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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Your stay at this Ambleside guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Borrans Park and Ambleside Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rothay Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stock Ghyll Force - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Wanslea Guest House offers 10 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Wanslea Guest House to the airport?

Wanslea Guest House is 94.7 mi (136-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wanslea Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wanslea Guest House.

Does Wanslea Guest House offer free breakfast?

Yes, Wanslea Guest House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wanslea Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Wanslea Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wanslea Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Wanslea Guest House have a pool?

Wanslea Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Wanslea Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Wanslea Guest House to downtown Ambleside?

Wanslea Guest House is 0.2 mi away from Waterhead.

Wanslea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 436 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast and very friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much the hotel was so clean and tidy and hosts very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The couple who run it were incredibly lovely and attentive, making us feel right at home. The place was spotless, cozy, and full of character. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, nice and clean property, parking pass was a great bonus. Had a great couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Lovely stay

The Africa room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Stay

We had a lovely stay at the Wanslea Guest House for our anniversary weekend Steve and Tina were amazing hosts helping with our every need and serving a delicious breakfast each day, our room was very spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed, we would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Very clean Very friendly great hotel.

From start to finish it was a great stay. Really clean! Very friendly! Lovely breakfasts! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayshea

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

Lovely stay

Lovely clean B&B. Hosts were very friendly. Great breakfast included. Would definitely stay again if visiting the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and very conveniently located. Hosts were very pleasant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well kept B&B run by a lovely, friendly couple. Only a short walk from Ambleside and very close to a bus stop with frequent buses all through the central Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful B&B in a great location half way between the town and the lake. The room was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my 2 night stay. everything was clean and fully functional and they’d obviously considered previous guests’ feedback on all the little things like plenty of hooks on doors, shower shelf etc. The breakfast is great and you can choose what you want the night before. I’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

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

Well located

Quick check in, very good breakfast, comfortable and clean room. The owners are very friendly and provide great suggestions for walking trails or places to see / eat. Walking distance to several restaurants and beautiful trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Advised us on a great walk. Breakfast was excellent and sets you up for the day. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chi Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hosts, convenience location, free parking permit provided in surrounding areas, spacious and comfort room.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Happy Guests!

Great hosts, spotlessly clean, well kept. Happy guests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

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

Ambleside b&b

Great guest house near Ambleside - it’s a warm and easygoing place with lovely rooms, and does a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Would Definitely Return!

Wanslea House was amazing! Steve and Tina are great hosts. We felt very welcome and right at home. We loved the recommendations for things to do — everything was perfect. Breakfast was also great; be sure to try the homemade jams too! We’ll definitely be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

Excellent four star guest house.

We had a lovely stay at Wanslea,very nice hosts,lovely clean and spacious rooms,excellent location with free parking nearby,very good breakfast,first class all round, looking forward to returning one day
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Wanslea and we had a lovely experience for comfort, food and its connectedness to the Lake District. We highly commend this guest house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Wonderful Stay

Amazing hosts and perfect location to walk into Ambleside. The breakfast was amazing. Will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lovely properrty about 10 minutes from the town centre, big room, an excellent breakfast and knowledgeable host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the area the food option the bed is very comfortable access to the transport as well. Everything is around unique and perfect for me. I have a lovely stay with my daughter and I’m gonna recommend it for everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great location

Great location for the town, fabulous welcome, very informative. Lovely clean and spacious bedroom and fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Amenities
Fresh and friendly accommodation conveniently located within walking distance of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hosts were ever so friendly and attentive, and the breakfasts were excellent. Our room was clean, comfy and cozy too. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025