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Wanslea Guest House

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Wanslea Guest House

Adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside with free breakfast
This smoke-free guesthouse features free breakfast, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is not available.
Wanslea Guest House offers 10 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Wanslea Guest House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes from Ullswater
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Wanslea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 420 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well kept B&B run by a lovely, friendly couple. Only a short walk from Ambleside and very close to a bus stop with frequent buses all through the central Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located

Quick check in, very good breakfast, comfortable and clean room. The owners are very friendly and provide great suggestions for walking trails or places to see / eat. Walking distance to several restaurants and beautiful trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Gloucester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Wanslea on a short motorcycle trip to Ambleside. The rooms were spotless and the building is in an excellent location. A member of our party was staying in another hotel but the owners of the Wanslea were kind enough to accommodate him for breakfast. The entire experience was lovely and the owners were incredibly welcoming. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

The Africa room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Guests!

Great hosts, spotlessly clean, well kept. Happy guests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay. Warm welcome from Steve on arrival. Explained parking, limited at property but free at pay and display when displaying parking card that Steve gave us. Fantastic room, very spacious. Tea, coffee, glasses, cork screw, iron and ironing board. Great breakfast, order evening before. Cereal, juice available also. Steve and Tina were excellent hosts...not forgetting Charlie. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find

Found a delightful guest house in Ambleside with friendly hosts, Steve and Tina. Our room (1) was spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The room was to the back of the property and was very quiet. It had a small car park, but there are free passes for the carpark nearby. Breakfast was a choice from a set menu which was freshly made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
service, hospitality, cleanliness, private. ease of getting into and out of Ambleside. would fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Great location. Traditional and attractive well maintained building. Hosts very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast very nice. Room very comfortable. The only issue you could have is with the limited parking. Permits for the nearby parking lot was available also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ambleside Hikes

Stayed at Wanslea and overall an excellent stay and will 100% stay again in the future. Owner does everything to help and very friendly. Just out the centre but that’s no issue. Perfect for nearby hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wanslea Guest House is a comfortable and welcoming place. It is close to shopping and food as well as a short walk to the Windermere cruises. The hosts are so helpful, without being intrusive. Steve’s recommendations for walks and excursions are invaluable. The breakfasts are delicious! I cannot recommend Wanslea highly enough and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and bathroom, extremely clean ,I assume recently renovated and very spacious. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanslea Guest house was just what I needed, an oasis in England's beautiful Lake District. The owners spoil you with a wonderful breakfast (many food options), incredibly clean rooms, a well stocked tea cart, comfortable furniture. I would return here in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host fantastic african room very spacious and spotlessly clean. Lovely breakfast.would recommend Would stay again. 5 stars ⭐
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024