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The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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9
Wonderful
1,688 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Offering mountain views, The Apple Loft is an accommodation situated in Ambleside, 9.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km from Lake Windermere. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The guest house has family rooms.

Everything was absolutely brilliant for our stay ,the local is fantastic and parking was at the front door ,the room very cosy and warm ,bed very comfortable and shower amazing

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9.1
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Situated in Ambleside, between Lake Windermere and the village centre, Diamond Lodge Boutique Guest House features free WiFi access and ample free private parking.

Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and scenic views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. All rooms come with a private bathroom.

Really stylish and clean. Staff were wonderful. Loved the little bottles of fresh milk. Great breakfast.

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9.4
Wonderful
694 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

Situated in Ambleside, within 8.4 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 17 km of Lake Windermere, Wanslea Guest House features accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star guest house offers luggage storage space. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 29 km from Derwentwater.

Ambleside is lovely, the hotel is in an excellent location a few minutes walk from the center, and a few minutes walk from many hiking trails in the area. The hosts are kind, they helped us a lot with every request, including recommendations for routes and even providing detailed maps. The room is large, spacious and very clean, the shower is great. The wifi reception was very good. The breakfast was excellent, lots of options and all very tasty. Vegans are also well taken care of, including excellent homemade vegan sausages, spreads and more. All very tasty. We are very happy that we came and highly recommend

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9.3
Wonderful
322 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Centrally located in the villages of the Lake District, Norwood House is a 15-minute walk from the northern edge of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available to guests, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

Everything. Location. Welcoming. Everything was perfect.

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9.2
Wonderful
381 reviews

Built from Lakeland stone and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Lake District National Park, this B&B is just a 10-minute walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. Ambleside is only 5 minutes away on foot.

Rooms at Lyndale Guest House are elegant and traditionally furnished. Each has a TV, a wardrobe for storage space, and an en suite or private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Lovely clean bedroom and bathroom, great location. Cooked breakfast tasted fantastic! Our 3 year old approved as he stayed in his bed most the night which is unheard of!

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9.3
Wonderful
247 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

everything, the house was beautiful, good location, decorated nicely, felt like home away from home.

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9.8
Exceptional
185 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Offering fresh, elegant rooms with fell views, Wordworths Guest House provides free parking in Ambleside’s centre. Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute walk away.

Each room at Wordsworths features an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, or a heated towel rail and a hairdryer, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a smart flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a radio alarm clock.

It was all awesome. Janet was a lovely hostess and our stay was wonderful.

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9.8
Exceptional
296 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Rothay House is a guest house, set just off the main road and a 5-minute walk from Ambleside town centre. Only 1 mile from Lake Windermere, it serves local produce and homemade jams and marmalades for breakfast. Just 10 minutes' drive from Windermere and the World of Beatrix Potter, this guest accommodation offers rooms with a private bathroom.

Breakfast was delicious and beds very comfortable and warm. The stay was very cosy and we were looked after

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9.3
Wonderful
341 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and is just 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere.

The Guesthouse also provides a secure storage for mountain bikes.

Everything!! Convenient, great hosts, clean!

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9.6
Exceptional
417 reviews
Price from
£82.50
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Ambleside

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 143 reviews
    Fabulous quiet location with beautiful views. Easy short walk to Wray castle and the Windermere ferry. Lovely comfortable bed and excellent breakfast. Charming hosts. Recommend the Queen’s Head in Hawkshead for dinner.
    John
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 83 reviews
    Great host...very helpful and a great location. Breakfast was lovely and the room was spotless definitely stay here again.
    carl
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 649 reviews
    The guest house is in a great location, the hosts are amazing and the house is spotless. Our room was really nice with a very comfortable bed, kettle, coffee machine, tv and a radio alarm clock. The en-suite was lovely with ample shower gel, shampoo and towels. We have dietary requirements and the hosts could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was amazing with a huge choice on the menu, there is something for everyone. Mia the dog is lovely too, she is so friendly!
    Matthew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £165
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 679 reviews
    Great location , ideal base for walking . Plenty of on-site parking . Great breakfasts. Very old building which made it charming & quirky . Our room , Windermere , looked out onto beautiful woodland and was very quiet . And there are badgers !!!!
    Audrey
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 660 reviews
    Everything was perfect, great locations and great hosts!
    Jack
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 268 reviews
    Lovely bed and breakfast, great location, the room was lovely, warm and cosy and the breakfast was delicious. The hosts were really friendly and welcoming.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £133
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 474 reviews
    Lovely BnB. Great location. Fab breakfast.Great hosts. Very clean and comfortable.
    Lynne
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 568 reviews
    Fantastic apartment. Very spacious. Great hosts and great location.
    Ian
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 95 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Waterwheel, our hosts were lovely and all the extra touches were very nice. The breakfast was beautiful and the location was spot on, right in the centre of the town but very quiet. It is a great location to explore anywhere in the Lakes and would highly recommend the Waterwheel Guesthouse.
    Gemma
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 95 reviews
    Lovely quaint guesthouse Debbie & Paul great hosts, very friendly & welcoming. Lovely touch with the flapjacks & port Would stay again
    Diane
    Young couple