Wanslea Guest House - Ambleside

$$$$||View on mapAmbleside, United KingdomLake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0DN|
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Wanslea Guest House - Ambleside
Lake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0DN·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Facilities9.7
Location9.7
Who stays here
Couples57%
Solo24%
Groups10%
Families8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Staff9.9
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Facilities9.7
Location9.7
Who stays here
Couples57%
Solo24%
Groups10%
Families8%

Adults-only guest house with themed rooms and a locally sourced breakfast in Ambleside

Themed Rooms

Wanslea Guest House offers seven uniquely decorated rooms, including the Africa Room and the Arabian Nights Room. Guests can book a Premier Arabian Room with a jacuzzi bath or Premier Room 5 with a 50-inch TV. Each room at wanslea ambleside has a private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, and carpeted floors.

Breakfast

A full English or Irish breakfast is served each morning with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast includes warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice, and is pre-ordered the night before. Wanslea Guest House Lake Road provides a high-quality breakfast with diverse options that sets guests up for a day of walking.

Location & Parking

Wanslea Guest House is located on Lake Road, a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere and a 10-minute walk from Ambleside town center. The guest house offers free on-site private parking for four cars, plus free parking permits for the nearby public car park. This permit also works in several car parks across the Lake District, saving guests money on parking fees.

Sustainability & Services

The guest house focuses on sustainability with eco-friendly products and practices throughout the property. Personalized services include tailored breakfast options for dietary needs and local advice from the owners. Wanslea Guest House Ambleside also has high-speed free Wi-Fi and a well-kept garden area with outdoor furniture.

Activities & Attractions

Guests have access to water sport facilities on site, including canoeing, cycling, fishing, and windsurfing. The guest house is 5 miles from the World of Beatrix Potter attraction and 6 miles from Grizedale Forest. Wanslea Guest House is near Rydal Water and provides engaging local advice from attentive hotel owners on the best hiking routes and paddleboard hire.

  • Themed Rooms: Africa Room, Arabian Nights Room, Premier Arabian Room with jacuzzi bath
  • Breakfast: Full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Parking: Free on-site parking plus free parking permits for Lake District car parks
  • Activities: On-site water sports including canoeing, cycling, fishing, and windsurfing
  • Sustainability: Eco-friendly products and practices throughout the property
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:30-21:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:10
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Rooms and availability

Budget Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
TV

Flat-screen TV

Adults only
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Cycling

Canoeing

Fishing

Wind surfing

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Wanslea Guest House

💵 Lowest room price 154 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 47.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Carlisle Lake District, CAX

Location

Lake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0DN
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Lake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0DN
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Lake Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0DN
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