Hillside Cottage
Ambleside, North West England
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.4 mi (Open Charge Map)
In the heart of the Lake District, Hillside Cottage in Ambleside, Cumbria sleeps four and suits those wanting to explore on foot or by bike, with a nearby bus stop and EV charging both on hand.
The Armitt Museum & Library is just a short stroll away, while Dove Cottage and the From Auschwitz to Ambleside exhibition are both within easy reach for a day of culture. For something simpler, Force Cafe and Grain are moments from your door.
Windermere station is 4.3 miles away, and Windermere's Millerground Landing beach, with excellent water quality, is just under four miles off — ideal for a lakeside walk or swim.
The Armitt Museum & Library is just a short stroll away, while Dove Cottage and the From Auschwitz to Ambleside exhibition are both within easy reach for a day of culture. For something simpler, Force Cafe and Grain are moments from your door.
Windermere station is 4.3 miles away, and Windermere's Millerground Landing beach, with excellent water quality, is just under four miles off — ideal for a lakeside walk or swim.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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🎪 What's on nearby, near and far
Events from
Skiddle
Thu 19 Nov · 11:00
Kendal Mountain Festival
Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal · 11.3 mi
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Sat 21 Nov · 19:00
Electric Boutique
Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 11.2 mi
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Sat 12 Dec · 13:00
Over 60's Christmas Dinner
CA10 3SP, Penrith · 14.6 mi
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Sat 19 Dec · 18:00
Land Of The Lost
Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 11.2 mi
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Hillside Cottage
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Everything within reach of Hillside Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.3 mi
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Armitt Museum & Library is a museum, gallery, and library full of interesting and unusual object...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.8 mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage was the Lake District home of William Wordsworth, a humble cottage with whitewashed wal...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
This small exhibition tells the story of 300 child Holocaust survivors who arrived in Windermere in...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.5 mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sand...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.6 mi
Windermere Jetty
Windermere Jetty Museum sits on the lakeshore just outside Bowness, telling over 200 years of Winder...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.5 mi
The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the 'Story of Coniston', from Ston...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.9 mi
Brantwood
Brantwood is the historic lakeside home of John Ruskin, now a museum set across a 250-acre estate on...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
National Trust · 0.3 mi
Bridge House
National Trust · 2.2 mi
Townend
Castle & Heritage · 2.3 mi
Wray Castle
Stately Home & Palace · 3.5 mi
Allan Bank
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Eat & drink local
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