Get away from concrete-filled cities at Alcock Tarn. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, slow down and simply delight in the scenery.

You'll soon discover why this Ambleside body of water is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for other things to see here, Lake Windermere, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water, and Grizedale Forest are in this area as well. They won't take long to get to from Alcock Tarn.

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The Assembly

Manchester City Centre

$905

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Manchester (MAN)

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

While the bathrooms and kitchen look quite new and fresh the apartment was a bit dirty and smelly. Many of the walls and furniture were significantly marked, there was rubbish in one of the bins and a pile of what I can only assume was used towels and sheets in the laundry. We had to keep the windows open for our stay to air the place and wash all our clothes after becasue of the lingering smell. The ensuite was a bit smelly, but we could only shower there as there is no seal around the shower screen in the main bath and it floods. The kitchen has basic provisions for cooking although the oven did not work.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Swanky Apartment

Old Trafford

$1,066

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Manchester (MAN)

No reviews

The EliteApex

Old Trafford

$1,224

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Manchester (MAN)

No reviews

Browse tours and tickets to explore Alcock Tarn

Tours & day trips

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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Full-Day Trip to Lake Windermere Lake District

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Windermere: 24-Hr Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. See all of the lake

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Dove Cottage

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Helm Crag

Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Rydal Water

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water

You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Mount

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Wordsworth Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum during your trip to Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.