Holiday Cottages with Hot Tubs
If you’re looking for a Lake District Holiday Cottage with Hot Tub, Skelwith Fold’s Cottages might be just what you’re after. When staying at one of our beautiful cottages near Ambleside, you will also have access to all the on-site facilities at our holiday park.
Our Holiday Cottages in the Lake District come with private hot tubs for families and groups looking for a tranquil retreat in beautiful surroundings. We have 3 self-catering cottages to choose from, all furnished to a high standard with modern fixtures and fittings. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding scenery from your private garden.
All of the cottages’ hot tubs are located in secluded parts of the garden. Relax in the hot tub after a long day exploring the Lake District with a glass of bubbly in hand. Our rural location affords guests fantastic stargazing opportunities.
Holiday Cottages with Hot Tub
Number One
Cottage Number One sleeps up to 6 people, with three bedrooms (two double and one twin), a spacious living area and a modern hot tub for groups to relax and unwind (maximum two dogs allowed). This stunning Lakeland holiday cottage is situated on the outskirts of Ambleside and boast modern furniture and appliances, as well as period pieces such as solid beams and a fireplace. Enjoy a friends or family getaway to the Lake District and make the most of the Cottage with its modern hot tub located in the secluded garden.
Contact us to book your Cottage getaway with hot tub!
Number Three
Cottage Number Three accommodates up to 6 people, with three spacious double bedrooms and living area (maximum two dogs allowed) Comfort is a priority at Number Three: two bedrooms also have an en-suite toilet and the living room is bright and airy. The Cottage comes with a private and modern hot tub located in a secluded part of the garden, allowing guests to make the most of the breath-taking views.
Book your stay at Cottage Number three!
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Pet Friendly Holiday Cottages with hot tubs in the Lake District
Cottage Number One and Cottage Number Three are dog friendly, so you don’t have to worry about leaving your four-legged friends behind. If you are interested in finding out more about what makes our cottages special, you can read our blog article here.
Contact Skelwith Fold Reception for more information on our holiday cottages with hot tubs, including how to make a booking.
FAQs
Where do we check in?
To check in, please park outside Reception and head inside where our friendly team will help you.
To get to Reception, follow the red road from the park entrance. The barrier will open automatically until 9pm. If you are arriving later than this, please call Reception as soon as possible to make arrangements for your arrival. Reception will be on your left hand side.
Our address at Skelwith Fold is: Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HY.
Check out is at 10am for glamping guests and holiday cottages, and 12 noon for touring pitches on your day of departure.
Can our friends and family visit us?
Of course, friends and family are more than welcome to visit! We are delighted to welcome new visitors at Skelwith. We ask that all visitors please sign in at Reception on arrival.
Are dogs and other pets allowed?
Skelwith Fold is a dog friendly park and pets are welcome in most areas, with a maximum of three dogs per touring caravan/motorhome.
Please note however, that dogs may not stay in our glamping units, with the exception of our Wagtail Hideaway which is dog friendly and can host up to two dogs.
Up to two dogs may also stay in both our holiday cottages, No.1 and No.3.
There is a small charge per dog staying with us at Skelwith Fold which helps to maintain the highest standard of stay for both dogs and people staying with us.
Please keep dogs on a short lead under strict control around all touring pitches, holiday homes and glamping units. Dogs may not be left unattended anywhere on the park at any time, including inside your accommodation. Please note that you are responsible for your pets at all time, including cleaning up after them and keeping noise to a minimum to avoid disturbing other guests.
We reserve the right to ask the owner of any dog which causes a nuisance or threat to remove it from the park immediately. We cannot accept any breeds listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
What is the deposit and when is the balance due?
A £50 deposit is due when making your booking for a touring pitch at Skelwith Fold.
For all glamping and cottage bookings a 50% deposit of total amount is required.
The balance is due 14 days prior to your booked arrival date.
If your holiday is within the next 14 days, full payment is required at the time of booking.
How old do I have to be to book a holiday?
You must be at least 18 to book a holiday at Skelwith Fold. There must be a minimum of one responsible adult staying with each booking.
No persons under 18 years of age may stay in our glamping or cottage accommodations alone or with guests of the same age or under.
Is the park and facilities accessible?
Common areas such as Reception and the library are wheelchair accessible.
We have also re-laid many footpaths in our woodland areas to make them more accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs to allow more people to enjoy the tranquillity of Skelwith Fold.
Find out more about our accessibility.
What do I need to bring to check in?
When checking in, please bring your reservation number, we may ask for further details such as surname, postcode ect. This will help make the process quick and easy.
What happens if we arrive late?
Please let Reception know as soon as possible if you believe you will arrive after 9pm to enable us to make arrangements to cater for your arrival. Reception can be contacted on 015394 32277.
What is your booking cancellation policy?
Touring –
- If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to your arrival date, we can refund monies already paid.
- If you cancel less than 2 weeks before of your arrival date (up until 12pm), a credit on account will be given for sums already paid. Your credit will expire 12 months from the date of cancellation and cannot be extended.
- If the booking is cancelled after midday on your day of arrival, or you do not arrive to take up your booking, then no refund or credit of any monies paid will be available.
- In the case of refunds and credits or any changes made to your booking within two weeks of arrival or after you have checked in, we will deduct a £15 sum for administration costs per booking.
Glamping & Cottages –
- If you cancel more than 2 weeks prior to your arrival date, we can refund monies already paid.
- If you need to cancel your booking and give us 48 hours or more notice prior to your arrival date, a credit will be given for sums already paid. Credits are only valid for 12 months from the date your booking is cancelled and cannot be extended.
- If the booking is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to your arrival date, or you do not arrive to take up your booking, then no refund or credit of any monies paid will be available.
- In the case of refunds and credits, we will deduct a £50 sum for administration costs.
Are there hairdryers available?
Our glamping and cottage accommodations all have a hairdryer provided.
For touring customers, our shower blocks have hairdryers available inside which are free to use.
Are your holiday cottages wheelchair accessible?
Numbers One and Three Skelwith Fold Cottages are traditionally built Lakeland stone cottages dating from the 19th Century. Unfortunately this means that they are not accessible for wheelchairs.
The modern Greenhouse, however, is accessible by wheelchair.
Can we have a barbecue?
Barbecues are permitted, but we ask that you not place them directly onto the ground, decking or picnic benches as this may cause damage. Please dispose of them responsibly.
Our glamping guests may wish to make use of the sheltered barbecue area located by the Family Hideaway units. Here there are frames built to hold a disposable barbecue tray which you can purchase from our park shop. Please leave this area as you would wish to find it. You may leave the disposable barbecue in the frames at this location for our wardens to dispose of.
If you are staying in the Greenhouse, a full gas BBQ is provided for your use.
Is there a hot tub available at our Holiday Cottage?
Our holiday cottages all have a hot tub available. Please find more information about the hot tubs in your Welcome folder.
The hot tubs are visited daily by staff to carry out hygiene checks (mid morning and late afternoon).
Are towels, linen and bedding provided in the holiday cottages?
All towels, linen and bedding are provided for your stay in all of our holiday cottages.
Do the holiday cottages have an iron and ironing board?
All of our holiday cottages have an iron and ironing board provided ready for your use.
Are there washing facilities in the holiday cottages?
There is a washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer available for your use in each of our holiday cottages.
Is there a patio and garden furniture at my holiday cottage?
Each of our holiday cottages has a patio and a garden area for your to relax in. They also have a garden table and chairs provided for your use.
Number One Skelwith Fold Cottages also has sun loungers for you to soak up a bit of sunshine!
Do you have WiFi?
Yes, WiFi is available at Skelwith Fold. Look for “Skelwith Fold WiFi” on your device when on the park, and follow the on-screen instructions to get online.
Please note that we are in a rural location and that we cannot always guarantee a WiFi signal.
Complimentary WiFi is available in each of our holiday cottages. See your Welcome pack on arrival for details on how to connect.
What is the smoking policy on the park?
We operate a no smoking policy in all buildings and around our play area. We also ask that you not smoke within 15ft of any building entrance.
When smoking around the park, please take care not to smoke too close to fire hazards such as gas canisters, and please remember not to litter.
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are prohibited inside any of our glamping units and holiday cottages. Charges may apply if this rule is breached.
By law, you should also be further than 6 metres from the entrance of any building if smoking.
Are the holiday cottages dog friendly?
Number One and Number Three Skelwith Fold Cottages each allow two dogs (charges apply) and have provided a large dog crate, bowl and basket and towel. We kindly request you do not allow your pets on any furniture in either cottage.
At this time The Greenhouse cannot host dogs, sorry.
Is there a dishwasher in the holiday cottages?
There are dishwashers in all of our holiday cottages, with an initial supply of dishwasher tablets provided.
We also provide washing up liquid, with cloths, tea towels and scourers in each of the cottages.
Are toiletries provided in the holiday cottages?
Complimentary toiletries are provided in each of our holiday cottages at Skelwith Fold. In addition, we provide two toilet rolls per bathroom on your arrival.
For your comfort and leisure, we also provide bathrobes for use during your stay in our cottages. Please leave these with the towels when you leave for them to be collected for laundry.
Is there a highchair or travel cot for young children?
A highchair and travel cot can be provided in each of the holiday cottages on request (if available). Please let Reception know prior to your arrival to make arrangements.