Ambleside Cowhides & Sheepskins

Ambleside Cowhides & Sheepskins

Ambleside Cowhides & Sheepskins
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
WE HAVE MOVED! .Ambleside Sheepskins is a fast-growing natural products company operating from the Old Claytons Butchers in Ambleside in the heart of the picturesque Lake District in northwest England. Our team is committed to delivering the best home décor solutions as well as the very best in luxury sheepskin slippers/coats/gloves at affordable prices. We focus on providing the very best level of customer service to ensure that you receive perfect products such as Sheepskin Rugs, Hand crafted Shepherd Sheepskin Slippers, beautifully patterned hard-wearing Argentinean Cowhide Rugs, incredibly soft and warm Premium Reindeer Hides. Not to mention our stunning Herdwick and Cumbrian sheepskin rug collection. Why not come and visit our shop and have a day out in the countryside? ( Ambleside Sheepskins LA22 9DR)
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  • Joan F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great shopping great experience for quality natural products
    We really were bowled over by the range and quality of all the gorgeous sheepskin and cowhide products available, furnishing and personal. The sheepskin throws we bought look and feel wonderful. Thank you Rick and the team. We will definitely be calling here again and would recommend popping in when visiting Ambleside.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 December 2023
  • Becci
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So much choice and super helpful!
    Visited in-between Christmas and New Year as we had been on the lookout for a Herdwick Sheepskin rug. The shop was busy and there was so much in the shop we didn't know where to start, but the staff made us feel welcome and like nothing was too much trouble, listened to what we were looking for and then showed us a selection and gave us time to browse checking back with us. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back as we love our rug but one may just not be enough....🥰
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 January 2024
  • Reg D
    Wilmslow, United Kingdom24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Popped in, walked out in new leather jacket
    Popped in to browse and spotted the amazing range of leather jackets. The chap who served me was very helpful and I’ve walked out with a cracking black leather jacket (called Rocky!). Great value for money too for such great quality
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 February 2024
  • J_H
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing rug and excellent service!
    We went in on a family recommendation. We’ve been looking for the right sheepskin rug and we found it right here! Amazing honest and down to earth owner, amazing products (rug and slippers) far superior to similar products I’ve bought elsewhere. Would definitely recommend and I’d go back for more.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 April 2024
  • Duangkamon W
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing store with awesome service and top quality goods
    What an amazing store! The goods are top quality!! They have everything leather, wool, and shearling that you can imagine and more! I walked out with a cute sheep design sweater and beanie, and the most luxurious and beautiful sheepskin rug I didn’t know I need before I walked in 😂 The guy who mans the store is very friendly and has fantastic sense of humor - no pressure on you at all. He was very helpful and gave me a lot of tips on how to take care of my new purchase! Totally recommend going into the shop even just to feel how soft everything is - you’ll be tempted to treat yourself!!
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 June 2024
  • Louise D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic little shop!
    What a really lovely little shop in Ambleside. Visited on a cool, drizzly June day and found just the thing for the vagaries of the British weather - sheepskin hot water bottle covers! Beautiful quality and the staff were so helpful, finding me the exact item I was looking for. Can’t wait to visit again.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 June 2024
  • Tracey L
    Leicestershire, United Kingdom106 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a lovely shop
    What a lovely shop with so much choice. I’d always wanted a sheep skin rug but never really felt confident of what I was buying and didn’t really want just any skin. On our first day in Ambleside, I decided that I wanted a Herdwick rug, a sheep from the Lake District. We said we would be back later in the week and I’m sure the owner thought ‘I’ve heard that one before’, but we did go back! The gentleman was so helpful, getting all the Herdwick skins out for me and letting me lay them out on the floor, so patient. We had looked at rugs in other shops, during the week, but they were no comparison to these skins. The quality at Ambleside Sheep Skins is just so good, and well worth the money
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 July 2024
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Katy M
4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Terrible service. Ordered slippers in August, still haven’t received them. Tried to call numerous times but they never answer and don’t respond to emails. We have travelled up to the shop which is over an hour’s drive and the man in the shop assured us he would refund our money the next day and took our details as they didn’t have the slippers in stock (so no idea why we were able to order them online). It’s been three weeks and he hasn’t called us or or issued a refund! So rude. Still no money or slippers!
Written 6 November 2021
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nicole m
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
We did the Windermere boat trip and decided to stop off at Ambleside. Weren’t we lucky as we stumbled across this beautiful shop. I have never seen so many different types of sheepskins and off course I had to buy one a very beautiful Icelandic rug it’s absolutely stunning. Would really recommend a visit.
Written 3 June 2023
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MWendy
m13 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 • Solo
Dreadful communication, terrible service up to now. Ordered sheepskin slippers on 21/09/21. Other than a confirmation have had no further communication, the order has not been received, the emails bounce back, the telephone goes to voicemail where the messages are full, and the message option on the website bounces back. Appalled. Slippers were a gift and over £50, and I am disgusted at this poor service.
Written 6 October 2021
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Thelma W
Bromsgrove, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
The customer service is excellent. Not pushy but knowledgeable and good advice given. We fell in love with a sheepskin and it now sits happily in our sitting room and looks gorgeous. Lovely lady served us and was so helpful.
Written 24 July 2022
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Tracey L
Leicestershire, UK106 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
What a lovely shop with so much choice. I’d always wanted a sheep skin rug but never really felt confident of what I was buying and didn’t really want just any skin. On our first day in Ambleside, I decided that I wanted a Herdwick rug, a sheep from the Lake District. We said we would be back later in the week and I’m sure the owner thought ‘I’ve heard that one before’, but we did go back! The gentleman was so helpful, getting all the Herdwick skins out for me and letting me lay them out on the floor, so patient. We had looked at rugs in other shops, during the week, but they were no comparison to these skins. The quality at Ambleside Sheep Skins is just so good, and well worth the money
Written 7 July 2024
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scottishmags
Stockport, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
I got some brilliant sheepskin slipper boots, very similar to a much more expensive brand but I honestly think just as good. Friendly man served me and encouraged me to try on several pairs to find the best fit, as they can vary.
Nice selection and I am very pleased with my purchase.
Written 16 November 2020
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Duangkamon W
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Solo
What an amazing store! The goods are top quality!! They have everything leather, wool, and shearling that you can imagine and more! I walked out with a cute sheep design sweater and beanie, and the most luxurious and beautiful sheepskin rug I didn’t know I need before I walked in 😂 The guy who mans the store is very friendly and has fantastic sense of humor - no pressure on you at all. He was very helpful and gave me a lot of tips on how to take care of my new purchase! Totally recommend going into the shop even just to feel how soft everything is - you’ll be tempted to treat yourself!!
Written 4 June 2024
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Becci
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Visited in-between Christmas and New Year as we had been on the lookout for a Herdwick Sheepskin rug. The shop was busy and there was so much in the shop we didn't know where to start, but the staff made us feel welcome and like nothing was too much trouble, listened to what we were looking for and then showed us a selection and gave us time to browse checking back with us. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back as we love our rug but one may just not be enough....🥰
Written 17 January 2024
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Robert A
United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Really lovely shop full of sheepskin goodies. Bought the cosiest, fluffiest pair of slippers ever for my wife. Rick was very helpful & attentive without being pushy. My wife always has cold feet, but these slippers are like having a radiator on your feet apparently.
Written 4 October 2020
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ptlawto
Ripon, UK19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Ambleside Cowhides and Sheepskins was on our "TO DO" list to visit on our recent visit to Ambleside. My wife and I purchased two pairs of sheepskin slipper liners - for slippers that we purchased here at least 4 years ago - and two single Merino wool rugs. Rick really knows what he has in his shop and explained how to care for the rugs that we purchased. Excellent quality and value, in our opinion.
Written 6 November 2022
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