Lacet House is situated in the heart of Ambleside, within the scenic Lake District National Park. The town is surrounded by mountains and rolling fells, with the head of Windermere Lake less than 1 mile away. The rooms at the property each feature a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities, along with private or en suite bathroom facilities. Many boast impressive views of the countryside. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. In the morning, guests can select from a full English breakfast or a lighter option from the extensive pre-ordered menu. Diets can be catered for upon request. The dining room is light and airy with stunning views of the fells. Ambleside offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and shops, within a 5-minute stroll of the house. Lacet House offers free private parking, limited to small and medium cars.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 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 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chennells
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful, friendly owners, addictive breakfasts and excellent service all-round.
  • Millie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely breakfast & great menu options. The hosts made us feel very welcome & nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back! Thank you
  • Roisin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location in Ambleside with free parking. Lovely varied, fresh breakfast each morning. Hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 659 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Shaun and Louise offer you a warm welcome to Lacet House Bed and Breakfast, situated in beautiful Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whether you are visiting for an overnight stay, short break or longer holiday we aim to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable in one of our 5 comfortable, individually styled double or twin rooms. We offer free parking to our guests in our on site car park. We are minutes away from the town centre where there are numerous excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. The bus stop is less than 10 metres up the road allowing travel around the Lake District without needing to drive.

Property information

Lacet House is a local slate built building located in the heart of Ambleside, within the scenic Lake District National Park. The town is surrounded by mountains and rolling fells, with the head of Windermere Lake less than 1 mile away. There is a choice of 5 individually styled double or family rooms, each with en suite or private shower room facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, bath robes and a generous complimentary refreshment tray, Most boast impressive views of the fells. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. In the morning, guests can select from a full breakfast or a lighter option including Vegetarian & Vegan options from the pre-ordered menu. Diets can be catered for upon request. The breakfast room is light and airy with stunning views of the fells. Ambleside offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and shops, within a 5-minute walk from the house. There are numerous walks for all abilities straight from the door, from the high fells to the beautiful waters of Rydal& Grasmere. Lacet House also offers free on-site private parking.

Neighbourhood information

Lacet House is in beautiful Ambleside in the heart of the lake district. It is a few minutes walk from the town centre where there are numerous excellent restaurants and cafes, traditional pubs, shops art galleries, cinemas, a climbing wall and a museum. We are aout 4 miles from Grasmere and Windermere and the bus stop is about 50 yards up the road giving easy access to nearby villages. Lake Windermere is less than a mile away and there are many spectacular walks starting from Ambleside.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lacet House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Lacet House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    Until 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Lacet House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to give at least 24 hours advance notice of their estimated time of arrival to ensure staff are on site. Rooms can be made available from 12:00 hours.

    Guests who wish to arrive after 18:00 will need to phone Lacet House directly for check-in instructions as staff may not be available.

    Please inform Lacet House 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.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Lacet House

    • Check-in at Lacet House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Lacet House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Lacet House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Fitness
      • Water sport facilities on site

    • Lacet House is 200 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Lacet House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Lacet House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

    • Guests staying at Lacet House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish