Name: Wanslea Guest House
Address: Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0DN, United Kingdom, Lake Road, Cumbria, LA22 0DN, UK
Rating: 9.5

Wanslea Guest House

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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. Exceptional 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. Prime Location: Located 122 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as the World of Beatrix Potter (8 km) and Lake Windermere (17 km). Boating is available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 double bed
Budget Twin Room 2 single beds
Premier Africa Room 1 large double bed
Premier Arabian Room 1 large double bed
Premier Room 5 1 large double bed
King Room 1 large double bed
Standard Single Room 1 single bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Keith

United Kingdom

“Nice people, easy check-in, permit parking in the nearby car park.”

Stephen

United Kingdom

“Very good breakfast in spacious breakfast room. Well appointed bedroom. Bus stops nearby and only a short walk to the bus interchange for buses to Coniston, Great Langdale, Grasmere etc. Despite being on the main road, the location was quiet.”

John

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was excellent. Location is good. Have stayed here before and will stay again.”

Dave

United Kingdom

“Spotless accommodation. Absolutely wonderful hosts. Made to feel very welcome. Great location. Could not fault the stay.”

Michael

United Kingdom

“Steve and Tina were very friendly and made us feel really welcome. Great atmosphere and accommodation, the breakfasts were delicious, just the start needed to complete the Helvellyn climb. Clean room with everything that you would need.”

Carl

United Kingdom

“Fabulous location, 10 min walk into the town. Big garden centre opposite the guest house. Staff very welcoming, breakfast was great also.”

Sean

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was exceptional, well cooked with a completely varied menu of choice Location for all ventures, were perfect Room and facilities clean and fresh Tina & Steve were sooo helpful and knowledgably for advice Thoroughly recommended as a...”

Ste

United Kingdom

“Great location, very clean, on-site parking. The biggest mention should go to the hosts, who were absolutely wonderful. They were attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to look after us.”

Keith

United Kingdom

“The owners were very friendly and knowledgable about the local area. Ideal location for walking in to Ambleside and visiting other areas of the Lake District. Comfortable, clean and a great breakfast to start the day. Will definitely be back.”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“Lovely room, fab guesthouse with parking available just down the street (permit provided) there is parking at the property but a bit tight. Great location. Lovely breakfast, owners lovely and accommodating, would love to return!”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 344 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:30 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.