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The 10 Best Homestays in Ambleside, UK

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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.

Each stylish room has fresh light décor.

The breakfast was delicious, a good variety of options. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It is nicely decorated and our room was very pleasant and comfortable. I absolutely recommend a stay here.

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9
Superb
1,671 reviews
Price from
£89
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
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£101
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.

Everything. This place is absolutely, spotlessly clean, has very nice furnishings and bedding, the staff (especially Haley) is out of this world friendly and kind, and breakfast was delicious - made any way you wanted.

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9.4
Superb
683 reviews
Price from
£130
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
Superb
316 reviews
Price from
£116
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.

Extremely comfy bed. Friendly owners just a lovely place to stay. Would highly recommend.

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9.2
Superb
374 reviews
Price from
£57.50
per night

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.

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
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
£96
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.

Beautiful little B&B right in the heart of Ambleside.

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9.8
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£109
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.

Reasonably priced accommodation in Ambleside with a great breakfast menu and very welcoming hosts, own car park a definite bonus. Rooms on the slightly small side, but very comfortable. Short walk into town, quarter of an hour to Waterhead and the steamers.

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9.3
Superb
337 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 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.

Everything!! Convenient, great hosts, clean!

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9.6
Exceptional
411 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

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.

Great location, welcoming and friendly hosts, nice breakfast.

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9.7
Exceptional
465 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

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  • Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,146 reviews

    Set above Waterhead Bay in Ambleside is the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn Waterhead Inn.

    Beautiful Location. Comfortable rooms. Great staff.

  • Rothay Garth
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,112 reviews

    The Rothay Garth is a traditional Lakeland guest house with beautiful mountain views. Set in the heart of Ambleside village, The Rothay offers en suite rooms and free parking.

    variety of breakfast was 100%. staff are very friendly

  • Ambleside Townhouse
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,671 reviews

    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.

    Delivered to room, excellent service and delicious

  • The Apple Loft
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 143 reviews

    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.

    Room was lovely everything we needed clean and neat

  • Diamond Lodge Boutique Adults Only Guest House
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 683 reviews

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

    Modern, clean, friendly and plenty parking available.

  • Wanslea Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 316 reviews

    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...

    Owners went beyond to ensure that you had a lovely stay

  • Norwood House
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 374 reviews

    Centrally located in the villages of the Lake District, Norwood House is a 15-minute walk from the northern edge of Lake Windermere.

    Great location, lovely room and with an amazing host.

  • Lyndale Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 241 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.

    Amazing Host, Very clean room. Very Comfortable bed. Great breakfast options.

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  • Haven Cottage
    Budget options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 181 reviews

    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.

    Lovely B&B, hosts were great and a delicious breakfast

  • Rothay House
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 337 reviews

    Rothay House is a guest house, set just off the main road and a 5-minute walk from Ambleside town centre.

    Beautifully clean, great location and very good value.

  • Melrose Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 411 reviews

    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.

    Quiet location tastefully decorated well maintained

  • Hillsdale B&B in Ambleside
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 464 reviews

    Built from traditional Lakeland stone, Hillsdale B&B in Ambleside offers fresh cooked breakfasts and bright bedrooms with en suite bathrooms.

    Location was central to shops, restaurants, pubs, and walks!

  • Crow How Country Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 543 reviews

    Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House.

    A beautiful country house just 10 minute walk to town.

  • Brantfell House
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 465 reviews

    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.

    Welcoming in a central location with helpful owners.

  • Barnes Fell Apartments
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 145 reviews

    This property has views over the Lakeland Fells and also offers free WiFi.

    Great location only a few mins from the centre of Ambleside yet in a quiet area.

  • Waterwheel Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 95 reviews

    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.

    Location fantastic, rooms brilliant, owners so friendly.

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  • 3 Cambridge Villas
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 reviews

    In the heart of Lake District National Park, this family-run Victorian guest house offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside’s pubs, shops and restaurants are only metres away.

    central location easy walking to eateries and bars

  • 1869 - Room Only Boutique Townhouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 557 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated 1869 - Room Only Boutique Townhouse provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    Great location, easy check in and the room was lovely!

  • Ferndale Lodge
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,085 reviews

    Ferndale Lodge, a family-run guest house, is placed only a few minutes’ stroll from the centre of the charming Lake District town of Ambleside. With free parking.

    Simple b&b if your happy to not have breakfast.

  • The Gables Guest House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 182 reviews

    With wonderful countryside views, this stylish hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the centre of Ambleside. It offers free Wi-Fi and a tasty breakfast.

    Really loved it. Central ..has everything..great breakfast

  • Rooms at the Apple Pie
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 219 reviews

    Situated in the Lake District, the Apple Pie is surrounded by picturesque scenery. It is a bakery and cafe that offers 4-star guest accommodation, limited parking spaces and free WiFi.

    Lovely room with nice touches in a fantastic location

  • Brathay Lodge
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 920 reviews

    This family-run Ambleside bed and breakfast offers on-site parking £12, free Wi-Fi, and bedrooms, shower and king-size beds. There are scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg.

    Location and all the staff couldn’t do enough for us

  • Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,260 reviews

    Brathay Hall is the residential training center of Brathay Trust. It provides double, twin and single en-suite rooms on a room only basis, which are located around the site.

    Was set in a lovely area and was kept clean an tidy

  • Ambleside Central
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 775 reviews

    In the Lake District, Ambleside Central is a tall Victorian building, offering room-only accommodation with period features over three floors. Please bare in mind that there is no lift/elevator.

    Property is central and room is clean and spacious.

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Homestays that guests love in Ambleside

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 407 reviews
    Lovely clean room, freshly decorated. Good shower, amazing breakfast. Great host. Would definitely stay here again!
    Scott
    People with friends
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 232 reviews
    Fantastic location, catered for vegans when requested and great hosts. Also the chickens and peacock were a lovely addition.
    Josh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £135
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 443 reviews
    Great place for a getaway in the lake district, great host and excellent breakfast
    philippe
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 reviews
    Everything,super comfy bed,excellent breakfast,great host,just fabulous
    Bernard
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 642 reviews
    Central location. Very clean and tidy, spacious single, excellent breakfast and great hosts (kind friendly and helpful)
    Nicky
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 661 reviews
    Everything was perfect, great locations and great hosts!
    Jack
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 337 reviews
    Excellent breakfast,lovely clean comfortable accomodation,great hosts.Location very handy for all Ambleside amenities.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 337 reviews
    Spotless clean, great hosts, excellent breakfast, perfect break would highly recommend.
    Andy
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 316 reviews
    Very clean and spacious room. Comfortable bed and pillows, lovely jacuzzi bath. Breakfast was fab both days, very filling. Lovely hosts and a cute dog greeted us on arrival too. Location was great nearby to shops/restaurants but very quiet at night. Small car park but got a parking pass which was very useful for all around the lakes.
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 140 reviews
    Lovely peaceful location, beautiful cottage. Great hosts. Thank you Chris and Liz for your lovely home. Beautiful cottage in lovely location. The view of the lake and mountains are amazing. Daisy and I enjoyed our stay very much. Chris and Liz lovely hosts.
    andy
    Young couple