style painted dining/kitchen with fine picture windows opening onto the terrace outside.

A door leads through to the spacious sitting room which has a wood burning stove (T.V. with Amazon firebox, Wi-Fi. A separate panelled snooker/pool room is fully equipped with cues and set for billiards, pool and snooker with a selection of games, jigsaws etc.. A 'hidden' bar can be accessed behind the panelling-wall mounted optics provided but do bring your own bottles!.

Ground floor facilities are completed by the 'leisure suite' which offers a sauna, wet room,exercise bike and some smaller gym equipment (for use at guests own risk). The house has two staircases From the snooker room stairs lead to the first bedroom – a double with en-suite shower, basin and wc.The two other bedrooms are accessed via the stairs from the kitchen which lead to a double and twin with their own en-suites too, as well as a galleried landing area with flat screen TV with Amazon firebox and sofa and games.At the end of the house there is a double en-suite with bath, hand-held shower, basin and wc, whilst to the left there is a further twin room also en-suite with shower, basin and wc.

The twin and it's adjoining room are interlinked by a connecting door. Furnishings and fittings throughout are stylish and comfortable with fitted carpets and natural woods. Oil central heating.Outside: Level south facing terraced garden with flower beds and ample space to sit out of doors. Garden furniture provided.

Gateway to lower level terrace with adjoining ten acre hillside woodland. Ample parking for 2/3 cars. Shops etc in Ambleside two and a half miles. Skelwith Bridge- Chesters Cafe and pub and a restaurant two thirds of a mile. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.00.

Accommodation Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower basin and WC. Recently fitted traditional style painted Kitchen/diner. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Games room with pool table. Leisure suite with sauna, wet room and gym

Accommodation Amenities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove. Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with WiFi,pay telephone, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off-road parking for three cars. South-facing terraced garden. One well-behaved dog welcome. Please note the garden is not enclosed. No smoking.

Next availability 16-11-2026

Accommodation Overview

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Pets: 1

Accommodation Facilities

  • Dogs welcome
  • Log fire
  • Enclosed garden
  • WiFi
  • Great views
  • Games room
  • Towels provided
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Washing machine
  • Cot

In the Area

  • Wray Castle, Ambleside
  • Allan Bank, Grasmere
  • National Trust - Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Townend, Troutbeck
  • Hill Top, Near Sawrey
  • Sticklebarn and Langdale, Great Langdale
  • Gondola Coniston, Coniston

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