Garden Cottage

Ambleside, North West England

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.7 mi (Open Charge Map)

Set in a historic riverside property once owned by Wordsworth's son
Walking distance to the bustling village of Ambleside
Short drive to Dove Cottage, Bowness and Windermere
Garden Cottage welcomes a well behaved dog
Access to garden cottages is up steps that may suit fewer mobility needs

Garden Cottage is one of four self catering apartments at Stepping Stones, a historic riverside property once owned by William Wordsworth's son, overlooking the famous stepping stones across the River Rothay. You're within walking distance of bustling Ambleside, with Dove Cottage and the popular villages of Bowness and Windermere all a short drive away. The cottage welcomes a well behaved dog, though access is up steps at the side of the house to the garden. Nearby you'll find the Armitt Museum & Library, Dove Cottage and Hawkshead Grammar School, while Windermere station and Millerground Landing beach, noted for its excellent water quality, are both within a few miles.

How far to…

Station: 5.3 miles
Beach: 4.8 miles
The Armitt Museum & Library: 0.8 miles
Dove Cottage: 1.7 miles
Hawkshead Grammar School: 4.7 miles

Practical details

Pets: Garden Cottage is dog friendly
Check-in: Friday changeover
Mobility: Access up steps, not suitable for guests who struggle with mobility

Accommodation on site

Cottage apartments

Details taken from the operator's own website on 11 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Pet Friendly
🚌 Near a Bus Stop
🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Thu 19 Nov · 11:00

Kendal Mountain Festival

Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal · 12.3 mi

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Sat 21 Nov · 19:00

Electric Boutique

Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 12.3 mi

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Sat 19 Dec · 18:00

Land Of The Lost

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Thu 31 Dec · 19:00

New Year's Eve Party 2026

Baha, Bowness-on-Windermer · 5.9 mi

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£651 per break

Sleeps: 2
Book with: cottages.com

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Windermere, Millerground Landing Excellent4.8 mi
Windermere, Rayrigg Meadow Excellent4.9 mi
Coniston Water, Monk Coniston Good5.7 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Windermere 5.3 miles
Staveley 7.9 miles
Burneside 10.4 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.8 mi

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Places to visit

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Eat & drink local

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🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.5 mi

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