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Spring Cottage, Loughrigg Fell

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4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1

Spring Cottage is a detached four-bedroom property sleeping eight guests on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District. This renovated cottage sits close to River Rothay and Rydal Water. The property features four parking spaces and a games room with table tennis perfect for group entertainment. The extensive grounds spread over various levels and extend to more than 10 acres with woodland and rock outcrops.

The location offers direct access to walking routes and sits between popular Lake District villages. You can reach Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere within five miles.

The master bedroom has a super-king bed with en-suite bathroom featuring mood lighting. One double bedroom shares the family bathroom.

 

About Spring Cottage

Spring Cottage is a detached four-bedroom property sleeping eight guests on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District. This renovated cottage sits close to River Rothay and Rydal Water. The property features four parking spaces and a games room with table tennis perfect for group entertainment. The extensive grounds spread over various levels and extend to more than 10 acres with woodland and rock outcrops.

The location offers direct access to walking routes and sits between popular Lake District villages. You can reach Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere within five miles.

The master bedroom has a super-king bed with en-suite bathroom featuring mood lighting. One double bedroom shares the family bathroom. Two twin bedrooms complete the sleeping arrangements with one offering garden access and en-suite shower room. The open-plan kitchen includes a Range cooker and woodburning stove. A separate snug room has a 55-inch television and another woodburning stove. Gas central heating runs throughout with three woodburning stoves total.

Rydal Cave sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Ambleside town centre is 4.4 miles away (10 minutes). Grasmere village lies 4.4 miles distant (12 minutes). Windermere lake is 4.7 miles away (15 minutes).

Spring Cottage suits active groups wanting space and Lake District access. The combination of accommodation quality and walking opportunities makes this booking worthwhile.

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What Guests Love

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

Spacious 10-acre grounds

The property extends over 10 acres with woodland and rock outcrops providing endless exploration opportunities for larger groups and families gathering together.

Four parking spaces available

Off-road parking for four vehicles means everyone in your group can bring their car without worrying about finding street parking nearby.

Games room entertainment

The dedicated games room with table tennis keeps groups entertained during downtime and provides competitive fun for all ages visiting together.

Three cosy woodburning stoves

Three separate woodburning stoves throughout the cottage create warm gathering spots where your group can relax after days exploring the fells.

Walking access from doorstep

Direct access to Loughrigg Fell walking routes from the property means groups can start their Lake District adventures without driving anywhere first.

High-standard renovation throughout

The complete renovation to exceptional standards means your group enjoys modern comfort whilst staying in this beautiful Lake District setting together.

Getting To Spring Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Spring Cottage by car, take the A591 towards Ambleside and follow signs for Rydal. The property sits on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell with clear access from the main road. You'll find convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 5 miles from the accommodation. From there, local taxis provide regular service to the property for a scenic journey through the Lake District.

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

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Rydal Cave
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9LJ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Loughrigg Fell Summit
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LN
Rydal Water Circuit
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 9LR
River Rothay Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LN
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9BT
Booths Windermere
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Grasmere Village Shop
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SW
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Stagshaw Garden
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA22 0HE
Skelwith Force Waterfall
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA22 9NN
Rydal Cave
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA22 9LJ
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9BS
Grasmere Village
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SH
Loughrigg Fell Summit
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA22 9LN
Rydal Water Circuit
Distance: 1 mile
LA22 9LR
River Rothay Walk
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA22 9LN
Ambleside Co-op
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9BT
Booths Windermere
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1AF
Grasmere Village Shop
Distance: 4.4 miles
LA22 9SW
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 1LB
Stagshaw Garden
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA22 0HE
Skelwith Force Waterfall
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA22 9NN

Is Spring Cottage Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Spring Cottage welcomes families with cot and highchair available on request. The 10-acre grounds offer endless exploration with woodland areas and rock outcrops to discover. The games room with table tennis provides indoor entertainment on rainy days. Three woodburning stoves create cosy spaces for evening relaxation. Direct access to gentle walking routes suits older children whilst the garden areas provide safe outdoor play space.
Groups Will Love...
The dedicated games room with table tennis provides excellent group entertainment at Spring Cottage. This separate space means competitive matches can continue without disturbing others relaxing in the main living areas. Combined with three woodburning stoves throughout the property and a separate snug room with 55-inch television, groups have multiple gathering spots. The open-plan kitchen and dining area accommodates everyone for group meals together.
Pet Friendly
Spring Cottage welcomes one well-behaved dog with upstairs access permitted throughout the property. The extensive 10-acre grounds provide outstanding exercise opportunities with woodland paths and open areas for your dog to explore safely. Direct access to Loughrigg Fell walking routes means endless adventures from the doorstep. The location near River Rothay offers additional walking options. Remember to bring towels for muddy paws after fell walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Spring Cottage

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Chesters Cafe Skelwith Bridge

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9NN

The Britannia Inn Elterwater

Located 3.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9HP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Spring Cottage

Is Spring Cottage suitable for large groups?
Yes, Spring Cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms making it perfect for two families or friend groups. The open-plan living spaces and separate snug room provide plenty of social areas for everyone to gather comfortably.
Is the property pet friendly?
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Spring Cottage with upstairs access permitted. Your pet can enjoy the extensive 10-acre grounds with woodland areas perfect for exercise and exploration.
How many cars can we park?
The property provides off-road parking for four vehicles which accommodates most group bookings. This means everyone can bring their own car without parking concerns.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The master bedroom has a super-king bed with en-suite bathroom and mood lighting. One double bedroom and two twin bedrooms complete the accommodation with one twin featuring en-suite shower and garden access.
What cooking facilities does the kitchen have?
The open-plan kitchen features a Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob plus microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The space easily accommodates group meal preparation and dining together.
Are there entertainment options for groups?
The games room includes table tennis for competitive entertainment. The separate snug has a 55-inch television and woodburning stove whilst the main living area features another stove for cosy evenings.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in starts at 4 PM giving the team time to prepare the property perfectly. Check-out is at 10 AM allowing sufficient time for cleaning before the next guests arrive.
Is the cottage suitable for children?
Yes, the property welcomes families with cot and highchair available on request. The extensive grounds provide safe outdoor space though supervision is needed near woodland areas and rock outcrops.

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Spring Cottage Reviews

We are just home from another wonderful stay at Spring Cottage. The house is super well equipped and works for our group of different generations, including a baby and a dog. Everything is spotless. The garden is super with lots for the kids to explore. The spot is sublime so much to do from the doorstep. Well be booking again! Thanks so much to owners S&F.
A fantastic property, the best we have ever stayed in in the Lakes. Very comfortable with excellent facilities. Very well equipped. Extensive gardens and woodlands with excellent views. Could not fault this property and would definitely stay again.
Our second stay at this great house the only time weve ever returned to stay in the same spot in over ten years of visiting the Lakes with our extended family. Incredibly well equipped, luxurious and so much space, both indoors and outdoors. Thanks for a great holiday.
Returning guests Spring cottage continues to offer very comfortable accommodation and is well equipped for the number of guests it can sleep. There are a variety of options to sit and relax either as a group or individual. The garden room has to be the favourite with views over the valley and across to Wansfell. On a cooler evening the log burner soon raises the temperature! Location wise Spring Cottage has a lot to commend itself set away from busy Ambleside which is within easy walking distance, central for exploring the wider Lake District and with good walking from the doorstep.
Robert
Excellent location. Lovely property and very well kitted out. Views are stunning. All in all a great holiday house.
Andrew
This is a very beautiful property and we had a very enjoyable stay with lots of walks even amidst the showers. The views from the property are stunning as is the garden.
Wonderful property in the perfect location.
Probably the best views weve had from a house weve stayed at in The Lake ... Probably the best views weve had from a house weve stayed at in The Lake District over the last 30 years of annual visits
Richard
A stunning property in a beautiful and convenient location
Carole
Spring cottage is the most beautiful accommodation we have stayed in the lakes. It had everything you would need for a self catering accommodation. The views were fabulous my favourate room being the garden room. There was ample room for the 6 if us plus a dog. It is in the heart of the lakes and everything you would want to do is within easy reach. My family and I had a wonderful time making precious memories. Thank you . Until next time....
We have been lucky enough to enjoy Spring Cottage on several occasions, it does not disappoint and we hope to return. It is comfortable, well equipped and in a great location with good walking available from the door. Spring Cottage is just a lovely relaxing place to stay with Ambleside and Grasmere close enough to dip in and out of.
Heather
The cottage was absolutely fantastic, even better than in the photos! It has been beautifully developed over the years and the photographs taken throughout the process were very interesting to see. We loved the spaciousness, the wood burners, the lighting preset modes !, the incredible master bathroom, and the table tennis. The location is absolutely superb and was perfect for us returning Cumbrians to stay, we hope to stay again Thank you for everything.
Nicola
This is an amazing property. We had a wonderful week in August in a delightful house and setting. Thank you.
Excellent gorgeous place with stunning views, very high standard, everything worked fabulous!
Everything perfect. fabulous cottage pity Ambleside doesn't have a recycling bin for properties
Alexander
Everything about this cottage is excellent ,the grounds, the space the comfort ... Everything about this cottage is excellent ,the grounds, the space the comfort ,I have already booked this for next year and cant wait to return
Overall, the property is excellent. 5 stars and one of the best we have stayed in over the last 15 years. The property has a great layout with lots of interesting space to enjoy. Only three firstworld problems. As mentioned by another guest, the kitchen setup is a little irregular certainly got in my steps. Either the dishwasher or the eco tablet is not great crockery needs a rinse at the sink because some will not come out clean. Lastly, nice to meet the owner briefly upon arrival. A second meeting at 9.30 on exit day was ok but it felt like we were being hustled out especially as the cleaner was also sat in her car next to mine waiting. Good job, we left at 9.58 by my watch. Didnt feel like I had that extra 10mins to write this in the guestbook! Well, it was never going to be perfect but it was pretty close. Thank you. Shane.
We had a super time at Spring Cottage. We met the owners Steve and Fiona when we arrived. They were so helpful and you could tell immediately how much well they take care of the house and its grounds. They had even kindly lit the fire for us, which made it feel so cosy. The house is superbly equipped and huge inside. Everything was spotlessly clean. The grounds are fun to explore. And you couldnt beat the location in the Lakes we barely got in our cars all week, we mostly went on adventures from the doorstep.
Hannah
Spring Cottage is a great place to stay. Excellent location with an easy walk into Ambleside. The house is very well equipped and has all amenities that you could need. The master bedroom and bathroom is amazing and a real wow factor for the house. Ample parking for cars meant it was a great stay for me and my family 6 adults, 1 baby. Very comfortable, cosy and warm after a long day of walking.
Had a lovely stay at Spring Cottage. The cottage itself passed all our expectations! The facilities in the home are by far the best weve had via lakelovers and weve had many over the years with the added touch of logs being provided! The grounds are just fantastic which the whole family could enjoy, including our four legged friend! We were just a family of 4 so the two largest bedrooms double master and twin were just perfect and with lots of space and what an ensuite the master double has, wow! but I have to say I would be disappointed if having to use the small double room if visiting with more than 2 adults so other may want to take note of the size if visiting as a group. We were so pleased with our stay we wanted to book immediately again for 2025 but its a shame that the prices have gone up! We managed to get the house during a sale so that plus the increase is deterring us returning unfortunately which we are very sad about after such a lovely stay. Its frustrating school holidays have to be such a premium at rentals when parents have no choice to travel then.
We have stayed at Spring Cottage on quite a few occasions and it does not disappoint. Great location with good walking from the door, well located for getting out and about the wider lake District and yet a quiet and relaxing base. Very well appointed kitchen with no shortage of pots pans cutlery etc. Lovely space for socialising with alternatives for those wanting to be quiet.
Andrew
The property was stunning. Great location and views. All facilities catered for. Would highly recommend this property So much so weve booked the property for new year 2024
Jennie
Our second visit to Spring Cottage and this one was just as good as the first. Definitely felt like a home from home. Thank you for letting us use it.
My Wife, Son and his partner stayed at Spring Cottage in November. The location of Spring cottage is idyllic with views of Wansfell Pike and the River Rothay. The owners have expertly transformed this cottage from a simple cottage into a very comfortable luxury home with a superb garden. We would highly recommend this as a perfect base to explore the Lake District from.
The cottage was beautiful, along with the stunning views, and beautifully maintained colourful gardens. Beds were comfy, WiFi worked, games room was fun, plenty of board games for use, There are lovely places to easily walk and enjoy the views. Information booklets were provided. It was truly lovely. I cannot give this five stars because of things that need tending to, or updating. I'm sorry but, the couches in the lounge seem to not have been cleaned in ages, and that was unsettling. One bath towel, per person for an entire week was too few many people with long full hair, need a second towel for their hair, or a second towel during the stay. Even the cheapest places we've ever been to offer something for a first morning or beyond the first morning. We've even been left 'welcome baskets' with scones and jam. It would have been nice to have had even instant packets of coffee and a couple of tea bags and biscuits for that first morning I cannot think of any hotel or B&B that doesn't provide that. We had to go shopping, came home and made eggs, only to find there was no salt and pepper and I certainly wasn't going to make the run out again, when hot eggs were on the table. Some very inexpensive longuse items such as these, would have been appreciated. The cottage stated it wanted specific soaps to help keep the water system clean that's fineno problembut an absolutely minimal supply was provided less than a quarter of a bottle in two sinks, nothing... not even a simple bar of soap in the shower, no clothes washing powder. I'm fine if I must bring my own, but to then find it's unsuitable and can't be used, then to go to the market and find the cottage friendly 'Ecover' products weren't in stock and spending time searching for 'acceptable products'well, this was a headacheI don't want shopping worries, or commitments when on holiday, please. A small selfturnon light at the master bedroom vanity would be nice constantly walking back and forth to the opposite wall isn't a big task, but it's a nuisance, along with a selfturnoff light at the bedside falling asleep and having to get up and go to the wall to turn off a light seems ridiculous. Also, a magnifying mirror at the master vanity please it's very helpful for aiding in applying makeup, or using tweezers. The kitchen layout is odd, but that's just my opinion and it can't be changedthe dishwasher is across from the sink, not beside it, and the rubbish bin is clear across from the sink on the opposite wall. Large spatulas, spoons etc. to cook with are most handy when in the drawer next to the stove whilst cooking, instead of across the kitchen in an inconvenient place. We had a big pot that we brought for a family dinner glad we didthere are pots, but not one BIG pot. The ladle is way too small and shortalmost like a camping ladlea long handled one would have proved very helpful. There's only one jug which was used as a water jug, but we didn't have another jug for juice. We separated our glass, plastic, paper, compost, and rubbish, only to find upon leaving, that there was only one 'allinone rubbish bin' out front. Very sad and disappointing, considering the cottage did not want any chemicals, sanitisers, oil, or even milk down their drains, and wanted everything 'eco' with 'Ecover'. We did see that there was a recycling plant when we were on our way out, but the car was packed full of our suitcases etc., and we certainly weren't going to drive back to the cottage, separate everything, and take everything there. I would hope that the owners could provide many bins, for these several usages. Constantly pouring the bit of excess milk from a cereal bowl or coffee cup milk and oil cannot be poured down the drain into the bin seems wrong, and then the bag leaked, and I spent my time cleaning a binnot what I care to do on holiday. I would have paid the extra twenty pounds that would have been an overpayment, but I would have paid it in knowing that basic things soap in the shower, full liquid soaps and washing powder, a few tea bags, some coffee and UHT milk packets, a small bottle of vegetable oil or similar, a few tea biscuits, and salt and pepper were provided. Most travellers are tired, have packed and unpacked, and just want to waken to a shower with soap, and a simple something to eat and a hot drink, to get them started. I felt this seemed both cheap, rude, and unwelcoming on behalf of a luxury cottage. When places really 'welcome' my familyI can tell you, I am impressed, start off very happy, and I recommend the place to friends, and want to return there myself. Although the cottage was nice, pretty, roomy, great views...I would not want to return because it did not provide the basic niceties, and I would not want to spend my time cleaning someone else's bin, ever again.
Sixty meters above sea level and an idyllic spot near rydal water. A private steep woodland to explore. Who could ask for a serene spot in which to sketch . The cool downstairs bedrooms, together with an amazing ensuite and garden room is a luxury. We had a wonderful hot week. The owner met us at four when we arrived. He explained the house water system . It was perfect.
This is a beautiful property and finished to a high standard. It was a pleasure to stay here.
Not our first stay at this wonderful property. Spring Cottage is in a lovely location. and a great place to return to after a day on the fells or just exploring.
Jennie
Great to be greeted with a Christmas tree and burning log fire, very welcoming. Facilities and space ideal, indoor and out, for our family of 5 and golden retriever! Lots of great walks from the door. It was a shame one of the double ovens didn't work, which made our Christmas dinner more of a challenge. We let the owners know, so hopefully it will be working for next Christmas as we've already booked again!
Alison
The property is a beautiful house comfortable but not that clean when we arrived. But we had a great holiday until the last day when we were leaving and in snowy icy conditions that drive is dangerous as we had to use a piece of wood to clean the driveway
Claire
The addition of somewhere to dry boots would be very useful.
Caroline
Wonderful holiday cottage . Great setting , lots of walks from the house. Amazing dining kitchen, brilliant log fires and lovely bedrooms . I have stayed here twice and hope to rebook next year !
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