Title: Drystones Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 kitchen ![Cottage | Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/93457143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/08b6cf33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/40336993.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/ca265c7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89467300/89467204/8008b2ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 WiFi £455 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov ## 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 kitchen 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 ### 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468585/7e7923c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weir Cottage Ambleside - Kitchen - Washer - 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Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=78369370&PinnedHotelID=78369370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Coniston Water. 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 - Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Dove Cottage - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Wordsworth Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles - Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station - 20 min drive - Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 129 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Badger Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drystones pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Drystones? > As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drystones on 3 Nov 2025 start from £455.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Drystones.h89467204.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Drystones? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Drystones? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Drystones? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Drystones located? > Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is steps away from Cocoa Hearts, St Oswald's Church and Grasmere Garden Village. Helm Crag and Grasmere Showground are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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