Beatrix Potter's 17th-century farmhouse: a time-capsule of her life. Enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter by visiting Hill Top. Full of her favourite things, this house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a 'tale'. The lovely cottage garden is a haphazard mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Make your way up the garden path to the front door and see for yourself why Beatrix loved this place. Bought in 1905 with proceeds from her first book, the Tale of Peter Rabbit, she used Hill Top itself and the surrounding countryside as inspiration for many of her subsequent books.
The bustling Lake District villages of Windermere and Ambleside are situated around lake Windermere, England’s longest lake. With fells, woodland, parks, the quirky little Bridge House and a Roman fort on offer, this part of the Lake District is great for families looking for fun in the great outdoors.
Windermere Lake Cruises
Explore the local area with a cruise and a walk There's hundreds of beautiful walks near to Ambleside and the lake shore that are within easy reach of piers and cruises. Whether you’re after a gentle woodland stroll, a ramble exploring Lakeland heritage or a vigorous hike up some beautiful fells, there is a walk to suit you from Ambleside Pier Waterhead.
All restaurants and pubs are within 5 minutes walk
Mathews Bistro – Compston Road
The Priest Hole - Church street
Lucy’s On A Plate – Church Street
Award winning restaurants
The Old Stamp House One Michelin Star
Church Street
Lake Road Kitchen – Lake Road
Indian
Ishaas Indian – Kelsick Road
Thai
Jintana – Compston Road
Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant – Market Place
Chinese
China Cottage – Lake Road
Japanese
Wabi Sabi Noodle bar - Compston Road
Auradaze - Millans Park
Mexican
Bar Es Mexican Tapas – St. Mary’s Lane
Italian
Misto - Compston Road
Dodds restaurant – Rydal Road
Luigi's – Kelsick Road
Vegetarian
Zeffirellis – Compston Road
Fellinis – Church Street
Cinema screens - jazz music
Local Pubs
Royal Oak
White Lion
Ambleside Tavern
Churchills
Ambleside Inn
Lilly Bar (live music)
Flying Fleece (live music)
All serve Home cooked food
Cafes Ambleside
Copper Pot
Kysty
Apple Pie
Esquires
Stiles
Daisy's
Mr H Tearoom
Freshers
Cornish bakery
Vegetarian
Gandhi's
The giggling goose
The rattle Ghyll