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$144 / night
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Clare Cottage – Home 4564125 Cottage

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

In the very heart of Ambleside, Clare Cottage is a traditional 19th century stone built terraced cottage. Clean, spacious and contemporary with 5G broadband, smart TV and Netflix!

Centrally located and yet tucked away on a quiet road, the interior exudes an air of calm even though all the restaurants, shops, bars and cinemas are within a minutes walk from the front door. Once at the cottage you really dont need a car as you can hike from the front door or take a bus to Grasmere, Rydal or Windermere.

The interior is much larger than the photos convey, with a large through living room/dining room, with wood burning stove; a contemporary kitchen fully equipped with integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and underfloor heating.

The 3 bedrooms are spread over the upper two floors. On the first floor is a double bedroom (with small wall mounted TV) and the main family bathroom (with underfloor heating).

Up a quite narrow and steep staircase to the 2nd floor a large twin bedroom and a double bedroom are located, the double bedroom having its own stylish en suite shower room with walk in shower.

Too many cottage owners in the Lakes make little effort with updating the decor of their holiday homes, relying instead on a large tourist trade. I want to make your holiday special, a treat and so endeavour to provide a beautiful home. It is a perfect retreat for couples, friends and families with older children.

N.B. Given the recent global health crisis please be assured that we are doing all we can to make your stay a safe one. . I will send details of the measures we have put in place at the cottage

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Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Windermere is the nearest railway station. The buses stop just 1 minute from the front door at a location adjacent to King Street Car park (which doubles as the market place on Wednesdays) and from there you can travel North to Grasmere and beyond to Keswick or south back to Windermere and on to Kendal.

Interaction with guest

The keys Are stored in a safe at the property So you can arrive whenever suits you. I use a professional housekeeping company who are based in Ambleside and are available to assist if there are any problems during your state. Whilst i have a hands off approach during your stay i am always contactable if there is a problem which you feel needs my input.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($125.64) £100.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

The property has quite steep stairs to the second floor so may be unsuitable for elderly or disabled guests. I have a policy of no children under 12 as the decor is not suited to many young families; white walls, white furniture and glass ornaments throughout. I make occasional exceptions where the family is aware and comfortable with such an environment. I do not allow pets at all.

A weeks let begins on Friday or Monday, short lets run from Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday.

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About the owner

Jacqui M.
Average reply time:
3 hours 35 minutes
Response rate:
95%
Calendar last updated:
07 May 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
61 reviews

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“Add to your list!”

Reviewed 23 Oct 2022

Clare Cottage was very comfortable and spacious. Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine/drier. Heating worked well. We did not have much trouble with parking but perhaps were just lucky. It was a good base for exploring the Lakes District. I would have liked more time to just enjoy being at the Cottage! Would happily recommend to others. We had 4 adults staying in 3 bedrooms.

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for taking the time to review my cottage, much appreciated. Hope to welcome you back soon. Jacqui

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“Beautiful, cosy cottage”

Reviewed 20 Aug 2022

We were attending my nephew’s wedding and the cottage worked well for this event. Well appointed cottage, conveniently situated to access facilities in and around Ambleside. The cottage is more … More

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Response from the owner Thanks very much for your review. Ambleside can be tricky for parking but with a reduction in the number of permits issued, hopefully this will ease a little.

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“Lovely quiet accommodation in central Ambleside”

Reviewed 11 Mar 2022

We have stayed here a number of times. The cottage has all the facilities we need - perfect for two couples. Comfortable living spaces and spacious bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen. Parking with th… More

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“Lovely property in wonderful Ambleside”

Reviewed 29 Oct 2021

Clare Cottage is a lovely, spacious, well-equipped property that's furnished to a high standard. There are nice touches that visitors will appreciate such as a really decent kitchen, fast & … More

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“Lovely cottage.”

Reviewed 10 Jul 2021

We a family of four stayed here for three nights in May. We were attending my son’s wedding. This was a lovely cottage, perfect for our stay. One problem was parking, it was a bit of a nightm… More

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“Fabulous stay in Clare cottage”

Reviewed 24 Jun 2021

What a lovely cottage. Very clean and very comfortable in a great location in Ambleside. I would definitely stay again and would highly recommend to others.

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for writing a review. It’s always a delight to host such lovely guests. Hope to see you return soon. Thanks for booking Clare Cottage

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“Mrs”

Reviewed 31 Oct 2020

Just returned from a fantastic week away in Ambleside. Clare Cottage is in a fantastic location, no need to use your car. We had no issues parking. The cottage is much bigger than it appears on the ph… More

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“Great stay at Clare Cottage”

Reviewed 4 Aug 2020

We stayed at Clare Cottage for 3 nights. It is very clean and looked after. Central location! My only gripe is parking. Its on a first come first served. It would be better if every cottage on the street was given a space outside to park. We did get a parking ticket as did a friend.

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Response from the owner Hi, I’m so sorry to hear you got ticketed. Ambleside is a tricky place for parking, i do provide detailed information about local public car parking just 30 seconds from the front door which is only £15 for 3 days. Hope it doesnt put you off Ambleside.

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“Lovely deceptively spacious cottage”

Reviewed 17 Jul 2020

Really lovely cottage, very spacious. Beautifully clean and well presented. Great base for walking with the family and is in heart of Ambleside so close to some great pubs and restaurants.

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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back some time.

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“Home from home annual visit”

Reviewed 10 Mar 2020

Our friends and I love this cottage. We visit The Lakes every year in March and have stayed in a number of cottages over the last 20 years but this is definitely the best. Lovely living accommodation with everything you need. Comfortable and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms- great showers too. Very clean throughout and a thoughtful welcome gift on arrival.

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your lovely words, hope to see you back next year. Jacqui

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Jacqui (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Jacqui (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Jacqui (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Jacqui the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Jacqui (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Jacqui (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Jacqui (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Jacqui (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Jacqui (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Jacqui (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Jacqui (the owner) a message.

If Jacqui (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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