Title: The Old Police House 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 # The Old Police House Cottage in Ambleside with free parking ## Photo gallery for The Old Police House ![Interior - The Old Police House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468414/d99f38e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - The Old Police House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468414/2df33151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Old Police House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468414/a42a9aac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster - The Old Police House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468414/1732defd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Old Police House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468500/89468414/5be3d468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Old Police House provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £1,270 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar ## 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 Old Police House Cottage in Ambleside with free parking A garden, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 3 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### 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 - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 The Old Police House Cottage The Old Police House Ambleside The Old Police House Cottage Ambleside ## About the area Located in Ambleside, this cottage is next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Scafell Pike. The Herdy Shop and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [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%7C54.45936%2C-3.02520&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kp30u082-ZBcfIA1LISUpbn0yvw=) Off Red Lion Square, Ambleside, England, LA22 9QA ### 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 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - The Herdy Shop 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Helm Crag 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Grasmere Garden Village 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - St Oswald's Church 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 22 min drive - Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) 130 min drive ### Restaurants - Wainwrights' Inn 5 min drive - The Britannia Inn 4 min drive - Zeffirellis 7 min drive - The Golden Rule 6 min drive - Chesters 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old Police House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Old Police House? ### How much is parking at The Old Police House? ### What time is check-in at The Old Police House? ### What time is check-out at The Old Police House? ### Where is The Old Police House located? ## Have a question? 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