About Ecclerigg Old Farm

Ecclerigg Old Farm is an 18th-century farmhouse in the Lake District National Park near Ambleside. This spacious property sits among former farm buildings just 100 yards from Brockhole visitor centre. Guests get free access to Brockhole's gardens and activities. The farmhouse sleeps eight people and welcomes one well-behaved dog.

The location puts you between Ambleside and Windermere. Lake Windermere is within walking distance. Regular buses stop at the end of the drive. The setting is peaceful but practical for exploring the fells and lakes.

Four bedrooms include one double with en-suite bath, a family room with three singles, one twin room and one single. There's a family bathroom with walk-in shower plus a downstairs cloakroom. The bright kitchen has a large farmhouse table and induction hob. Two living spaces provide plenty of room. An open fire creates a cosy atmosphere.

Ambleside town centre is 4.4 miles away (10 minutes). Windermere village sits 4.7 miles distant (12 minutes). Keswick is 16.7 miles north (35 minutes). Booths supermarket in Windermere is just 6 minutes by car.

Ecclerigg Old Farm suits families wanting space and a base for Lake District adventures. The combination of room, location and Brockhole access makes this farmhouse special.

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Need To Know

✓Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle
✓Tv, dvd and cd player, wifi
✓Fuel, and power, included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Private parking for 2 cars (one in garage)
✓Ev charging point
✓Enclosed rear garden with lawn and furniture
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1 mile, pub 1.1 miles

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Ecclerigg Old Farm Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Ecclerigg Old Farm 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.

Townend

Distance: 2.3 miles (3 min drive)

LA23 1LB

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.8 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 4.1 miles (11 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Townend and Troutbeck Valley Walk, Windermere

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

LA23 1LJ

Wansfell Pike

Distance: 3.3 miles (10 min drive)

LA22 9LG

Boathouse

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA22 0EY

Booths

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Moore & Co

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1DT

Windermere Station

Distance: 2.5 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 10.5 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Brockhole

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 1FF

Townend

Distance: 2.3 miles (3 min drive)

LA23 1LB

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.8 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 4.1 miles (11 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Townend and Troutbeck Valley Walk, Windermere

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

LA23 1LJ

Wansfell Pike

Distance: 3.3 miles (10 min drive)

LA22 9LG

Boathouse

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA22 0EY

Booths

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Moore & Co

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1DT

Windermere Station

Distance: 2.5 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 10.5 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Brockhole

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 1FF

Is Ecclerigg Old Farm Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children have direct access to Brockhole visitor centre 100 yards away with adventure playground and lakeside activities. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor play space. Four bedrooms including a family room with three singles gives flexibility for different ages. The large farmhouse kitchen table seats everyone together. Lake Windermere is walking distance for paddling and exploring. Ambleside offers shops and cafes 4.4 miles away.

For Couples

Couples seeking a Lake District base will find the double bedroom with en-suite bathroom provides private space. The open fire creates atmosphere for cosy evenings. Lake Windermere sits within walking distance for romantic lakeside strolls. Ambleside's restaurants are 10 minutes away. The peaceful setting near Brockhole offers tranquillity while remaining accessible to attractions. However, this large farmhouse suits groups better than couples wanting an intimate retreat.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Ecclerigg Old Farm. The enclosed rear garden with lawn and mature shrubs provides secure outdoor space for your pet. Direct access to walking routes around Brockhole and towards Lake Windermere means excellent exercise opportunities. Troutbeck Valley walks start nearby. The boot room by the front door is practical for muddy paws after fell walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ecclerigg Old Farm

The Crafty Baa

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LF

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DY

The Apple Pie Ambleside

Located 4.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ecclerigg Old Farm

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Ecclerigg Old Farm does not have a hot tub. The property features an enclosed garden with outdoor seating and an open fire inside for relaxation.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Ecclerigg Old Farm. The enclosed rear garden with lawn provides a secure outdoor space for your pet.

How many people does Ecclerigg Old Farm sleep?

The farmhouse sleeps eight people across four bedrooms: one double with en-suite, one family room with three singles, one twin and one single. Two bathrooms serve the property.

What parking is available?

Private off-road parking for two cars is provided, with one space in the garage. The parking area is directly accessible from the property entrance.

How far is it from Ambleside?

Amblesi?? town centre is 4.4 miles away, approximately 10 minutes by car. Regular bus services stop at the end of the drive for easy access without a vehicle.

What facilities does the kitchen have?

The bright kitchen includes an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. A large farmhouse table seats eight people comfortably.

Is Brockhole visitor centre really free?

Yes, guests at Ecclerigg Old Farm receive complimentary access to Brockhole visitor centre located just 100 yards away. This includes entry to gardens and various activities throughout your stay.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

Bedroom one has a double bed with en-suite bathroom. The family room contains three single beds, bedroom three has two singles and bedroom four has one single bed with additional family bathroom and cloakroom.

Ecclerigg Old Farm Reviews

Jerome

We keep going back. great location in the centre of Lake District. nice open fire especially for out of summer time breaks.

Lovely cottage and very friendly owner.

The property was perfect for our group we came for a birthday weekend to play a lot of board games. plenty of tables with space to play. enjoyed meals outside in the garden area. everyone was happy with their bedrooms and the kitchen had plenty of room to store all our food etc. only criticisms would be that for an 8 sleeper, having an additional shower in the downstairs toilet would be useful as we ended up queueing to use the shower in the morning. additionally, the bin in the kitchen was very small for large group stays we ended up hanging bin bags up rather than use it. location was absolutely great and we took buses to Windermere and did walks to the lake. would definitely stay again.

Jerome

Great place for easy access to all in central lakes

Great place and good value. Used for a weekend fell walking trip. Worked out great. Well stocked kitchen. We didn't use the fire but all the systems showers etc worked well and there was never an issue with water. Great boot room area. Would certainly use again if we chose that area.

Ecclerigg Old Farm was above and beyond my expectations. I visited with 6 girlfriends and the layout allowed us to have time together and space for people to have a little alone time too. It was probably one of the best equipped cottages I've ever stayed at. It was immaculately clean and lovely and warm. The private garden was a bonus, as we had glorious weather. It's location was spot on with a short walk to the lakeside for some of our party and a bus stop at the end of the drive giving easy access to Ambleside. I taught a little Felting Retreat, making hares and the dining room was perfect for running our workshop. We are all very keen to stay again and already planning our next visit.

Jerome

Very convenient place to access all in the Lakes very cosy. looking forward to returning

Scottt

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING FOR A GETAWAY. FROM THE SIZE TO THE FACILITIES TO THE LOCATION ITS A HIDDEN GEM..COUPLE OF MINUTES FROM AMBLESIDE FOR SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IS AT THE FARM TO USE.TOASTER KETTLE MICROWAVE COFFEE MACHINE ETC AND THE SIZE OF THE PLACE IT CAN BE GREAT FOR AGAME OF HIDE AND SEEK..LOADS OF GAMES.DVDS..FOR ENTERTAINMENT IF THE TV ISNT TO YOUR FANCY ..A FAB PLACE TO STAY..

Was a great place to stay, and handy for getting to the hot spots of South lakes e. G. Grizedale, Ambleside, Grasmere, Brockhole, Bowness, Coniston, Hawkshead, Troutbeck. Property had everything you could want for a weeks holiday, was clean, comfortable, and warm. Log burner was nice to have, plenty of space to park the cars too!

Had a lovely holiday and everything was amazing

Jerome

Loved it .going back in November

Another fabulous week in this spacious old farm house. The location is ideal with the added advantage of free access to Brockhole visitor centre. It's not a luxurious property but very comfortable and cosy, ideal for our party of 4 adults with 3 young children. Everything you need is provided and works fine.

Great place. Absolutely ideal for us. Clean & warm. I would definitely book this again

Christine

Our 4th time here and as always we love it perfect size, location etc we will be back again. .. only very very slight niggle we did miss the extra dishwasher in the utility but it certainly didn't spoil things just a point to note thank you for another amazing holiday

Pros nice and convenient location plenty of parking spaces comfortable beds comfee living room nice garden Cons Various items need fixing such as bathroom items and drainage about time to change the nonstick pans as they are unhealthy to cook.

Nicola

Really loved our stay for my 40th birthday with dogs and friends The location is is perfect couldnt believe how lucky we were with that. It is so close to Windermere and Ambleside so amazing walks so close no need to spend ages in a car getting to places. 6 mins from Booths supermarket in Windermere which was very handy The garden was lovely I imagine in the summer that would be such a treat. Great parking, easy to find, plenty of room. Real fire Overall I loved it and would definitely stay again. Its not fancy but for the Lakes and dogs it is just perfect and with modern bathroom and kitchens honestly I cant recommend this place enough

The property was perfect for our holiday needs, 4 adults and 3 children. It was really warm and cosy, very spacious with all amenities and facilities you could wish for. As mentioned in the visitor book the shower does feel like it's going to overflow the cubicle but it doesn't. Bedding was comfortable, plenty of pillows and more than enough towels for us all for the week. In a perfect location to explore the area with the added bonus of a short stroll with free entry to the Brockhole visitor centre.

Regine

Lovely accommodation. Thank you for making this break really easy and comfortable plus the visiting deer made it extra special!

Anthony

The extractor fan in the family bathroom does not work,pink mould on the ceiling and the shower is not draining correctly. The family bathroom shower needs a blitz,black mould in shower.we were disappointed that we were not told that we needed to bring our own toilet paper,and there were no cleaning products to clean bench tops or anything.The house is well equipped otherwise and we enjoyed our stay there.

Steven

We really enjoyed our stay and the cottage matched the description exactly. It is a little difficult to locate on arrival but we found it very comfortable and in an excellent location.

Edward

Wonderful place beautiful location we loved it there also little dog felt at home too

Excellent accommodation, in a good location. The cottage was comfortable, and cosy. There was an issue with the shower which meant baths only, and I couldn't report this on arrival as it was the weekend. However, this didn't lessen the enjoyment of staying at Ecclerig.

We love this cottage and have stayed here many times. It is perfect for us as an extended family. The boot and coat room is very useful! Location is perfect. It is spacious and comfortable, delightfully old fashioned and well equipped.

Adrian

We had an amazing time and would highly recommend this to anyone

Love this place was like coming home. I used to visit this exact property as a child and was great ro have the opportunity to take my children, who also had a wonderful time and want to visit again.

Kirsten

Fantastic location, we enjoyed our stay.

Michelle

Beautiful property. Well equipped and very comfortable. Lots of space so we could relax. Highly recommended.

Malcolm

As a family spanning three generations and with a dog our needs were quite varied. We found the property with all its facilities very much to our liking and the proximity to Brock Hole, the lake and bus services couldn't have been much better. Given how spread around the UK we are, this was the first time we had managed to holiday together. It could not have worked out better.

Charlotte

Firstly as this was a last minute booking for us, the service from Heart of the Lakes was excellent. Having not been happy with our first holiday home and not having a positive start to our holiday, you quickly turned it around for us so thank you. What works well for Ecclerigg Old Farm is it's ideal location close to Ambleside and easy access to other popular places in area. Great walks on the doorstep. It is spacious, clean and tidy. The cloakroom and large fully equipped utility room, an ideal place to store coats, boots and walking gear. The best thing was the modern, clean kitchen well equipped and plenty of storage space. A very pretty enclosed garden safe for a dog. I really loved the window seats. What could do with improvement is the decor it was obviously furnished in the 80s. It is looking a bit tired and needs some redecoration and modernising. The sofa is old and wasn't very comfy. Bearing in mind this is a property for 8, there is only a small sofa and two armchairs. I didn't like the stag horns above the fireplace. . It is disappointing that there is no recycling at the property and if guests want to recycle they are advised to visit local recycling facilities. What would be useful is a child gate across the bottom of the stairs or a portable one that could be used to stop children and dogs going upstairs. We used chairs but I have stayed in properties with one and it makes a difference. We had a lovely week staying in this property and would definitely recommend it to others.

Lovely house in a great location but do agree with a Few other reviewers it definitely needs updating regarding sofa etc. was not the cleanest of places but we enjoyed our stay.

We had a lovely time. The house was fairly simple but had everything we needed, especially the open fireplace and ready supply of logs. Only drawback was that getting out onto the main road sometimes took a while as that road was so busy .. even in November. Id also say that 10am checkout is an hour earlier than Im used to.

Great cottage in a great location. Very spacious which was great for two families. Being next door to Brockhole was a bonus!

The house was reasonably good for what we needed. It was spacious, reasonably comfortable and in a good location. It was marred slightly by the previous people having left an overflowing bin which, after the foxes had ripped apart, the owner himself came and cleared up, a lack of peeler so we had to buy another, missing usb plugs in the kitchen and bedrooms couldn't work the radios otherwise, a mismatched bin and lid in the kitchen so the lid fell off every time you opened it, TV controller which didn't work one TV aerial wire had been ripped out of its socket and I had to reconnect it to get it working, and finally, the induction cooker hob failed three days before the end of our stay. To be fair, your service team managed to replace the hob with a temporary hob fairly quickly although unfortunately only one of the four rings worked properly. We can only assume you managed to replace with a new hob after we left.

Christine

Amazing stay within beautiful surroundings. expectations were exceeded due to us being a large mixed family and the space suited us perfectly. Facilities in the kitchen and utility room were ideal. three bathrooms were a huge bonus. Weather was surprising good however we did take advantage of the open fire in the evening. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. A lovely holiday had by all we will book again Thank you !

There were positives and negatives about Ecclerigg. The problem with the washing machine was an issue and was not resolved whilst at Ecclerigg, and was handled really poorly. The cleaning of the house was questionable a mask had been left on the floor by the previous renter and not removed. The splash backs in the kitchen were dirty and the fridge hadnt been cleaned properly. Do I think it was cleaned to current Covid standard, no.

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