Located in Ambleside in the heart of the beautiful Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lakes B&B offers mountain views and is only a 5-minute drive from Windermere, England’s largest lake.

Guests can enjoy mountain views from rooms which are decorated using natural colors and wood furnishings. They come equipped with a flat-screen TV as well as an private bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

In the spacious dining room, a home-cooked breakfast can be enjoyed each morning.

The Lakes B&B is just a 15-minute drive from Helvellyn Mountain, England’s third largest peak. The bike-friendly hotel offers secure storage for motorcycles and bicycles and has drying facilities available for walkers and cyclists. It is located close to many woodland trails or picturesque walks, some start and finish at the hotel itself.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ambleside, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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The Lakes B and B has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 11, 2012

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Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

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About The Lakes B and B

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  • Do you have a residents lounge , or similar . Andrew

    We have a dinning room with seating for guest to use. Thank you for your enquiry


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    Answered on December 5, 2020
  • Do you have dog friendly rooms for one very well behaved whippet?

    Unfortunately we do not have dog friendly rooms, thank you for considering our bandb.


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  • Is parking available?

    Yes free parking is available


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Host Info

Host Review Score 10.0

Many fine mountain and valley walks, both easy and strenuous, start from the town where our property is located. Ambleside is the hub of the area's road system and all parts of the National Park are within 1 hour's drive from us.

Ambleside is an attractive small town of about 2500 people situated in the center of the Lake District National Park, about 1 mile from the head of Lake Winder mere.

Languages spoken: English

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    1.5 miles
  • Rydal Water
    1.7 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    4.2 miles
  • Lake Windermere
    4.5 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    4.9 miles
  • Tarn Hows
    5.2 miles
  • Hill Top
    5.4 miles
  • Coniston Water
    7.3 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    10 miles
  • Lakes Aqaurium
    10.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Fellinis
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Mathews Bistro
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Jintana Thai
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Lilly Bar
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Royal Oak pub
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Priesta hole Restaurant
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Kendal Castle
    11.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Loughrigg
    0.1 miles
  • River Rothay River
    0.1 miles
  • Mountain Wansfell
    0.2 miles
  • Lake Water Head Pier
    0.7 miles
  • Mountain Fairfield Horseshoe
    1 miles
  • Lake Rydal Water
    2.1 miles
How to get to The Lakes B and B from Manchester Airport
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    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of The Lakes B and B
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Mini golf Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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House rules The Lakes B and B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check-out

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo The Lakes B and B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Late check in can be arranged with prior notice, please use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform The Lakes B and B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Lakes B and B

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Lakes B and B (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Free parking

  • The Lakes B and B is 500 feet from the center of Ambleside.

  • The Lakes B and B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Room options at The Lakes B and B include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Lakes B and B by:

    • Car 1h 30min

  • Check-in at The Lakes B and B is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Lakes B and B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Lakes B and B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte