Sat on the hills overlooking Lake Windermere, The Samling offers unique design rooms with wonderful views. Situated in 67 acres of beautiful woodland, there is a sculpture garden and a modern British restaurant.
The Samling Restaurant offers fine dining with lake views, and the award-winning menu features local Lakeland produce. There is an extensive wine cellar, with a selection of rare whiskies also available.
The rooms offer character features, including bare stone walls, luxury roll-top baths or open fireplaces. All rooms have thick bathrobes, toiletries and DVD players.
There is a spacious terrace and ample grounds, with walking and cycling tracks which lead to Lake Windermere. Free private parking is also available.
Situated just minutes’ from the shores of the famous lake, The Samling Hotel is a pleasant 20-minute stroll from Ambleside centre. Windermere town centre can be reached in just 5 minutes by car.
In the heart of Windermere village, Kays Cottage is typical village cottage furnished in a cosy style, with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Windermere Rail Station is within a 10-minute walk.
Each room is decorated and furnished differently to give each room an individual identity. Rooms all have a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee and free toiletries.
There is an extensive breakfast menu, including cooked, vegetarian and continental options.
Kays Cottage guest house is 20-30 minutes’ walk from the Lake at Bowness. It is a 2 minutes’ walk to Windermere Village and from National Rail and Bus services.
A one-minute walk from Bowness Bay, Laurel Cottage is a few minutes' walk from Lake Windermere and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Each bedroom has its own character with Victorian or Cottage decoration. Most of them are en suite.
The family-run Laurel Cottage Guesthouse is in the heart of Bowness on Windermere and was built as a school in 1613. Bowness on Windermere boasts many pubs, bars and restaurants.
A luxury pool, spa, steam room, sauna and gym are located just moments from the Cottage, with access at an extra cost.
A full Westmorland breakfast is served daily in the cosy dining room.
This refurbished Ambleside bed and breakfast offers free Wi-Fi and bedrooms with a spa bath, shower and king-size bed. It is a short walk from many local eating places.
Brathay Lodge was built around 1890 and is very well located for walkers, mountain bikers and golfers visiting the Lake District. Free parking is available.
The rooms at Brathay Lodge are spread over 4 floors, with access using stairs. Some rooms have Lakeland views.
The bed and breakfast is close to the centre of Ambleside and scenic walks. Lake Windermere is about 10 minutes' walk away.
The elegant and spacious Latimer House is a 4-star Lake District bed and breakfast a short walk from Lake Windermere. It has a large garden, free Wi-Fi and private parking.
Bedrooms are well-decorated and a succulent full English breakfast is served every morning.
Built in 1850, the Victorian Latimer House is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, close to shops, restaurants and the cinema. It is about 500 metres from the World of Beatrix Potter attraction.
Buckle Yeat guest house is a 17th-century Lakeland cottage with traditional rooms, situated in the village of Near Sawrey, in the Lake District. Off-road parking and free Wi-Fi are available.
Full of character, Buckle Yeat has a large oak beamed lounge with an open log fire, antique furniture and cosy armchairs.
All of the individually decorated rooms at the Buckle Yeat have en suite facilities, tea/coffee, TVs and hairdryers. A full English breakfast is provided in the dining room.
Hill Top Farm, former home of Beatrix Potter, is situated close by. Buckle Yeat was featured in her books.
The Quayside club is located on the shore of Lake Windermere at Waterhead, which is a short walk from the village of Ambleside. Waterhead has several bars, restaurants and cafés.
Each of the hotel rooms have en suite facilities, sky TV, free Wi-Fi, a TV and a fridge.
The Quayside Club also has self-catering apartments available for up to 6 people, offering 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a TV, DVD and HI-FI.
The leisure spa at The Quayside club has a hot tub, a sauna and showers. There is also a barbecue area and laundry service available.
Just a short walk from Windermere village, The Chestnuts Guest House offers free local leisure passes. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Lake District, the hotel also provides free private parking.
Chestnuts Guest House offers free Wi-Fi in the guest lounge, and there is a secluded garden with seating areas. Free bike storage is also available.
Guests receive free passes to the nearby Windermere Manor Leisure Club. Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, small gym and solarium.
Each of the traditional rooms features a flat-screen TV, DVD player and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also have a hairdryer and en suite facilities. Some rooms have four-poster beds and garden views.
A freshly prepared full English breakfast is served daily in the dining room, with a vegetarian option also available. There are a number of local restaurants, pubs and cafes within walking distance.
Bowness-on-Windermere and The World of Beatrix Potter attraction are less than a mile away. Lake Windermere is within walking distance, and Windermere Golf Club is 5 minutes’ drive.
Built from traditional Lakeland stone, Hillsdale in Ambleside offers fresh cooked breakfasts and bright bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. In the centre of beautiful Ambleside, there is also free parking.
The family-run Hillsdale Guest House offers rooms with decorative cushions and colourful artwork. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities with indulgent chocolate biscuits, and feature a TV and hairdryer.
The impressive breakfast menu offers full English or vegetarian options, alongside a selection of fresh fruit and juice. There are also a number of local restaurants within comfortable walking distance.
Hillsdale Ambleside is centrally located for exploring the nearby fells and lakes, with Lake Windermere just 15 minutes’ walk away. The owner’s offer expert local knowledge, and can assist with leisure and travel arrangements.
In the English Lake District, Elder Grove offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside town centre is a 5-minute walk away.
A superb breakfast is served in the cosy, traditional dining room, including award-winning homemade jams, preserves and bread. A freshly cooked Cumbrian breakfast made with local produce is available.
The individually decorated en suite bedrooms feature digital TV and locally made toiletries. The hosts are welcoming, and there are folders with local area information.
Elder Grove guest house has a lounge with a fireplace, a TV and a DVD player. A PlayStation and games are also available, and the friendly bar serves local beers.
Guests receive free passes to Low Wood Leisure Club, where there are spa and gym facilities. There is free private parking, and Keswick, Windermere and Coniston are all within easy reach.