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Hillhead, Ambleside

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4.9
out of 5
Cumbria » Ambleside
Sleeps up to 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Hillhead is a semi-detached cottage in Ambleside, Lake District, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. The property sits in an elevated position with stunning fell views and is just a five-minute walk from Ambleside village centre. This modern cottage has been finished to exacting standards with generously sized rooms perfect for larger groups and families.

The location offers easy access to Lake Windermere, Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and countless walking routes. Ambleside itself is a lively village packed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, one super king that converts to twins and a ground-floor double. There are four bathrooms in total.

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About Hillhead

Hillhead is a semi-detached cottage in Ambleside, Lake District, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. The property sits in an elevated position with stunning fell views and is just a five-minute walk from Ambleside village centre. This modern cottage has been finished to exacting standards with generously sized rooms perfect for larger groups and families.

The location offers easy access to Lake Windermere, Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and countless walking routes. Ambleside itself is a lively village packed with shops, bars and restaurants.

Accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, one super king that converts to twins and a ground-floor double. There are four bathrooms in total. The bright lounge opens onto a large balcony, plus there's a second lounge with twin sofas. The kitchen features a range cooker with induction hob. A utility room houses the washer, dryer and extra fridge. Private parking for three medium cars is provided.

Grasmere sits 4.4 miles away (12 minutes). Windermere is 4.7 miles away (15 minutes). Keswick is 16.7 miles away (35 minutes). Bridge House National Trust Information Centre is nearby.

Hillhead works brilliantly for active groups wanting quality accommodation with space to spread out and spectacular Lake District scenery right on the doorstep.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Hillhead

Spacious accommodation for eight

Four bedrooms and four bathrooms mean everyone gets their own space. Two separate lounges let groups split up when needed.

Spectacular fell views

The elevated position delivers outstanding views across the fells. The south-facing balcony is perfect for taking in the scenery.

Walking distance to Ambleside

Just five minutes downhill to the village centre. Shops, pubs and restaurants are all within easy reach on foot.

Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen

The kitchen has everything groups need including range cooker, dishwasher and Nespresso machine. Utility room adds extra fridge and laundry facilities.

Perfect base for exploring

Lake Windermere, Grasmere and Keswick are all within easy driving distance. Walks start right from the front door.

High-quality modern finish

The property has been finished to exacting standards throughout. Comfortable beds, smart TV and log burning stove add extra comfort.

Getting To Hillhead

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hillhead by car, follow the A591 into Ambleside and turn onto Compston Road. The cottage sits in an elevated position above the village. You'll have convenient off-road parking for three medium cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 5 miles away. From there, take a taxi or local bus service to Ambleside. The journey takes around 15 minutes by car.

Off-road parking for three medium cars
Windermere station (4.7 miles)
Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9DH
Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9DT
Sweden Bridge Lane Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9EU
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA22 9RJ
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 6.2 miles
LA22 0NT
Windermere Village
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Keswick Town Centre
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR
Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA22 9DH
Bridge House National Trust
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9DT
Sweden Bridge Lane Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA22 9EU
Wansfell Pike
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA22 0EF
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA22 9RJ
Ambleside Village Centre
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9BT
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 6.2 miles
LA22 0NT
Windermere Village
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Keswick Town Centre
Distance: 16.7 miles
CA12 5JR

Is Hillhead Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Hillhead provides a cot and highchair for younger children. The property has games and books available for entertainment. The second lounge gives kids their own space with twin sofas. The large balcony offers outdoor space with fell views. Ambleside village is a five-minute walk with shops and cafes. Lake Windermere is 4.7 miles away offering boat trips and watersports.
Groups Will Love...
The two separate lounges give groups fantastic flexibility. The main lounge is bright and airy with a log burning stove and opens onto a large south-facing balcony with outdoor dining furniture and spectacular fell views. The second lounge provides twin sofas creating a quieter space. Combined with four bathrooms and generously sized bedrooms, everyone gets their own space when needed.
Pet Friendly
Hillhead does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy so dogs and other animals cannot stay. If you're travelling with pets, you'll need to find alternative accommodation or make arrangements for your animals to be cared for elsewhere. This policy applies to all bookings regardless of size or type of pet.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hillhead

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

The Old Stamp House

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hillhead

Is Hillhead pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Hillhead. The property operates a strict no-pets policy so you'll need to make alternative arrangements for your animals.
How many people does Hillhead sleep?
Hillhead sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two king-size rooms have en-suites, one super king converts to twins and there's a ground-floor double.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, there's private off-road parking for three medium-sized cars. The parking area is on-site and included with your booking.
How far is Hillhead from Ambleside centre?
The cottage is a five to ten-minute walk downhill to Ambleside village centre. The return journey is uphill and quite steep, so bear this in mind if anyone has mobility issues.
What facilities are provided for groups?
The property has two separate lounges, four bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker, utility room with washer and dryer and a large balcony. Games, books and Smart TV are provided for entertainment.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are provided as standard. A cot and highchair are also available if you're travelling with young children.
Is there WiFi at Hillhead?
Yes, broadband WiFi is available throughout the property. There's also a Smart TV and DVD player in the main lounge.
What's the check-in process?
A £200 good housekeeping bond is required. Flexible cancellation is available for a fee, allowing full refund if cancelled before 12 noon on the cancellation date.

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Hillhead Reviews

We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
Had a lovely mini break in the lakes at Hillhead, perfect location for access to the fells to the North of Ambleside, with great balcony views of Wansfell Pike. The town was a 1015 minute walk depending if you were going down or up the hill. Well appointed, comfortable house with plenty of toiletsshowers and a well equipped kitchen.
Really nice house in a good location we enjoyed being close to the fells and whilst the walk down to Ambleside is 5 mins it takes longer up the hill to walk back. The house was very comfortable, we had to turn most of the radiators downoff at it was too hot! Really well equipped kitchen note that there was no kitchen roll and a pint of milk would have been nice but small detail. Loved the layout of the rooms, beds all very comfortable and plenty of wardrobe space. Showersbathrooms all good with plenty of hot water available. I struggled to know exactly which council bin waste should go into. One of the black bins had a message but I couldn't read it and recycling didn't seem to be an option. At the end of the stay we didn't know whether or not to strip the beds so just left the towels in the bathrooms and left the beds as they were. Overall this is a fabulous property and we loved our stay. Ambleside is a lovely town and well located to access Grasmere, Keswick, Hawkshead and Coniston. Would definitely consider staying at Hillhead in the future.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
Tracey Anne
What a fabulous location with amazing views of the fells. The balcony was amazing and the garden was beautiful to sit and relax in if you had time!. The accommodation was extremely comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything you would need. The walk up the hill was ok for us as we're used to hill climbing so wouldn't put us off at all the bonus was that it was an extremely quiet area with access to the valley walks at the end of the lane so nice and peaceful. We would definitely return here with family andor friends.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
This is a fabulous house. The owners have done a wonderful job of creating a well appointed and well stocked home from home. Points to note The EV charger is Hive, and if you arent familiar with it, its a nuisance to use. In the end we couldnt use it. In terms of things outside of the control of the owners, it is a smoke free house, however the previous occupants had smoked here. The smell in the house and piles of cigarette butts in the garden gave this away. We did ask for them to be cleared but they werent. One of the bedrooms had been overly scented by the cleaner, the reason became clear a day or two into our stay, the bedroom smelt of urine and vomit. Probably the mattress which had been turned and clearly had stains on it. The maintenance cleanliness was clearly poor. The house itself great
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
We certainly lacked for nothing in the way of equipment kitchen or electrical. The views from the kitchen and living room were stunning. We loved the log burning stove. The beds were all very comfortable. Drying facilities for wet clothes were spot on.
Very surprised a decorated Xmas tree was in the lounge on 9th Jan. RHS of toaster did not work Difficult breakfast for 8 people ..2 Slices at a time Downstairs garden room had very now and then flush !!Days before I had emailed Skyes twice with questions ....most important was logs for wood burner .They did not reply After arrival we purchased logs and left a supply It would have been helpful to have known none were at the property . I did not advise this on the visitors book Overall we really enjoyed the house as did our six guests I have mentioned the above as all can be sorted easily
Hillhead is a fantastic property in every way. Very spacious and well equipped to cater comfortably for 8 people. Loved it so much we have already booked for next Christmas
This is by far the best holiday home we have ever stayed in. It is beautifully decorated even down to the quality of the pictures on the walls. It is fully equipped with high quality kitchen and home wares for 8 adults. As long as you dont mind a steep hill, the location is fantastic and the views stunning. We had the best week where all of our adult children and partners were able to come together and have enough space to do their own thing when needed. I could not recommend this property more highly.
Beautiful place to stay , excellent property with great facilities. The only slightly negative would be the fact that its at the top of a very steep hill and it wasnt clear that this was the case . Not a huge negative but maybe for someone with restricted mobility
Esther
Lovely views from the terrace of the property. Superb kitchendiner that is wellequipped with everything you need. Bedrooms were all comfortable and excellent water pressure showers. Peaceful area up a steep hill, but a slightly tricky entryway for cars.
We had a fantastic week in this very comfortable house. The kitchen was better equipped than our own! Everyone had a beautiful bedroom with ensuite but noticed that when anyone was upstairs in the kitchen or lounge, it could be noisy. The children enjoyed the secluded garden and the adults enjoyed sitting out on the terrace, watching them. A lovely house.
A family favourite for us. We have been holidaying at this cottage every year for 12 years. It's perfectly located being a five minute walk down a fairly steep hill to the centre of Ambleside. Lots of nearby walks, including Sweden Bridge which more or less starts from the front door and access to the Lake District and all it's amenities. Highly recommended.
Great location which we took advantage of with walking, cycling and running in the local area. House catered for 3 generations with lots of communal space as well as space for some down time. Have always loved the area so within a short distance was able to combine our adventure days with a picnic and the best but was being blessed with superb weather
What a huge improvement since we last stayed in 2013 the new owners are doing a great job with the property. It has everything you need and is clean and well presented. It has lovely views Wansfell just peeps out from behind the trees at this time of year and is in a lovely location for walks from the door. Ambleside very close but yes, the hill is a pull coming back. We had a very unusual week of wall to wall sunshine never happened before in 30 years of Lake District holidays! The south facing balcony was very much enjoyed although a sun umbrella would be a nice addition. A fantastic holiday and a lovely house.
A wonderful property with everything we needed for a 4 night stay The beds were comfy, the view was amazing, the hill was steep! Didn't put us off walking down into Ambleside though, which is a beautiful place Everything about the property was well thought out, the lounge area was so cosy and the additional room was great for the kids to play on XBox!
Sharon
Beautiful cottage and location. Extremely well equipped with lots of books and games for guests to utilise. We were very lucky with the sunny warm weather and had a lovely stroll into the town which took about 15mins at a nice pace. Quite steep coming back up though, so for anyone with mobility issues you would be better driving to the town and back.
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