Badgers Rake 12 Squirrels Nest

Ambleside, Ambleside
$245 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Superb top (second) floor apartment that provides unrivalled magnificent views to Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe.. All on the Second Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Books, Electric Fire

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. External laundry with coin-operated washer/dryer (shared with other properties on-site).. Large garden and BBQ area (shared with other property). Balcony with outdoor furniture. Pets by arrangement, to be kept on a lead in the garden. Bike store (garage). Private parking space in front of the garage. Visit England 4 Star.. Boasting spectacular views, Squirrel’s Nest is a superb second floor apartment at Badgers Rake. With an enviable position overlooking Ambleside with magnificent views over Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe, it is ideal either for a peaceful and relaxing break or as a fantastic starting point for an incredible holiday either walking or accessing all the local attractions (for both the young and the young at heart).

The living room has a sunny aspect with large picture window where the ever changing scenery can be watched from the comfort of the sofa, whatever the weather. The kitchen offers everything you require should you want to cook and has a picture mirror reflecting the outside view into the kitchen area. A large oak dining table and matching cabinet complements the dining area which in turn leads to the patio doors and a glass fronted balcony, with seating, enabling you to be part of the landscape in comfort. Both bedrooms enjoy views of Wansfell and have wardrobes and bedside cabinets.

Halfway up a hill, it is still within easy walking distance of all the local shops, bars and restaurants that bustling Ambleside has to offer. The Waterhead Pier to catch a boat on Lake Windermere is less than a mile away, with local parks providing a place to gather or rest or as a starting point for countless walks close by to the lakeside. Not often do you find a property with such quality facilities, a large communal garden with a designated BBQ area, spectacular scenery and off road parking so close to the centre of the village.

Free WiFi



There are low banisters at the property.

There are large gaps between banister spindles.

Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Paul Richardson

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Excellent flat, well equipped & good value.At the top of a steep road so maybe not for the less agile.Seems a lot of previous moans have been acted upon & sorted.

  • Norman Craig

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    We’ve been many times. That I’d guess speaks for itself.

  • Rolf W.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    good

  • Jill

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    Great views over Ambleside & beyond - we were lucky to see it under a cloud inversion with blue skies above. Also views down to the garden with lots of birds around. Recently done & well equipped kitchen & bathroom. Clear to see that the owners furnish & equip it to a high standard.Worth noting that apartment is on 2nd floor with no lift but not a problem for us. There didn’t seem to be any other residents in the rest of the block most of the time we were there which just enhanced the peace & quiet. Loved our stay here.

  • Clifford Jamieson

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    We had an excellent weeks stay at Badgers Rake 12 and would definitely stay here again. Everything in the flat is just perfect and being on the second floor one gets the most amazing views over Ambleside to the fells beyond. Just one thing to be aware of, if walking from the main road into Ambleside, Badgers Rake is up a fairly short but very steep hill.

  • Allen C.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2023

    Stayed Dec 24, 2023

    Very clean, very comfortable but, best of all, extremely well equipped (probably as good as I've experienced). Also, the effort put into the Christmas decorations was much appreciated.

  • John

    Submitted Oct 14, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Very clean with everything you could need in a holiday let. The view is spectacular! Very comfortable bed, so good we even had a sneaky look at the mattress and may invest in one. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

  • Luke

    Submitted Oct 10, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The location was excellent, even with the steep climb up the hill! Although that gave us fantastic views from the living room and kitchen balcony. One small issue, some of the kitchen utensils could do with an upgrade, but we managed fine. Parking space and garage really useful. We particularly liked the large living room with faux open fire and beautiful peaky views. Had a fantastic time, probably our best trip to the Lakes so far and Badgers Rake made for an excellent nest  Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

  • Russell

    Submitted Sep 13, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This apartment is in perfect location This apartment is in perfect location. Watching the sunset over the mountains, birds flying around the garden and watching the bats come out in the eves. A short walk to town. Waterfall nearby. The apartment it self was well equipped with everything you need. Plenty of space for 4 people. Drinking coffee on the balcony watching the sunshine on the mountains. Could do with a lick of paint above the balcony, but it hasn’t put me off, i’ve booked to stay there again next year Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

  • tony

    Submitted Aug 23, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Badgers Rake is a great apartment for exploring the wonderful Lake District landscape and mountains in the Ambleside area. You can walk out the door and up amazing mountains and are on the foothills of the Fairfield Horseshoe - a classic Lake District mountain walk. A real highlight of the apartment is the views from both the large sitting room window and the balcony off the dining area as the apartment is on the 2nd floor of the building - absolutely stunning views of the Horseshoe mountain range! It's a bit of a steep 10 minute climb walk out of Ambleside centre to the apartment - not for the weak or frail. But what do you expect when you're in the Lake District! You're going to be walking up some steep hills. Lots of amenities and places to eat & drink in Ambleside. Good facilities in the apartment too. Also lovely and quiet as you're out of the town centre. Thoroughly recommended - I will be revisiting this apartment- but out of season! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

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