Name: Slack Cottage
Address: Slack Cottage, High Wray, Ambleside, LA22 0JQ, United Kingdom, Ambleside, Ambleside, Ambleside, LA22 0JQ, United Kingdom
Rating: 10

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This was our 2nd time staying at Slack Cottage this year. 
Once again everything was excellent. 
Welcoming hosts (Chris & Liz), comfortable room ,and lovely breakfast. 
Will  definitely be staying again in the not too distant future 
Martin & Carla

Slack Cottage is truly a hidden gem. A wonderful cottage nestled amazing scenery. Liz and Chris are superb hosts who welcomed us into their beautiful home. There is great attention to detail in the provision made for guests such as the selection of teas and fresh milk in the bedroom. Again there was a very good selection of items at breakfast and the cooked breakfast was delicious and used local ingredients. Our bed was very comfy and the view from the window was superb. We will definitely be returning .

Wonderful 3 night stay at Slack Cottage.
Chris & Liz were very welcoming ,
Location of the guest house is idyllic with stunning view across Lake Windermere. 
Room was perfect ; Clean & well equipped with everything we needed.
Breakfast was a choice full English or continental,  with fruit and cereal available, we had full English which was delicious. 
We will definitely be going back .
Martin & Carla

We were welcomed by Liz upon our arrival & shown around their lovely home, full of artifacts from around the world.  Tastefully decorated with care taken on the smallest of things. Very comfortable room (no 1) with the usual tea/coffee, but added extras like fresh milk/water/sweets/fruit teas/biscuits.  The bed was one of the best we have slept in & extremely quiet.  The view from the window is amazing, such a lovely location and quite a hidden gem.  The locally sourced breakfasts were very tasty, with an array of cereals/nuts/fruits which, again, were delicious. Chris has a huge collection of rough and uncut gemstones, which were a delight to see, along with a few Roman finds. Both Liz and Chris were very attentive & nothing was too much trouble.  we would highly recommend Slack Cottage for getting out and about in the Lakes.

We needed a quiet relaxing break so decided to go to the Lake District as neither  of us had been before, we booked Slack Cottage as it looked perfect for what we needed and we were definitely not disappointed. It started with the most loveliest of welcomes from the cottage owners, Chris & Liz who showed us to our lovely room which overlooked Lake Windermere , each day was started with a beautiful breakfast cooked by Liz and served to us by Chris, perfect hosts and so helpful to us by recommending the most beautiful places to visit. We couldn’t have asked for anything more for our lovely 4 night stay there, we will definitely return, Thankyou so much Chris & Liz.
Kevin & Kim

Beautiful cottage in lovely location. The view of the lake and mountains are amazing. Daisy and I enjoyed our stay very much. Chris and Liz lovely hosts. The September weather typical of the lakes, alittle rain.

Chris and liz were excellent hosts, excellent breakfast,  superb location and views, beautiful clean room and very comfortable bed, lovely gardens to sit in, beautiful home, exceptional bed and breakfast 

It was like being at home, breakfast choices were excellent , superb shower and very comfortable room. The views of Windmere are the best and there is access to the Lake via the private garden you couldn't ask for more a great spot to unwind

Thank you Liz & Chris for a magical 3 night wedding anniversary stay. Beautiful location, hearty breakfast that set you up for the day & a garden full of colour. Returning home after a day of walking to a glass of sherry & the twilight bird chorus, the end to another perfect day. You have been wonderful hosts, we look forward to our next visit.
Best wishes, Maris & Nick

Just stayed 2 nights at Slack Cottage.  Everywhere was lovely and clean.  Breakfast was amazing and our host couldnt of been nicer. Stunning view from our bedroom window.  Would highly recommend and we will definitely be going back 

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Hidden Gem

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location 

Magical

We spent the most wonderful 3 days at Slack cottage.  Chris and Liz were amazing hosts and very knowledgeable of the area. They are the type of couple that we would love to have sat for an afternoon with a cuppa and listen to their amazing stories.   
The lake is a short walk from the cottage following the garden path. We walked a total of 7 hours seeing the beautiful sights that the lake had to offer. All without using the car. 
The room had a stunning view of the lake and was so quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Hot beverages were in our room as well as biscuits. Breakfast in the morning was cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit and seeds, full English or continental. We opted for the full English and it didn't disappoint.  This cottage is situated in a beautiful quiet area , the reason why we picked it. Ambleside is situated a short car ride away. 
We will definitely go back to visit this wonderful cottage and all that it offers. 
Thankyou so much Chris and Liz for making us feel so welcome.

Perfect!

Excellent hosts, great breakfast, very welcoming and top notch hospitality.
Liz made us feel very welcome upon check in, and showered us to our room which was very well decorated with amazing views over Windermere.
Such a great location with lots of walks in the area away from the hustle and bustle but all within east reach to Hawkshead and Ambleside if that’s what you want.
Thanks Liz & Chris, we’ll definitely return one weekend.

Excellent Hosts, Brilliant Hospitality

Whilst being remote, some four miles from Ambleside along single track rutted roads this is a most idyllic setting overlooking lake Windermere.
Nothing was too much for our hosts Liz and Chris who open up their 1000 year old cottage with two double en suite letting rooms.
The furniture may be distressed and antique in nature but it blends sympathetically into the ambiance of the cottage that was warm and cosy protected by its thirty inch external walls.
The bedroom was supersized with a very comfortable double bed, furnished with two easy chairs and with complementary drinks, biscuits and sweets.
The showeroom was large and well equipped with towels and toiletries. Beware the very hot water!
The breakfast on offer, fruit juice, cereal, full English, continental catered for all appetites and was cooked (if hot) on request.
Having lived in the Lake District for over 40 years our host was very knowledgeable of the local area and able to advise on places to visit, eateries and ferry services.
I am confident that whilst it is the first time I have visited here it will not be the last.

Autumn Break

As soon as we arrived, we knew we were going to have a lovely time. 

We received a warm welcome from Liz and Chris who were both generous during our stay sharing their local knowledge. 

Lovely bedroom with a comfortable bed and stunning scenery from every window. Tea tray with various teas and coffees which was replenished daily.

Adjoining bathroom down the passageway with large shower and plenty of clean fluffy towels that were changed daily. Toiletries were provided which was a very nice touch.

Breakfast was delicious with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit and yoghurt followed by a cooked breakfast if required. 

Ideally located for walks and local attractions. 

All in all we had a wonderful time in this lovely place which was great value too. 

We will be back :)

Wonderful stay!

Slack Cottag has two large and very comfortable, fully equipped rooms that can be booked. We booked both rooms for 2 nights. This was one of our most enjoyable and memorable trips we have ever had. The owners are outstanding – Liz and Chris are extremely friendly, kind, caring and helpful. You immediately feel very comfortable and warmly taken care of. The hospitality of the owners and their great passion for welcoming guests is phenomenal. Liz prepared for our daughter  a vegan breakfast, which made her very happy. The breakfast is delicious. The house, which is many hundreds of years old, is a jewel and is lovingly and devotedly cared for by the owners - the rooms are beautifully furnished and every detail is carefully attended to. The view from both rooms is breathtaking and not to be topped. The entire infrastructure (shower / WC, etc.) is excellent and the house as well as the gorgeous garden is maintained lovely and with great effort. The quietness and peaceful atmosphere are unique. Liz and Chris - thank you both most sincerely for the unique stay and we very highly recommend this beautiful place. All the very best

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