Lake Rd, Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0HD, United Kingdom
#36 of 45 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1060 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 March 2024
Kelly
United KingdomTop location. Beautiful views. The Lakehouse was lovely, very clean and comfortable to stay in. Will definitely be be back and highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Toni
United KingdomLimited parking and we would have liked a small fridge in the room
Clean, comfortable room in a lovely setting
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
David
United KingdomThe double bed was 2 singles put together, so it was kinda annoying to lie down in as they kept splitting
The location was stunning
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sharone
United KingdomIt was kept a bit too warm in the bar area other than that there is nothing we didn’t like. It was lovely
The decor was lovely. Staff friendly attentive and happy. We
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Veronica
United KingdomWe didn’t mind the short walk to the main hotel for breakfast as the weather wasn’t too bad. But if it has been icy or raining heavily, it would’ve been an issue as it was a fairly steep incline
The view of the lake was lovely as we were high up. The bath and shower were great. Bath filled very quickly for a relaxing soak after a day walking the fells. Nice big comfortable bed. Parking right outside
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Melanie
United Kingdomnothing
staff, location, food everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jayne
United KingdomWe were on the top floor. Would’ve liked a lift with all the luggage
The property was clean, well decorated and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Dawn
United KingdomCould have stayed longer
The stunning location and gorgeous room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Susan
United KingdomImagine parking would be a nightmare in high season, but that's not the hotel's fault!
Moved to the main building so dining was easier to access. Warm and comfortable large room, excellent friendly staff. Hotel across the road from the lake.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Linda
United KingdomHaving to go down to the pub for breakfast
Lovely property excellent location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Nur
United KingdomGreat position. We booked a car afraid of the rain but there are several buses that stop close by. The main building where there's the restaurant area faces the lake hence there's a pretty nice view. The evening food is great, the selection of beers is ok and the people are nice. Tip: if it's available try the apple crumble.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Kim
United KingdomThe pillows was very hard and the mattress was hard too, also was a steep walk away from the main hotel
Quiet and peaceful and lovely shower
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
David
United KingdomIt’s was all fine.
Great location. Staff excellent and top facilities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomRoom, breakfast and meals
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Shraddha
United KingdomBeautiful Location. Comfortable rooms. Great staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Alexander
United KingdomN/A
Rooms were modern and clean. The food was very good with a varied menu and breakfast was a mix of cold and hot breakfast of your choice,Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomBedroom very warm,even though we turned heating in room off. Pillows on bed Very hard. No towel rail in the bathroom
Food good, staff very helpful, answered any questions.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Wendy
United KingdomAll good
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Adam
United KingdomNothing
Excellent location, friendly staff, great breakfast. Easy to check in down at the pub/reception, and only a short walk to Ambleside for shopping, restaurants and pubs/bars The room was huge and had a great view of Windermere. We will 100% stay again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Kathryn
United KingdomWalking back up to the Lakehouse is a climb and a bit dangerous in the dark. The lights shine up at the house and not the path.
The food was lovely and the staff were very friendly. The Lakehouse was very picturesque and the room was much bigger than I thought it would be. It was very quiet and peaceful being up away from the road and the main Hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Paul
Isle of ManInternet connection in our room at the top was very poor. Couldn’t watch normal channels as Ariel lead was damaged and didn’t discover this until our last day. Lead looked ok so thought it was all down to internet. Discovered on last day that lead had a split in it. Let the company know. This still diminish our lovely and amazing stay though.
Breakfast was amazing. Location was amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Jackson
United KingdomN/A
The hotel and the food were great and the staff couldn't do enough for us 👍
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Iain
United KingdomWider variety of menu. Food on offer was great though!
Great breakfast, friendly team. Based on the outskirts of Ambleside with a 10 min walk to the centre and right on the lake shoreline
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Tom
United KingdomRoom size and breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
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