Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Heather Cottage is a cosy stone-fronted cottage nestled in the bustling village of Ambleside. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom and one single bedroom. There is a family bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin and WC. The ground floor is all open plan with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a TV and DVD player, as well as a selection of books. The cottage shares a courtyard area with six other cottages, while offering views of Fairfield Range, plus private parking for one car. Just a few minutes walk away from the centre of Ambleside, Heather Cottage is perfectly located for those looking to explore the wonders of the Lake District with Ambleside as their base. Note: Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming ambience in which to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family or get to know the locals. Some of the best walks can be enjoyed in and around Ambleside, Stockghyll Falls and Wansfell can be walked straight from the door or jump in the car or an open top bus and head towards Grasmere or Langdale where you will find some of the best walks and dramatic scenery the Lakes have to offer.