A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specializes in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Haven Cottage still retains traditional old features like wooden beams and feature fireplaces. Most rooms benefit from picturesque mountain views, and all feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided each morning, made with Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, lightly smoked dry-cured bacon, and other locally sourced ingredients. A number of scenic walking routes start from Haven Cottage, and cycle storage is provided if guests wish to bring their bicycle. The market town of Keswick is a 20-minute drive away.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Whitney
    United States United States
    Location, friendly and helpful hosts, delicious breakfast, clean, beautiful accommodations
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    So Welcoming and warm. Everything was just perfect.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean and charming. The property is an easy walk to shops and cafes.
  • Qi
    China China
    It’s really clear and cosy. The service is also great! I like Amanda.
  • Dan
    United States United States
    Location was excellent Breakfast was delicious and nutritious Parking was an advantage Amanda and Mark made our stay comfortable and enjoyable…thank you
  • Simone
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful little B&B right in the heart of Ambleside.
  • Sue
    United States United States
    Mark and Amanda were excellent hosts. They were so happy to help and give suggestions on walks to take. The breakfast was outstanding, homemade bread, granola and smoothies
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab B&B. Lovely host. Great breakfast. Warm, friendly and homely. Lovely bedroom, great mattress, made for a good night's sleep. Will stay again if visiting the area.
  • Anne-maree
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was great and location very central and made easier with the bus stop right out the front.
  • Alessia
    Italy Italy
    Everything was perfect: the room was cozy and clean, there was a nice selection of teas, hot chocolate and coffee. The toiletries were of excellent quality, and the towels soft and comfy. The breakfast choice also was very good, the food was...

Hosted by Amanda & Mark Sarjant

9.9
Host Review Score
Amanda & Mark Sarjant
Just a stone throw away from Ambleside town centre Haven Cottage provides wonderful B&B accommodation right in the heart of the Lake District. Being a smaller B&B it has more of a home from home feel to it. With 4 bedrooms to choose ranging from smaller cosy double bedrooms to large, luxurious super king-size suites we have something for everybody's budget & tastes. Tastefully decorated in a contemporary style all bedrooms are en-suite and B&B accommodation with us includes free car-parking (which has an electric car recharging point), a fantastic home-cooked breakfast and tea/coffee, homemade bread & homemade cakes in the afternoons. Our Wi-fi is high-speed fibre so shouldn't let you down (although this is the Lakes!). We also have an on-site registered nutritionist who is available for consultations on health and wellness during your stay.
We pride ourselves on our customer service in a friendly & informative manner, being available when you need us but out of the way when you don't. The best way for you to get the most out of your holiday in Ambleside is for us to share our knowledge on the best places to visit, the best places to eat, to give you the routes & directions for your walks. This is the personal touch we believe makes the difference. With an onsite nutritionist our breakfasts have a quality reputation for good reason, we use excellent quality local ingredients and take into consideration taste and health benefits for the body where we can, examples are our 'Laid with Love' eggs from The Lake District Free Range Egg Co., nitrate free sausage from the Butchers 400 metres away and organic and Himalayan salt cured back bacon from an organic farm in Cumbria. Lighter options, Vegetarian/Vegan alternatives also feature on the breakfast menu. Our coffee is sourced from award winning Red Bank Coffee, roasted in Coniston and a great example of how we support the best local producers in the Lake District.
Haven Cottage is just 400 metres from the centre of Ambleside and about a mile from Lake Windermere.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Haven Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 16 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Haven Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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