A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Haven Cottage still retains traditional old features like wooden beams and feature fireplaces. Most rooms benefit from picturesque mountain views, and all feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided each morning, made with Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, lightly smoked dry-cured bacon, and other locally sourced ingredients. A number of scenic walking routes start from Haven Cottage, and cycle storage is provided if guests wish to bring their bicycle. The market town of Keswick is a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Tourism
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ambleside

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great stay at Haven Cottage, would recommend to everyone visiting the area. Hosts were great, room was cosy and tasty breakfast.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great - just a short walk into the centre of town. The free parking was a godsend. The room was really spacious, comfortable and a great place to relax. The breakfast was home cooked and fresh and delicious! The hosts couldn’t do...
  • Llizyb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room with excellent facilities. Very attentive hosts who provided recommendations for walks, restaurants and places to visit. Amazing breakfasts with plenty of options to suit all tastes. I'd definitely recommend and return for future...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything from the host, the room, location and the breakfast was outstanding, also got parking facilities.
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved our stay. Lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. The room and ensuite were amazing with the balcony, which would be wonderful sitting out in warmer weather with wonderful views....
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for Ambleside and a nice walk to Grasmere via mixture of footpaths and Road. Easy bus back. Lovely accommodation with lots of little touches and fantastic breakfast. Two minute walk to Ambleside.
  • Helena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location, great food, comfortable and cosy cottage.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location spotlessly clean and cosy Mark and Amanda were perfect hosts
  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, beautiful decor in the rooms, comfortable mattress
  • Richard
    Jersey Jersey
    The hosts were great - the room was great - the location was great and the breakfast and cakes were delicious

Hosted by Amanda & Mark Sarjant

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Amanda & Mark Sarjant
Just a stone throw away from Ambleside town centre Haven Cottage provides wonderful B&B accommodation right in the heart of the Lake District. Being a smaller B&B it has more of a home from home feel to it. With 4 bedrooms to choose ranging from smaller cosy double bedrooms to large, luxurious super king-size suites we have something for everybody's budget & tastes. Tastefully decorated in a contemporary style all bedrooms are en-suite and B&B accommodation with us includes free car-parking (which has an electric car recharging point), a fantastic home-cooked breakfast and tea/coffee, homemade bread & homemade cakes in the afternoons. Our Wi-fi is high-speed fibre so shouldn't let you down (although this is the Lakes!). We also have an on-site registered nutritionist who is available for consultations on health and wellness during your stay.
We pride ourselves on our customer service in a friendly & informative manner, being available when you need us but out of the way when you don't. The best way for you to get the most out of your holiday in Ambleside is for us to share our knowledge on the best places to visit, the best places to eat, to give you the routes & directions for your walks. This is the personal touch we believe makes the difference. With an onsite nutritionist our breakfasts have a quality reputation for good reason, we use excellent quality local ingredients and take into consideration taste and health benefits for the body where we can, examples are our 'Laid with Love' eggs from The Lake District Free Range Egg Co., nitrate free sausage from the Butchers 400 metres away and organic and Himalayan salt cured back bacon from an organic farm in Cumbria. Lighter options, Vegetarian/Vegan alternatives also feature on the breakfast menu. Our coffee is sourced from award winning Red Bank Coffee, roasted in Coniston and a great example of how we support the best local producers in the Lake District.
Haven Cottage is just 400 metres from the centre of Ambleside and about a mile from Lake Windermere.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Haven Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Haven Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Haven Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Haven Cottage

  • Haven Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • The prices at Haven Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Haven Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Haven Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Haven Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Haven Cottage is 600 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.