Blue Hill House in Ambleside | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Blue Hill House

Blue Hill House is a four-bedroom cottage in Ambleside, right in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two ground floor king-size bedrooms with en-suites make it perfect for multi-generational groups. The house sits slightly elevated above Ambleside town centre with easy access to shops and restaurants.

The Lake District surrounds you here. Ambleside offers immediate access to walking trails, lake activities and local pubs. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is within walking distance.

Accommodation spreads over three floors. Ground floor has two king-size bedrooms, each with TV and en-suite shower rooms. First floor features a well-equipped kitchen-diner, sitting room with Smart TV and electric fire, plus a conservatory with panoramic countryside views. Second floor holds a double bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom. Off-road parking for three cars included.

Grasmere sits 4.4 miles away (12 minutes). Windermere is 4.7 miles (15 minutes). Wray Castle reaches 3.2 miles (10 minutes). Keswick lies 16.7 miles away (30 minutes).

Blue Hill House works brilliantly for families needing ground floor bedrooms and separate living spaces. One well-behaved dog welcome.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with underfloor heating throughout with electric towel rails in all bathrooms
✓Electric range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster
✓Smart tv, 3 x tvs, dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available upon request
✓Off road parking for three cars
✓Non-enclosed front garden with patio, furniture, and barbecue
✓One well behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles
✓Note: there is an unfenced culvert with a beck flowing through to the front of the property, supervision required for pets and children

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Blue Hill House

Ground Floor En-Suite Bedrooms

Two king-size bedrooms on ground level with private en-suites make this ideal for elderly relatives or those preferring single-level access.

Conservatory with Panoramic Views

First floor conservatory provides stunning countryside and hill views where the whole group can gather for morning coffee or evening drinks.

Three-Storey Layout for Privacy

Bedrooms spread across three floors give families and friends proper space and privacy whilst still enjoying communal areas together.

Central Ambleside Location

Elevated position above Ambleside town means shops, pubs and restaurants are all within easy walking distance for the group.

Parking for Three Cars

Off-road parking for three vehicles removes the stress of finding spaces when travelling with multiple families or couples.

Well-Equipped Kitchen-Diner

Spacious first floor kitchen and dining area with dishwasher and washer-dryer makes catering for eight guests straightforward and stress-free.

Getting To Blue Hill House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Blue Hill House by car, follow the A591 into Ambleside. The property is slightly elevated above the town centre with clear access from the main road. Off-road parking for three cars is available on arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, located 4.7 miles from the cottage. Regular taxi services operate from the station, taking approximately 15 minutes to reach Blue Hill House in Ambleside.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (4.7 miles)

Accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LU

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Ambleside Roman Fort

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0EY

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rothay Park

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EJ

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BT

Co-op Food Ambleside

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 4.9 miles

LA23 1LB

Grasmere Village

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SH

Keswick Town

Distance: 16.7 miles

CA12 5JR

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LU

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Ambleside Roman Fort

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 0EY

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rothay Park

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EJ

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BT

Co-op Food Ambleside

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 4.9 miles

LA23 1LB

Grasmere Village

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SH

Keswick Town

Distance: 16.7 miles

CA12 5JR

Is Blue Hill House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Blue Hill House offers plenty for children. The second floor twin bedroom gives kids their own space. Rothay Park sits just 0.3 miles away with playgrounds and open space. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall makes an exciting short walk. Lake Windermere is 4.7 miles away for boat trips and water activities. Grasmere village offers ice cream shops and easy lakeside walks perfect for younger children.

Groups Will Love...

The first floor conservatory is the standout group feature at Blue Hill House. This bright space offers panoramic countryside and hill views where all eight guests can gather comfortably. The sitting room connects directly with two sofas, two armchairs and a Smart TV with sound system. The adjacent kitchen-diner flows into these spaces, creating a sociable layout perfect for group meals and evening entertainment together.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Blue Hill House. The front garden and patio provide outdoor space for your pet, though the area is not enclosed. Ambleside offers excellent dog walking straight from the door. Stock Ghyll Force, Rothay Park and Rydal Water are all within two miles. Many local pubs welcome dogs and the Lake District trails provide endless walking options for active pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Blue Hill House

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Sheila's Cottage

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9DU

The Golden Rule

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Blue Hill House

How many people does Blue Hill House sleep?

The cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two king-size rooms are on the ground floor, with a double and twin on the second floor.

Is Blue Hill House pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Blue Hill House. Your pet can enjoy the front garden and patio area, plus nearby walking trails.

How many bathrooms are available?

There are three bathrooms in total. Both ground floor bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and the second floor has a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

What parking is available at the property?

Off-road parking for three cars is provided. Two spaces are at the front of the property and one additional space at the rear.

Are there ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, both ground floor bedrooms are king-size with en-suite facilities and patio door access. This makes the property suitable for guests with mobility considerations.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The first floor kitchen includes an electric range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. The utility room has a washer-dryer.

Is the property suitable for elderly visitors?

The two ground floor king-size bedrooms with en-suites make it suitable for elderly guests. However, the access to the property is steep, which should be considered.

What entertainment is available?

The sitting room has a Smart TV, sound system and electric fire. All four bedrooms have TVs and the conservatory provides a relaxing space with countryside views.

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Blue Hill House Reviews

Nicholas

Overall, a great house and great place to stay. Four good bedrooms for 7 adults and a dog in our group and house overall has the space needed for a group this size. Great to be within an easy walk into Ambleside centre too and to have parking for two cars out front on the drive. Very convenient for a walk from the front door up Wansfell Pike too. I would stay here again. I noticed in the visitor book a lot of previous comments about the dishwasher not being great and that was also our experience. Frankly it needs replacing. It rarely cleaned plates, cutlery, glasses & mugs with only one wash and often needed two and then wasn't perfect even on intensive setting. For a house this big in which large groups stay, having an old and knackered dishwasher isn't acceptable. Replace it please! On the plus side, having separate washing machine and tumbler machines in the utility was really good all too often we find ourselves in houses with a combined washerdrier which rarely seem to function well as driers. Bed linen, towels, bathrooms, etc all great. Our dog loved sitting in the elevated conservatory watching the world going by when not too exhausted from our mountain walks.

Steven

We loved the location of Blue Hill House, which was only a 5 to10 minute walk into Ambleside, although it was slightly longer on the walk back as the hill is quite steep, which was not a problem for us but may be if you have mobility issues. We loved everything about the house as it is spacious, well decorated and furnished to a high standard. It is also warm and cosy and provides a lovely peaceful retreat after a day of walking the fells or visiting the many Lakeland towns and villages. There is every home comfort needed for a self catering holiday stay, although there are also plenty of pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby if youd prefer to eat out. As we visited in February when the trees were bare, we had uninterrupted views of Loughrigg fell from the conservatory. This is where we spent most of our time whilst in the house, relaxing and enjoying the views. It is a great place to base yourself if visiting the Lake District and we would thoroughly recommend.

This is the 3rd year weve stayed here and the 1st time weve been a little disappointed. The heating didnt seem to kick in, even though wed turned the thermostats up. The only room that felt warm was the lounge if we had the fire on full. The shower in one of the downstairs bedrooms was faulty the shower head didnt work properly. There was only 1 teaspoon in the cutlery drawer. The WiFi is terrible even the BT box for the tv wouldnt work just kept saying weak signal. The house is in a perfect location but needs a little tlc , updating and maintenance. We also did think a Christmas tree would have put a nice touch as we were staying in December.

Excellent location for Ambleside and the surrounding areas, the accommodation has everything you need and is lovely. We all had enjoyed our stay

Great house, great location, the house is equipped very well, great walks straight from the front door. All you could want from a rental

The house was really well presented with those little touches that make a difference like thick fluffy towels, wine and biscuits on arrival and a helpful folder about the property and local area. The hill up to the house was steeper than expected and restricted my elderly mother to be able to walk locally. However a beautiful location, we made full use of the garden and conservatory on the gorgeous weather we were lucky to have. Close by to get to lots of places and already recommended to friends for a return visit.

The fridge had residual food and had not been cleaned, there was a dirty oven tray in the oven and several pieces of crockery needed cleaning before use which is all unusual as regular cottage users. We also had no heating for a couple of days which was sorted the day after we reported it. I do feel several windows need attention in the property. Other than that we had a nice stay lovely conservatory to sit in and very comfortable rooms.

Blue Hill house was a great 3 storey property perfect for a 3 generation holiday. The house was warm, clean & had a good well equipped kitchen. We received a welcoming bottle of wine & biscuits which were appreciated. Great holiday

Sykes Cottages have been absolutely abysmal as a company. It's now been 3 weeks that I've been awaiting a phone call to sort out the issue. We never went on this break, and have tried numerous times to talk to somebody about cancelling it, but the customer service has just been appalling. Still waiting to hear back from them!

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Blue Hill House, Ambleside

About Blue Hill House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Ground Floor En-Suite Bedrooms

Conservatory with Panoramic Views

Three-Storey Layout for Privacy

Central Ambleside Location

Parking for Three Cars

Well-Equipped Kitchen-Diner

Getting To Blue Hill House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Blue Hill House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Giggling Goose

Sheila's Cottage

The Golden Rule

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Blue Hill House Reviews