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 three floors and works brilliantly for larger groups. Two ground floor king-size bedrooms both have en-suite shower rooms, making life easier when you're sharing with family or friends. There's parking for three cars too.

The cottage sits slightly elevated above Ambleside town centre. You get panoramic countryside and hill views from the first-floor conservatory. The Lake District National Park surrounds you with fells and lakes in every direction.

Downstairs you'll find two king-size bedrooms with en-suites and TVs. Upstairs on the first floor there's a well-equipped kitchen-diner, sitting room with Smart TV and sound system, plus a conservatory and cloakroom. The second floor has a double bedroom, twin bedroom and family bathroom. Gas central heating with underfloor heating throughout keeps everyone comfortable.

Lake Windermere sits 4.7 miles away (12 minutes). Grasmere is 4.4 miles away (10 minutes). Stock Ghyll Force waterfall is just 0.8 miles (3 minutes). Wray Castle stands 3.2 miles away (9 minutes).

Blue Hill House combines space, comfort and location perfectly for group breaks in the Lakes.

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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 Bedrooms

Two king-size bedrooms with en-suites on the ground floor make this cottage perfect for guests with mobility needs or multi-generational groups.

Parking for Three Cars

Off-road parking for three vehicles means no fighting over spaces or worrying about street parking when travelling with multiple families.

Conservatory Views

The first-floor conservatory offers panoramic countryside and hill views where groups can gather for morning coffee or evening drinks together.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The spacious kitchen-diner has everything needed for cooking group meals with plenty of dining space for eight guests to eat together.

Central Ambleside Location

Walk into Ambleside town centre within minutes for shops, restaurants and pubs without needing to drive or find parking spaces.

Underfloor Heating

Gas central heating with underfloor heating throughout keeps everyone warm and comfortable whatever the Lake District weather throws at you.

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 and look for signs to the property. The cottage is slightly elevated above the town centre with off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 4.7 miles away. From there, regular buses run to Ambleside or you can take a short taxi ride to the cottage.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (4.7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9LU

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Lake Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1LF

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rothay Park

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EH

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Hawkshead Village

Distance: 5.8 miles

LA22 0NT

Ambleside Bus Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1LF

Waterhead Pier

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0EP

Stock Ghyll Force

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA22 9LU

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Lake Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1LF

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA22 9NG

Rothay Park

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA22 0EH

Rydal Water

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA22 9LX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Hawkshead Village

Distance: 5.8 miles

LA22 0NT

Ambleside Bus Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9BT

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1LF

Waterhead Pier

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA22 0EP

Is Blue Hill House Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Stock Ghyll Force waterfall sits just 0.8 miles away for an easy family walk. Rothay Park is 0.3 miles from the cottage with play areas and open space. Lake Windermere offers boat trips and watersports 4.7 miles away. Wray Castle has grounds to explore 3.2 miles from the property. The cottage has a cot and highchair available for younger children.

Groups Will Love...

The first-floor conservatory at Blue Hill House provides the perfect group gathering space with panoramic countryside and hill views. Eight guests can relax together here with morning coffee or evening drinks while taking in the Lake District scenery. Combined with the spacious sitting room featuring two sofas, two armchairs and a Smart TV with sound system, there's plenty of room for everyone to socialise comfortably.

Pet Friendly

Blue Hill House welcomes one well-behaved dog to join your Lake District break. The non-enclosed front garden and patio provide outdoor space for your pet. Stock Ghyll Force waterfall walk starts just 0.8 miles away. Rothay Park sits 0.3 miles from the cottage for dog walking. The surrounding fells and countryside paths offer endless walking opportunities right from the doorstep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Blue Hill House

The Giggling Goose

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Zeffirellis Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9AD

The Priest Hole

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0EY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Blue Hill House

Is Blue Hill House pet friendly?

Yes, Blue Hill House welcomes one well-behaved dog. Your pet can join your Lake District adventure and explore the nearby walks and fells with the family.

How many cars can park at the property?

The cottage has off-road parking for three cars with two spaces at the front and one at the rear. This works perfectly for groups travelling in multiple vehicles or larger families.

Are there ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, both ground floor bedrooms are king-size with en-suite shower rooms, TVs and patio doors to the front patio. This makes the property suitable for guests who prefer to avoid stairs.

What sleeping arrangements does Blue Hill House offer?

The cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms: two ground floor king-size rooms with en-suites, plus a double and twin on the second floor. There are three bathrooms in total including two en-suites and one family bathroom.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests?

The ground floor accommodation with two en-suite bedrooms makes this suitable for elderly visitors. However, the access to the property is steep which should be considered when booking.

What entertainment is available?

The sitting room has a Smart TV, sound system, electric fire, two sofas and two armchairs for relaxing together. Each ground floor bedroom also has its own TV for privacy.

How far is Blue Hill House from Ambleside centre?

The cottage sits slightly elevated above Ambleside town centre within easy walking distance. You can reach the shops, restaurants and pubs in just a few minutes on foot.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The well-appointed kitchen-diner includes an electric range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle and toaster. There's also a separate utility room with washer-dryer for longer stays.

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Bowness-on-Windermere

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 Bedrooms

Parking for Three Cars

Conservatory Views

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Central Ambleside Location

Underfloor Heating

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

Zeffirellis Restaurant

The Priest Hole

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Blue Hill House Reviews