The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere

3 Wansfell Holme, Ambleside, LA23 1LS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>12</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
12 reviews

Clean View Newly renovated The hosts were helpful and nice. They are living next door with two big dogs.

Faisal Saudi Arabia
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  • Entire home
  • 1682 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Located in Ambleside and only 7.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. Askham Hall is 36 km from the holiday home and Muncaster Castle is 42 km away. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The holiday home also provides a seating area, washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available at The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere, while guests can also relax in the garden. Lake Windermere is 17 km from the accommodation, while Derwentwater is 31 km away.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • Faisal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    “Clean View Newly renovated The hosts were helpful and nice. They are living next door with two big dogs.”
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “everything. the house was beautiful, well equipped with everything you could possibly need, spotlessly clean, comfortable. lovely welcome pack left by host, games for the children. the perfect place for a staycation”
  • Liam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was exactly as advertised and was perfect for 3 adult couples and our dog.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Wansfell Holme is a grade 2 listed country house on the shores of Lake Windermere. It was built for a Mr George Warden in 1830 and was originally set in nearly 200 acres (800,000 m2). By 1851 it was owned by Reverend James John Hornby, provost of Eton, and grandson of the sister of the 12th Earl of Derby. Sir Thomas Wrigley acquired the house in 1859 and it stayed in his family until 1958 when it was sold to the National Trust to meet death duties. The National Trust kept most of the land but sold the house to Pattinsons, a renowned local builder company, who divided into 5 separate dwellings in the late 1959. We have spent the past couple of years putting the house back together, restoring the rooms, and landscaping.
We originally bought just part of Wansfell Holme as a holiday home for ourselves and we've since enjoyed many fabulous holidays and long weekends with our family and friends (including 2 very enthusiastic Border Collies). The amazing scenery, walking, and Lakeland hospitality remains as enticing for us as always and living at Wansfell Holme is a dream come true. If you're new to the area and/ or would like any advice on places to visit, walks, where to eat etc, please let us know and we'll be happy to try and help. We just hope you will enjoy your stay in the Lakes as much as we enjoy living here! David & Gillian
Located c. 600m from Waterhead and the Low Wood Bay Resort (water sport, ferries, pub, restaurants), c. 1 mile to Ambleside, and c. 3 miles to Windermere village. Lake Windermere is c.200m from the front of Wansfell Holme and less than 50 metres from bottom of the meadow (c. 1.5 acres & shared between 1,2&3 Wansfell Holme). Great views across the lake to Wray Castle, Pulwood Bay, The Langdales, The Old Man of Coniston, Wetherlam etc. There is easy access direct from the property to beautiful walks in Jenkins Field (a large field along the shoreline in front of the house), Stagshaw Gardens, to Waterhead or Ambleside, through Skelghyll Woods, up Wansfell and over to Troutbeck, or the Fairfield Horseshoe and many more surrounding fells. There are also some exceptional restaurants within 1 mile of the house, including The Samling (600m), The Stamp House (1 mile), Holbeck Ghyll (800m).
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 cots or 1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere on this page.

  • The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Lake Lodge, Wansfell Holme, Windermere is 1.1 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.