Title: Highfield House - Central Ambleside 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 # Highfield House - Central Ambleside ## Photo gallery for Highfield House - Central Ambleside ![Outdoor dining - Highfield House - Central Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011632/05829e2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games - Highfield House - Central Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011632/b28f242f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games - Highfield House - Central Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011632/d5afc7aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Highfield House - Central Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011632/e22e6939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Highfield House - Central Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011632/b0cfb67d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Highfield House - Central Ambleside provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available £805 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Highfield House - Central Ambleside Part of the Brathay Cottages collection, Highfield House is a stylish and eclectically decorated semi-detatched Victorian, Lakeland town house with parking for 5 cars. Perfectly situated within the village of Ambleside, Highfield House is within a short stroll from all the amenities of the village. Enjoy lovely views over Loughrigg from many of the rooms in this beautiful property, or enjoy relaxing on the comfy sofas in the spacious living room with its bay window and original fireplace with gas coal-effect fire. Original features are blended with modern fittings throughout, with a large living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, separate games/movie room, there is room for all your party. Ample parking for at least four cars is available and the sunny, well stocked garden is ideal for taking in more of the beautiful Lakeland views. With 5 spacious bedrooms, the property provides accommodation suitable for up to 9 people. There is a choice of three roomy ensuite bedrooms, an airy twin room with basin and a cosy single room, overlooking the garden. In addition, there is large family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and separate shower, along with a ground floor shower room. With plenty of spacious accommodation and a country garden with far-reaching fell views, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom Victorian lake district property, really is the perfect venue for large families or groups of friends. Centrally located, with a wealth of activities on the doorstep, Highfield House is the perfect base for exploring the Lake District, with Lake Windermere being just 600 yards away. With five bedrooms, four with ensuite and a separate family bathroom, this spacious property is an ideal venue for family gatherings and close friends to share. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 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 320745 ## About the area Ambleside is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Holiday homes in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Private-Holiday-Homes.d4270-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C54.42939%2C-2.96262&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JYnzb3QnpTkhQnA3BB9ZtcSkdrU=) Ambleside ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Ambleside showing kayaking or canoeing, cruising and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/529c7003-109f-4368-b4fe-2b3432bd7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ambleside Pier 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ambleside Climbing Wall 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - White Platts Recreation Ground 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Stock Ghyll Force 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 5 min walk - Zeffirellis 5 min walk - The Golden Rule 6 min walk - The Royal Oak 2 min walk - The White Lion 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Highfield House - Central Ambleside pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Highfield House - Central Ambleside? ### How much is parking at Highfield House - Central Ambleside? ### What time is check-in at Highfield House - Central Ambleside? ### What time is check-out at Highfield House - Central Ambleside? ### Where is Highfield House - Central Ambleside located? ## Have a question? 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