Mallards

Ambleside, North West England

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

Historic riverside property once owned by William Wordsworth's family
Overlooks the famous stepping stones across the River Rothay
Within walking distance of Ambleside village
Dog friendly, accommodates two to four guests
Short drive to Dove Cottage, Bowness and Windermere

Mallards is one of four self catering holiday apartments at Stepping Stones, a historic country property near Ambleside, Cumbria, once owned by William Wordsworth's son and overlooking the famous stepping stones across the River Rothay. It sleeps four and accommodates two to four guests, welcoming a well behaved dog, with its own front door leading into the garden and grounds. You're within walking distance of the bustling village of Ambleside and a short drive from Wordsworth's Dove Cottage in Grasmere and the popular tourist villages of Bowness and Windermere. Nearby you'll also find the Armitt Museum & Library and Windermere's Millerground Landing beach, while Windermere station is within easy reach.

How far to…

Station: 5.3 miles
Beach: 4.8 miles
The Armitt Museum & Library: 0.8 miles
Dove Cottage: 1.7 miles

Practical details

Pets: Dog friendly
Families: Sleeps two to four

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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Events from Skiddle

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

Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 12.3 mi

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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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£834 per break

Sleeps: 4
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

The famous spots within a day trip

National Trust · 0.9 mi

Bridge House

Stately Home & Palace · 2.4 mi

Allan Bank

Castle & Heritage · 2.9 mi

Wray Castle

National Trust · 3.3 mi

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

🫖 Tea Rooms · 0.5 mi

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The Snuff Bar Kendal · 12.3 mi 9 on

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