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The Lakes B and B

★★★★ 12 Church Street, Ambleside, GB

9.8 guest rating· 100 reviews

About this hotel

Mountain Views and Cozy Rooms

The Lakes B&B, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, offers beautifully decorated rooms with stunning mountain views. The natural colors and wood furnishings create a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Delicious Home-Cooked Breakfast

Start your day right with a scrumptious home-cooked breakfast served in the spacious dining room. Fuel up before exploring the picturesque surroundings or embarking on outdoor adventures.

Bike-Friendly with Secure Storage

For outdoor enthusiasts, our hotel is bike-friendly with secure storage for motorcycles and bicycles. With drying facilities available, you can enjoy the nearby woodland trails and scenic walks with ease.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District at The Lakes B&B. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

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Rooms & rates

Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Economy Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower
  • TV

Large Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Golf course
  • Mini golf
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Adult only
  • Allergy-free room
  • Archery
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Public transport tickets
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Tennis court
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Windsurfing

Location

What guests say9.8100 reviews

+ Friendly Hosts+ Great Breakfast+ Spotless Clean Rooms+ Perfect Location
Cleanliness9.7
Service9.9
Location10.0
Room Quality9.6
Amenities10.0
Value for Money9.6

I’m a very seasoned traveller and this was definately the worst service and worst value for money that I have experience

3.0

The room was clean and all fine although it was not serviced during our stay (three nights although should’ve been four). Breakfast was just about average but we thought the toast was very stale and had been made early in the morning and kept hot until needed. Balance of breakfast was ok but I would describe as scraping average by B&B standard.

We hit significant delays on our journey to the Lakes B&B and even though we had arranged in advance to arrive much later than 7pm (we estimated 10pm in our exchange of messages) we received a text whilst driving (so we didn’t actually get to read it) which said that we were too late to check in that night at 21:37pm (in response to us letting them know about the delay at a service stop) and we would have to find an alternative place to stay, so when we discovered the message on arrival to the B&B at just after 11pm there was no answer, and we were unable to get a response from the B&B until 11:58am the next day. No refund was offered neither was any acknowledgement of what had occurred. We had paid in advance and it was a bank holiday weekend so we were left stranded without anywhere to stay after a long week at work and a 7 hour journey. The free parking is not actually free, the offer of staying at one of three car parks for a refund is the actual arrangement. But all three of these car parks are always full by virtue of being the cheapest offering locally so in practical terms parking was not free.

Nicola · GB · 2026-08-03

Top stay at lakes b and b

10.0

Just 100% in every way

Nothing to dislike

David · GB · 2026-08-02

The best place we have stayed in years

10.0

Claire and Eugene were amazing host,they really made our stay wonderful, breakfast was outstanding, you could not wish for a better place to stay

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Morris · GB · 2026-07-13

Guest review

10.0

The hosts were very welcoming, had room ready prior to arrival check in time - had to be out early one morning prior to the breakfast time - they ensured that I was able to have light breakfast instead. Breakfast was incredible excellent products. Location perfect. Would make it first choice to stay again.

Rachael · GB · 2026-07-03

A fantastic place to stay in Ambleside.

10.0

Clare and Eugene’s property is very comfortable with everything you could need. It is wonderfully located in the centre of Ambleside and Clare organised parking for us just down the road. Breakfast was great. We had a lovely stay. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Vanessa · AU · 2026-05-29

Excellent!

10.0

Everything: the welcoming hosts, the location, the room, the breakfast

Nothing

Angelique · GB · 2026-05-29

Good to know

Late check in can be arranged with prior notice, please use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.