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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Ambleside, UK

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The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Excellent!! Stars plus for breakfast 😊

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9
Superb
1,683 reviews
Price from
€ 115
per night

Offering mountain views, The Apple Loft is an accommodation situated in Ambleside, 9.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km from Lake Windermere. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house has family rooms.

Everything was absolutely brilliant for our stay ,the local is fantastic and parking was at the front door ,the room very cosy and warm ,bed very comfortable and shower amazing

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9.1
Superb
147 reviews
Price from
€ 114
per night

Situated in Ambleside, between Lake Windermere and the village centre, Diamond Lodge Boutique Guest House features free WiFi access and ample free private parking.

Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and scenic views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. All rooms come with a private bathroom.

Everything. This place is absolutely, spotlessly clean, has very nice furnishings and bedding, the staff (especially Haley) is out of this world friendly and kind, and breakfast was delicious - made any way you wanted.

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9.4
Superb
690 reviews
Price from
€ 162
per night

Situated in Ambleside, within 8.4 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km of Lake Windermere, Wanslea Guest House features accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 29 km from Derwentwater.

Ambleside is lovely, the hotel is in an excellent location a few minutes walk from the center, and a few minutes walk from many hiking trails in the area. The hosts are kind, they helped us a lot with every request, including recommendations for routes and even providing detailed maps. The room is large, spacious and very clean, the shower is great. The wifi reception was very good. The breakfast was excellent, lots of options and all very tasty. Vegans are also well taken care of, including excellent homemade vegan sausages, spreads and more. All very tasty. We are very happy that we came and highly recommend

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9.3
Superb
319 reviews
Price from
€ 85
per night

Centrally located in the villages of the Lake District, Norwood House is a 15-minute walk from the northern edge of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available to guests, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

Extremely comfy bed. Friendly owners just a lovely place to stay. Would highly recommend.

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9.2
Superb
380 reviews
Price from
€ 67
per night

Built from Lakeland stone and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Lake District National Park, this B&B is just a 10-minute walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. Ambleside is only 5 minutes away on foot.

Rooms at Lyndale Guest House are elegant and traditionally furnished. Each has a TV, a wardrobe for storage space, and an en suite or private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Lovely clean bedroom and bathroom, great location. Cooked breakfast tasted fantastic! Our 3 year old approved as he stayed in his bed most the night which is unheard of!

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9.3
Superb
243 reviews
Price from
€ 71
per night

A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Super location, excellent breakfast. loads of character and friendly, helpful staff.

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9.8
Exceptional
182 reviews
Price from
€ 145
per night

Offering fresh, elegant rooms with fell views, Wordworths Guest House provides free parking in Ambleside’s centre. Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute walk away.

Each room at Wordsworths features an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, or a heated towel rail and a hairdryer, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a smart flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a radio alarm clock.

Everything was awesome from beginning to end! Location was close to everything. Rooms was VERY clean , comfortable and very well thought out! We loved the thoughtful of extra hangers and the ability to leave our boots outside the room! We walked in at check on a cold windy day into the warm beaming smiles from Janet and Stewart and the aroma of freshly baked Ginger cake which were made complimentary in the pantry together with her other FABULOUS bakes and some wine!!! THAT was enough to keep this charming place WARM in our memories! Breakfast was delicious, hale and hearty. It was one of the best stays we had in our 3 weeks in the UK, if not the BEST!

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9.8
Exceptional
293 reviews
Price from
€ 128
per night

Rothay House is a guest house, set just off the main road and a 5-minute walk from Ambleside town centre. Only 1 mile from Lake Windermere, it serves local produce and homemade jams and marmalades for breakfast. Just 10 minutes' drive from Windermere and the World of Beatrix Potter, this guest accommodation offers rooms with a private bathroom.

We liked everything about Rothay House. Debbie and Darren went out of their way to meet our needs (especially around special diets - they are superb), and it's a perfectly situated and very lovely place.

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9.3
Superb
339 reviews
Price from
€ 134
per night

Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and is just 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere.

The Guesthouse also provides a secure storage for mountain bikes.

Everything!! Convenient, great hosts, clean!

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9.6
Exceptional
415 reviews
Price from
€ 96
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: € 149.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,598 reviews
    Great location and quiet considering it's in the centre. Comfortable rooms.
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews
    Great location, clean and very comfortable, excellent communication and instructions from host.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 293 reviews
    The location was perfect - all the facilities in Ambleside were on the doorstep yet the room was quiet (we were at the back of the house). Good parking available. The room and bathroom were spotless and the breakfast was excellent. Janet was a great hostess and nothing was too much trouble.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 646 reviews
    Great location. value for money. Great hosts.
    Paula
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 468 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, great location and great hosts
    Cathy
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 293 reviews
    Wordsworths Guest house was a perfect place to stay, lovely and clean, very comfortable, great facilities, great location, private parking and the host Janet was very attentive leaving homemade cakes and bottles of wine in the dining room at all times. The breakfast was excellent every morning, There is also a nice little patio area in the pretty rear garden to sit out in the nice weather and admire the lovely views.
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 690 reviews
    Absolutely stunning lodge will definitely be staying again Great hosts great location
    Gavin
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 293 reviews
    Beautiful Guest House, super friendly hosts and excellent breakfast. Great location with onsite parking being an added bonus in Ambleside. Would definitely return and recommend.
    Mary
    Group
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 147 reviews
    Lovely quiet spot, with easy access to the centre. Wonderful view. Ethna is very welcoming and a great host.
    Gillian
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 243 reviews
    Great location, lovely clean well decorated guest house. Very covid safe and Alison was very good host and runs a lovely guest house. Breakfast is top notch and super yummy. Couldn’t ask for anymore. Thank you will be visiting again 😊
    Maria
    Family with young children