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Church Street
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Holiday home in Ambleside · 0.21 km from centre

    9.5

     

    12 reviews

    Church Street, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, 34 km from Askham Hall, as well as 35 km from Muncaster Castle. The 3-star holiday home is 16 km from Lake Windermere. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9.1 km away.

    The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

    Buttermere is 45 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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    Slack Cottage
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    Bed and breakfast in High Wray · 4.63 km from centre

      9.5

       

      124 reviews

      Situated in High Wray and only 10 km from Lake Windermere, Slack Cottage features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star bed and breakfast has lake views and is 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The bed and breakfast provides garden views and a picnic area.

      All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes and a shower. Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

      Guests can also relax in the garden.

      Derwentwater Lake is 36 km from the bed and breakfast, while Askham Hall is 41 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km away.

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      Rothay House
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      Guest house in Ambleside · 0.45 km from centre

        9.3

         

        383 reviews

        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.

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        Raise View House
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        Bed and breakfast in Grasmere · 5.23 km from centre

          9.6

           

          123 reviews

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          Raise View House is set in Grasmere, 12 km from Windermere and 17 km from Keswick. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

          A flat-screen TV and a kettle are provided in the room. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.

          Ambleside is 5 km from Raise View House, while Carlisle is 48 km from the property.

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          Tawny Owl Lodge
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          Holiday home in Windermere · 4.84 km from centre

            8.0

             

            14 reviews

            Set in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Tawny Owl Lodge offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 34 km from Derwentwater Lake, 38 km from Muncaster Castle and 40 km from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

            The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

            Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can also relax in the garden.

            Buttermere is 49 km from Tawny Owl Lodge, while Wasdale is 49 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

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            Langdale Boulders, Ambleside, Fantastic views
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            Holiday home in Ambleside, Chapel Stile · 6.02 km from centre

              9.6

               

              6 reviews

              Featuring mountain views, Langdale Boulders, Ambleside, Fantastic views provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Lake Windermere.

              This holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms equipped with a walk-in shower. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area.

              If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and pub crawls are possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a bicycle rental service.

              Derwentwater Lake is 28 km from Langdale Boulders, Ambleside, Fantastic views, while Muncaster Castle is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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              Melrose Guest House
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              Guesthouse in Ambleside · 0.24 km from centre

                10.0

                 

                102 reviews

                Breakfast available

                When you stay at Melrose Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This guest house is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park.

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                1 Bed in Hawkshead Village LLH18
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                Holiday home in Hawkshead · 6.86 km from centre

                  9.5

                   

                  2 reviews

                  Located in Hawkshead in the Cumbria region, with Grizedale Forest nearby, 1 Bed in Hawkshead Village LLH18 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 36 km from Derwentwater Lake, 43 km from Askham Hall and 3.6 km from Hill Top. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.2 km from Lake Windermere.

                  The holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                  Coniston Water is 12 km from the holiday home. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                  2 Bridge Syke, Elterwater
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                  Holiday home in Elterwater, Chapel Stile · 4.86 km from centre

                    8.7

                     

                    3 reviews

                    Located 19 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake and 30 km from Muncaster Castle, 2 Bridge Syke, Elterwater features accommodation set in Chapel Stile. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                    The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                    Askham Hall is 41 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 41 km from the property.

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                    The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere
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                    Holiday home in Windermere · 5.42 km from centre

                      9.8

                       

                      6 reviews

                      Located in Windermere and only 3.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 38 km from Askham Hall, 46 km from Muncaster Castle and 49 km from Trough of Bowland. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Derwentwater Lake.

                      The holiday home with a patio and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath.

                      Guests can also relax in the garden.

                      Buttermere is 50 km from the holiday home, while Wasdale is 50 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

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                      Norwood House
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                      Guest house in Ambleside · 0.26 km from centre

                        9.2

                         

                        324 reviews

                        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.

                        Rooms at Norwood House are fitted with a flat-screen TV, alarm clock, tea/coffee making facilities, towels, bottled water as well as wine glasses and a corkscrew.

                        A full English breakfast is served daily. Lighter options are also available.

                        The Wordsworth Trust is 3.5 miles from the property, whilst the Beatrix Potter Museum is a 12-minute drive away in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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                        Bramblings by the Lake
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                        Holiday home in Windermere · 4.44 km from centre

                          8.7

                           

                          3 reviews

                          Boasting a hot tub, Bramblings by the Lake is situated in Windermere. The property is set 33 km from Derwentwater Lake, 39 km from Askham Hall and 45 km from Muncaster Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 4.5 km away.

                          The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                          Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                          Buttermere is 49 km from Bramblings by the Lake, while Wasdale is 49 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 118 km away.

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                          Shambles Cottage
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                          Holiday home in Ambleside · 0.08 km from centre

                            9.0

                             

                            28 reviews

                            Shambles Cottage is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is set 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 10 km away.

                            The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Grizedale Forest is 9 km from Shambles Cottage. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                            School House Cottage B&B and tea garden
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                            Bed and breakfast in Hawkshead · 6.90 km from centre

                              9.3

                               

                              80 reviews

                              Breakfast available

                              With garden views, School House Cottage B&B and tea garden is situated in Hawkshead and has a restaurant, luggage storage space, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area. With quiet street views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

                              All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Free WiFi and a private bathroom fitted with a a bath or shower and a hair dryer are accessible to all guests, while some rooms also boast a DVD player. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels.

                              Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

                              A car rental service is available at the bed and breakfast.

                              Lake Windermere is 8.1 km from School House Cottage B&B and tea garden, while Derwentwater Lake is 36 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                              Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside
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                              Holiday home in Ambleside · 1.27 km from centre

                                10.0

                                 

                                6 reviews

                                Situated 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, 35 km from Askham Hall and 40 km from Muncaster Castle, Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside features accommodation set in Ambleside. With free private parking, the property is 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 15 km from Lake Windermere. Scafell Pike is 49 km away and Grizedale Forest is 7.1 km from the holiday home.

                                The 3-bedroom holiday home features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and 2 bathrooms with a bath, a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.

                                Wasdale is 44 km from the holiday home, while Buttermere is 45 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                                Ashleigh House - Room Only
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                                Bed and breakfast in Windermere · 6.97 km from centre

                                  9.0

                                   

                                  208 reviews

                                  Situated in the heart of Windermere, Ashleigh House - Room Only is a traditional Lakeland stone Victorian house that offers en-suite rooms within the scenic Lake District National Park

                                  Each room features a TV with a hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.

                                  Many outdoor activities can be enjoyed within the Lake District, including hiking, water sports, and pony trekking. Local attractions include Lake Windermere Cruises and The World of Beatrix Potter, and both can be reached within a 5-minute drive from Ashleigh House - Room Only.

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                                  Tarns Cottage
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                                  Holiday home in Ambleside, Hawkshead · 6.47 km from centre

                                    9.3

                                     

                                    3 reviews

                                    Tarns Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Hawkshead, 11 km from Lake Windermere, 37 km from Derwentwater, as well as 44 km from Askham Hall. This holiday home is 10 km from Coniston Water.

                                    This holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, and a kitchen. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFithroughout the property.

                                    Grizedale Forest is 3 km from the holiday home, while Hill Top is 6.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 126 km from Tarns Cottage.

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                                    2 Bed Lodge-Sleeps 4-stunning views -Pet Friendly
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                                    Holiday home in Windermere · 4.10 km from centre

                                      9.6

                                       

                                      5 reviews

                                      Set in Windermere and only 7 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 2 Bed Lodge-Sleeps 4-stunning views -Pet Friendly offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Askham Hall.

                                      The holiday home consists of 2 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                      Derwentwater Lake is 39 km from the holiday home, while Muncaster Castle is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

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                                      Striding Edge Lodge
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                                      Holiday home in Windermere · 4.25 km from centre

                                        9.0

                                         

                                        8 reviews

                                        Striding Edge Lodge, a property with a garden, is set in Windermere, 35 km from Askham Hall, 39 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 48 km from Muncaster Castle. This holiday home is 15 km from Grizedale Forest and 24 km from Coniston Water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 7.2 km away.

                                        The holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                        Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 km from the property.

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                                        Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio
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                                        Chalet in Hawkshead · 6.28 km from centre

                                          9.2

                                           

                                          13 reviews

                                          Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio is set in Hawkshead, 35 km from Derwentwater Lake, 41 km from Askham Hall, and 49 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9 km from Lake Windermere.

                                          The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

                                          Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawkshead, like hiking.

                                          Grizedale Forest is 1.3 km from Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio, while Hill Top is 4.4 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 124 km away.

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                                          Find the Best Deals on B&Bs in Ambleside

                                          Surrounded by majestic mountains and serene lakes, Ambleside is an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District National Park. Here you can enjoy hiking trails, picturesque lake cruises, and a range of outdoor adventures, all within easy reach of this quaint village.

                                          Ambleside's B&Bs and guesthouses offer a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration. From luxurious stays with panoramic views to cosy, budget-friendly options, you'll find a variety of accommodations that cater to your needs. Many of these properties feature charming décor, comfortable rooms, and hearty breakfasts, making your stay in Ambleside truly enjoyable (and making sure you’re fuelled for a day of adventures!)

                                          Booking with us lets you find the perfect accommodation in Ambleside with ease. Our user-friendly filters help you narrow down your search based on your preferences, such as dog-friendly stays, or use the map view to identify guesthouses close to hiking trails.

                                          Plus, by signing up as a member, you can benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 15%, making your Ambleside Bed and Breakfast getaway even more affordable.

                                          Where to Stay in Ambleside

                                          Booking Ambleside B&B accommodation in the town centre is a great idea since it puts you close to a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as attractions like the Armitt Museum and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. Guesthouses in the centre offer a convenient base with everything you need within walking distance, so you can really relax.

                                          For those looking to be closer to the water, the area near Waterhead and Lake Windermere is ideal. Here, you can find charming B&Bs and guesthouses with beautiful views of the lake. It’s a great spot for taking boat trips, enjoying watersports, or simply relaxing by the water.

                                          If you prefer being away from the main town, consider the areas around Rydal or Grasmere. These smaller villages offer a peaceful retreat with stunning countryside views and easy access to scenic walking trails. The B&Bs in these areas provide a tranquil escape while still being just a short drive or a pleasant walk from Ambleside’s amenities.

                                          Insider Tips for Ambleside

                                          • For a serene experience, visit Rydal Mount and Gardens. The former home of William Wordsworth offers peaceful gardens and stunning views of Rydal Water.
                                          • Explore Stock Ghyll Force, a scenic waterfall just a short walk from Ambleside town centre. The falls are particularly beautiful as the light softens and you’ll avoid the peak crowds if you aim for the later afternoon.
                                          • Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Windermere from Ambleside Pier. The busiest times are midday and around sunset, but the views are stunning no matter what time you pick.
                                          • Check out the local Ambleside Market if you’re visiting around a Tuesday. This charming market features a fantastic variety of local produce, crafts, and unique items.
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