Slack Cottage

Slack Cottage, High Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>141</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
141 reviews
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Slack Cottage

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Slack Cottage is located in Ambleside. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy lake view and mountain view from the room. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and ironing facilities. At Slack Cottage you will find a garden. The bed and breakfast is 3.3 km from Grizedale Forest. Blackpool International Airport is 69 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    Australia Australia
    “Fabulous quiet location with beautiful views. Easy short walk to Wray castle and the Windermere ferry. Lovely comfortable bed and excellent breakfast. Charming hosts. Recommend the Queen’s Head in Hawkshead for dinner.”
  • Monika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A great location to spend time close to nature. A charming old-style house, as it should be.Delicious breakfasts.Great service. Liz and Chris thank you for taking as to yours word and for treasure map.”
  • Doublard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location. Exactly what we were looking for, quiet and beautiful views.”

Hosted by Mrs Liz Lane

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Mrs Liz Lane
Slack Cottage is situated within the Lake District National Park, close to Ambleside and Hawkshead. We have exceptional views of Windermere Lake and the Mountains, across fields where, along with either Cattle or Sheep, Red Deer can be seen.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Slack Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
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

Slack Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:30

Check-out

From 09:30 to 10:00

 

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Slack Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that the deposit is non refundable and the guest will be liable for the full cost of the stay if the property is unable to re-let the room.

Please note that check-in is between 15:00 until 21:00 and guests must inform the property of their arrival time in advance.

Please inform Slack Cottage 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Slack Cottage

  • Slack Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Slack Cottage include:

      • Double

    • Check-in at Slack Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Slack Cottage is 2.8 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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