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Ambleside Central

★★★ 10 Lake Road, Ambleside, GB

7.2 guest rating· 847 reviews

About this hotel

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Located in the picturesque Lake District, Ambleside Central offers a unique stay in a tall Victorian building. The stylish rooms boast rich fabrics, modern art, and some even feature original fireplaces. Enjoy tea and coffee facilities and modern bathrooms in every room.

Convenient Location and Dining Options

Just a stone's throw away from Ambleside Bus Station, the guest house is surrounded by eateries like The Lily Bar offering delectable bar food and a fine wine selection. Explore nearby restaurants, cafes, and pubs, but be prepared for some weekend buzz.

Explore the Beauty of Lake Windermere

Only a 20-minute walk from the famous Lake Windermere, guests can easily access a variety of boating activities. With Windermere town center and Grasmere within reach, the hotel offers free off-site parking for added convenience.

Book your stay at Ambleside Central Guest House for a charming Lake District getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Basic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • TV

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - High pile carpet in room</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

These rooms are spacious and airy, with an en suite shower room, a TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and comfortable seating area. It is on the second floor.

Family Room with Separate Private Bathroom

Sleeps 4 · 19 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This comfortable Family Room featured 1 double and 2 single beds and a private external bathroom with bath tub and shower located directly across the hall. Other features include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. It is on the third floor.

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

With an original marble fireplace, this room also features an en-suite shower room, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. A flat-screen TV is also provided. It is on the second floor.

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This room overlooks the rear of the building and features a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. It is on the second floor.

Large Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Overlooking Loughrigg Fell, this room also features a flat-screen TV, private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It is on the third floor.

Large Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Located at the rear of the building, this room comes with a flat-screen TV, en-suite shower room and tea/coffee making facilities. It is on the third floor.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided

Location

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10 Lake Road, Ambleside, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say7.2847 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly service− Noise issues− Parking inconvenience
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.2
Location8.2
Room Quality6.2
Amenities7.2
Value for Money7.7

Perfect Ambleside Location

7.0

Excellent location! Such a great place for exploring the village. We had the family suite and slept three adults nicely. The room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was newly remodeled. Quality of beds and room were expected for the price and suited our needs fine. As other reviews have said, visiting in the summer means you have to sleep with the window open, and the bar downstairs is VERY loud, so if you’re early to bed people or have small children I would suggest looking elsewhere during the hot months.

− The bar noise and flat beds

Emily · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

7.0

Great location, easy to check in and access. Free parking was appreciated. Good selection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate provided in the room.

− Shower was broken on arrival but was fixed quickly. Room was not cleaned during our stay as advertised, and so loo roll/shower gel came close to running out.

Isabella · GB · 2026-07-23

Guest review

6.0

− Had a water outage, sounds like that was the whole of ambleside so nothing you can do about that, but shower did break on the last day. No fridge either for noon catering so made it awkward for keeping any food

David · GB · 2026-07-21

Guest review

8.0

Good location, got everything you need. Good value

− walls are thin and the rooms can be noisy

Ella · GB · 2026-07-18

Weekend break in Ambleside

7.0

Location

− Bathroom not part of room, private but access via corridor

steve · GB · 2026-07-12

Guest review

10.0

Ideally located near to everything

− Having to park up first to get parking permit

David · GB · 2026-07-11

Good to know

Please note the guest house does not provide breakfast.

Kindly note the accommodations is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please note that check-in is from 15:00 onwards unless otherwise arranged. No keys will be given as both the main front door and room door are accessed by codes. You'll receive the codes the day of your arrive via text message and these codes will only be valid for the duration of your stay. Rooms must be vacated by 10:30 on the day of departure.

Please note that guests are kindly asked to provide the start date when booking with a Maestro card.

Please note the property does not offer cots.This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.