Title: The Mounting Steps 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 # The Mounting Steps Cottage with free parking, near Lake Windermere ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365208/d8e5d700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365208/1d2149b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365208/bcdb7aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365208/9bad2ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365300/65365208/97997d3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Lake Windermere, The Mounting Steps has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Free WiFi £443 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct ## 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. ### The Mounting Steps Cottage with free parking, near Lake Windermere Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Ambleside cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24108/1131c9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside - 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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 The Mounting Steps Cottage The Mounting Steps Ambleside The Mounting Steps Cottage Ambleside ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.42411,-2.983252&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wqekIhte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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ra9wXVvnOYc5hAhb4sNnRMZpTWo=) Ambleside, England #### What's nearby - Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 0.4 miles - Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Wray Castle - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles - Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬17 min walk - ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬20 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬16 min walk - ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mounting Steps pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Mounting Steps? > As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mounting Steps on 8 Oct 2025 start from £443.00, 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-The-Mounting-Steps.h65365208.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Mounting Steps? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Mounting Steps? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Mounting Steps? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Mounting Steps located? > Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Ambleside Climbing Wall and Rothay Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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