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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 is located in Ambleside, just 18 miles from Derwentwater and 21 miles from Askham Hall. The 3-star vacation home is 10 miles from Lake Windermere. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 5.6 miles away.

    The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

    Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

    Muncaster Castle is 21 miles from the vacation home, while Buttermere is 28 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 miles 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

      Featuring mountain views, Slack Cottage in High Wray features accommodations and a garden. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers daily room service and private check-in and check-out. There's a picnic area and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking.

      All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and 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.

      Lake Windermere is 6.4 miles from the bed and breakfast, while World of Beatrix Potter is 9.4 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 81 miles 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 center. 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 accommodations offers rooms with a private bathroom.

        The cozy 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 center, 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, 7.5 mi from Windermere and 11 mi 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 3.1 mi from Raise View House, while Carlisle is 30 mi 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

            Tawny Owl Lodge is located in Windermere, just 3.2 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 21 miles from Derwentwater. The property is around 24 miles from Muncaster Castle, 25 miles from Askham Hall, and 31 miles from Buttermere. The vacation home also offers free Wifi and free private parking.

            The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is featured. The accommodation has a fireplace.

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

            Wasdale is 31 miles from the accommodation, while Grizedale Forest is 7.9 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 74 miles 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

              Providing a garden, Langdale Boulders, Ambleside, Fantastic views offers accommodations in Chapel Stile. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

              With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom vacation home provides a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The parquet floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area.

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

              World of Beatrix Potter is 10 miles from Langdale Boulders, Ambleside, Fantastic views, while Lake Windermere is 13 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 81 miles 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

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                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 guesthouse 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

                  1 Bed in Hawkshead Village LLH18 is located in Hawkshead, just 5.1 miles from Lake Windermere and 23 miles from Derwentwater. Both free Wifi and private parking are available at the vacation home free of charge. Askham Hall is 26 miles from the vacation home and Grizedale Forest is a 2-minute walk away.

                  The vacation 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 vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace.

                  Hill Top is 2.2 miles from 1 Bed in Hawkshead Village LLH18, while Coniston Water is 7.3 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 miles from the property.

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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

                    2 Bridge Syke, Elterwater is located in Chapel Stile, just 9.2 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 12 miles from Lake Windermere. The property is around 17 miles from Derwentwater, 18 miles from Muncaster Castle, and 25 miles from Askham Hall. The vacation home also features free Wifi and free private parking.

                    Featuring a terrace, this vacation home also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

                    Wasdale is 25 miles from the vacation home, while Buttermere is 27 miles 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

                      The Stables, Knotts Farm Windermere offers accommodations in Windermere, 29 miles from Muncaster Castle and 30 miles from Trough of Bowland. The property is around 2.1 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, 21 miles from Derwentwater, and 24 miles from Askham Hall. The vacation home provides free Wifi and free private parking.

                      Providing a patio and mountain views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                      Guests can also relax in the garden.

                      Buttermere is 31 miles from the vacation home, while Wasdale is 31 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles 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, while 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

                          Bramblings by the Lake offers accommodations in Windermere, 21 miles from Derwentwater and 24 miles from Askham Hall. The property is around 28 miles from Muncaster Castle, 30 miles from Buttermere, and 30 miles from Wasdale. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 2.8 miles away.

                          The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV is available. The accommodation has a fireplace.

                          Guests at Bramblings by the Lake can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

                          Grizedale Forest is 7.5 miles from the accommodation, while Hill Top is 9.4 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles 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 offers accommodations in Ambleside, 10 miles from Lake Windermere and 18 miles from Derwentwater. The property is around 21 miles from Askham Hall, 26 miles from Muncaster Castle, and 27 miles from Buttermere. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 5.9 miles away.

                            The vacation 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 vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                            Wasdale is 28 miles from Shambles Cottage, while Grizedale Forest is 5.6 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 miles away.

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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

                              School House Cottage B&B and tea garden in Hawkshead provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a bar, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation features free Wifi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant.

                              At the bed and breakfast, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free.

                              As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

                              A car rental service is available at School House Cottage B&B and tea garden.

                              Lake Windermere is 5 miles from the accommodation, while Derwentwater is 23 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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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

                                Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside is located in Ambleside, just 18 miles from Derwentwater and 22 miles from Askham Hall. With free private parking, the property is 6 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 9.2 miles from Lake Windermere. Muncaster Castle is 25 miles from the vacation home and Wasdale is 27 miles away.

                                The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home.

                                Buttermere is 28 miles from Wayside Cottage Clappersgate Ambleside, while Scafell Pike is 31 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 miles 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

                                  Located in the heart of Windermere, Ashleigh House - Room Only is a traditional Lakeland stone Victorian house that offers rooms with attached bathroom 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

                                      2 Bed Lodge-Sleeps 4-stunning views -Pet Friendly is located in Windermere, just 4.4 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 22 miles from Askham Hall. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

                                      The vacation 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 vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                      Derwentwater is 24 miles from 2 Bed Lodge-Sleeps 4-stunning views -Pet Friendly, while Muncaster Castle is 25 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 74 miles 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 is located in Windermere, just 22 miles from Askham Hall and 24 miles from Derwentwater. The property is around 30 miles from Muncaster Castle, 9.1 miles from Grizedale Forest, and 15 miles from Coniston Water. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 4.5 miles away.

                                        The vacation 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.

                                        Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                                        Leeds Bradford International Airport is 74 miles 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 offers accommodations in Hawkshead, 5.6 miles from Lake Windermere and 22 miles from Derwentwater. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the chalet.

                                          Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. There's also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

                                          Askham Hall is 26 miles from Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio, while Wasdale is 31 miles from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 77 miles 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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