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The rooms at Slack Cottage are tastefully decorated and well-appointed to ensure a comfortable and homely environment. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen television, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities. The comfortable beds and premium linens promise a restful night's sleep, and the tranquil decor contributes to the overall serene and welcoming atmosphere of the cottage. Some rooms also offer stunning views of the surrounding fells, adding to the charm of this rural retreat.
Located in the heart of the Lake District, Slack Cottage offers easy access to a range of local attractions and outdoor activities. From the cottage, guests can explore the beautiful countryside, embark on scenic walking trails, or enjoy the tranquillity of the nearby Lake Windermere. The bustling town centre of Ambleside, with its variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs, is also just a short drive away. With its prime location, comfortable accommodations, and warm hospitality, Slack Cottage provides a truly memorable Lake District experience.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 234 feet / 71.2 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 2.5 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Lake View
Garden view
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Restaurant / Meal Options
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Outside Seating
Lake View
Garden view
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
22.1 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
38.6 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh
14.1 miles M6 Junction 36
Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
14.4 miles M6 Junction 39
Keld
14.8 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
2.3 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
5.7 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Slack Cottage Bed and breakfast Ambleside
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Wray Castle -
LA22 0JA
NY 37495 01031
= cupcake.evolves.shudders Hotels nearby. 11 minutes walk
LA22 0JA
NY 37495 01031
= cupcake.evolves.shudders Hotels nearby.
On first glance it may look like a very well preserved medieval castle but in fact is a Victorian 1840 build which was passed to the National rust in 1929. Now open to the public together with impressive grounds which include Giant Redwood trees and other specimen trees
0.7m / 1.1km -
Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier -
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby. 30 minutes walk
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby.
A small pier used for bording of the lake ferry & cruise's with a cafe and bar and nearby gift shops
2m / 3.2km -
Treetop Trek -
LA23 1LJ
NY 38970 01127
= swoop.paradise.pushing Hotels nearby. 15 minutes walk
LA23 1LJ
NY 38970 01127
= swoop.paradise.pushing Hotels nearby.
Located within the Brockhole Centre, a high level trek through the trees, while tethered by safety ropes all the time.
1m / 1.6km -
Beatrix Potter Gallery -
LA22 0NS
SD 35219 98188
= remaining.nightcap.smallest Hotels nearby. 30 minutes walk
LA22 0NS
SD 35219 98188
= remaining.nightcap.smallest Hotels nearby.
A museum with original illustrations from Beatrix's tales, housed in a 17th-century house in the centre of Hawkhead run by the National Trust
2m / 3.2km -
Brockhole Visitor Centre -
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby. 15 minutes walk
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby.
With Parks, gardens, outdoor pursuit's, indoor play Café Bike hire to name just a few - a great day out for all the family
1m / 1.6km -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 30 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café
2m / 3.2km -
Stagshaw Gardens -
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby. 27 minutes walk
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby.
An informal woodland garden run by the National Trust. Located a little south of Ambleside with the Stencher Beck running though with mini falls adding even more interest.
1.8m / 2.9km -
Chocolate Factory Hawkshead -
LA22 0NT
SD 35280 98037
= cookbooks.steer.catapult Hotels nearby. 30 minutes walk
LA22 0NT
SD 35280 98037
= cookbooks.steer.catapult Hotels nearby.
A chocolate factory outlet and and interactive experience for children plus chocolate workshops
2m / 3.2km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 29 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
1.9m / 3.1km -
Ambleside Roman Fort -
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
2.1m / 3.4km - 32 minutes walk
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
Cared for by English Heritage, located south of the village close to Lake Windermere - stone footings of a 2nd century fort remain
2.1m / 3.4km -
View more hotels nearby with distances
High Wray Farm - Ambleside - 0.46
Cragwood Country House Hotel - Windermere - 0.91
Merewood Country House - Windermere - 1.02
Langdale Chase Hotel - Windermere - 1.18
Briery Wood Country House Hotel - Windermere - 1.20
Low Wood Bay - Windermere - 1.38
The Sun Inn - Windermere - 1.57
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel - Windermere - 1.60
The Samling Hotel - Windermere - 1.65
Miller Howe on the Lake - Windermere - 1.67
Nearby Cities, towns and local villages near Ambleside
Main Towns
Small Towns
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Bed and breakfast?
The Windermere Beach is 2.5 miles from this Bed and breakfast. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions