Wanslea Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Wanslea Guest House in Ambleside offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and carpeted floors. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, a garden, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include luggage storage and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Local Attractions: Located 5 mi from the World of Beatrix Potter and 9.9 mi from Lake Windermere, the guest house is also close to Grizedale Forest (5.6 mi) and Hill Top (7.5 mi). Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 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

Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location away from busy town but within walking distance. Close to Waterfront. Hosts were so accommodating + Friendly. Offered tips on things to do + directions. Went above and beyond+ beyond to make my stay pleasant. Breakfast was...”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly and kind, and took a lot of effort to make us feel at home. Breakfast was great, room was modern and very cozy, and location was perfect”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hosts, comfortable room, very clean. Perfect location”
Dawie
South Africa South Africa
“Super friendly hosts. Beautiful room. Great breakfast. Super convenient location to explore the beautiful walks around Ambleside. Will definitely recommend and won't stay anywhere else in the Lake District.”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“we had a really nice stay, the owners were really nice, breakfast was lovely.”
Max
United States United States
“The hosts work hard to fulfill your needs, and answer any questions that you may have. Wonderful breakfasts are made according to your order placed the night before. One cane walk easily to the lake or to the village center. We highly recommend...”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, how spacious and clean the room was. Breakfast was 10/10.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“i like the whole experience. friendly and welcoming. the breakfast was amazing. really set you up for day!”
Nancy
Canada Canada
“We were very pleased when we arrived and Steve greeted us. Both Steve and Tina were so personable and they were wonderful hosts. Our rooms were updated so nicely and the beds were very comfortable. The hot breakfast was the perfect way to start...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The breakfasts were hearty and delicious.”

Managed by Wanslea Guest House

Company review score: 10Based on 376 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Wanslea is a 4 star guest house on the south side of Ambleside. We offer all ensuite accommodation and luxury rooms are available with spa bathrooms. We offer our guests the choice between our very comfortable standard rooms or premier rooms. We are 6 to 7 minutes walk from the centre of the town and 3 to 4 minutes from the lake. Wanslea has been featured in the 'Times' and is recommended by the Lake District Guide. Ambleside is in the heart of the English Lake District and is famous for some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, there are many lakes to explore. Windermere offers many types of boat trip and is only a few hundred yards away from Wanslea. Fell walks start close by and can be as energetic or easy as you like. The District is also famous for the 'Lakes Poets' and most of the houses they used to live in are open to the public, Beatrix Potters former house is only 20 minutes away.

Neighborhood info

Wanslea is located in Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District. We are in an excellent location for exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer. There are activities which will appeal to all types - whether you're looking for a lazy break away from it all, or a short action-packed holiday.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Wanslea Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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