Bridge House
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Bridge House stands over Stock Beck in the middle of Ambleside as a quirky reminder of Ambleside’s past; it is a 17th-century survivor. Thousands of visitors come every year to see it and have their picture taken but few actually know much of its varied past. So if you’re in Ambleside, why not wander down to Stock Beck and have a look at Ambleside’s most curious relic? The closest parking is at Rydal Road car park (not NT, charges apply). Use LA22 9AY for Satnav. On foot, turn right out of the car park, Bridge House is situated on the right, just a very short walk along the pavement.
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OutDog
Basildon, UK65 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
An overrated photo attraction. But … hey, ho, each to their own.
Ambleside: I personally didn’t like the place.
Early December and too busy. I get that the Lake District can be popular at any time of the year simply due to its geological U.K. location, but it’s a tourist grinding machine. Parking through the area is charged virtually everywhere and some car parking machines only take cash due to rural location. I found locals to be unfriendly, including businesses, but maybe because they’ve had busy seasons with no respite in sight. They will though happily take your tourist money.
Written 2 December 2023
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kanav d
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
A little house with a beck flowing under it, stunning town house with picturesque views all around. Must visit if you re in the area.
Written 26 August 2023
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Ljubica B
London, UK5,078 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
Beautiful small house. I was in love with the stone house architecture …. The location is just simple stunning…. The house has even a balcony…. Ideal spot to seat a relax drinking coffee, tea or just water. Is like be in fairytales land
Written 20 August 2023
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain11,524 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Bridge House is a stone house located in Ambleside, a town in Lakes District, in England. It is a nice house and probably the most known building in the town. It is on a river, so a photo of this river, the house and surroundings is beautiful.
Written 9 July 2023
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Ulrika M
London, UK54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
We were in the Lake District In Nov 22 so it wasn’t the best of time to see the landscapes beautiful colours but still Ambleside was beautiful. We parked nearby at a pay and display and walked down to Bridge house where we took some photos then explored the area. Near from bridge house are some woodland waterfalls and places to grab a bite
Written 11 December 2022
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Cookiescot
Halesowen, UK747 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Owned by the National Trust. A beautiful little house striding over the beck, not open when we were there but very photogenic.
Written 28 October 2022
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Tysonator
Chelmsford, UK677 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
When you get closer to the bridge house you realise just how tiny it is !
It is very picturesque sitting on a stone bridge with steam running underneath.
Well worth a look
Written 21 October 2022
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Moira W
Ayr, United Kingdom11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Interesting construction, couldn't get inside as it was closed. Lovely setting, very picturesque but, of course very busy.
Written 24 September 2022
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Skiahlc
Legend, Hungary169 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Can't go to Ambleside without strolling past Bridge House, built on a bridge and spanning a small stream! Only in England!
Written 17 September 2022
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Geoff K
Mere, UK354 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Well it's just a small house over a stream.. can't go in owned by the national trust. Good for a photo but that's all..
Written 11 September 2022
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