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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
KITCHEN
Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Washing Machine -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
ENTERTAINMENT
TV -
CLIMATE CONTROL
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SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
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Rates & Availability
Review
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Andrew Evans
Submitted Feb 1, 2026
Stayed Jan 18, 2026A great stay. 4 of us needed a base for a mountaineering weekend and this was perfect. Slap bang in the middle of Ambleside, close to all amenities and really nicely done out. Jane is a great host and was really helpful and made herself available with good info about things like parking and getting in. Thoroughly recommended.
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Hannah Potter
Submitted Oct 8, 2025
Stayed Sep 24, 2025The cottage is in a fantastic central location. Very clean and comfortable with everything you'd need. There was a wonderful welcome pack. I would defiinitly book again.
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jennifer j.
Submitted Aug 3, 2025
Stayed Aug 1, 2025We had a wonderful stay at The Shambles. Everything was absolutely perfect, only wish we could stay longer! The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were super comfy and the location was close to everything we needed. Jane was a wonderful host and we would definitely stay here again!
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Roger
Submitted Nov 16, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Great host, great location, very comfortable cottage.
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Submitted Oct 31, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969For a family The Shambles has the lot including what I would describe as a no noise relax/read/ family get together and play old fashioned board games room. The bathroom has a wonderful bath that must be up there with the longest in the north of England and comes complete with all the little extras you would expect in a good hotel. Beds are comfy and the kitchen everything you need - except a cook! Was working on a difficult job in Ambleside but as soon as I opened the front door of the Shambles I felt time had slowed down and it was time to relax for the evening. Brilliant place to stay.
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Sarah
Submitted Aug 30, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Great cottage in fabulous location, very clean and well equipped. Some noise from local restaurants but would stay again!
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H
Submitted May 19, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Had a lovely stay at Shambles cottage. The owner Jane could not have been more helpful. She also left us a lovely little welcome hamper which meant we had time to settle in before having to fo to shops. Would recommend it.
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Sue
Submitted May 15, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969We had a great short break; we had bad luck with the weather, but a lovely stay in the very comfortable & well equipped cottage which, having 2 living rooms made it feel very spacious. Lots of games, good wifi reception so children happy. The owner was really helpful with the couple of queries we had. The only downside might be that the dedicated parking is a little walk away (not surprising really as the cottage is in centre of town), but if you're out all day, the overnight parking permit in town works really well. (And able to park outside cottage to load & unload) I'd love to go back, thank you
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Mark
Submitted Mar 10, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Lovely cottage in the heart of Ambleside. The owners provide everything you could need for a pleasant stay.
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Marie
Submitted Jan 14, 2019
Stayed Dec 31, 1969Lovely Cottage well kept