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Slack Cottage

High Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JQ, England
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Slack Cottage
Ranked #70 of 77 Ambleside B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Enfield
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Admittedly I am posting this review late but I had such a poor experiecne with the hosts (mainly the female) that it is burned into my memory. I was so angry on my returned that I actually couldn;t write anything, although I pledged I would. So here it is. I travelled here with my boyfriend August 2010 we booked it... More

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New Delhi
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The cottage once belonged to Beatrix Potter and is located on a 10 acre property at the side of the Windermere lake. It gives a beautiful view of the Lake. It is approx 4kms from the Ambleside market and hence if you dont have your own coveyance you will end up spending almost £10 each way on taxi. Chris and... More

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

I would like to begin by thanking the wonderful hosts of this beautiful B&B, not only is it stunning in its englishness but the views are to die for..This was our first trip to the UK and this was one of favourite places during our trip. The breakfasts were wonderful and we had the double bedroom with views down the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Slack Cottage is in a beautiful location close to the Claife Heights fell. No car needed for hikes to several destinations. We hiked to the ferry, Far Sawry and Near Sawry and experienced breathtaking scenery. The hosts were very welcoming; they catered to our vegetarian diets with no fuss, suggested hikes, dried our clothes when we got caught in the... More

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Aachen, Germany
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
3
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We had great time at Slack cottage, enjoying the lake district and the nature. We also liked the hints with the two good pubs in Hawkshead! More

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Northallerton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Slack Cottage is in an idyllic situation just above Lake Windermere and under the right management could be a place we would return to year after year. The owners are unwelcoming and hedge the stay with numerous do's and don'ts. I had the impression that they want the money but not the inconvenience of guests. It is instructive that they... More

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leicester
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
3
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Claimed to cater for special diets, which is why we chose. This was explained on booking and apparently should not have been a problem. We reminded Gluten free diet needed when we arrived. The owner was not very welcoming but thought it was probably a bad day. Breakfast and 'special' toast brought out separately. Then breakfasts and toast for the... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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We have just come back from a few days in the Lakes and stayed at this B & B on the recommendation of friends. It was an immaculate property, beautiful spot and our room was great. Thouroughly enjoyable and would certainly go again. More

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Perth, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We spent four nights staying at Slack Cottage. We were recommended by a friend and could not have been more delighted. The cottage is set up from Lake Windemere, with amazing views and beautiful secluded walks - you feel as if you are on your own private estate! It is a perfect spot for seeing all the main sights of... More

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