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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Clappersgate, Ambleside, England, LA22 9NF
  • Place, Rothay Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Borrans Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Rydal) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Rydal)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room (Wansfell) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Wansfell)

  • Valley view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Loughrigg)

  • Valley view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Sawrey)

  • Valley view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Skelwith)

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Lingmoor) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Lingmoor)

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Buttermere) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Buttermere)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Langdale) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Langdale)

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Kentmere) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Kentmere)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Brathay) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Brathay)

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Grasmere) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite (Grasmere)

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Whitwell) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed (Whitwell)

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Loweswater) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Loweswater)

  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room (Brantwood) | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room (Brantwood)

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Nanny Brow

2 bars/lounges, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Nanny Brow offers 14 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Coffee/tea makers and rice cookers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Nanny Brow, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the 2 bars/lounges
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Nanny Brow.

This 5-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rice cooker
  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Nanny Brow B&B Ambleside
Nanny Brow B&B
Nanny Brow Ambleside
Nanny Brow Ambleside Lake District
Nanny Brow Hotel Ambleside
Nanny Brow House
Nanny Brow Ambleside
Nanny Brow Bed & breakfast
Nanny Brow Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Nanny Brow Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

Ambleside stay

We stayed here for 3 nights and walked in and out of Ambleside which was about 2.5km each way. There were running/walking trails straight out of the property. The house that the B & B is in is spectacular. The morning breakfast that is provided is far and away the best included breakfast we have ever had anywhere.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful welcome, clean warm room. Good breakfast included vegitarian options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time back and just as charming as ever. Sue and the team has managed the property in good condition even though it’s been like 7 years since I visited last. Ambleside is a very central location in the Lake District area with many choices for dining and activities. The outstanding part of the room is the amazing bathroom with big shower and strong water pressure enabling you to comfortable relax after a long day of hiking. Definitely a recommend if you are looking for a homey place with all the comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beware check out time.

Be aware of 4pm Check-in and 10 am check out. A bit tight if only staying one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge positives: beautiful location, superb views, lovely house, very clean room in very good condition, excellent shower/en suite in very good condition, good breakfast. All deserving of a nine out of ten rating. BUT: we were put on edge by the house rules. Given that this is an expensive B&B we would not expect to be on edge! Different terms were emailed to us after booking. Tight timing/regimented breakfast [8.30 - 9.00]. Room cleaning at certain times - or you miss it! Early check out with surcharges if you were even a little delayed in departure. The negatives brought down our rating - without the negatives the ratings should be 9/10 [although an expensive B&B].
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Avoid this place.

At GBP200 per night, this place should be avoided. Bed uncomfortable, location inconvenient but the main issue is the stupid rules they impose (not mentioned at the time the property was booked, I might add). Breakfast only served within a 30 minute window (0830-0900) on weekdays and 45 minutes on weekends (0830-0915). Takeaway food is totally forbidden on the premises (penalties and expulsion threatened). Yet they don't offer food themselves after breakfast. They do offer to serve you a drink from the bar but you have to ring a number as the place isn't staffed most of the time. These people should not be hospitality sector operators. On the plus side, bathroom great, wifi decent but it should only be used as a last resort. Definitely not wheelchair friendly for those that need that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, good breakfast choice, magnificent location and views. Staff friendly and helpful. Location is just over a mile from Ambleside centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Lovely place

Been before, came back.. very nice rooms, with fresh cake provided in your room each day. We were in the annex, which has it's own lounge - very nice. Walks to Wray Castle and up onto the hills right outside the door, with details of several walks provided in the hotel. More breakfast than I could eat, really recommend the cumbrian breakfast though..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

Lovely authentic luxury arts and craft property

Lovingly restored , fabulous location , good views , comfortable beds , modern bathrooms . Locally sourced well cooked breakfast . A good walk from the back of the property and lots more help to choose others
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a excellent experience at Nanny Brow. The house is beautiful, the views are outstanding and the the service was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First class establishment in beautiful surrounding

Beautiful hotel in the hills around Ambleside...very nicely done. Excellent staff and breakfast. Nice meeting the dogs and the cat as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

belinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Mmm it was alright ....

The bed was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever NOT slept in, as I didn’t sleep due to the bed. Place is clean, breakfast was alright - but I don’t think it was 5* but then again sleep is a massive thing for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Beautiful B&B with access to the fells

We had a fantastic stay in Nanny Brow. We stayed in the Whitwell suite which was very comfortable and beautifully furnished, and had great views of the Brathay Valley. The house itself is lovely and set in beautiful gardens. The breakfast was delicious and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nanny Brow is well situated for walkers and there is a nice walk into Ambleside from the house. There are also plenty of great restaurants nearby and Sue, when we booked, very helpfully provided a list of recommended places to eat. This definitely was a luxurious experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

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

Nice hotel in a tranquil environment.

5 minutes drive to Ambleside Town Centre. Friendly and helpful staff. Starting point for a walk to the surrounding mountains with stunning views of tarns and fells which you should not miss. They provide clear direction and instruction for the walks so just ask. Nice mountain and river view from the hotel room. Lovely daily cakes from the hotel. Breakfast is excellent. Convenient location as a base to explore the lake district. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

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

Lovely views and a babbling brook

Stayed in the Skelwith room. Lovely view and beautiful walking trails, complete with a babbling brook. Choice of made-to-order breakfast. All of the staff were also incredibly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Fabulous

Can't recommend this beautiful Arts and Crafts guesthouse highly enough. We were made very welcome and enjoyed our chats with Sue during our stay. Room was lovely, comfortable, beautifully decorated with lots of thoughtful touches that we appreciated. Breakfast was delicious and all the team working at Nanny Brow were delightful. Thankyou - we really enjoyed our stay with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Bella

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

Nice hotel with beautiful views.

Beautiful views to lake Windermere. Nice base to drive and discover surrounding beautiful towns with cozy cafes and restaurants. Scenic hiking trails starting right behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Superb stay in a beautiful hotel

Beautiful location, wonderful room with absolutely stunning views (Brathay Junior Suite), spotlessly clean with fresh cakes daily and selection of specialty teas. Large, wonderfully presented en-suite shower room with wonderfully powerful shower. Friendly animals and even friendlier staff, with nothing too much trouble. Breakfasts were simply wonderful — amazing cooked breakfasts, or scotch pancakes/porridge/scrambled egg with smoked salmon etc, selection of cereals, a huge bowl of the tastiest fruit salad. We would both love to return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DebVin

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

The best B&B!

Extremely helpful staff. Excellent, easy to follow suggestions for beautiful walks. Best fruit salad we have ever had! Outstanding views from the bedroom window. A fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregoire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing B&B with very nice suites and just at the right distance from the nearby cities. In short it is the perfect place to have some rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had such a lovely stay here, wish we'd booked for longer. We found ourselves not wanting to go out sightseeing because it was so comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

Definitely book here

Absolutely lovely stay, loads of character and charm with nice touches that made the stay special. The view and breakfast were absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Amazing 5*

My husband and I stayed at Nanny Brow for 2 nights in July. We stayed in the Loweswater suite and it was perfect. It was very clean and well designed. The breakfast was perfect with buffet style and full breakfast available. All food was top quality as was the service we received. The bonus was that we had fresh baked cake everyday of our stay. I can not fault this hotel. If you go here you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Lake District mini break

Beautiful place to visit, lovely main house and wonderful breakfast. Sadly, it wasn't clear when we booked that we would be in a small bedroom in an annex to the main house, which took the edge off our overall experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Fantasic stay at Nanny Brow

Nanny Brow was exactly what you would expect from a 5 star Guest house. Spotless, very comfortable and terrific staff. Breakfast was exceptional and the home baking in the room was a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017