About this property

Historic Setting: Waterwheel Guest house in Ambleside offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only, providing a tranquil environment for relaxation. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with baths, showers, and free toiletries. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views, carpeted floors, and amenities such as bathrobes and fireplaces. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and selection. Local Attractions: Located 5.6 mi from the World of Beatrix Potter and 9.9 mi from Lake Windermere, the guest house is also close to Grizedale Forest and Hill Top. Activities include hiking and boating. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 76 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Breakfast Info

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

  • FREE parking!


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Mark
Australia Australia
Wonderful hosts providing an exceptional guest experience, from the room and nice little touches, to their hospitality and delicious food. Paul and Debbie go above and beyond.
Val
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful quirky little guesthouse in a perfect location. Warm and friendly atmosphere with only three guest rooms. The room was beautiful and totally in keeping with what you would expect in the lake district. Beautifully restored with everything...
Kantaporn
Thailand Thailand
Literally everything - hospitality - lovely decoration and fully equipped - breakfast - location - small details such as daily delicious home made flapjack and wine for a good night sleep
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Convenience to centre of Ambleside & friendly, informative hosts
Candice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful property, excellent location & fantastic hosts
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
What was not to like, lovely welcoming Debbie and Paul, perfect couple of days away. Friendly very knowlegeable, went above and beyond for us. We’ll certainly be back
Taylor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing location in the heart of Ambleside with lots of trails and nice restaurants/pubs around. Lovely and cosy rooms with a comfortable bed. The hosts are the friendliest; so welcoming and provide everything and more for a great stay in the...
Alisha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Every detail was thought of by Debbie and Paul and they made our stay most enjoyable! They are located very well and provide a wonderful breakfast and overall experience
Xinyi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Debbie and Paul were very warm and welcoming. The room was exceptionally clean and tidy, with a distinctive design. It was lovely to hear about the story of the house. We also enjoyed the breakfast. The location was very convenient, right in the...
Ali
Netherlands Netherlands
We had a wonderful stay at Waterwheel Guesthouse. Debbie and Paul were fantastic hosts -warm, welcoming, and always happy to help with recommendations.

Host Info

9.6
Host Review Score
Our enchanting guesthouse, in Ambleside, has three beautifully furnished bedrooms, each with its own bathroom; perfect for a luxury or romantic break in the Lakes. The Grade II listed building is around 350 years old and nestles in an idyllic village-like area of old Ambleside, facing the Stockghyll stream and waterwheel. Set in one of the most picturesque towns in the Lake District, The Waterwheel Guesthouse is just a short walk from a great selection of shops and boutiques, and also many restaurants and hostelries. If you feel like venturing a little farther afield, the nearby Kirkstone Pass offers a spectacular drive to one of the highest points above the Lake District where the views over Windermere and the Lakes are truly stunning. Ambleside is also centrally placed if you would like to visit the historic market towns of Kendal or Keswick. A break in the Lake District, at the Waterwheel Guesthouse, offers many opportunities for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Windermere is just 5 minutes away, by car, and has opportunities for sailing and windsurfing and of course some wonderful walks along the shores of the great lake. For those who prefer more adventurous walking opportunities, Scafell Pike and Striding Edge offer a challenge to even the most hardenend of walkers.
Located within the centre of Ambleside, yet in it's own village-like setting, the Guesthouse is convenient for local shops, restaurants and public houses. The nearest restaurant is within 50 metres, as is the nearest public house. The amazing Bumbles Rest cafe is situated right next door to us. A cobbled pathway leads from our front door, through a tunnel, and on to the main road between Grasmere and Windermere. We are 1 mile from Waterhead and Lake Windermere, 4 miles from Grasmere and 5 miles from Windermere.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Waterwheel Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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

Please inform Waterwheel Guesthouse 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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