Old Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, LA22 0DH, United Kingdom
Based on 3317 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Gary
United KingdomWe were in the log house, the toilet was challenging for tall people
Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Bill
United KingdomIt was an excellent base for the lakes. Bus stop just outside the hotel.
Very nice and clean. Excellent facilities on offer.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomIt was very expensive for just one dog £30 for two nights.
The hotel was very clean and in a great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Fran
United KingdomNo milk for tea making facilities in room, bath but only shower facilities plus some drainage/plumbing issues. No breakfast due to flooding (can’t be helped) but was very matter of fact and no apology or anything - still waiting for refund that was promised too
Immaculately clean, warm, cosy & good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Roger
AustraliaWe were upgraded to a slightly larger ground floor room and refunded 15GBP because the kitchen had been flooded and breakfast was not available. Host recommended a cafe at the local garden centre which was amazing and which we wouldn't have seen otherwise.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Chris
United Kingdomlovely shower but was pretty dodgy, sloping floor with ceramic tiles, not clever at all for anyone, far less, someone with a bad leg. Also paid for parking and came back to find no avaliable spaces and then get told the person in my space was a member of staff ???,again not clever.
room was lovely, gave me a room on the ground floor at a minutes notice because I had injured my knee, couldn't fault that, staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomBreakfast was disappointing, Luke warm at best. Even when items just brought out they where cool or cold.
Comfy bed and good location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomHash brown's at breakfast soggy. shouldn't be kept in a warm tin as it steams them. Baco too under done the second day of our visit.
All of it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Deborah
United KingdomOnly one moan and that was no car spaces left as we got there after 6. There are lots of spaces just obviously busy. But there is a car park right next to hotel.
Room was very nice and clean. Breakfast was brilliant. Lots of choice and selection from the buffet plus table service for a full cooked one. Staff polite and helpful. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Nina
United KingdomMy only negative was that our shower tray kept filling up and leaking. They did attend to it immediately after I raised the issue, however it continued to fill up. It was just a bit stressful having a shower as we didn’t want to cause a flood.
We were in a separate annexe which suited us. The staff were very helpful, kind and friendly. They accommodated our dog and made a real fuss of her. If you’re looking for a dog friendly stay I would recommend! Breakfast was very good too, lots of choice and nice food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Trevor
United KingdomStayed a few months ago and preferred the way they took your hot breakfast order. It’s now buffet style and there wasn’t always a full choice. Great selection of other food stuff though.
We were originally put over the road in the Log House but weren’t happy so asked for a room in the main hotel instead which was arranged no problem.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Olivia
United KingdomBreakfast wasn’t nice, food cold.
The room was very clean, comfortable and staff were friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Amanda
United KingdomNo eggs for breakfast had hardly any scrambled eggs not enough for three people and we asked for fresh fried eggs or boiled eggs or poached eggs and they said no, but a man said they did it for him two hours ago
The room and beds
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
John
United KingdomThere is some noise from other rooms due to the age and construction of the building. You can hear people moving around in other rooms, but this was late afternoon rather than late at night.
Well located and just a short walk from the town centre.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomBeautiful breakfast and lovely staff. Free coffees throughout the stay. Rooms are clean and reflect the price you pay. Stayed a few times already and will be staying again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe room was a bit tired, somethings didn’t work well .. amazing shower but poorly vented meant everything in the bathroom felt damp . Had to park in the car park , £21 for three days , not enough parking onsite ..
The staff were very helpful and attentive. Good breakfast, lots of choice .. Great place to stay if you have or like dogs ..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Emmanuelle
LuxembourgIt was not very clean, many dogs hair all over the place, not convenient being highly allergic to dogs. We found as well an empty red wine bottle in the closet, probably from a previous client. We saw dog food lying on the terrace rug and full ashtray from previous clients. That was quite disappointing. Very limited parking.
The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was nice and warm. Breakfast in the morning was basic but tasty. More plant based products would be appreciated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Kim
United KingdomRoom needed some tlc, wallpaper hanging off, bathroom walls need painted and toilet flush was half missing.
This was our second stay at the Fisherbeck. It’s a basic hotel, the room we were in needed some TLC but it’s generally clean and is in a good location. Breakfast is ok, the first morning it was cold but the second it was fine - it’s buffet so luck of the draw I guess. It’s fine for 1-2 nights but I don’t think I’d book for a longer stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomThe building was a bit hostel-like. Corridors are very narrow and not great sound proofing. On our first night, I was woken by people running along the corridor at 1am and again at 6.30am. The entrance is very basic and dining area the same. Dog friendly, but only the reception area was available for breakfast, which had only 3 tables.
Good location on outskirts of Ambleside - short walk into the centre. Comfy bed, but room size a little small to have with a dog as well. Only good side was that the bathroom was a big size so had that extra space. Good options for both continental and cooked breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Kevin
United KingdomNoisy hot water pipes
Great dog friendly hotel. Great location. Great welcome by staff. Great breakfast. Will go again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jill
United KingdomVariety of choice for breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Thomas
United KingdomVery minor but internet was slow, couldn’t stream Netflix.
Location is perfect. 5 min walk to Ambleside for shops and restaurants. Minutes away from lots of walks. Breakfast buffet was good. Dog friendly rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
David
United KingdomGood situation, car park (although tight). Nice breakfast, friendly staff, good value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Steven
United KingdomWe were put in the lodge on the opposite side of the road. We were on the ground floor and unfortunately the people in the room next to us were smoking (heavy) and we would smell it in the corridor and in our room. Also, the floorboards to the room above were very creaky and noisy
The room was clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Becs
United Kingdomroom very small for 2 people
Very good location, breakfast good, very friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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