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Reviews of Holmeshead Farm

Skelwith Fold Ambleside Holmeshead Farm, Ambleside, LA22 0HU, United Kingdom

#23 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside

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Review score

Based on 135 B&B reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    All that we hoped for and moors.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Character home in quiet and peaceful location. Excellent breakfast prepared to order by the hostess.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was amazing. Judy was a very gracious host and was able to provide vegan and vegetarian food for our families requirements.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The single lane to property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Judith is incredibly welcoming. The breakfast was so delicious. And the fire was lit for breakfast in the morning and when we came home in the afternoon/evening. Just a super lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Comfortable with lovely views and good food. What more could you want.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet and out of the way With a good breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    A good taste of the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bedroom was very cold. Also the floor was on a slant which was a bit disturbing

    Lovely helpful landlady. Good location (once we managed to find it!).. Nice warm lounge/dining room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    Lovely peaceful place to visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Friendliness and helpfulness of proprietor

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Amazing host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needed a few flushes on the toilet due to old style. Twin room was larger than double bed room although same price.

    Wonderful host. We liked the communal fridge and lounge. Daily cleaning. Beautiful farm.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful room overlooking garden - lovely property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The directions took us some way off the actual property. Google didn't like the co-ordinates but we called ahead and they guided us in.....

    The location was very peaceful, and the room was beautiful. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was great and bathroom was lovely and big so two people could be in there at the same time.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    10
    Everything we needed for a perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was perfect. We had a last minute change and needed to take our dog with us. Judy and Eddie were very accommodating and understanding. The garden was perfect and our dog loved it. The breakfast was lovely. Home made sausages are fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    I would recommend this holiday stay to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was wonderful. The house was charming and presented to a very high standard. We loved the option of relaxing in the guest lounge and having the opportunity to enjoy a wood fire. Breakfasts were superb with great options.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quaint and nice surroundings

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    We had a lovely time and were very fortunate with the weather.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    It was a wonderful setting with lovely hosts. The breakfast was delicious. Altogether a great stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely B&B with an excellent host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There isn't much to criticise; the only thing possible to say is that with a house of this character with rooms close together, noise could travel from room to room easily. However, all guests were respectful of this when we were there.

    The breakfast was good with decent bacon and homemade sausages. Judith was a wonderful host and even dried our walking boots out. The location was lovely and it was a shame we couldn't use the garden because of the rainy weather during our stay. The property had character and the bed was clean and comfortable. There was fresh milk and cold water available in a fridge downstairs. Full marks to Judith for doing all she could to make our stay comfortable. We would love to have stayed longer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    A really beautiful house and setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I have mobility problems and there were a number of stairs (which I knew about in advance) but these had bannister rails on both sides so were manageable.

    The location is wonderful: very peaceful and beautiful with good views and a lovely garden with benches and a summer house available. Comfy bed and good facilities generally. Good breakfast including fruit as we requested. A really beautiful (18th C?) house and grounds.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything to dislike

    Very friendly hosts. Very accommodating to our needs. Really quaint place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was totally relaxing, which was exactly what we wanted.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing we didn’t like. Our room was spacious; our beds very comfortable with exquisite, heavy covers. We loved the windows which we could open to enjoy the air and the view over the surrounding fields. There were ample towels and hot water in the shower. I realise that perhaps all this should be in the previous answer but I shall continue to add how much we appreciated the welcoming fire in the lounge when we returned from dinner on a very wet evening.

    We really enjoyed our stay. It was totally relaxing and away from the touristy parts of the lakes. Judith and Ed were most welcoming and the gift of a bottle of wine was most welcome as it was something we had forgotten to bring. The grounds are lovely with the garden swing and the comfortable shelter to enjoy in the unpredictable weather. We were also given advice on the restaurants nearby and advised on the necessity to book.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    A perfect place to stay away from the busyness of Ambleside
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very comfortable and we made it feel very welcome

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic breakfast in a quiet, scenic location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful cooked breakfast - tasty, hot and kept us going all morning. Very quiet location, great shower and reading lights.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Holmeshead farm is the perfect farm for those who love to stay at a farm is a quiet location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We should have stayed longer at such a lovely farm.

    Judith is a warm and caring host.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb and filling breakfast. Judith and Ed were very welcoming and a delight to meet. Beautiful old farmhouse with stunning views, concealed along a fells road. Tranquil and relaxing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    a delightfully relaxing place to stay and a perfect base for exploring the wonders of the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wifi was intermittent but this is probably true of wifi generally in the area

    peaceful and relaxing atmosphere warm welcome comfortable beds and excellent breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little hard to find

    Lovely home in rural setting. Walk to local hotel for dinner. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    10
    Perfect accomodation for a short trip to the Lake District
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The instructions to connect to the wifi could have been more obvious.

    Very peaceful accomodation with welcoming hosts. Good variety of foods for breakfast to get you through the day and comfy beds.

    Stayed in May 2023

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