Rock Cottage in Ambleside | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage is a Grade II listed property in Clappersgate, just outside Ambleside in the Lake District. This 17th-century cottage sleeps seven guests and works well for families or friend groups. The property features a Victorian cast-iron range and original period details that create a traditional atmosphere. Off-road parking for two cars sits one minute away.

The hamlet of Clappersgate sits at the northern tip of Lake Windermere. Walking trails start directly from the cottage. Ambleside town centre is one mile away. A bus stop is one minute from the property.

The ground floor has a sitting room with flag flooring and a Shaker-style kitchen with dining table. The first floor offers two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, plus a bathroom with bath and separate WC. The second floor family room contains three single beds under cruck beams with a Velux window. All beds have Vispring pocket sprung mattresses.

Lake Windermere lies nearby for water activities. Loughrigg Fell (2 miles, 8 minutes) offers excellent walking. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits in Ambleside (1 mile, 5 minutes). Grasmere village is 4.4 miles away (12 minutes).

Rock Cottage suits groups wanting authentic Lake District accommodation with modern facilities. The three-storey layout and period features make this property special.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with victorian cast-iron range with open fire,
✓Electric cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tv with freesat and dvd player, wi-fi (72mb bandwidth)
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot
✓Off-road parking for two cars - 1 minute walk away
✓Front porch with bench
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Lock-up for bike storage available
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Please note: there is no garden
✓Please note: wood/coal is not included in rent

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Rock Cottage

Perfect Location for Fell Walking

Two walking trails start directly from the cottage door, giving immediate access to Lake District paths without needing to drive anywhere first.

Spacious Family Room

The second floor triple bedroom with three single beds and cruck beams provides flexible sleeping arrangements for larger family groups.

Period Character Throughout

The Victorian cast-iron range, flag floors and original features create an authentic Lake District cottage atmosphere that guests appreciate.

En-Suite Convenience

The master bedroom en-suite shower room plus separate bathroom and WC means seven guests can get ready without queuing.

Premium Comfort

Vispring pocket sprung mattresses in all bedrooms ensure everyone gets a proper night's sleep after long days exploring the fells.

Central Lake District Base

Ambleside location puts you within easy reach of Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick and all major Lake District attractions for group days out.

Getting To Rock Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rock Cottage by car, take the A593 towards Ambleside. The cottage sits in Clappersgate hamlet approximately 20 metres from the main road. Off-road parking for two cars is available one minute's walk from the property.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, 4.7 miles from the cottage. Regular bus services run from Windermere station to Ambleside, with a bus stop just one minute from Rock Cottage.

Off-road parking for two cars

Windermere station (4.7 miles)

Accessible from the A593

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lake Windermere

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1LF

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BP

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9NG

Loughrigg Terrace Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LE

Skelghyll Wood

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1NP

Rydal Water Circuit

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BS

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.1 miles

LA22 9DT

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SW

Bus Stop Clappersgate

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9LE

Ambleside Library

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 0EY

Lake Windermere

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1LF

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BP

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9NG

Loughrigg Terrace Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9LE

Skelghyll Wood

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1NP

Rydal Water Circuit

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BS

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.1 miles

LA22 9DT

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SW

Bus Stop Clappersgate

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA22 9LE

Ambleside Library

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9BL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 0EY

Is Rock Cottage Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Rock Cottage provides a cot and highchair for younger children. The three single beds in the second floor family room work well for kids who want their own space. Walking trails start from the cottage door for family adventures. Ambleside sits one mile away with shops, parks and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Lake Windermere offers boat trips and water activities 1.5 miles away.

Groups Will Love...

The second floor family room creates a perfect space for children or additional guests with three single beds under original cruck beams and a Velux window. This flexible sleeping arrangement means groups of seven can spread out comfortably. The separate bathroom and en-suite shower room prevent morning queues. The ground floor sitting room with Victorian range and kitchen dining table bring everyone together.

Pet Friendly

Rock Cottage welcomes one well-behaved dog. Walking trails start directly from the property, giving immediate access to Lake District paths. Loughrigg Fell sits two miles away for longer walks. The cottage is approximately 20 metres from the A593, so consider road noise and safety for your dog. Ambleside has pet-friendly pubs and cafes one mile away. The property has flag flooring downstairs for easy cleaning.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rock Cottage

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Zeffirellis Ambleside

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BT

The Lily at Grasmere

Located 4.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9SW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rock Cottage

How many people does Rock Cottage sleep?

Rock Cottage sleeps seven guests across three bedrooms: two doubles on the first floor and a triple room with three singles on the second floor. The property has two bathrooms including one en-suite shower room.

Is Rock Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Rock Cottage. The property sits approximately 20 metres from the A593, so keep this in mind when considering your pet's needs.

What parking is available at the property?

Off-road parking for two cars is provided one minute's walk from the cottage. You'll need to walk approximately 100 yards from the parking area to the front porch.

What kitchen facilities does Rock Cottage have?

The Shaker-style kitchen includes an electric cooker, gas hob, Samsung microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. A cottage-style dining table seats the whole group for meals together.

Are there shops and restaurants nearby?

Ambleside town centre is one mile away with supermarkets, shops, pubs and restaurants. A bus stop sits one minute from the cottage for easy access to local facilities and other Lake District towns.

What heating does the cottage have?

Gas central heating runs throughout the three-storey property. The sitting room features an original Victorian cast-iron range and open fire for additional warmth and atmosphere.

Is the cottage suitable for elderly guests?

Rock Cottage is a three-storey property with the family bedroom on the second floor under the eaves. The layout may not suit guests with significant mobility issues due to the stairs.

What entertainment is provided?

The cottage has a TV with Freesat channels, DVD player and WiFi with 72MB bandwidth. The sitting room with open fire provides a comfortable space for groups to gather in the evenings.

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Rock Cottage Reviews

Cottage well equipped and clean. Even though outside was warm the cottage was very cold downstairs and no way to heat . TV controller no batteries only small thing but very annoying late at night . One key seven people caused problems?

Gillian

A lovely place to stay. Easy access to the fells.

We enjoyed very much the cosiness of the house. The living room and the kitchen especially invite good atmosphere. A plus was the extra toilet and shower in the master bedroom. Beds were comfortable. The property is walking distance from Ambleside and two walking trails start straight from the house. The location is excellent for an exploration of the whole Lake District. On the downside I would not recommend this property for a family with very small children as a very busy road is just bordering the house. The proximity of the street and the lack of a real garden is the online minus points I could add, but price quality the house is a very good deal and with so many things to see and so many rainy days on average there is not so much time to sit in the garden anyway. Thanks for a lovely stay, I would certainly recommend.

We had an issue that the dishwasher didnt work. We were able to get it working ourselves by putting a new fuse in the plug but we had called out maintainence by then. They came out and did something that stopped it working completely. I dont book places that are going to require me to do more work on holiday than when I am at home. We have been told there will be no compensation for this. The front room is very cold and drafty. We needed a fire every night, even with the heating on all day. No fire wood is provided.

It is a lovely classic Lake District cottage in a great central location, warm, comfortable and very good value for money. In spite of some reviews where the traffic was referred to as a problem, it didnt bother us. The parking was the only minor draw back as it was a little far to walk with all our stuff but it wouldnt change our minds about staying in Rock Cottage on another occasion. Thank you to everyone involved in helping our stay be so enjoyable!

Rock Cottage was an ideal place for us to stay. The cottage was spacious, warm & had all we needed. It's also ideally placed for exploring the beautiful area both on foot & by road. It's proximity to Ambleside made shopping, going out to eat & even going to the cinema so easy. A great home from home for all weather.

Needs a deep clean. Dishwasher tablets and basic essentials would have been nice. But a lovely cottage.

The cottage was as described and very conveniently located for Ambleside and touring the Lakes. It was noisier than we expected as it is very close to a busy road and perhaps this should be flagged up. The ensuite facility in one bedroom was really tiny and a tumble dryer would be helpful in such a rainy area, but overall we were satisfied. It would be great for a group of active young people.

Anthony

The Cottage is well equipped comprising a living space, a hall and a combined kitchendining room on the ground floor, two bedrooms on the first floor one with an ensuite and a bathroom, there is a bedroom in the attic with three single beds. The descriptive on the Sykes website details external storage, but none was available during our stay. If I had known this when making the reservation, I would not have booked the property. The property is located in close proximity to the A593 approximately 20metres. The noise of the passing traffic is distinct from the first floor bedroom to the front of the dwelling. Overall, the cottage is well presented and is favourably located for walking, particularly Loughrigg Fell. At the price point that is being requested the storage should be available and for me having to find alternative arrangements for storing the roof box and bikes was disappointing. As nice, as the property is I would not rebook the property due to its proximity to the A593 and the lack of storage.

Stephanie

Rock cottage was the perfect cottage for our family trip to the Lake District. Cost, clean but at the same time a Tardis experience. We were mixed ages and interests but there was so much to do from the door step. We cycled, ran, took the bus and hiked and also able to walk into Ambleside for mini golf, cinema and food.

Caroline

We had a fabulous stay here, exploring the Lakes. Ambleside was an easy walk away, and the cottage was spacious and comfortable for a couple of days when rain forced an indoor day! The property could really benefit from a tumble drier. We found it impossible to get our rainsoaked clothes and washing dry as the main room is quite dark and cool. The sofa covers were quite tatty and stained, and there was mould around the shower door and fluff buildup in the shower extractor fan. Otherwise, a lovely cottage.

Matthew

Had a very nice week in this property with the family. Good period building with interior to match. The place had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The one thing I would maybe say is that the description should mention that it is near a very busy fast main road, that did get quite noisy at times during the day. With us having a dog and two small children we always had to be wary when opening the front door. Other than that we thought the place was fab and would recommend it to anyone else looking for a break just outside Ambleside town.

This is a well equipped property with three large bedrooms and comfortable beds. Kitchen table is great for playing board games or cards. Good location if you didn't want to use a car. Ambleside is a short walk away and bus stop is a minute away. It is also worth finding the blue folder which gives loads of information on the history of the property and the renovations carried out. We had a great week and would certainly stay here again.

We have spent a number of Christmass at Rock Cottage. We had a good time, but unfortunately it was difficult this year. My mother in law is 92 now and we realised this cottage is not suitable for the elderly or slightly disabled. Handles in the bathrooms and toilets would have been very helpful. The television was poor and small for todays standards. The rugs and upholstery needs updating. I am afraid we will not be staying at Rock cottage again.

We have just enjoyed a week's stay at Rock Cottage, the cottage is lovely retaining a lot of original features, kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed an evening meal sitting round the farmhouse table chatting about what we had done that day. Parking space is an added bonus and location brilliant for exploring the surrounding towns and villages that are only short drive away. Also path that takes you up on to Loughrigg fell literally on your doorstep

Brilliant base for exploring the Lakes. Very well equipped and comfortable cottage.

A fantastic cottage in a great location. Would definitely stay again. Only a couple of small issues. On arrival the dishwasher was on with a full load. The oven had been left on. Could not find the alocated bin for Rock cottage.

Rock cottage is in a great place to explore Ambleside and the surrounding area. The parking is a bonus as there is no other parking near the property although a sign would be useful as it was dark when we arrived and a little difficult to locate. We telephoned the office for guidance and were told to drive through the gate, don't do this as the parking is on the right before the gate. The cottage states there is a log burner but there was no wood, matches or anything else to enable a fire to be made so we didn't know if there was an issue so we chose not to try starting a fire in the fireplace. This did mean that it was a little chilly sometimes as the weather was cold and we couldn't find anywhere to adjust the heating. The beds and bedding are lovely and clean and comfortable and the towels are big and fluffy. Overall the cottage is great and we would definitely stay here again.

An easy booking process, and the covid delays were dealt with in a very fair and efficient way. The cottage is lovely, and we would gladly stay there again.

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Rock Cottage, Ambleside

About Rock Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect Location for Fell Walking

Spacious Family Room

Period Character Throughout

En-Suite Convenience

Premium Comfort

Central Lake District Base

Getting To Rock Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Rock Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Drunken Duck Inn

Zeffirellis Ambleside

The Lily at Grasmere

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Rock Cottage Reviews