Honeypot Cottage
AMBLESIDE, OUTGATE, CUMBRIA LA22 0NH
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
TBC
Last sold
£406,000 Nov 2022
Local average
£953,300 (-54.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,358 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Charming, traditional and well presented Lakeland cottage.
- Reconfigured with a combination of modern appointments.
- Well established and highly successful holiday let.
- Situated in the quaint tiny hamlet of Outgate, close to Hawkshead and Ambleside.
- 400 year old history.
- Exposed beams, multi fuel log burner and slate windowsills.
- Hive enabled with gas fired central heating.
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- No parking
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property has been modernised and reconfigured in recent years providing an attractive combination of modern appointments with an abundance of original character features including exposed beams and, in two of the rooms, low ceilings reflecting the cottage’s 400 year old history. In the quaint, tiny hamlet of Outgate, close to Hawkshead and Ambleside, the property has delightful country views from the upper floors. It has a small walled courtyard seating area to the rear. Presently a well established and highly successful 4* holiday letting property with cottages.com. The property generates approximately £25,000 gross per annum and can be sold with the benefit of forward bookings and the majority of contents.
Set in a picturesque rural position with pleasant fell and country walks from the door. The property is approximately 1 mile north of Hawkshead and only a 10 minute drive to the popular market town of Ambleside which has a wide range of amenities including shops and restaurants etc. The Outgate Inn is only a two-minute walk away and one of the Lake District’s premier gastro pubs, The Drunken Duck is just a mile from the front door.
Accomodation
Front door leading into;
Living Room/Dining Room
Characterful room with exposed beams, panelled wall and feature multi fuel log burner with substantial stone surround, slate hearth and oak mantel. Slate windowsill and walnut laminate floor. TV point, concealed fuse box and meters. Useful understairs storage cupboard.
Steps up to;
Kitchen
A modern selection of wall and base units with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include a four ring gas hob, electric oven, extractor and washing machine. Free standing undercounter fridge, freezer and wine cooler. Part wall tiled with walnut laminate floor. Worcester wall mounted gas boiler. Rear glazed door for access to small walled courtyard.
First Floor
Half Landing
Bathroom
Attractive white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail and electric shaver point. Fully wall tiled with polished slate floor.
Bedroom One
Wonderful spacious double dual aspect room. Understairs storage cupboard. Pretty view towards Latterbarrow. Loft hatch.
Second Floor Landing
Storage cupboard.
Shower Room
Three piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Panelled wall, polished slate floor and exposed beam. Lovely view towards Latterbarrow. Cupboard housing cylinder.
Bedroom Two
Dual aspect double room with feature exposed beam. Loft hatch.
Outside
The property benefits from a small paved rear patio. Although there is no private parking there is a lay by at the top of the lane approximately 30 yards away.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
All mains services are connected. Hive enabled. Gas fired central heating.
Broadband
Ultrafast download speed of 1000 Mbps and upload speed of 220 Mbps as per Ofcom website.
Rateable Value
£1,925. Actual amount payable £960. This could be reduced to ZERO if the purchaser is entitled to Small Business Rates Relief. More details can be obtained from the Local Authority Westmorland and Furness District Council .
Directions
From Ambleside head out on the A593 towards Langadle/Hawkshead, at Clappersgate turn left over the River Brathay signposted Hawkshead. Proceed for approximately 4 miles until reaching the hamlet of Outgate, proceed past The Outgate Inn for approximately 100 metres then turn left. Proceed down the drive and Honey Pot Cottage is immediately on the right.
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Listed by
Ambleside
Matthews Benjamin Ltd
Reference: 155439989
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Old Reading Room, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 75 | 81 | 77 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 2 The Old Reading Room, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 73 | 78 | 73 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| 3 Bracken Fell, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 60 | 85 | 113 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Terraced |
| Birkwray Farm Cottage, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 35 | 78 | 85 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| BIRKWRAY FARM, OUTGATE, AMBLESIDE, AMBLESIDE | 49 | 79 | 142 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Grizedale, 1 Bracken Fell, Outgate On The B5286 To Skelwith Bridge, AMBLESIDE | 73 | 80 | 49 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Detached |
| Grizedale, Bracken fell, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 65 | 116 | 49 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| Honey Pot Cottage, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 57 | 84 | 62 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Latterbarrow, Bracken Fell, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 69 | 76 | 50 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| Lonning Cottage, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 56 | 79 | 54 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Detached |
| Oakhow, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 94 | 96 | 231 m² | — | Detached |
| Old Cottage, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 51 | 78 | 145 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Old Post Office, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 56 | 84 | 106 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Old Post Office, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 22 | 70 | 103 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Orchard Cottage, Outgate, AMBLESIDE | 42 | 84 | 204 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
417% since 1995
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/11/2022 (3 years ago) | £406,000 | +46.3% |
| Sold | 12/02/2015 (11 years ago) | £277,500 | +53.3% |
| Sold | 12/02/2003 (23 years ago) | £181,000 | +47.2% |
| Sold | 06/10/1998 (27 years ago) | £123,000 | +23% |
| Sold | 03/04/1998 (28 years ago) | £100,000 | +27.4% |
| Sold | 23/06/1995 (30 years ago) | £78,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Sold comparables data is not available for this property.
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Outgate, Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, England, LA22 0NH, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Outgate Inn (N bound) | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Outgate Inn (S bound) | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop | 1.1 miles |
| Shop | A Cut Above | 1.1 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria | 3.2 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus | 3.4 miles |
| Train station | Windermere | 3.8 miles |
| Train station | Staveley | 7.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 23 Jul 2014 |
| Windermere School | Other | 2.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Requires improvement — 29 Apr 2024 |
| Langdale CofE School | Primary | 4.0 miles | Good — 20 Jul 2012 |
| Grasmere CofE Primary School | Primary | 4.8 miles | Good — 23 Jun 2020 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
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