Title: Drystones Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Drystones Cottage in Ambleside with free parking ## Photo gallery for Drystones ![Cottage | Property grounds - Drystones (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/40336993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Drystones (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/ca265c7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Drystones (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/0a34eb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - Drystones (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/bb190063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - Drystones (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/62dd3a89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Lake Windermere, Drystones provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £467 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Drystones Cottage in Ambleside with free parking Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ambleside cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468585/8ccd3d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weir Cottage Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £505 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=89468585&PinnedHotelID=89468585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78370000/78369400/78369370/309674c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wisteria Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=78369370&PinnedHotelID=78369370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87363500/87363500/76cfdfa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodloft Cottage Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £576 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=87363500&PinnedHotelID=87363500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106504400/106504380/9b9528b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BRACKEN BARN at Sunny Brow Farm, situated in the Lake District National Park. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Drystones Cottage Drystones Ambleside Drystones Cottage Ambleside ## About the area Ambleside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Cocoa Hearts and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Cottages in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Cottages.d4270-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.45719%2C-3.02233&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gNPdB1koTG-omYlvNaiEjZ7bmD0=) 2 No Riverbank Stock Lane, Ambleside, England, LA22 9SN ### What's nearby - ![Home of William Wordsworth](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4368/42c16343-0298-4f27-9233-51677d9cb2b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dove Cottage 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Grasmere Garden Village 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Helm Crag 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Grasmere Showground 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - The Herdy Shop 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 20 min drive - Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) 129 min drive ### Restaurants - Wainwrights' Inn 5 min drive - The Distiller’s Arms 1 min walk - Zeffirellis 6 min drive - Chesters 5 min drive - The Britannia Inn 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drystones pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Drystones? ### How much is parking at Drystones? ### What time is check-in at Drystones? ### What time is check-out at Drystones? ### Where is Drystones located? ## Have a question? 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