Best B&Bs in Ambleside
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Best-rated
Wordsworths Guest House
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Garden area
Providing 3 rooms, the 4-star Wordsworths Guest House Ambleside is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Rydal Hall Gardens. This Ambleside hotel also includes parking.
Lucy's On A Plate serves British dishes and lies a mere 650 metres from the property.
Wordsworths Guest House
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Garden area
Wordsworths Guest House
Providing 3 rooms, the 4-star Wordsworths Guest House Ambleside is nearly 25 minutes' walk from Rydal Hall Gardens. This Ambleside hotel also includes parking.
Lucy's On A Plate serves British dishes and lies a mere 650 metres from the property.
The Lakes B And B
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Situated a mere 650 metres from Bridge House, the comfortable 4-star The Lakes B And B Ambleside hotel features a picnic area and a golf course. Thanks to its convenient location, this Ambleside bed & breakfast is around 10 minutes' drive from the 19th-century Wray Castle, which guests can visit to explore the history of the area.
The restaurant Lucy's On A Plate is a short way from The Lakes B And B hotel.
The Lakes B And B
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
The Lakes B And B
Situated a mere 650 metres from Bridge House, the comfortable 4-star The Lakes B And B Ambleside hotel features a picnic area and a golf course. Thanks to its convenient location, this Ambleside bed & breakfast is around 10 minutes' drive from the 19th-century Wray Castle, which guests can visit to explore the history of the area.
The restaurant Lucy's On A Plate is a short way from The Lakes B And B hotel.
Waterwheel Guesthouse
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Located just 500 metres from The Armitt Museum And Gallery, the comfortable 4-star Waterwheel Guesthouse Ambleside offers rooms with panoramic views of the mountain.
You can relish healthy cuisine at Rattle Ghyll Cafe Ambleside located just a few steps from Waterwheel Guesthouse.
Waterwheel Guesthouse
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Waterwheel Guesthouse
Located just 500 metres from The Armitt Museum And Gallery, the comfortable 4-star Waterwheel Guesthouse Ambleside offers rooms with panoramic views of the mountain.
You can relish healthy cuisine at Rattle Ghyll Cafe Ambleside located just a few steps from Waterwheel Guesthouse.
Lacet House
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Fitness centre
The 4-star Lacet House Ambleside hotel offers 5 rooms in the vicinity of Windermere, nearly 15 minutes' walk away. The bed & breakfast provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Guests may find the restaurant Jintana Thai Restaurant a stone's throw from the hotel.
Lacet House
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Fitness centre
Lacet House
The 4-star Lacet House Ambleside hotel offers 5 rooms in the vicinity of Windermere, nearly 15 minutes' walk away. The bed & breakfast provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Guests may find the restaurant Jintana Thai Restaurant a stone's throw from the hotel.
High Wray Farm
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Offering a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, and views of the mountain, the 4-star High Wray Farm Bed & Breakfast Ambleside is located 18 minutes' walk from the 19th-century Wray Castle. This comfortable bed & breakfast has a garden along with an outdoor seating.
The pizzeria Al Frescos is situated 14 minutes on foot from this property.
High Wray Farm
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
High Wray Farm
Offering a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area, and views of the mountain, the 4-star High Wray Farm Bed & Breakfast Ambleside is located 18 minutes' walk from the 19th-century Wray Castle. This comfortable bed & breakfast has a garden along with an outdoor seating.
The pizzeria Al Frescos is situated 14 minutes on foot from this property.
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Great deal
Meadowbank
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
The 3-star Meadowbank Bed & Breakfast Ambleside offers 5 bright rooms a short way from Lake Windermere. This Ambleside hotel features luggage storage along with luggage storage.
European cuisine is offered at Dodds Restaurant, situated just 1.1 km from Meadowbank Bed & Breakfast.
Meadowbank
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Meadowbank
The 3-star Meadowbank Bed & Breakfast Ambleside offers 5 bright rooms a short way from Lake Windermere. This Ambleside hotel features luggage storage along with luggage storage.
European cuisine is offered at Dodds Restaurant, situated just 1.1 km from Meadowbank Bed & Breakfast.
Foxghyll Country House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Featuring a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course, Foxghyll Country House Ambleside hotel enjoys a scenic location a 10-minute drive from Rydal Cave. This bed & breakfast offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
Guests can have breakfast in the snack bar every morning. There is an outdoor bar on site.
Foxghyll Country House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Foxghyll Country House
Featuring a sunbathing terrace, a shared lounge, and a golf course, Foxghyll Country House Ambleside hotel enjoys a scenic location a 10-minute drive from Rydal Cave. This bed & breakfast offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a parking garage on site.
Guests can have breakfast in the snack bar every morning. There is an outdoor bar on site.
Elder Grove
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located 4.4 km from Lake Grasmere, the 4-star Elder Grove Bed & Breakfast Ambleside offers spacious rooms within 10 minutes' drive of the 19th-century Wray Castle. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
Breakfast is served with local products, jam, and home-baked bread. There is also a lounge bar serving soft drinks. Choose from an unlimited choice of British dishes at Cafe Altitude which is within a few blocks of the Elder Grove Bed & Breakfast.
Elder Grove
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
Elder Grove
Located 4.4 km from Lake Grasmere, the 4-star Elder Grove Bed & Breakfast Ambleside offers spacious rooms within 10 minutes' drive of the 19th-century Wray Castle. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas.
Breakfast is served with local products, jam, and home-baked bread. There is also a lounge bar serving soft drinks. Choose from an unlimited choice of British dishes at Cafe Altitude which is within a few blocks of the Elder Grove Bed & Breakfast.
Stiles Of Ambleside
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
The comfortable Stiles Of Ambleside Bed & Breakfast, located around 25 minutes' walk from Dora's Field, offers guests a restaurant. Guests who stay at the 4-star hotel can park their car nearby.
The American Stiles Coffee restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including American cuisine.
Stiles Of Ambleside
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
Stiles Of Ambleside
The comfortable Stiles Of Ambleside Bed & Breakfast, located around 25 minutes' walk from Dora's Field, offers guests a restaurant. Guests who stay at the 4-star hotel can park their car nearby.
The American Stiles Coffee restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including American cuisine.
Holmeshead Farm
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Holmeshead Farm Bed & Breakfast Ambleside is a 19-minute walk from Skelwith Fold. Private parking is available on site at this hotel.
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant offers a selection of dishes a 20-minute walk away.
Holmeshead Farm
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Terrace
Holmeshead Farm
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Holmeshead Farm Bed & Breakfast Ambleside is a 19-minute walk from Skelwith Fold. Private parking is available on site at this hotel.
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant offers a selection of dishes a 20-minute walk away.
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Guest favorite
Compston House B & B
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tennis court
- Garden area
Located around 10 minutes by car from Brockhole on Windermere Adventure Park, the 4-star Compston House B & B Ambleside includes 8 rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Breakfast is provided with salmon and pancakes. Fellini's is ideal for tasting healthy cuisine and is situated fairly close to the Compston House.
Compston House B & B
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tennis court
- Garden area
Compston House B & B
Located around 10 minutes by car from Brockhole on Windermere Adventure Park, the 4-star Compston House B & B Ambleside includes 8 rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Breakfast is provided with salmon and pancakes. Fellini's is ideal for tasting healthy cuisine and is situated fairly close to the Compston House.
Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Garden area
Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B offers 15 rooms 4.2 km from Lake Grasmere.
British specialities are served at Fresher's Cafe, which is approximately 400 metres away.
Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Garden area
Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B
Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B offers 15 rooms 4.2 km from Lake Grasmere.
British specialities are served at Fresher's Cafe, which is approximately 400 metres away.
Crow How Country Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Crow How Country Guest House Ambleside, located 3.8 km from Wordsworth's Daffodil Garden, offers 9 modern rooms. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and a car park is provided on site.
This property is within 6 km of The Fulling Mill, that serves British cuisine.
Crow How Country Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Crow How Country Guest House
Crow How Country Guest House Ambleside, located 3.8 km from Wordsworth's Daffodil Garden, offers 9 modern rooms. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and a car park is provided on site.
This property is within 6 km of The Fulling Mill, that serves British cuisine.
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Sun terrace
Located a mere 400 metres from Bridge House, the comfortable 3-star Brantholme Bed & Breakfast Ambleside has a sun deck and a picnic area.
Healthy cuisine is offered at Zeffirelli's, situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Brantholme Bed & Breakfast.
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Sun terrace
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast
Located a mere 400 metres from Bridge House, the comfortable 3-star Brantholme Bed & Breakfast Ambleside has a sun deck and a picnic area.
Healthy cuisine is offered at Zeffirelli's, situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Brantholme Bed & Breakfast.
High Grassings Country House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Featuring a large terrace with a seating area, the 4-star High Grassings Country House Ambleside hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from The Ruskin Museum. This Ambleside bed & breakfast lies in a lake area, within a 6-km distance of such cultural sights as National Trust Hill Top Museum.
High Grassings Country House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
High Grassings Country House
Featuring a large terrace with a seating area, the 4-star High Grassings Country House Ambleside hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from The Ruskin Museum. This Ambleside bed & breakfast lies in a lake area, within a 6-km distance of such cultural sights as National Trust Hill Top Museum.
Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Located 2 km from the stunning Tarn Hows, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House Ambleside offers a restaurant. The bed & breakfast has a garden along with an outdoor seating.
Dinner is offered at the à la carte Yewfield Dining Room Conservatory restaurant each evening.
Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Room service
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House
Located 2 km from the stunning Tarn Hows, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House Ambleside offers a restaurant. The bed & breakfast has a garden along with an outdoor seating.
Dinner is offered at the à la carte Yewfield Dining Room Conservatory restaurant each evening.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Bed and Breakfast in Ambleside, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Wordsworths Guest House |
9.9 / 10 (237 Reviews) |
From 167$ | |
| The Lakes B And B |
9.6 / 10 (76 Reviews) |
From 168$ | |
| Waterwheel Guesthouse |
9.6 / 10 (110 Reviews) |
From 201$ | |
| Lacet House |
9.6 / 10 (413 Reviews) |
From 122$ | |
| High Wray Farm |
9.7 / 10 (88 Reviews) |
From 237$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which family-friendly bed and breakfasts in Ambleside are close to hiking trails?
Wordsworths Guest House and Foxghyll Country House are both family-friendly options located near popular hiking trails. They make great bases for exploring the Lake District and enjoying nature.
Consider visiting hiking trails at Grizedale Forest, which is about a 10-minute drive from these accommodations, offering various paths suitable for families.
What are the best bed and breakfasts near Lake Windermere for children?
Crow How Country Guest House and Meadowbank both offer family-oriented amenities and are just minutes from Lake Windermere. Children will enjoy activities like boating and biking in the surrounding area.
Plan a visit to Brockhole on Windermere, where kids can engage in outdoor activities like tree climbing and paddle boarding - it's open until 5 PM during summer.
What romantic bed and breakfasts are available in Ambleside close to local cafes?
High Grassings Country House and Stiles Of Ambleside are perfect romantic getaways, both located near charming cafes where couples can enjoy warm drinks and pastries.
Try the nearby Cafe Altitude for its cozy atmosphere and locally made pastries - visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and fully enjoy your time.
Which bed and breakfast in Ambleside is pet-friendly for families traveling with dogs?
Wordsworths Guest House and Brantholme Bed & Breakfast welcome pets, making them ideal choices for families traveling with dogs. Both accommodations also have nearby parks for walks.
Visit the nearby Rothay Park in Ambleside, a perfect space for pets to run around and enjoy the outdoors - it's only a 5-minute walk from both guest houses.
Are there bed and breakfasts near Ambleside that offer breakfast options for special diets?
Elder Grove and Compston House B & B provide flexible breakfast menus accommodating gluten-free, vegan, and other dietary needs, ensuring all guests are catered to.
Contact your chosen accommodation at least a day in advance to discuss specific dietary restrictions - this helps them prepare meals tailored to your needs.
What bed and breakfasts near Ambleside have beautiful views and relaxing atmospheres?
Foxghyll Country House and High Grassings Country House offer stunning views of the Lake District, creating a serene backdrop for relaxation.
Request rooms on the upper floors for the best views of the surrounding fells while enjoying a morning coffee on the terrace.
Which intimate bed and breakfasts in Ambleside are ideal for adults seeking a getaway?
Waterwheel Guesthouse and Stiles Of Ambleside are both adults-only options focused on providing a peaceful retreat for couples.
Plan a romantic evening by dining at one of the local restaurants like Caffè Italia, just a stroll away, offering delicious Italian cuisine late into the evening.
What is the best way to explore Ambleside's historical attractions?
Many historical sites, such as Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, are accessible by foot or via short drives from nearby accommodations. Guided tours are also available for more in-depth insights.
Dedicate at least half a day to explore these sites and consider visiting on weekdays for smaller crowds and a more enjoyable experience.
When is the best time to visit Ambleside for outdoor activities?
Late spring and early autumn are ideal for outdoor activities due to mild weather and fewer tourists. This is particularly true for hiking and cycling in the surrounding nature.
Make sure to book accommodations in advance during these seasons, especially for weekends, to secure the best rates and rooms.
How can I get around Ambleside efficiently?
Ambleside is small enough to explore on foot; however, local buses can take you to more distant attractions like Grasmere or Windermere. Biking is also popular for getting around town.
Rent a bike at one of the local shops near Ambleside to enjoy surrounding trails and lakes; you can often find rentals available for just £15 per day.
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