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Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ambleside
  • Place, Borrans Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Located within a 5-minute walk of Ambleside Climbing Wall, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Lake Windermere. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Borrans Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Armitt Museum and Library - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside

Part of the Brathay Cottages collection this traditionally built cottage is made with Lakeland stone with exposed beams. Situated on Old Lake Road, half way between Ambleside Village and Windermere Lake, Thomas Fold is just a short stroll from all the amenities of the village and the Ferry Terminal at Waterhead.

The kitchen is very well equipped with a tiled floor, Breakfast Bar, and Large 5 Hob Range oven it is perfectly suited for cooking large Lakeland Breakfasts.

There is a good sized sitting/dining room with a wall-mounted 42` TV with Sky and Sky Sports, there is also a Mini-Hifi and Free Wi-Fi broadband access throughout the house. Patio doors lead onto a large outside balcony with garden furniture ideal for eating outside in the better weather days.

Thomas Fold Cottage has 2 double bedrooms one twin room and a large family bathroom on the first floor. There is a further double bedroom with a Kingsize bed situated on the ground floor right next to the downstairs bathroom. Uniquely this offers accommodation to those of us who struggle with stairs.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an ironing board.

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 1,299 reviews
$183 nightly
The price is $220
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

320744

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

Located steps from Ambleside Climbing Wall, this vacation home is in Ambleside, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. You'll also find Borrans Park and White Platts Recreation Ground less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside on Jun 17, 2026 start from $816, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside?

Yes, every house at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside comes with a balcony.

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