The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse at Skelwith Fold is a large holiday home in the Lake District. It is well suited to adventurous groups looking to enjoy a cycling or walking holiday in the The Lakes. It’s situated in an excellent location, within easy reach of some of the National Park’s best loved towns and villages, including Windermere and Hawkshead. The Greenhouse is available to rent for short breaks and week long stays throughout the year. It’s the perfect base for extended families looking to holiday together.
The holiday cottage occupies an enviable position within the grounds of Skelwith Ford Caravan Park on the outskirts of Ambleside. It was custom built and sits on the foundations of the former Skelwith Manor which dominated the Skelwith Fold Estate until the 1950s.
Large Group Accommodation in The Lakes
The Greenhouse is among the best large group holiday cottages in The Lake District. It sleeps 16 across 6 bedrooms – 4 of which are located on the ground floor, with accessible access into the house. It is perfect for extended family holidays in Cumbria.
The open plan lounge is built around a central mock chimney stack and fireplace which is guaranteed to keep you toasty and warm throughout the autumn and winter. The large kitchen is a chef’s dream, with top quality appliances and plenty of worktop space for preparing tasty home cooked meals.
For your convenience there’s an outdoor boot room and heated utility room, with washer and drier. Best of all, there’s a private hot tub and BBQ area.
Features
6 bedrooms 
6 bathrooms 
2 spacious living rooms 
Private hot tub 
Well equipped kitchen 
BBQ area Accessible Accommodation in the Lake District
With larger spaces and most of the facilities on the ground floor, the Greenhouse is a great wheelchair friendly cottage. We recommend wheelchair users to stay in the Badger room, as this rooms features ample space to move around and has an accessible wet room with shower (seat and hand rails). This room also has an emergency exit with ramp to the exterior, making it easy for wheelchair users to enter and exit the cottage. Overall, the Greenhouse is a luxurious wheelchair friendly cottage with many modern facilities such as a hot tub and BBQ area for groups to enjoy.
The Greenhouse Layout
Kingfisher, the master suite, has a luxury super-king bed (which can be separated into two 3ft beds on request). The well designed ensuite bathroom has a shower over the bath so you can choose to have a long soak, or refreshing shower.
Badger is our second luxury super-king room, that can be made into a twin room depending on individual requirements (please ask).
The two other downstairs rooms, Squirrel and Fox, provide luxury king size beds with ensuite bathrooms.
Upstairs leads to Mouse, a cute attic room which the children love. It has 3 low small-double (4 foot) beds, accommodating up to 6 children (2 in each bed). Finch, our other double bedroom is accessed through Mouse, but can be locked for privacy. This is an attic room with sloping ceiling and a low king size bed. It has a lovely big window and charming feel. It also has an ensuite bathroom with separate shower and bath. We would generally recommend this room is taken by family members as the children share the bathroom. Due to the sloping ceiling we do not recommend this room for very tall people.
Along the corridor is the play/television room which gives the kids and teens their own place to relax. It has a separate WC (ideal for those staying in Mouse).
All of our bedrooms have their own heating and can be locked individually by keys if required. The luxury curtains and blinds give a near black out, which along with the comfortable beds and fresh air in the day, ensures a good nights sleep.
Hot tub holiday cottage in Ambleside
Enjoy this spacious and luxurious holiday cottage with hut in Ambleside. There are sheltered areas towards the front and rear of the property, creating a private setting to socialise with family or friends. The cottage also boasts a luxury hot tub where you can relax and unwind with a glass of bubbly in hand. Keen chefs can make use of our large gas BBQ. The hot tub can be found in a secluded part of the garden, giving groups the opportunity to unwind while enjoying the privacy of the garden. Take in the beautiful views of the surrounding scenery from your private hot tub and BBQ area.
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Booking Info
Book the Greenhouse online or call our reception on 015394 32277 for more information – our friendly reception team will be delighted to help.
Our large cottage in Ambleside is available to rent for week holidays as well as short breaks throughout the year.
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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?
Our cancellation policy is straightforward. 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, up to midday of your arrival date, a credit will be given for sums already paid. In the case of refunds and credits we may deduct a sum for administration of up to £50 for glamping bookings or up to £15 for touring pitch bookings. Credits are valid for 12 months. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund should you cancel less than two weeks prior to your stay. Whilst staying with us, should you choose to finish your stay earlier for whatever reason, a credit or refund may not possible.
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 Public WiFi” on your device when on the park, and follow the on-screen instructions to get online.
We provide a complimentary data package of 1GB, with further 15GB packages available for £15. 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.
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.