Description of holiday b&b in Rydal, Lake District / North West
Nab Cottage is a 7 bedroom guest house alone on the side of Rydal Water, in the centre of the English Lake District. The situation is idyllic; surrounded by mountains in the heart of the valley, yet only 2 miles from Ambleside and Grasmere.
The cottage dates from 1556 and the bedrooms are cosy with beautiful views across the lake or up the fell at the back. Downstairs is a sitting room with log fire, dining room with computer and piano, and small TV room.
There is WIFI access throughout. Breakfast, packed lunch, snacks, and dinner are available. We use fresh and largely organic and fairtrade ingredients. Guests can use the cottage throughout the day. Massage, reiki, and shiatsu treatments are available on request.
Next to the cottage is a beautifully converted barn available for hire. It is an excellent workshop venue – for dancing, yoga/bodywork, and painting.
There are 7 rooms in the guest house, most of them with a private shower and toilet. The rooms are all individually furnished and are all warm and cosy. The rooms at the front overlook the lake and those at the back are quieter with views up to Nab Scar. Each room has WIFI access and tea/coffee making facilities.
The atmosphere is easy going and most of our guests enjoy spending time inside; chatting by the blazing fire, reading at the window seats which overlook the lake, watching a film in the old opium room, playing the piano, poring over maps and enjoying our homemade bread and a long breakfast….
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, Pets Allowed |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access Wifi available |
| Bedrooms: | 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14 |
| Bathrooms: | 7 Bathroom/s |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Meals: | Breakfast, Packed lunches, Evening meal Packed lunch: £4.50 Dinner: £18 |
| Facilities in each room: | Tea/Coffee making , Internet access |
Rates
| Period | Per Person Per Night | Per Night | Breakfast Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | £27.00 | - | Yes |
| Room with private shower and toilet | £30.00 | - | Yes |
| Children under 4 no charge | - | - | - |
| Children over 4 half price in family room | - | - | - |
| Dogs | - | £3.00 | No |
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Deposit/Booking Notes: Check in from 1.30 check out by 11.00
Location of holiday rental in Rydal, Lake District / North West
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Local Nightlife, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Fishing, Climbing |
Location description
The walks, in all directions, are superb. There are some excellent low level walks directly from Nab Cottage:Along the coffin track to Rydal waterfalls, across Loughrigg terrace to Rydal caves, around the lake, along the river and back at White Moss, down the back lane to Wordsworth’s home at Dove cottage…..
It’s possible too to walk along the river into Ambleside or around Grasmere lake into Grasmere village.
Also from the cottage are plenty of challenging fell walks: Fairfield horseshoe, Red Screes, Langdale, the Dodds and Helvellyn.
There is direct access to Rydal Water just across the road from the cottage and we have a Canadian canoe guests can use. Fishing permits can be bought in Ambleside.
Rydal village is 500m along the lake. Rydal Hall with its wonderful gardens is open to the public as is Rydal Mount. There is an excellent local pub, the Badger bar, which serves food all day.
Ambleside and Grasmere villages are 2 miles away in each direction. There is a huge range of restaurants, galleries, and shops. In Ambleside there are 4 cinema screens, the Armitt museum, 2 spa /swimming pool centres, and boating on Windermere lake.
Other activities
Guests are welcome to stay around and use the facilities in the cottage during the day and we can serve teas/coffees and light snacks. It is possible to request reiki, shiatsu or massage sessions in our beautifully converted treatment room. There is a hatha yoga class on Wednesday evenings that guests are free to attend.Directions
By car
On the A591 half way between Ambleside and Grasmere. Coming from the South leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A591 into the Lake District. Pass Windermere, go through Ambleside, the Rydal and Nab Cottage is 500m along the lake on the right.
Coming from the North leave the M6 at junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick. After 12 miles take the Ambleside/Wndermere turning to the left then after a few miles this joins the A591. Continue left to the top of Dunmail Raise drop down towards Grasmere. Nab Cottage is on the left 2 miles after Grasmere village just after the White Moss hotel.
By train
To Windermere station then by bus number 555 or 599 direction Grasmere to Nab Cottage. The bus will stop outside if you ask.
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Contact the Owner of this Rydal b&b
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| Owner Name: | Tim |
| Property Ref: | 00690 |
| Languages Spoken: | English |
| Preferred Contact Method: | Phone |
| Primary Telephone: | (0044) 15394 35311 |
| Owner joined website: | 21 December 2008 |
| Property listed since: | 22 December 2008 |
| Link to owners website: | www.rydalwater.com |
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