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Ecclerigg Garth, Troutbeck

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3.7
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Guest Rating
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3.7
out of 5
Cumbria » Troutbeck
Sleeps up to 14
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 6

Ecclerigg Garth is a detached barn conversion sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. This six-bedroom property sleeps 14 guests and offers direct lake access with spectacular water views. The location between Ambleside and Windermere village puts you right in the heart of the Lake District.

The area offers immediate access to lakeside walks and water sports. Brockhole Visitor Centre sits next door. You can explore Ambleside's shops and restaurants just 2. 3 miles away. Grasmere village is 6 miles north.

The accommodation features one king-size master bedroom with en-suite jacuzzi bathroom, four ground-floor double bedrooms and one twin bunk room with four full-size beds. Three bathrooms serve the property.

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About Ecclerigg Garth

Ecclerigg Garth is a detached barn conversion sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria. This six-bedroom property sleeps 14 guests and offers direct lake access with spectacular water views. The location between Ambleside and Windermere village puts you right in the heart of the Lake District.

The area offers immediate access to lakeside walks and water sports. Brockhole Visitor Centre sits next door. You can explore Ambleside's shops and restaurants just 2.3 miles away. Grasmere village is 6 miles north.

The accommodation features one king-size master bedroom with en-suite jacuzzi bathroom, four ground-floor double bedrooms and one twin bunk room with four full-size beds. Three bathrooms serve the property. A games room and office provide extra space. The kitchen includes an island bar seating six guests. The dining room seats all 14 guests and has a woodburning stove. Off-road parking accommodates six cars.

Visit The World of Beatrix Potter (4.7 miles, 12 minutes). Wray Castle stands 3 miles away (8 minutes). Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Bowness (3.5 miles, 10 minutes). Ambleside town centre offers independent shops and cafes (2.3 miles, 7 minutes).

Ecclerigg Garth works perfectly for large family gatherings and group celebrations. The waterfront position and generous accommodation make this an outstanding Lake District base.

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Ecclerigg Garth Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Ecclerigg Garth during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 1LJ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 3BX
Wray Castle
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0JA
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA22 9NG
Orrest Head
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 1LA
Jenkin Crag
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA22 0EY
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Village
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3HQ
Stagshaw Gardens
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0HE
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA22 0EY
Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 1LJ
The World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 4.7 miles
LA23 3BX
Wray Castle
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0JA
Loughrigg Fell
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA22 9NG
Orrest Head
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 1LA
Jenkin Crag
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA22 0EY
Ambleside Town Centre
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA22 9BT
Windermere Village
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3HQ
Stagshaw Gardens
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA22 0HE
Waterhead Pier
Distance: 2.3 miles
LA22 0EY

Is Ecclerigg Garth Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children can play football in the enclosed lawned garden with goal posts. The ground floor games room provides entertainment during wet weather. A cot and highchair are available on request. The property sits next to Brockhole Visitor Centre with adventure playground and treetop nets. Four full-size bunk beds in the twin room suit older children perfectly.
For Couples
This property is not suitable for couples as it sleeps 14 guests across six bedrooms. The size and scale make it designed for large family groups rather than romantic breaks. The master bedroom does feature an en-suite jacuzzi bathroom. The first-floor balcony offers lake views but the property works best for gatherings.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved pets are welcome at Ecclerigg Garth. The enclosed lawned gardens provide safe outdoor space for dogs to exercise. Direct access to Lake Windermere shores offers excellent walking routes. The ground floor layout with multiple bedrooms means pets can stay close. A Good Housekeeping bond of £300 applies when bringing pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ecclerigg Garth

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant

Located 2.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BS

The Wateredge Inn

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ecclerigg Garth

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Ecclerigg Garth does not have a hot tub. The master bedroom does feature an en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi bath and separate shower.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Ecclerigg Garth welcomes two well-behaved pets. A Good Housekeeping bond of £300 is required when booking with pets.
How many people does Ecclerigg Garth sleep?
The property sleeps 14 guests across six bedrooms including one king-size master, four doubles and one twin bunk room with four full-size beds. Three bathrooms and two cloakrooms serve all guests.
What facilities are available for children?
A cot and highchair are available on request. The enclosed lawned garden features football goal posts and the ground floor games room provides entertainment on wet days.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available for six cars. This makes the property ideal for large family groups arriving in multiple vehicles from different locations.
What entertainment is provided?
The property features a 75-inch smart TV with Sky TV including Sports channels. A ground floor games room offers additional entertainment space for all ages.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in the rental. The property also has a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen has an electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and wine fridge. The island bar seats six and the separate dining room seats all 14 guests.

Ecclerigg Garth Reviews

All the family 14 of us found the property ideal for our needs
The property was lovely, just what we wanted for our trip. It was my sons 30th birthday and accommodated 12 adults perfectly. There was enough space for everyone. We had a few issues with cleanliness, the glasses and plates were dirty, the pans were filthy. There are a lot of chipped glasses in the cupboards. The milk frother had not been cleaned and there was a thick layer of old milk inside, this was not acceptable. There is an infestation of ants, they got everywhere, into our food, in the cupboards and we were constantly flicking them off the dining room table. Im especially upset as they got into my sons birthday cake making it inedible. Its a shame there were a few cleanliness issues otherwise it would have been perfect.
Cathryn
We had a lovely stay at Ecclerigg Garth for our mums 70th birthday mix of adults & kids a doggo staying. The location is great, about a 35 minute walk to both Windermere and Ambleside and right next to Brockholes with a great playground and zip world. Plenty of lovely places to eat nearby too. Lake views are amazing too! The property is ideal in size and has everything you need for your stay. Its perhaps a tiny bit dated and dusty in places, but still lovely. The giant sitting room, balcony, large dining table and garden were a big plus. Plenty of bathrooms for a large family too. The only real downside was the ant infestation in the kitchenliving room. We were very careful to put away and cling film wrap all food but sadly they still got into my mums 70th birthday cake before we had chance to eat it We did get a very quick response from the owner when we raised this thankyou! And the maintenance man was there in minutes to get ant powder down. However, it didnt solve the problem so we ended up a bit on edge and grossed out about eating at the property. We'd reccomend the owner doing what can be done with pest control when the property is empty to try and avoid this issue for future guests. All in all though, a lovely stay.
Just home from a lovely family Christmas at Ecclerigg Garth. The location is brilliant. Perfect for walking, local trips to Windermere and other local towns. Managed to get out on the lake on the kayak that's at the house! Even in December it was really fun and tranquil experience. The house was perfect for the number of guests. Enough for everyone to have own space. Clean linen, towels and also basics like washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, washing capsules, tea towels, scourer, hand soap in all bathrooms and cloths.... wood to start the fire too. Maybe good if had a list of what provided to help with what to pack. Had an amazing meal at Blue Smoke at Low wood bay. Highly recommend the Chateau Briand! We were happy with facilities in the house. Perhaps a guest book may be a good idea so can share experiences and recommendations!
Property not at all as listed. Property was very tired and in need of update. It was not cleaned properly and some H&S related issues that were not dealt with promptly enough including a broken thermostat on the boiler that meant tap hot water was constantly at 80 degrees instead of the HSE recommended 50. Ensuite shower could not be used for 5 days as it was leaking onto electrical cabling in the bedroom below. No instructions in the property so you have to work out for yourself how heating, wifi, TVs etc work. Impossible to get hold of Sykes as the contact number given takes you onto a telephone loop that ends with a message to fill in an online form that they took 3 days to respond to. I could go on but hopefully you get the picture
We stayed in Ecclerigg Garth in August 2025 and would definitely recommend. The house is beautiful and the communal spaces are perfect for large groups families. The bedrooms are lovely and the garden and outside space gives you the feel of the Lakes whilst being close to everything you need. Its a great base for a Lake District holiday.
Onderful property and location let down by a rather dated and tired interior. The bedrooms are spartan and lacking in comfort, no dressing tables, no chairs, old rickety wardrobe, poor quality mattresses, flimsy cheap curtains. The large upstairs living area has a multitude of cheap soft low sofas, but not a single chair suitable for those who are unable to use soft low seats. The downstairs front televisin room has one low poor quality soft sofa, and nothing else, again no chairs suitable for sitting on. The shag pile rugs slipped and slided and crumpled and are a hazard. The high rise kitchen island seats are ugly shakey unstable and are overdue replacement. Several of the Venetian window blinds throughout the property had lost their cords and controls and had bent broken slats. The glass shelves above wash hand basins in bathrooms were either missing or dangerously loose.. The basket for shower gel shampoo etc was loose and fell off the wall. The tumble dryer filter was completely choked and its tank was full, indicating that it hadnt been cleaned for some considerable time. The dishwater filter was choked with old material including cling film.
Excellent cottage, amazing location and superb host. Spacious garden with football goal posts. Nice outdoor seating area. Main room has a lovely large TV screen and ample seating for a large group to socialise. Fantastic facilities in the kitchen and dining room. Right next door to the Brockhole Visitor Centre too! Thank you so much, we made some great memories here!!
Nicola
Beautiful cottage, idyllic location. Great fo a family gettogether, all facilities catered for.only fault we found was lots of bulbs out In kitchen in fact only 3 worked and jacuzzi bath spat out black sludge when first activated. Which on grand scheme of things is nothing .
The place is in need of alot of TLC and a very good clean the bbq area and patio v dirty, upstairs balcony full of sweetlolly wrappers from previous people, house very dusty and not clean, beds shocking the bed I slept in you could feel springs. May sleep plenty but not worth the money. We stayed in another house for the following few days for same price and it was second to none compared to this def wouldnt go again and whole party felt that way!!
Not a great Christmas break for the family, unfortunately! ! We had to get a heating engineer out literally every day throughout our 7 day holiday as there was no heating when we arrived and it continued daily throughout our stay. On Christmas Eve we received an email from Lakelovers saying there was now nobody in the office until 27th December so cannot deal with our issue. Thankfully the owner was more responsive when we phoned him and he did manage to send an engineer out Christmas Eve night as we now had no heating or hot water! The property should not have been rentable under these conditions. Also when we arrived the dishwasher was full of crockery, there were filthy roasting tins in the ovens and the ovens too were covered in dirt and grime. The house did not look like it had been cleaned at all. The dust under beds and on carpets was disgusting. We have not been offered any compensation for having to buy copious amounts of logs to keep the open fires going for our only source of heating, a dreadful service by Lakelovers.
Michael
There was no mattress protector in master bedroom. all window sills were thick in dust and cobwebs, all shower areas had black mould and looked in need of some TLC, the bbq,s were full of ash and the cooking grills were dirty and rusty luckily we bought our own and the WI range could be better. It had a good sized carpark, lovely patio and outside dinning area with a nice garden in a secluded spot.
Ashley
Excellent location and lovely large house with really good facilities
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