Lovely Lakeland 'Rydal Apartment Ambleside®'

Welcome to Rydal Apartment Ambleside®! A stylish and cosy self-catering Apartment for 2, minutes from the centre of the pretty village of Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. With a view of St Mary's Church and the surrounding mountains (and its own parking), Rydal is the perfect tucked-away little haven to relax in after a day's walking. We are proud to announce that we have achieved a 4* Gold AA rating! Perfect for couples or a solo traveller, Rydal is beautifully and comfortably furnished with everything you could need for a great stay. Spend time preparing a delicious meal, curl up with a book, or just soak up the stunning scenery in Rydal's designer, 'scandi' inspired space, perfect! - Stunning Lakeland walks in all directions - Sleeps up to 2 people, 1 double bed with high quality, luxury mattress  - Dressing table, cooling fan and hairdryer provided - Bathroom with double shower - Lounge with dining table and mountain view - SMART TV with Freeview Play, DVD player, record payer (and a record collection!), and Bluetooth sound system   - X-Box 360 with plenty of games, library of books, puzzles and a selection of DVDs for rainy days  - Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and Dolce Gusto pod coffee machine - WiFi (Fibre Extra), fast broadband speed - Faith in Nature vegan aromatherapy based products (shower gel, hand wash, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion) - All linen and towels provided  - Free on site parking for 1 car - Three metro supermarkets within 2 minutes walk, Tesco and Sainsburys home deliver here - Three-minute walk to restaurants, museum, cinema, pubs, playground and more for you to enjoy!  - 4* Gold AA Hospitality rating We took over Rydal Apartment in 2024 and have fully refurbished it to create a stylish and welcoming 'home from home'. We fell in love with the Lakes after honeymooning in Grasmere over 25 years ago and have returned to fell walk and climb ever since. We feel very privileged to share our beautiful Lakeland Apartment with new and seasoned visitors to this stunning part of the world and hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We hope to welcome you soon! Sarah and Richard x Access is via a key lock box. We are on the first floor. There is an external flight of 16 steps up to the entrance, which is at the back of the building. You can park directly at the foot of these stairs. The Lake District's stunning landscape has inspired poets and artists for generations. Famous for its lakes, mountains and forests, its cultural landscape was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. Explore England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, its deepest lake, Wast Water, or simply wander through some of the many fells, taking in the beauty and changes that each season brings. We are located 2 mins walk from the village centre and the famous 'Bridge House' Ambleside in the grounds of the former Kirkstone Foot Hotel. ​ Ambleside is the 5th most popular starting point for walkers in Britain and the village itself boasts a selection of restaurants, pubs, cinemas, museums and climbing wall as well as children's play park and excellent public transport links to explore the rest of the Lake District. We have free allocated parking at the apartment. The Lake District can get very busy at peak times and so when travelling to other areas, we would recommend the bus service which is a wonderful experience in itself (think Harry Potter ‘Night Bus’ with mountains!), so that you can enjoy the view and not worry about parking at the other end. We offer a 30% discount for weekly stays for many dates out of season. Please note we are a pet-free, smoke-free apartment. Apologies, but due to space, we cannot accommodate children or infants (children are very welcome at Herdwick Cottage Ambleside, Rydal's big sister!) Please also note that we do not have secure or indoor storage for bicycles.