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A short walk from Ambleside, The Old Dairy is a perfect base from which to explore South Lakes. Dating back to 1830 and originally the old dairy to the former neighbouring manor ‘The Croft’, this one bedroom property has been beautifully renovated and continually updated by the owners. It retains a lot of original features including the hayloft which is now a snug sitting area above the main living room.
From the courtyard, with convenient parking right outside, you enter the hallway with space for boots and coats. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could need including a washer/dryer, fridge with ice compartment and a view over the cobbled courtyard at the front. The shower room has a spacious walk-in shower, sink and WC, under floor heating and heated towel rail. The pretty double bedroom is very romantic with a high ceiling, wardrobe and chest of drawers. The living-dining room has a solid wood floor, leather sofa, separate chair, flat screen TV with DVD player and electric fire inset and looks out over the courtyard. There is also a dining table and chairs to one side. Above the living room is the old hayloft, with a reclining armchair next to the window providing a delightful space to relax and read.
The Old Dairy has its own slate bench overlooking the courtyard and guests can also enjoy the shared riverside garden just across the road with seating overlooking the river.
The Old Dairy is located in a courtyard and the parking space is only suitable for cars, we are unable to allow large vans or motor homes to park.
Sleeps 2
Two storeys
Double bedroom
Shower room with walk-in shower, underfloor heating and heated towel rail
All bed linen and towels provided
Well-equipped kitchen with fridge (ice compartment), microwave and washer/dryer
Gas central heating
Free Wi-Fi
TV with DVD player
Use of shared riverside garden opposite
Parking for one car
Up to one dog welcome (subject to an additional charge)
No smoking
Grasmere 4.4 miles; Windermere 4.7 miles; Keswick 16.7 miles
Situated at the northern end of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside is a vibrant and picturesque town that makes an excellent base for exploring the central Lake District. Its charming streets are filled with independent shops, cosy cafés, traditional pubs and excellent restaurants, all set against the stunning backdrop of the surrounding fells.
For visitors arriving by car, Ambleside is easily reached via the M6 motorway, leaving at Junction 36 and following the A590 and A591 directly into the heart of the Lakes. If travelling by train, the nearest mainline station is at Windermere, just over 4 miles away, with regular bus and taxi connections into town.
Once in Ambleside, you can enjoy cruises and boat trips on Lake Windermere from Waterhead Pier or relax by the lakeshore park and beach. A short woodland walk leads to the striking Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, while in the centre of town you’ll find the iconic 17th-century Bridge House – one of the smallest and most photographed buildings in the Lakes.
