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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite
Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ambleside

At Wanslea Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside guest house include World of Beatrix Potter and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

Adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside guest house is smoke free.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

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
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.

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

Is parking available at Wanslea Guest House?

Yep, Wanslea Guest House has a free self car park.

Is Wanslea Guest House family-friendly?

No, Wanslea Guest House is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wanslea Guest House?

No, Wanslea Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wanslea Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wanslea Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wanslea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 416 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Beat the Drum

Delightful stay with excellent hosts & comfy facilities in the Africa Room (even the leopard print hair-dryer). Breakfast was good & flexible options available depending on dietary needs. Good advice on places to visit by the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Gloucester

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Wanslea on a short motorcycle trip to Ambleside. The rooms were spotless and the building is in an excellent location. A member of our party was staying in another hotel but the owners of the Wanslea were kind enough to accommodate him for breakfast. The entire experience was lovely and the owners were incredibly welcoming. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

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

Great stay

Lovely stay. Warm welcome from Steve on arrival. Explained parking, limited at property but free at pay and display when displaying parking card that Steve gave us. Fantastic room, very spacious. Tea, coffee, glasses, cork screw, iron and ironing board. Great breakfast, order evening before. Cereal, juice available also. Steve and Tina were excellent hosts...not forgetting Charlie. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

A great find

Found a delightful guest house in Ambleside with friendly hosts, Steve and Tina. Our room (1) was spacious, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The room was to the back of the property and was very quiet. It had a small car park, but there are free passes for the carpark nearby. Breakfast was a choice from a set menu which was freshly made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
service, hospitality, cleanliness, private. ease of getting into and out of Ambleside. would fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karen

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

Comfortable stay

Great location. Traditional and attractive well maintained building. Hosts very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast very nice. Room very comfortable. The only issue you could have is with the limited parking. Permits for the nearby parking lot was available also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Ambleside Hikes

Stayed at Wanslea and overall an excellent stay and will 100% stay again in the future. Owner does everything to help and very friendly. Just out the centre but that’s no issue. Perfect for nearby hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wanslea Guest House is a comfortable and welcoming place. It is close to shopping and food as well as a short walk to the Windermere cruises. The hosts are so helpful, without being intrusive. Steve’s recommendations for walks and excursions are invaluable. The breakfasts are delicious! I cannot recommend Wanslea highly enough and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and bathroom, extremely clean ,I assume recently renovated and very spacious. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanslea Guest house was just what I needed, an oasis in England's beautiful Lake District. The owners spoil you with a wonderful breakfast (many food options), incredibly clean rooms, a well stocked tea cart, comfortable furniture. I would return here in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024