Short breaks in Ambleside

Self-catering short break accommodation in Ambleside

Get away from the daily grind and enjoy one of our short breaks in Ambleside, the Lake District, with your best travel companions by your . The town of Ambleside will be your quaint and characterful home as you explore this dreamy landscape, walking in the footsteps of literary legends like Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. With stone-cobbled lanes and a babbling beck running through it, the charming town of Ambleside offers a romantic escape in historic surroundings. Choose from Ambleside short break holiday cottages large and snug, old and new. Enjoy self-catering accommodation perfect for short breaks in the winding wilderness around Windermere.

While away weekend breaks in Ambleside and you’ll get a lovely dose of fresh lakeside air as you uncover hill and woodland trails through sweeping countryside. In Ambleside itself, stroll along the course of Stock Ghyll Beck, following stone-walled paths all the way to the impressive waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. It wouldn’t be a Lake District holiday without a journey over water; wander down to the Waterhead Pier, catch a ferry or hop on a rowboat to cross the magical waters of Lake Windermere. A few miles along the shore and you’ll happen upon Wray Castle, a towering example of Neo-gothic artistry set in gorgeous lakeside grounds. Or venture into Fell Foot Park, a special spot perfect for families, with lakeside activities galore, including swimming and boating.