Elder Grove

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free Wifi

10

Located in the English Lake District, Elder Grove bed & breakfast offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside town center is a 5-minute walk away. The property is surrounded by lakes and mountains. The accommodations is over 4 floors and the rooms are individually decorated and feature an private bathroom, digital TV, hot drinks tray & locally sourced toiletries. The hosts have good local knowledge of the area and have walking and holiday information folders for guests' use. A choice of Cumbrian breakfasts made with local produce is served from 08:15 until 09:15 in the unique dining room which features a local slate wall. Award-winning homemade marmalade, jams, and homemade bread compliment the traditional breakfast. A continental breakfast is served from 09.30 to noon on request. Elder Grove guest house offers limited free private parking. The lower ground floor lounge has a selection of soft drinks, wine and local beers and the ground floor lounge features a fire place, TV and DVD player. The property is 16.7 miles away from Keswick, 4.7 miles from Windermere and 7.7 miles from Coniston.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Annie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We especially liked the breakfast room with Lakeland slate walls. We loved the homemade Granola and fresh fruit bowls and the enormous Lakeland sauasages which came with the cooked breakfast. We also loved the breakfast choices and the way in...”
Piers
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location- clean, comfortable and just what I needed for a base for a long day out hiking in the hills. Excellent breakfast as well. Fantastic to have a full bath in a single room”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Elder Grove was a really excellent B&B. We liked that there was a guest lounge and bar area to spend time. The owners had thought of everything in our room and the breakfast was delicious.”
Schickedanz
United States United States
“My friends and I loved staying at Elder Grove House! Great location for shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. The bathrooms were glorious! Breakfast was to order and delicious. Parking was a challenge because of our huge van, but the owners...”
Susan
Canada Canada
“Great location. Central but quiet at night. Very clean and fresh. Wonderful breakfast. Comfortable beds. Lovely, lovely place”
Steve
United States United States
“Good location. The owners were great. Always smiling and happy to help us out in whatever way we needed.”
Tara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was sensational, great variety and bacon/sausage so tasty. Giles also popped in to chat with us in the bar/lounge area in the evening, which was very nice.”
Anne
Canada Canada
“Extremely clean, amazing owners, bed was fantastic and appreciated the beautiful bathroom!”
Bruce
United States United States
“Host was excellent. On your honor bar was great. Smart tv was a plus. Bus stop was close”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, lovely clean and comfortable room no problems at all, would highly recommend”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 396 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hi, we’re Andrea and Giles and we can’t wait to welcome you to Elder Grove! If you need anything during your stay, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Property info

The building is Victorian and built in the late 1800s. We are proud that it still contains many original features. All our ten bedrooms are en-suite, ranging from singles to junior suites. Crisp bed linen, a full size bath and fluffy towels mean you can rest easy after your day of hiking, cycling or sightseeing. To make the most of our stunning views, our bedrooms are on the first and second floors. The historic character of our four storey B&B is complemented by contemporary decor and modern facilities. We have unlimited WiFi and guest lounges for your enjoyment. Plus a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day. We are just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside and it's pubs, restaurants and attractions. Leave your car behind in our private on site parking area and make the most of the many walks from our doorstep.

Neighborhood info

Set in the heart of the Lake District, Elder Grove has easy access to the town of Ambleside, with the centre being only 5 minutes walk. Ambleside is ideal for access to other parts of the Lake District such as Keswick, Windermere and Coniston.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Elder Grove

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, cooked Cumbrian breakfasts are served from 08:15 until 09:15 in the dining room.

All rooms are non-smoking in line with current UK legislation.

There is no elevator at the property and due to the style of the building it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please inform Elder Grove 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.

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