Glenside

Far Sawrey,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
England
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At a glance

Well-appointed Edwardian stone cottage on a working livestock farm
Meet cows, sheep, and newborn lambs in spring
Elegant interiors with a cosy open fire and wood burning stove
Peaceful, rural setting in the heart of the Lake District National Park
Ideal base for exploring Hill Top Farm, Wray Castle, Windermere, and Grizedale Forest
Hiking trails, water sports, fishing, and horse riding all close by
Two dog-friendly pubs within walking distance

Decorated for Christmas 2026

Accommodation

Ground floor:
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area with wood burning stove
Utility room
Sitting room with open fire
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC

First floor:
Bedroom with king-size bed
Bedroom with twin beds (zip and link, can be super king-size bed on request)
Bedroom with single bed
Bathroom with bath with overhead shower, basin, and WC

Facilities

Electric heaters, open fire
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, kettle, toaster, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
WiFi
TV with Sky Q

What's included

Fuel and power
Bed linen and towels
Welcome hamper
Toiletries
The cottage will be decorated for Christmas

Parking

Off road parking for 2 cars

Outside space

Front raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture
Side lawned garden
Rear patio

Children

Children and infants welcome

Pets

One well-behaved pet welcome

Need to know

Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk

Bath
Bath
Bath
Bed linen
Bed linen
Bed linen
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Fridge/freezer
Garden
Garden
Garden
Heating
Heating
Heating
Hob
Hob
Hob
Kettle
Kettle
Kettle
Microwave
Microwave
Microwave
Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking
Off-road parking
Open Fire
Open Fire
Open fire
Oven
Oven
Oven
Shower
Shower
Shower
Toaster
Toaster
Toaster
Toiletries
Toiletries
Toiletries
Towels
Towels
Towels
Tumble Dryer
Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryer
TV
TV
TV
Washing machine
Washing machine
Washing machine
Welcome Hamper
Welcome Hamper
Welcome hamper
WiFi
WiFi
WiFi
Wood Burning Stove
Wood Burning Stove
Wood burning stove

On the same farm

Bishop Howe, Far Sawrey
Bishop Howe

Location

Lake Windermere
1.9 miles
The World Of Beatrix Potter
1.9 miles
Skelwith Force
5.8 miles
Old Man Of Coniston
6.7 miles
Sizergh
8.8 miles
Wordsworth Grasmere
9.8 miles
RSPB Haweswater
11.1 miles
Scafell Pike
12.7 miles
Stanley Ghyll Waterfall
12.9 miles
Derwentwater
17.5 miles
Castlerigg Stone Circle
18.4 miles
Lowther Castle & Gardens
19.9 miles
The Lakes Distillery
25.4 miles
Wensleydale Creamery
30.7 miles
Ashgill Force
36.7 miles
Blackpool Zoo
36.9 miles
Malham Cove
37.6 miles
South Tynedale Railway
38.5 miles
Janet’s Foss
38.5 miles
Clitheroe Castle Museum
40.2 miles
RSPB Campfield Marsh
42.7 miles
Witton Country Park
45.4 miles
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery
45.6 miles
Blackburn Cathedral
45.9 miles
Grange-over-Sands Beach
11.2 miles
Arnside Beach
11.3 miles
Askam-in-Furness Beach
15.2 miles
White Rock Beach
16.2 miles
Aldingham Beach
16.2 miles
Haverigg Beach
17.1 miles
Ravenglass Beach
18.3 miles
Hest Bank Beach
18.7 miles
Seascale Beach
21.4 miles
Braystones Beach
24.1 miles
St Bees Beach
27.8 miles
Pilling Sands
28.4 miles
Marine Beach
29.2 miles
Parton Beach
29.4 miles

Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.

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