LANTY SLEE, AMBLESIDE
Taking its name from the notorious local farmer and quarryman-turned smuggler, ‘Lancelot’ Lanty Slee, this pretty Lakeland cottage sits in one of the oldest parts of Ambleside just on North Road. Offering a convenient and comfortable retreat, whatever time of year you choose to visit the Lakes.
Enter Lanty Slee from the front and straight into the cosy, colourful lounge where you’ll find comfortable, retro furnishings set against wooden floors with rugs, all arranged around a wood burning stove set in an Inglenook, colour TV with SMART TV dongle.
A sunny open hallway leads to the rear access of the house and from here, a beautiful handmade spiral staircase leads down to the contemporary, well fitted kitchen diner, an attractive room providing a perfect blend of the old and new; the stylish units set against a backdrop of flagged floors, exposed old beams and a feature black range.
FIRST FLOOR
On the first floor lie two superb new washroom facilities, one with a shower over the bath, the other a stylish shower room – you get a great view over the village towards Loughrigg Fell from the bathroom.
The main double bedroom is on this floor, prettily decorated with wooden floors and an original feature fireplace.
SECOND FLOOR
On the second floor are two further bedrooms; a bright and sunny twin to the front of the house and a smaller double to the rear with access to only one side of the bed making this facility suitable for one adult or two young children.
There’s a handy secure outhouse to the rear of the house where you can store a couple of bikes and although there is no garden here at Lanty Slee, you’re just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Rothay Park, a 10 minute stroll from the shores of Windermere and minutes away from the slopes of the majestic fell range that surrounds Ambleside.
The parking permit provided is for use on the nearby car park and can be used on several other car parks throughout South Lakeland offering you quite a saving on parking costs during your holiday.
Please note: the property is really a sleeps 5/6 due to the size and layout of the third bedroom.
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Property Includes
Amenities
- Laundry Facilitieswashing machine
- Log BurnerFuel available locally
- Parking
Retreats For
- Family
- Adventure
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bath
Kitchen
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Dishwasher
Entertainment
- Wi-Fi
Local Area
- Pub within 1 mile
- Central to town
Sorry no dogs allowed
Layout & Access
AT ROAD LEVEL:
- Entrance from the front street via several slate steps
- Cosy lounge room with wood floors and rugs, wood burning stove set in an Inglenook, colour TV
- Inner hallway area with door to outside and to the rear access to Gibson’s Yard
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
- Accessed by way of spiral staircase, modern kitchen diner with Bluetooth speaker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, induction hob, electric fan oven and microwave. Heated airer available. Access to the outside and secure shed providing storage for bikes
1ST FLOOR
- Modern bathroom with shower over bath, handbasin and WC
- Modern shower room with cubicle, handbasin and WC
- Bedroom 1: double bedroom with wooden floors and feature fireplace
2ND FLOOR
- Bedroom 2: twin bedroom with wooden floors
- Bedroom 3: double bed which can only be accessed from one side more suited to a single or two small children
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Parking by way of permit on nearby WFC car park. One permit provided
- Lanty Slee is not suitable for toddlers and due to the unusual layout
- No pets
- All electric, bed linen and towels are included
- WiFi
- Gas fired central heating
- Secure storage available for two adult bikes
- Fuel for woodburner is available locally
- No cot and highchair in this property
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Note: 1 x double room, 1 x twin bedroom, 1 x small double room
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Guest feedback for Lanty Slee
(5 out of 5) based on 58 Reviews
Edward
On Friday, 13 Sep 2024
Lovely little house and had everything we needed. Great location and quiet despite being next to a pub!
Natalie
On Friday, 23 Aug 2024
Our first 3-generational family stay in the Lake District. What a gorgeous cottage stay with a lot of character. Perfect location to explore.
Martha
On Friday, 28 Jun 2024
Very nice cottage in the old part of Ambleside. Pubs, bus stop and shops are very near and many nice walks can be undertaken directly from the cottage. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. All is clean and you feel at home from the very beginning. You shouldn’t mind using stairs, because the rooms spread over four floors. There is no parking place next to the house but we were provided with a permission to use the car parks free of charge. Everything was perfect for us (a group of five people aged between 23 and 64 years). We can highly recommend it.
Glen
On Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024
4 of us asked to stay here for the weekend on very short notice. We were communicated with quickly and friendly and finding the place was easy. the place itself was extremely nice with plenty of room for 4 adults to stay. nothing bad to say about our stay and would recommend to anyone visiting Ambleside or the lake district in general
Audrey
On Monday, 10 Jun 2024
We had an amazing stay for one week. Check-in was smooth and everything worked fine! Convenient location accessible to the main lakes by public buses as we didn't have a car. The cottage was so cute that my children did not want to leave!
Kate
On Friday, 31 May 2024
Great location and well equipped, we had a great time
Matt
On Friday, 31 May 2024
A really beautifully decorated old terraced house with modern kitchen, bathroom and utilities, perfect for our family of five.
Karen
On Monday, 20 May 2024
Perfect place right in the centre of Ambleside . Very well equipped and spotlessly clean . Would highly recommend this place
Sophie
On Friday, 17 May 2024
We had a fabulous time staying at Michelle’s. It was perfectly central and a lovely spot for a long weekend!
Palkan
On Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Fantastic place, beautiful surroundings and close to local places for food and other needs.
Palkan
On Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Fantastic place, beautiful surroundings and close to local places for food and other needs.
William
On Saturday, 06 Apr 2024
Lovely house in the heart of Ambleside. Great for the local walks like; The Langdales, Scarfell Pile, Hellvelyn and nice just to walk out from Ambleside. The house is very pleasant and spacious. There is a great butchers 20m from the front door, and a pub 5m for that post walk beer!
Sarah
On Friday, 29 Dec 2023
Excellent accomodation, clean and comfy with everything we needed for a lovely Christmas break. Even went the extra mile with the thoughtful decorations that made the place feel special.
Nina
On Saturday, 09 Sep 2023
The cottage was spotless and really well equipped. The location- in the old part of Ambleside- was absolutely perfect. We had a wonderful holiday- highlights were climbing Helvellyn, boat/ walk to from Wray Castle and coffin route to Grasmere (with gingerbread). Thanks Michelle!
Xavier
On Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023
emplacement parfait pour profiter d'Ambleside et des promenades à proximité.
Perfect location to enjoy Ambleside and nearby walks.
Mark
On Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
What an amazing place in the heart of Ambleside and great restaurants and pubs with local food and drinks. The place is perfect for a family of 4 but if you are very elderly the stairs are quite steep but it goes with the age of the house . highly recommend this property we love the week stay here Mark
Brandon
On Friday, 14 Jul 2023
Wonderful location and very well appointed place.
Hannah
On Thursday, 13 Jul 2023
Lovely cozy house, great location - can’t recommend enough! Property was very clean and had everything we needed.
Caroline
On Saturday, 24 Jun 2023
Such a wonderful flat in the heart of Ambleside!! Had such a lovely time hiking the hills and drinking at the pub, would absolutely stay again !! Thank you Michelle :)
Amrita
On Friday, 23 Jun 2023
Wonderful stay. Perfect location in the centre of Ambleside!
Andy
On Sunday, 11 Jun 2023
There's nothing to complain about here! Had a wonderful break with friends and will be back soon, hopefully!
Natalie
On Saturday, 27 May 2023
Very friendly and accommodating host, very central location, clean and tidy, would stay again.
Lou
On Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Excellent place to stay!
Sarah
On Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Lovely cottage. Very well appointed. Be aware of fairly steep stairs, so not suitable for the infirm!
Julia
On Friday, 07 Apr 2023
We had a fantastic stay. The house is in an amazing location, and was the perfect space for our family of two adults and three kids. The bedrooms are comfy and clean and the kitchen is very well equipped. Would absolutely recommend and would go back again.
William
On Friday, 06 Jan 2023
Great cottage in a great location, on a quiet street right in the town
Phillip
On Friday, 16 Dec 2022
quirky place in centre of ambleside, great for local amenities
Chris
On Sunday, 27 Nov 2022
Great venue and local to all the amenities in Ambleside. Very much worth a visit. The place is exactly what it says. Its perfect.
Hong
On Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022
We enjoyed our stay at Lanty Slee, it is a very nice 4 floors sweet house, right in the town, very easy to go everywhere, perfect location. We loved the living room, nice temperature, cosy Conner with lots of comfortable pillows, kids had the tv, adults had the corner! We love the kitchen, very cosy, felt like home! There is almost everything what you need in the kitchen! We had to wash clothes, the warmer hanger very surprised us, very very convenient! We stayed for 4 nights, we would like to stay longer, so we definitely want go back again! Definitely recommended!
Jess
On Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
We absolutely loved our visit to Ambleside. We travelled as an adult family of 5 and it was very comfortable and well equipped for our group. The location is right in the heart of Ambleside with easy access to many wonderful places within the Lakes region The property is split over 4 levels and has steep staircases, which was no problem at all for us but worth knowing. Highly recommend
Dawn
On Wednesday, 14 Sep 2022
Great place in centre of town. Comfortable bed and tastefully decorated . Would stay again .
Jess
On Friday, 09 Sep 2022
Thank you so much for the stay. We absolutely loved it. The house felt homely from the moment we entered and we loved the location. We were in the heart of Ambleside - it was perfect for us as we loved a stroll to a new coffee shop each morning. And everyone was so lovely! You were also never far from stunning views.
Jemma
On Friday, 09 Sep 2022
Lanty Slee is perfectly situated to explore the Lakes. Ambleside is great- great places to eat and lovely to wander around. Comfortable and clean house to stay in thank you. There isnt carparking on site as stated on air bnb. There is a permit provided for the local carpark but be prepared to hunt for a space at times.
Kalsoom
On Friday, 09 Sep 2022
Great house in a really convenient location. House has everything needed for a break away.
Jie
On Thursday, 08 Sep 2022
Very good location: It's quiet and convenient. The house is in the centre of Ambleside, close to shops, bus stops and everything, 1 minute walk to the near by Rydal Road car park. The Rock Shop in the corner is very good if you have kids :D Very lovely house: nice and clean, comfort beds, powerful showers, super good kitchen with all you need. Very kind staff: Gill is very responsive and helpful We had a very good 7 days stay here and would definitely recommend it. Thanks!
Alex
On Monday, 15 Aug 2022
Brilliant place to stay, fantastic location if looking for a mixture of hikes, good pubs and cycles!
Marty
On Wednesday, 03 Aug 2022
Delightful. Well apportioned and convenient. We walk loved staying here and looked forward to a restful place to return to after walking the Fells.
Zoe
On Saturday, 09 Jul 2022
Sweet house in a brilliant location! Ideal if you want to discover Ambleside on foot, go out walking into the gorgeous surrounding hills, enjoy the cinemas and pubs and eat out in the evenings. Upstairs alcove double bed in the purple bedroom had plenty of room for my children (5 & 7) and they enjoyed the novelty of being surrounded by walls! The office were always incredibly helpful when we called with small issues. Arrival was smooth and trouble free. Thank you very much!
Maria
On Saturday, 09 Jul 2022
We absolutely loved our stay in your Cottage , the only thing I would of liked more was a view but we were so central that this was perfect for my daughter and friend. We have come to the lakes every year for many years now , but we will definitely use your company again.
Natasha
On Saturday, 02 Jul 2022
The cottage was so lovely. We enjoyed ourselves so much. The location is easy to walk to the city center and there is a large field nearby to take your dogs if needed. The cottage had great spaces for all of us. The beds were so comfortable and they had everything you need! The kitchen was well stocked as well. We loved it here! Thank you for thinking of everything.
Michelle
On Saturday, 11 Jun 2022
You won't find a cleaner, cuter cottage than this one! It is perfectly located in Ambleside - we could walk to everything, and we appreciated the parking pass that allowed us free parking in many area car parks! The cottage is beyond spotless, and there were many thoughtful touches, such as two bottles of local beer and fresh milk in the fridge. Loved the unique layout of the space, and we had plenty of room despite being a family of five! Absolutely loved staying here - didn't want to leave! Thanks for a wonderful trip!
Elizabeth
On Wednesday, 18 May 2022
A wonderful property! The house is in the perfect Ambleside location, minutes away from all local amenities and a great location to begin some stunning local walks. Everything we needed was provided and the stay was prefect.
Tim
On Saturday, 23 Apr 2022
Excellent service
Grace
On Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
We had a lovely stay! Perfect location!
Martin
On Monday, 14 Feb 2022
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect, right in the centre of Ambleside. The property was great for the 4 of us too. We will stay again.
Richard
On Saturday, 23 Oct 2021
A lovely comfortable, well equipped house in a great location. Very clean & tastefully decorated.
Kayt
On Friday, 22 Oct 2021
fantastic house great location... Will definitely be returning xx
Jo
On Friday, 24 Sep 2021
Great central Ambleside location, next door to a pub and round the corner from a better one. Lovely butcher on the street too. Extremely clean and well equipped cottage, tastefully decorated. Very easy to get to other places in the Lake District. The only thing was we sometimes had to wait for a parking space on return to the car park, but that was a small price to pay for a fabulous week.
Louise
On Friday, 30 Jul 2021
I would highly recommend this cottage! It's got character, is beautiful, clean and tidy. The owners have taken a lot of care to make it homely and comfortable. The communication after booking was fantastic, I always got a fast response (had messaged with a few questions). The cottage is located centrally in Ambleside, it was ideal. Lots of places to eat and things to do, multiple vegetarian restaurants etc too! Ambleside is a wonderful location, as is Windermere. Couldn't of wished for a better holiday. So happy to have booked here!
Max
On Saturday, 24 Jul 2021
Beautiful cottage in a central but not too overlooked location in Ambleside. The house is well furnished and is perfect for a family/friend getaway. The weather couldnt have been better at the time of stay and were glad we picked such a wonderful spot. Plenty of access to a range of nice restaurants and cafes, with two small local supermarkets selling the essentials. Perfect place for hill-walking and day trips to Windermere.
Tania
On Monday, 21 Jun 2021
Perfect base for hiking and close to all amenities in Ambleside. Lovely house, very clean and well equipped.
Sherry
On Sunday, 23 May 2021
Lanty Slee is very centric located in the Ambleside town enter. It makes easy for us to get to lakes, waterfall etc in 10/20min walk. The place is well cleaned and prepared for our stay. Really enjoyed a good time staying there, would recommend to a small group fam/friends.
Shaun
On Thursday, 22 Oct 2020
Comfy and clean place with well thought out and quality interiors, great location too!
Laurance
On Thursday, 22 Oct 2020
Fantastic place to stay for both the local amenities of Ambleside and the wider walking of the lakes. The house itself was spotless when we got there and included everything we could've possibly needed. Thanks!
Nic
On Saturday, 26 Sep 2020
A lovely house in a central location. Perfect for a weekend away.
Georgia
On Saturday, 26 Sep 2020
Michelles home was clean, cosy and welcoming with plenty of character. The location was fantastic and the parking permit was great! Everything we needed and more - thank you
Simon
On Monday, 21 Sep 2020
Thank you! We had just the best ever time at Lanty Slee. Everything about the place is amazing. Parking is obviously a bit of a pain but totally understandable given the central location of the home. We will be going back repeatedly to this incredible home. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you to Lakeside Retreats for taking such good care of us! Kind regards Simon Hodson
David
On Monday, 21 Sep 2020
Lovely cottage in a fantastic location for exploring the Lakes and walking distance to everything in Ambleside
Wil Langschied
On Monday, 14 Sep 2020
Very clean and well appointed holiday home. Great Ambleside location a few minutes walk from the town's shops, pubs and restaurants. Very peaceful and quiet at night, even with the traditional and cosy Unicorn pub literally next door. Only caution is if you aren't good with stairs as they are rather steep, otherwise a good base for the Lake District.
