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Wanslea Guest House

Adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside

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Wanslea Guest House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Freebies such as breakfast and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and parasailing. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Luggage storage

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.
A room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.
Two single beds with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A hotel room with a television mounted on the wall, a wicker chair, a small table with a kettle, and a bed with a yellow blanket.

Twin Room, Ensuite

Exceptional
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet
A bed with a blue and white pillow, a lamp with a patterned shade, and a patterned wallpaper.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with a view of trees.
A neatly made bed with white linens and two blue pillows, flanked by two bedside lamps with patterned lampshades.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table with a lamp, and two paintings on the walls.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
A view of a building with a sloped roof and a flat roof section, surrounded by bare trees and a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a brown throw blanket, and striped pillows. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed, a lamp on a bedside table, and a suitcase on the floor.
A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a clock. The room has a floral wallpaper and a framed picture on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a glass shower enclosure.
A neatly made bed with a metal frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
A dark brown elephant figurine on a wooden surface.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two nightstands, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a door.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Exceptional
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a ceiling mural.
A bedroom with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wooden dresser, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a night sky mural on the ceiling, a framed artwork on the wall, and a door with a circular mirror.

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above it.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window, and a radiator.
A small kitchenette with a white coffee maker, a remote control, and a box of tissues on a white countertop.
A bedroom with a single bed, a brown headboard, a white comforter, and a decorative pillow. There are four framed space-themed pictures on the wall.

Single Room, Ensuite

Exceptional
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN

What's nearby

  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Borrans Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rothay Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 136 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 17 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

  • Wanslea Guest House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Freebies such as breakfast and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and parasailing. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Wanslea Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wanslea Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Wanslea Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Wanslea Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around Wanslea Guest House like?

Wanslea Guest House is a short 7-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Wanslea Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fantastic with a wide range of choices. (37 reviews)
  • Free parking was provided either on-site or with a nearby parking pass, making it a convenient option for guests. (12 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious with a good selection to choose from and served attentively. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Just spent two wonderful days in Ambleside staying with Steve and Tina at Wanslea. The Africa room was our ‘ home’ and found it spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend a stay here. An easy walk to the town and the lake head of Windermere. Pam and Andy
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, great breakfast and very friendly owners.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely very spacious and clean, the bed was very comfy and the breakfast was delicious. We were given a parking pass and the carpark was a stonesthrow from the property. We were very close to the shops, pubs and restraunts and to lake windermere. We had a fabulous stay and will definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay very much the hotel was so clean and tidy and hosts very friendly and welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. The couple who run it were incredibly lovely and attentive, making us feel right at home. The place was spotless, cozy, and full of character. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

The Africa room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely clean B&B. Hosts were very friendly. Great breakfast included. Would definitely stay again if visiting the lakes.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend Stay

We had a lovely stay at the Wanslea Guest House for our anniversary weekend Steve and Tina were amazing hosts helping with our every need and serving a delicious breakfast each day, our room was very spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed, we would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay at Wanslea and we had a lovely experience for comfort, food and its connectedness to the Lake District. We highly commend this guest house.
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy Guests!

Great hosts, spotlessly clean, well kept. Happy guests
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location for the town, fabulous welcome, very informative. Lovely clean and spacious bedroom and fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful B&B in a great location half way between the town and the lake. The room was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my 2 night stay. everything was clean and fully functional and they’d obviously considered previous guests’ feedback on all the little things like plenty of hooks on doors, shower shelf etc. The breakfast is great and you can choose what you want the night before. I’ll definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely hosts. We were especially impressed with the finely chopped fruit salad!! Beautiful room and perfect location for exploring Ambleside and beyond.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay at Wanslea Guest House. The room was perfect and the breakfast was sublime. Will defo be coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and bathroom, extremely clean ,I assume recently renovated and very spacious. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant

Very nice stay, great breakfast and lovely hosts
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10/10 Exceptional

Best room we've ever stayed in

The Arabian Nights room was the best room in a guesthouse we've ever stayed in. It had everything we needed - comfy bed, warmth, bath, plenty of tea. Breakfast perfectly tailored each day.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hospitality and great location

We had a wonderful few days in Ambleside, staying with Tina and Steve. Everything about the guest house is exactly what we wanted. Clean, friendly, great breakfast, etc. It is a perfect location for visiting Ambleside in the surrounding area. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beat the Drum

Delightful stay with excellent hosts & comfy facilities in the Africa Room (even the leopard print hair-dryer). Breakfast was good & flexible options available depending on dietary needs. Good advice on places to visit by the hosts.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fresh and friendly accommodation conveniently located within walking distance of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hosts were ever so friendly and attentive, and the breakfasts were excellent. Our room was clean, comfy and cozy too. Thanks for everything!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely host fantastic african room very spacious and spotlessly clean. Lovely breakfast.would recommend Would stay again. 5 stars ⭐
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10/10 Exceptional

I'll be back

Great guesthouse run by really friendly people. Excellent choice for breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!