Our Location
Scandale Bridge Cottage enjoys an idyllic setting at the foot of Fairfield Horseshoe, on the outskirts of the bustling market town of Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District National Park.How to find us
By Car
From the North: Exit the M6 at junction 40 and take the A66 toward Keswick. Before Keswick turn onto the A591 toward Windemere. Scandale Bridge Cottage is visible from the main road, on the outskirts of Ambleside on the A591. After passing the Crow Howe Hotel on the right, take the second turning on the left just after the signpost for Ambleside.
From the South: Exit the M6 at junction 36 and take the A590 toward Windemere and the A591. Continue to the North and through the market town of Ambleside. Scandale Bridge Cottage is visible from the main road, accessed by taking the first right turn past Ambleside on the A591.
By Rail
From the North: Take the train to Carlisle and transfer to the Number 555 bus for Lancaster from outside the station, asking the driver to stop at the bus stop after the town of Ambleside. Scandale Bridge Cottage is just a ten minute walk from the centre of Ambleside, taking the first right turn past Ambleside on the A591.
From the South: Take the train to Windemere and transfer to the Number 555 bus for Carlisle from outside the station, asking the driver to stop at the bus stop just before the town of Ambleside. Scandale Bridge Cottage is just a ten minute walk from the centre of Ambleside, taking the first right turn past Ambleside on the A591.
By Bus
From the North: Take the Number 555 bus from Carlisle toward Lancaster from outside the train station at Carlisle, asking the driver to stop at the bus stop after the town of Ambleside. Scandale Bridge Cottage is just a ten minute walk from the centre of Ambleside, taking the first right turn past Ambleside on the A591.
From the South: Take the Number 555 bus for Carlisle from outside the train station at Windemere, asking the driver to stop at the bus stop just before the town of Ambleside. Scandale Bridge Cottage is just a ten minute walk from the centre of Ambleside, taking the first right turn past Ambleside on the A591.
Please note: Keys are to be collected from The Travellers Rest Inn at Grasmere. For directions on how to find The Travellers Rest please click here
