About this property

Historic Setting: The Lakes B and B in Ambleside offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy mountain views and a tranquil garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and streaming services. Additional comforts include hypoallergenic bedding, work desks, and sofas. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian and vegan options. Fresh juices and fruits are provided each morning. Local Attractions: Located 9 km from the World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km from Lake Windermere, the property offers easy access to hiking, cycling, and boating. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best 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

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, spotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation. Friendly, helpful hosts who have thought of everything for the perfect stay. High quality breakfast from a wide selection on offer.
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location in the heart of Ambleside, A friendly chat each morning with the hosts who were more than helpful. A hearty full English each morning really set the day off to a good start
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was excellent.Very clean and the hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
  • Frances
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Room was perfect, bed was so comfortable and we even had homemade muffins ready in the room when we arrived!! The breakfast was cooked to PERFECTION and there was much more choice than expected.
  • Val
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything but especially the location & breakfast
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hosts, couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was fab with plenty of choice. Ideally situated in Ambleside for wandering around. Gave good recommendations for places to eat evening meals. Will definitely stay with them again if going...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location near to bus services Very clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast with a variety of choices. The hosts were warm and friendly with good knowledge of the area and other facilities.
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The B&B is in a wonderful, quiet location but still central. It’s very comfortable and welcoming and has everything you need. We stayed in one of the larger double rooms and loved it so much. Everything was clean, the bed was very comfortable and...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The fridge in the room. Hooks behind the door to hang coats. Minimal cushions. These are on top of an already lovely large well equipped room.
  • Inga
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable place to stay. Very clean and nice room where everything is provided and well considered. Comfortable bed and a good quality blanket. Very kind and attentive hosts Clare and Eugene. Easter welcome treats in room! And the full...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Clare and Eugene

Company review score: 10Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Lakes B and B is “cosy and welcoming” and the Lakeland stone Victorian house “oozes character”. Ambleside is situated in the Lakes District which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Lakes B and B’s ability to blend old and new, creating “stylish bedrooms”, a bright spacious, relaxed breakfast room and a delightful courtyard garden within the realms of a Victorian stone built three storey house, part of which was once a sweet shop. Nestled in the heart of Ambleside Town and a 15 minute walk to the Lake shore, The Lakes b and b is close to everything that Ambleside has to offer, restaurants, art galleries, independent shops, cinemas, parks, museums, waterfall many other places of interest. Having lived in Ambleside for over 8 years, we have gained a wealth of knowledge of the area and we are more than happy to help you plan and make the most of your stay in this beautiful corner of England. We look forward to welcoming you to this amazing part of the country and providing you with the great service, excellent hospitality and fantastic breakfast you deserve! We hope to you see you soon, Clare & Eugene

Neighbourhood information

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. Ambleside is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District on foot, cycling or in your car or bus. When you have finished exploring during the day you can return to the b and b and after a hot shower you can walk to the many eateries available or watch a film or enjoy some live music. The atmosphere in Ambleside is welcoming and offers guest the opportunity to have a fantastic break and time to unwind and relax.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Lakes B and B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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