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Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DB, United Kingdom
#15 of 46 B&Bs and inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 433 B&B reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
David
United Kingdom22 Reviews9.0“Excellent stay at great B&B. Highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints at all.
Great location Friendly owner and staff Immaculately clean room and facilities Excellent breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Lianne
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Very welcoming on arrival. At Breakfast you are Spoilt for choice, delicious, and host really ensures you have all you need and that everything is ok. Super friendly hosts, really knowledgeable of local area and offering recommendations where appropriate. Wonderful selections of coffees/teas in room with added bonus of biscuits. Room was very comfortable, could even log on to Netflix or prime.!! Spacious bathroom with the most loveliest of toiletries available. Elder grove was in a great location so easy to get about. I will definitely stay again, staying at elder grove was relaxing and covered all needs for a stay.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Gordon
United Kingdom4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Good breakfast comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Jane
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Fantastic night away with wonderful hosts .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing to dislike.
From arrival to departure everything was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Jennifer
Australia26 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect location - best sites - would love to stay longer”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Bath
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Um - nothing
I loved EVERYTHING about staying here. The hosts Matt and Lucy made sure my stay was perfect - I stayed in a single bed room which had a gorgeous view and so well appointed. Room size was perfect with room for my suitcase to stay open - very comfortable bed! A lovely decent sized bathroom with full sized bath. Everything was immaculate. The breakfast was gorgeous. Wonderful range of individually jarred fresh fruit and home made muesli followed by selection of hot breakfast made to order. Love the actual location - I think Ambleside is THE perfect base to stay in the Lake District. Great walks that are easily accessible - awesome range of places to eat
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Kate
United Kingdom3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing I didn't like
Matthew and Lucy were amazing, couldn't fault them at all, so caring and welcoming. Nothing was an issue everything offered first you never had to sk for anything. The best breakfast iv ever had, infact the poached eggs I had were incredible! Lovely coffee. I'm so looking forward to booking again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Radhakrishnan
United Kingdom20 Reviews5 helpful votes10“Brilliant Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not applicable
Excellent property in lovely location at heart of Ambleside! Host was exceptional and the rooms are of great standard! We have been visiting Lake District for the past 20+ years and this place comes to the top! Will stay again here on our next trip! Best wishes to host!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Philippe
France30 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent place for a getaway to the lake district and wonderful hosts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing comes to mind, the hosts always try to go the extra mile
Great place for a getaway in the lake district, great host and excellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Amanda
United Kingdom4 Reviews10“Fantastically friendly and wanted for nothing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Freshly decorated spacious room. Spotlessly clean with toiletry facilities provided. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice to cater for all. Parking space guaranteed and perfect location in Ambleside- nice and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Morny
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Cosy B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The double bed was small
Close to Ambleside centre , nice and cosy, lovely staff, fabulous breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Pat
United Kingdom7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Excellent, very clean, great breakfasts,
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Victoria
Isle of Man4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A cute little place to stay, the breakfast was very tasty! The staff were lovely and vert helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Marc
United Kingdom4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved the room and loved the breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Caitlin
Australia5 Reviews10“Fabulous, you will regret not staying there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything. It was comfortable, central location, Matthew and Lucy were exceptional. Breakfast was fabulous. Nothing to fault, it was the best stay!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Karl
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“No complaints, nice room, very clean, good location, great breakfast...”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Junior Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was a little cold in the evening, but the owner sorted it out quickly, so no complaints.
Good location, exceptionally clean, great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Stewart
United Kingdom8 Reviews8.0“Comfortable - priced right - short walk to the centre of town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
It was good value for the price paid
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Joanne
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Excellent stay parking really helps”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location brilliant plenty to do Excellent hosts
Excellent breakfast plenty of choice
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Moriam
United Kingdom10 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Couple overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing not to like. Would stay again.
The owners were very welcoming. Room was clean and bed comfy. toiletries, tea making facilities and biscuits nice touch. Cooked breakfast was excellent, meat and vegetarian!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Eccles
United Kingdom7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
second stay at Elder Grove. Everything gets 10 out of 10, the location, lovely single room with great bathroom, fantastic choice for breakfast and the owners are really helpful and friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: December 26, 2023
Sharon
United Kingdom22 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Lovely well equipped B&B within walking distance of all the amenities of Ambleside.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really nice B&B, festively decorated & a great location for exploring the Lakes. Very handy car park on site. The owners are lovely, chatty & very knowledgeable of walks & pubs around Ambleside & beyond. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The room was a clean, comfortable, good size with a bath & well equipped for beverages. It was on the top floor so a bit of stamina needed after a day of walking. The only negative is the walls are a little thin. Having settled after a long car journey, the adjoining room resident decided a singing session was needed so treated the top floor to half an hour of unadulterated crooning! I confess to turning the tv on with the volume up after about 10 minutes!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Jacev
United Kingdom12 Reviews10“Great place for a night in the Lakes!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, all good!
Warm hosts, great breakfast, lovely room, good location. 10/10!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Nicola
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Relaxing break in beautiful surroundings”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Parking is a bit tight. There were only a couple of cars in the car park, but it was still a bit tricky parking.
Location was perfect - right in the centre of Ambleside. Food was delicious. Staff were attentive and friendly - nothing was too much trouble. Gave us suggestions for places to eat. Accommodation was comfortable and very quiet.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Paldee
United Kingdom12 Reviews9.0“Cozy, clean, and friendly hotel located conveniently in central Ambleside.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was unfortunate that it ended up snowingnheahilly the day we arrived. It meant we chose not to utilise the free car park seeing as it was at the bottom of a pretty steep slope, and we paid for parking instead. That's not a criticism of the hotel, but something visitors should be mindful of.
The staff were very friends and welcoming. They really helped make our stay enjoyable. The food was delicious and the spaces were extremely clean and tidy.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Julie
United Kingdom19 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Excellent location, hosts, room and breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing ,but be aware that there is no lift for anyone who has mobility issues if not on ground floor.
Ideally situated to explore Ambleside , parking included and very clean comfortable room. As we had a room at the front I expected some road noise but it was very quiet at night. Excellent breakfast and lovely bar within the hotel for a nightcap. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in November 2023
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