Water Howes Cottage
Ambleside, North West England
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
In the heart of the Lake District, Water Howes Cottage in Ambleside sleeps six and works well for families or groups wanting to be within walking distance of the town. A bus stop is close by and EV charging is available nearby too, useful if you're planning to explore Cumbria without moving the car too often.
The Armitt Museum & Library is just 0.1 miles away, while Dove Cottage and Hawkshead Grammar School are both within a few miles for those keen on Wordsworth country and local history. Costa and The Book Brewery are both a short stroll away for tea and cake. Windermere station is 4.4 miles off, and Windermere's Millerground Landing, with excellent water quality, is 4 miles away for lakeside walks or a swim.
The Armitt Museum & Library is just 0.1 miles away, while Dove Cottage and Hawkshead Grammar School are both within a few miles for those keen on Wordsworth country and local history. Costa and The Book Brewery are both a short stroll away for tea and cake. Windermere station is 4.4 miles off, and Windermere's Millerground Landing, with excellent water quality, is 4 miles away for lakeside walks or a swim.
How far to…
- Rydal Water
- 10-minute drive
- Rydal Mount
- 2.1 km
- Moss Eccles Tarn
- 350 metres
- Bridge House
- 8-minute walk
- Dove Cottage
- 15-minute drive
- St Oswald's Church
- 4.7 km
Accommodation on site
- Cottage
Details taken from the operator's own website — check current terms when you book.
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 · 11.5 mi
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Sat 21 Nov · 19:00
Electric Boutique
Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 11.4 mi
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Sat 12 Dec · 13:00
Over 60's Christmas Dinner
CA10 3SP, Penrith · 14.9 mi
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Sat 19 Dec · 18:00
Land Of The Lost
Indie Craft Beer, Kendal · 11.4 mi
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Water Howes Cottage
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Water Howes Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.1 mi
The Armitt Museum & Library
The Armitt Museum & Library is a museum, gallery, and library full of interesting and unusual object...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.5 mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage was the Lake District home of William Wordsworth, a humble cottage with whitewashed wal...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sand...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.5 mi
From Auschwitz to Ambleside
This small exhibition tells the story of 300 child Holocaust survivors who arrived in Windermere in...
🏛️ 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 · 6.2 mi
The Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the 'Story of Coniston', from Ston...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.7 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 · 0.1 mi
Bridge House
Castle & Heritage · 2.2 mi
Wray Castle
National Trust · 2.5 mi
Townend
Stately Home & Palace · 3.2 mi
Allan Bank
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Eat & drink local
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