Brantholme, Millans Park, Ambleside, LA22 9AG, United Kingdom
#19 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 189 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Julie
United KingdomWe liked it all.
Very friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Catherine
United KingdomI booked through booking.com which said that the cost would be paid at the property, however, this did not happen. The property took the full total of the stay as well as a £100 deposit right after booking and then it stated that there was no refund available.
Excellent location. Food was wonderful, although there was a limit to two cups of tea and two slices of toast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like about it apart from the rain and having to go home.
We loved everything about it the location the room and the breakfast everything was excellent. Steve n kerry
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomWished booked for longer
The hosts Frank and Jo great communicators and run the B&B with a smile. Good selection of breakfast food, freshly cooked. The breakfast room was light and well decorated as the rest of the house. Room had great view of hills, quiet location close to town centre. Added bonus of small fridge in room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Angela
United KingdomLiked everything
The B&B was in a central place, good parking, clean and pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Martyn
United KingdomNothing - would fully recommend this bed and breakfast
Ideally located plenty of parking - beautiful bedrooms - very quiet area - fantastic views - excellent breakfast - caring hosts - what more could ask for!!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Wendy
United KingdomThe room was spacious with a beautiful view.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
John
United KingdomNothing
Great friendly hosts, who were helpful beyond our expectations when bad weather struck. The location is perfect for walking into Ambleside, and with the ability to leave our car on the private car park to the guest house too. Lovely outlook at the rear of the property over the fields and river.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Sue
United Kingdomn/a
clean, thoughtful decor. quality toiletries, attention to detail in every way. The hosts were incredibly helpful and absolutely perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Christopher
United KingdomFantastic welcome, beautiful rooms and facilities and a lovely breakfast. Easy access on foot to the town, walks, and onside parking.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Poole
United KingdomLocation was perfect proximity to town, lovely cooked breakfast, great hosts
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Adrian
United KingdomPretty much spot on. Just needed Cumbrian tea!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Daniel
United KingdomNothing. We'll be back
Lovely spacious room, excellent breakfast and a really lovely atmosphere. Nice to be so close to the town but in a quiet area and the view from the patio is superb.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Fred
United KingdomNothing
Clean, comfortable good location and parking
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Samara
United KingdomLovely decor, with a sense of humour. Hosts were wonderful and helpful too. Ice blocks are available and a hot tub too 😁 Found lots of walks to do near by.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Benoy
United StatesThe hosts are very helpful and supersweet Wonderful people
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Clare
United KingdomNothing
Welcoming, facilities and location! Jo was fantastic.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Susie
NorwayThere were restrictions on check-in time which was very stressful for us not being able to arrive within the time limit (since one of the party were coming from a ferry and the others needed to finish work before driving up to Ambleside). It worked OK in the end but I have never experienced this elsewhere - there is usually always a way of being able to arrive late if needed. Otherwise breakfast was good but the coffee really needs to be a bit stronger! It was cafetiere coffee but not enough coffee in it (we normally have this type at home so know how much is needed).
The location was perfect for our needs to participate in a wedding nearby. It was close to the village so easy to go there in the evening, and we were able to take a nice walk to Grasmere and back. The couple running the place were very friendly and helpful and we had an excellent breakfast choice. The rooms were very well presented and we had a lovely view.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Sylvia
United KingdomNothing.
We had a very good 3 days here, the breakfasts are delicious. The hosts are so friendly and look after you well. The property is spotless . All this and close to pubs restaurants and shops. We will definately be back.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Mark
United KingdomThe floorboards creaked very loudly in the room above and kept us awake on the second night. No one there on first night.
Well positioned near the centre but very quiet. Large room, very clean and good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Martyn
United KingdomNothing not to like.
Excellent cooked breakfast, nice spacious dining area with good service that came with a smile from lovely and friendly hosts. The location is brilliant for access to both Ambleside and the Lake District.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Morrell
United KingdomNothing
Brilliant welcoming hosts, great breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Teresa
United KingdomToiletries provided in the shower were of a nice quality but as they were in pump dispensers attached to the wall they could not be used for the bath. Luckily we had brought some along with us but this small issue could possibly be addressed by the hosts. The only other issue we had was, I believe, not the fault of the hosts but a problem with booking.com whose website asks for an estimated arrival time and I noted 2-3pm. We received an email from booking.com entitled “Special Request for your Reservation”. It stated “Brantholme Bed & Breakfast said: Check in Time Approved. We are pleased to let you know that the accommodation has confirmed that they will be able to arrange this for you. There will be no extra charge for this request.” Our requested check in time of 1400-1500 was noted along with the booking date. Further down were additional details noting the B&B’s normal check in time being 4-7pm, it also referred to their own online registration form which we should complete prior to arrival adding car registration numbers so we could park the cars at the B&B from 1pm on arrival day. We took advantage of this, parked the car and walked into town to get lunch and look around. We returned at 1445hrs expecting to check in but as the door was still locked I phoned to try and get access, my call was answered by Frank who told me that check was not until 4pm. I explained about the email I had received which indicated our earlier check in had been accepted by them however he said this was wrong and we had to wait. As it was a very rainy day and we were already soaked we did not want to walk back into town again (as he suggested) so we waited an hour sitting outside in the car. This was the only disappointment we had during our stay but Frank said this was an issue/problem caused by booking.com. This does need to be addressed to avoid disappointments for future guests.
Rooms were excellent; spacious, tastefully decorated, comfy bed, plenty of storage and hanging space, basically everything you needed. The bathroom was spotlessly clean with good fluffy towels. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Rob
New Zealandn/a
the GREAT Facility and wonderful staff
Stayed in June 2023
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