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Bed and Breakfast. Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in the heart of the Lake District and just 5 minutes' drive from Ambleside, Foxghyll Country House offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Set within 3 acres of private gardens, this large country house dates back to the 1600s and has direct access to Loughrigg Fell. With mountain or garden views, each luxurious room includes a TV, an iPod docking station, and a seating area. The en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries. In the mornings, guests at the Foxghyll Country House can enjoy full cooked breakfast. Foxghyll Country House is by the banks of the River Rothay. Guests can explore the tranquil Lake District, which is ideal for hiking and scenic cycle rides. It is also ideal for fishing. Show full description

Guest House. Creative. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. 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. A number of scenic walking routes start from Haven Cottage, and cycle storage is provided if guests wish to bring their bicycle. Haven Cottage still retains traditional old features like wooden beams and feature fireplaces. Most rooms benefit from picturesque mountain views, and all feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided each morning, made with Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, lightly smoked dry-cured bacon, and other locally sourced ingredients. The market town of Keswick is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Guest House. Creative. Great location. Popular among couples. Waterwheel Guesthouse is a guest house set in Ambleside, 2.2 km from Rydal Mount & Gardens. The Grade II listed building is around 350 years old and facing the Stockghyll stream and waterwheel. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom and a Victorian-style iron bed. A flat screen TV, welcome tray with a selection of teas and coffees, as well as a hairdryer and alarm clock is also provided in the rooms. High speed WiFi is provided throughout the property. Waterwheel Guesthouse also provides information on local walks, restaurants, country pubs and things to do. Rydal Water is 2.7 km from Waterwheel Guesthouse. Show full description

Guest House. Great value. Just a short stroll from Ambleside’s village centre, this beautiful Victorian house has excellent breakfasts and boutique-style rooms, many with views of the fells. Wi-Fi is free. Brantfell House has a Visit Britain Silver Award and the owners, Mandy & Adie, aim to offer a relaxing stay with personalized service. Brantfell is an ideal base for exploring the Lake District and for activities such as rambling, climbing, cycling and water-sports. Ambleside has shops, pubs and restaurants. Show full description

Guest House. Cool. Built from traditional Lakeland stone, Hillsdale B&B in Ambleside offers fresh cooked breakfasts and bright bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. In the centre of beautiful Ambleside, there is also free parking. The family-run Hillsdale B&B offers rooms with decorative cushions and colourful artwork. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities with luxury biscuits, and feature a TV and hairdryer. The property offers several breakfast options including vegetarian and full English choices. There are also a number of local restaurants within comfortable walking distance. Hillsdale B&B in Ambleside is centrally located for exploring the nearby fells and lakes, with Lake Windermere just 15 minutes’ walk away. The owner’s offer expert local knowledge, and can assist with leisure and travel arrangements. Show full description

Guest House. Great views. This property has views over the Lakeland Fells and also offers free WiFi. Barnes Fell Apartments is in an elevated position above the main village of Ambleside, yet just a 2-minute walk from the centre. Both Apartments and the en-suite bedroom are individually decorated. Both the Loughrigg and Fairfield Apartments have their own designated private parking spaces. There you can find a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, pubs and galleries, as well as a multi-screen cinema. Barnes Fell Apartments is perfect for those looking for a relaxing rural retreat or a base from which to enjoy walks in the Fells. Windermere Station is only 5 miles away, the bus stop is 200 metres away and the property has secure bike storage on request. The Wansfell' is a double ensuite room only not an Apartment. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Creative. Great bar. Popular among women. 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. Guests can enjoy a smart flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a radio alarm clock. Hearty and locally sourced, full English breakfasts are served each morning with free-range eggs and high quality bacon and pork sausages. 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. Vegetarian and continental options are also available including fruits, muesli, or veggie sausages. Ambleside is surrounded by beautiful Lakeland with numerous walking and cycling routes. Beatrix Potters home in Hawkshead is a 10-minute drive away, and boat trips on Lake Windermere can be enjoyed just 10 minutes’ walk away. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Lively. Great bar. Located in the English Lake District, Elder Grove bed & breakfast offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside town centre is a 5-minute walk away. A choice of Cumbrian breakfasts made with local produce is served from 08:15 until 09:15 in the unique dining room which features a local slate wall. The property is surrounded by lakes and mountains. The accommodation is over 4 floors and the rooms are individually decorated and feature an en suite bathroom, digital TV, hot drinks tray & locally sourced toiletries. The hosts have good local knowledge of the area and have walking and holiday information folders for guests' use. Award-winning homemade marmalade, jams, and homemade bread compliment the traditional breakfast. A continental breakfast is served from 09.30 to noon on request. Elder Grove guest house offers limited free private parking. The lower ground floor lounge has a selection of soft drinks, wine and local beers and the ground floor lounge features a fire place, TV and DVD player. The property is 16.7 miles away from Keswick, 4.7 miles from Windermere and 7.7 miles from Coniston. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Charming. Lovely surroundings. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, High Wray Farm offers accommodation in High Wray, 4 miles from Ambleside, in Lake District National Park. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Every room includes a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. Each morning a fully cooked breakfast is served in the dining room, using locally sourced ingredients. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Guests are 5.3 miles from Rydal Water, 2.2 miles from Hawkshead, and can reach Newby Bridge within 30-minutes by car. Show full description

Holiday Home. Lovely property. Great views. Wansfell Holme, Lake Windermere House is set in Windermere. The lake is less than 50 metres from the property boundary, so there are lake views from many rooms and from the large gardens and meadow. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room and a drawing room. Providing access to a terrace, the holiday home consists of 4 en-suite bedrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. The property is close to Ambleside, with easy access to other villages, the lakes, and the fells. On-site parking is provided. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Highly elegant. Great bar. In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 400 metres away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available. Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Lively. Great bar. 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. It is located close to many woodland trails or picturesque walks, some start and finish at the hotel itself. Guests can enjoy mountain views from rooms which are decorated using natural colours and wood furnishings. They come equipped with a flat-screen TV as well as an en suite 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. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Slack Cottage is located in Ambleside. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy lake view and mountain view from the room. Extras include an outdoor seating area, bed linen and ironing facilities. At Slack Cottage you will find a garden. The bed and breakfast is 3.3 km from Grizedale Forest. Blackpool International Airport is 69 km away. Show full description

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Crow How is situated in 2 acres of private woodland gardens surrounded by countryside views, the Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg Fell. It is set next to a working farm, a 15-minute walk from Ambleside town centre. Clean modern rooms are en suite and all have TVs and radios. All rooms have seating areas and most have king sized beds. Most rooms have no shared walls. Wi-Fi is available. Crow How Country Guest House serves a traditional Cumbrian breakfast. The shops and restaurants of Ambleside are 15 minutes' walk away whilst Grasmere is only a 10-minute drive. At Waterhead catch frequent boat trips to Bowness and Lake Windermere. Crow How provides a visitor pack highlighting the many attractions of the area, including bus and boat timetables. There are also five golf courses within an hours' drive. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Popular among women. Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is located in Ambleside. Free WiFi access is available and the property offers free on-site parking. Each room here offers a private bathroom with a shower. The property boasts mountain views. The bed and breakfast is 2.5 km from Rydal Water. Blackpool International Airport is 74 km away. Show full description

Guest House. Great value. 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 4-star rooms at Melrose feature scenic fell views, en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Guests can also make use of free toiletries, tea/coffee facilities with biscuits and daily newspapers on request. The Guesthouse also provides a secure storage for mountain bikes. Fresh coffee, fruit, and a selection of cereals can be enjoyed at breakfast, along with a full Cumbrian breakfast, freshly cooked with locally sourced ingredients, or lighter cooked options. Surrounded by numerous fells and stunning Lakeland, there are countless opportunities for rural walks, and the famous Lake Windermere offers steamer cruises. Show full description

Guest House. Elegant. Popular among couples. 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. The historic Diamond Lodge is just a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Windermere Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description

Guest House. Elegant. Great value. 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. The cosy individually decorated rooms offer a TV with a DVD player, a hairdryer, a selection of Pure Lakes toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is served in the traditional dining room, which overlooks Rothay House's garden from the first floor. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in the countryside surronding Rothay House. Ambleside town centre, with its shops, bars and restaurants can be reached after a 5-minute walk. Free parking is available and Hayes Garden World is just 5 minutes' drive away. The Lakes Aquarium is a 30-minute drive from Rothay House. Show full description

Apartment. Hip. Superb interior design. Located in Ambleside in the Cumbria region, The Hideaway with Cosy Fireplace by LetMeStay features a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.9 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Lake Windermere is 16 km from The Hideaway with Cosy Fireplace by LetMeStay, while Derwentwater is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 123 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Great views. Popular among couples. High Grassings lies in the heart of the Lake District with views of the surrounding fells. Wray Castle, an impressive castle owned by the National Trust is just 10 minutes' drive away and Tarn Hows is an 8-minute journey by car. The main house has large terrace with seating area where you can sit and relax and take in the views of Esthwaite Water. Esthwaite Water is also a popular fishing venue. All rooms are en-suite and have a TV and WiFi. High Grassings Country House is a 16-minute drive from Grizedale Forest and the cosy hamlet of Hawkshead is less than 2 miles away. The historical town of Ambleside is 13 minutes' drive away and Windermere is just 8 miles away. Langdale Pikes are within 26 minutes' drive. Show full description