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The Gables Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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Interior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a sofa. There are two windows with blinds, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9DJ
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room (Superking 1)

Classic Double Room (Superking 1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5)

Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Classic Double)

Double Room (Classic Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ambleside

In Ambleside .With a stay at this Ambleside guesthouse, you'll be steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and a 5-minute walk from Rothay Park. Armitt Museum and Library and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Armitt Museum and Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gables Guest House

4-star guest house near Lake Windermere
Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 4-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1888
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Gables Guest House offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Early check-in is possible by pre-arrangement.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Gables Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gables Guest House.

Does The Gables Guest House offer free breakfast?

The Gables Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gables Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Gables Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Gables Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Gables Guest House have a pool?

The Gables Guest House does not have a pool.

Does The Gables Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Gables Guest House to downtown Ambleside?

The Gables Guest House is 2.2 mi away from Lakes.

The Gables Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great location and very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people, good location, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On arrival staff very friendly, room was very clean and a good size with everything we needed in room. The breakfast was great, plenty of choice and delicious! Staff at breakfast were very friendly and service was great! Can’t recommend enough as location is great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the basics, but spotless and a wonderful staff. Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. In a great spot with lovely staff and delicious breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kulvinder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous, clean and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and tidy room, good basic breakfast and very friendly and welcoming staff. All within 2 minutes walk of the centre of Ambleside. Great value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SURESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay in Ambleside with clean cosy rooms and friendly staff. They were very accommodating to my request of a slightly earlier breakfast as I had to be out early doors. Would recommend staying here & will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambleside was our favorite place visited in England. Beautiful place. The hotel is right next to a fabulous church. Lots of places to walk, shop or eat. Staff was so very nice and the included breakfast was extremely good. I recommend this hotel most strongly. Just awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house in middle of town. Dont need car once there as Ambleside has everything. Friendly staff and good rokms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really good

Very friendly staff, great location with parking, very good breakfast. Room was good, although the TV was a little outdated, minor considering the location but notable. Shower was also just a dribble. Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good, old fashioned guesthouse in an excellent location. Good for walking and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived late and left early but Sharyn and the team made sure my short stay was very comfortable and thank you for the upgrade! much appreciated. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Had a lovely stay in The Gables and would definitely return. Couldn’t say one bad thing about anything, the room was beautiful and so clean, had everything we needed. Our breakfast was also lovely, as were the owners/staff. Couldn’t recommend it anymore!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short but friendly and comfortable stay

Very welcoming and friendly; efficient COVID setup which worked well. Really liked the cooked breakfasts and many thanks to the breakfact team for looking after me so well. Good location; <5 minutes walk into Ambleside town centre with lots of restaurants etc, and straight onto Loughrigg Fell via the churchyard and Rothay Park. Only minor quibble is the lack of assigned parking (very small car park, but there are some spaces outside the entrance which are available on a first come first served basis. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant Stay, Glad to get away.

Overall a good experience although the room photo that we saw on VRBO for the price we paid would have been fair, but the room allocated on arrival was tiny in comparison!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed!!

They should not have opened as they treated us like lepers, they were so paranoid, we felt so unwelcome!! Breakfast was a cold bacon or sausage roll, left outside your room in a bag, dry no butter, they said they had no sauce either??? Upon leaving, didnt even ask if we had a good stay, as they kept out of the way, im appalled at the way we were treated!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service With A Smile.

Nicely central for the town. A small car park but we had no problem parking. If it was full you would struggle due to the obvious parking restrictions in the town. Both the room and the en-suite were reasonably spacious on the top floor, and very clean. Considering that our room faced the main road it was surprisingly quiet at night. The cooked breakfast was very tasty, with cereals also available, but no fresh fruit on offer. There were various canned type fruits though. Service was 'with a smile' which is always good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse is situated in a sidestreet opposite a recreation ground and near a church, so is quiet compared to the main road nearby which was busy with non-stop traffic due to the Easter holiday when I stayed. I booked a single room but was upgraded to a double-bed room upon arrival. The view from the window was pleasant, overlooking the sidestreet, church and recreation ground. The breakfasts were good on all 4 mornings of my stay, with plenty to choose from. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I was able to park my small car in the car-park, but there was no spare space at all, what with it being busy at Easter.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ticks all the boxes and more.

Perfect location, friendly and attentive individual service without a hint of fuss. Nice rooms - one had a beautiful view. And a cracking breakfast! Short walk up the nearest hill revealed one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen (but I should probably credit Windermere with that!) This was a working trip to show our film at the lovely nearby cinema but I will be back with my family. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable stay at the Gables, close to the town centre, with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. Also had a boot room which was useful after a wet days walk
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018