Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 0BT, United Kingdom
#6 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 464 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 May 2024
Brian
United KingdomNothing.
We enjoyed a superb stay at Hillsdale B&B. We were in a king-bed room on the top floor with lovely views over the slate rooftops of the town. Our en suite room was very clean and cozy. We both slept very well in the bed. The bathroom was compact but perfectly adequate with large fluffy towels, a great shower and large mirror. It also had a small night light, meaning we didn't need to switch the main light/fan on, which is a great idea! Breakfast was astounding with a wide variety of options, including cereals, pastries, yoghurt, and one of, if not the best cooked breakfast I've ever had, wonderfully cooked using quality ingredients. And you get to pick what you have on the plate. Amazing. Steve, and Caz were wonderful hosts, providing tips on where to eat, public transport and even helped me arrange flowers for my wife, which were in the room on arrival. Thank you for a wonderful stay. You will see us again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Annmarie
United KingdomNothing
Hosts are very welcoming.Breakfast has wide choice and large portions. The room was quite small but had everything you needed. Parking in a secure area is definitely a benefit.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Amy
United KingdomThe breakfast was second to none and the owners really made you feel welcome. A lovely place to stay and added bonus of a car parking space.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Charles
United KingdomGreat breakfast and location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing
From the outside to the inside of the property the attention to detail is fabulous. The only thing that was better were the hosts Steve & Kaz, whose attention to detail and warm welcome made you feel like you were at home. If you are staying in Ambleside make sure to see if they have vacancies you won’t regret it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Jamie
United KingdomBreakfast was great!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Rice
United KingdomNothing
Was made so welcome nothing was to much trouble, location fantastic along with the breakfast.....will deffo be returning Had a great weekend
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Benjamin
United KingdomNothing
Hosts were amazing, Steve and Kaz, breakfast was amazing and the place is super clean and tidy
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Gareth
United KingdomNothing
We are a couple an found this a perfect stay. One of the best guest houses we have ever stayed in (having just come back from 12 months of travelling the world). The owners of this property Steve and Caz go above and beyond to make your stay the best possible and will do anything for you. The breakfast is very generous and soooo many choices . Considering it’s just the two of them waiting on and cooking and cleaning too, they run the whole place 10/10. Very clean and kept well with high standards. Instructions and expectations are explained during check in. Breakfast is chosen (by 8pm) the night before and handed in on a slip of paper and is served between 830-915. Parking is included within the room price and is a 1 min walk away in a secure car park. Your room is like your bedroom and service isn’t provided during stay unless you ask for it, anything you need Steve and Caz will do their best to accommodate. Would definitely return, we felt so welcomed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Joanne
United KingdomBreakfast window too small Room not cleaned during two night stay so had to ask for more tea and milk. It would have been nice to have clean mugs.
Great location, nice decor, clean. Very friendly owners
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Martin
United KingdomLovely place, friendly and helpful hosts, great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Leslie
United KingdomWe liked everthing,steve and caz were amazing host,s highly recommend The Hillsdale guest house,We can,t wait to return the near future,5 stars.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jade
United KingdomVery minor - our room was on the top floor and felt a little stuffy/hot.
Excellent location, extremely accommodating and friendly hosts. Great breakfast too! Useful advice to book a restaurant for dinner in advance with recommendations too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Christina
United KingdomNothing.
Hillsdale is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, outstanding breakfast, great hosts and is in a fabulous location!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomThe location is perfect, in the centre of Ambleside. Very clean spacious quiet room and bathroom, comfortable bed, plenty of sockets if needed. Hosts really friendly people with plenty of information if needed, and available to answer or assist with any questions. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing
This is a truly fabulous b&b the standard of the rooms are exceptional, true luxury. And we had a lovely breakfast, lovely couple who run this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Hucknall
United KingdomA great b&b. Host Caz and Steve were really welcoming and helpful. The room was spotless and had everything we needed. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The location was perfect, too. We will definitely come back
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Joanne
United KingdomCould not fault it
Very clean throughout and comfy bed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Alison
United KingdomWe couldn’t fault it at all
A perfect location , hosts were wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable to give local advice on walks and eating out
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Lorraine
United KingdomWe liked everything and the little extras in the room was thoughtful
Tasty!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Catherine
United KingdomNothing
Another excellent stay with superb hosts. Delicious breakfast with lots of options. Caz and Steve are brilliant, friendly ,welcoming and good at recommendations for local walks , restaurants and pubs . Thanks for a lovely weekend, we will be back! Liz and Steve
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Louise
United KingdomExcellent location, decor finished to a very high standard with a few little quirks to finish it off. Owners Kaz and Steve so helpful and friendly, nothing was a bother.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Kate
United KingdomThe hosts Caz and Ste were fantastic and their property is beautifully decorated throughout, so homely and very clean. The breakfast was outstanding. We will be back!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Timothy
United KingdomThe weather, but that couldn't be helped other than that I had no complaints
This was a lovely venue in the heart of Ambleside. The room was spotlessly clean and very nicely decorated. The bed was really comfortable and we had a great nights sleep. The breakfast was superb with lots of choice, the weather was raining cats and dogs, but the hosts had this covered as there was a number of umbrellas for the guests to use. I would definitely recommend a visit to this b&b, and we will return when the weather improves in the summer.
Stayed in February 2024
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