Haven Cottage

Guest hou, 4-starRydal road, Ambleside, United KingdomShow on map

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Exceptional

One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.

Check-in from 4:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 10.0 out of 10, at Rydal road.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Charming Victorian Guest House Near Lake Windermere

Traditional Features and Picturesque Views Haven Cottage, a charming guest house, offers rooms with traditional wooden beams, feature fireplaces, and picturesque mountain views. Each room is equipped with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Delicious Home-Cooked Breakfast and Scenic Walking Routes Start your day with a delicious breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients at Haven Cottage. Guests can enjoy Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, smoked dry-cured bacon, and more. Explore the scenic walking routes starting from the property, or opt for cycle storage if you bring your bicycle.

Convenient Location and Free Amenities Situated just a 5-minute walk from Ambleside and close to Lake Windermere, Haven Cottage offers free Wi-Fi and parking on site. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the nearby market town of Keswick, just a 20-minute drive away.

What this place offers

Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Wine release events
Japanese garden
Secured parking

Rooms

9.7

Exceptional

Rated 9.7 out of 10 by 318 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Rooms9.8
Amenities9.3
Value9.3
Food & drink9.8

Guests mention

Beautiful and comfortable roomsFriendly hosts

NigelUnited Kingdom
January 2026Couple
Fantastic and easy walk into Ambleside.
The overall stay was amazing. Breakfast choice was excellent, and presented really well. The cottage had a lovely feel and atmosphere, and a really lovely lounge to use if you wanted to. The room was light and airy, and…
ColletteUnited Kingdom
January 2026Couple
Breakfast amazing.
Everything was great. Nice decor. Lovely breakfasts
Room was very small. It was the last room available which is nobody’s fault
DavidUnited Kingdom
January 2026Couple
Lovely hosts. Did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable.
ElizabethAustralia
January 2026Couple
A most comfortable and welcoming stay, highly recommended
Amanda was attentive and welcoming, truly hospitable. The breakfasts were superb - fresh, healthy and delicious.
We appreciated Amanda’s knowledge and enthusiasm of the area to direct us in scenic walks and picturesque,…
SamanthaUnited Kingdom
November 2025Couple
Honeymoon stay
Beautiful room in a lovely B&B. Breakfast was amazing, every day. Absolutely perfect break for our honeymoon.
JaniceUnited Kingdom
October 2025Couple
Very relaxing break in a top quality B and B
Beautifully presented Lakeland house very convenient for Ambleside. Great views over the fells from our bedroom which also had a veranda. Large bathroom with great selection of toiletries. Lovely dining room and guest…

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

Rydal road, Ambleside, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 10.0 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM

Check-out by 10:30 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

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

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

Children and extra bed policy. Children ages 16 and older are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

Pets. Pets are not allowed.

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Please inform 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Haven Cottage

What time is check-in and check-out at Haven Cottage?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Haven Cottage allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Haven Cottage?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Does Haven Cottage have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book Haven Cottage?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Haven Cottage?

Rydal road, Ambleside.

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