Title: How Head Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89468734&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # How Head Cottage ## Photo gallery for How Head Cottage ![Exterior - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/72fe147b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/ecf832fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living area - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/5262468b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/01a81917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils - How Head Cottage (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468800/89468734/a6bc509c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Lake Windermere, How Head Cottage has plenty to offer. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## 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. ### How Head Cottage The cottage features a kitchen, a fridge and a shower. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Comfort - Heating ### 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 ![Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22460000/22450900/22450833/f9164fe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lyndale Guest House Ambleside - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - 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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 How Head Cottage Cottage How Head Cottage Ambleside How Head Cottage Cottage Ambleside ## About the area Ambleside is home to this cottage. 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 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%7C54.43364%2C-2.96087&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KwfGaudb4HK8i2JzjcVzDGOQ5DE=) 2 How Head Chapel Hill, Ambleside, England, LA22 9EB ### 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 2 min drive \- 0.9 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 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Rydal Mount which includes a garden and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087985/80e37ab2-9e6a-4293-9304-fbfbf385813b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rydal Mount 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Stock Ghyll Force 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Ambleside Climbing Wall 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 9 min walk - Zeffirellis 4 min walk - The Golden Rule 2 min walk - The Royal Oak 4 min walk - The White Lion 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is How Head Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at How Head Cottage? ### What time is check-in at How Head Cottage? ### What time is check-out at How Head Cottage? ### Where is How Head Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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