Title: Thomas Fold Cottage - 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 # Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside ![Exterior detail - Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011627/a77d296c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011627/9077bf2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011627/7c7425b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011627/80fb83e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117011700/117011627/4d3161f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside Part of the Brathay Cottages collection this traditionally built cottage is made with Lakeland stone with exposed beams. Situated on Old Lake Road, half way between Ambleside Village and Windermere Lake, Thomas Fold is just a short stroll from all the amenities of the village and the Ferry Terminal at Waterhead. The kitchen is very well equipped with a tiled floor, Breakfast Bar, and Large 5 Hob Range oven it is perfectly suited for cooking large Lakeland Breakfasts. There is a good sized sitting/dining room with a wall-mounted 42" TV with Sky and Sky Sports, there is also a Mini-Hifi and Free Wi-Fi broadband access throughout the house. Patio doors lead onto a large outside balcony with garden furniture ideal for eating outside in the better weather days. Thomas Fold Cottage has 2 double bedrooms one twin room and a large family bathroom on the first floor. There is a further double bedroom with a Kingsize bed situated on the ground floor right next to the downstairs bathroom. Uniquely this offers accommodation to those of us who struggle with stairs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 320744 ## About the area ![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%7C54.42562%2C-2.96105&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DJ3ERlB3cp5hzbKNM0TzwiChE58=) Ambleside #### What's nearby - Ambleside Climbing Wall \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Borrans Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Lake Windermere \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ambleside Pier \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Rothay Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪The White Lion - ‬8 min walk - ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside? ### What time is check-in at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside? ### What time is check-out at Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside? ### Where is Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thomas Fold Cottage - Ambleside Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional ---