In the English Lake District, Elder Grove offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi
Ambleside town centre is a 5-minute walk away
Set towards the back of the house, on the first or top floor, these rooms have a king-size bed, a drinks tray, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower
Some feature views of the local fells
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Hotel
Room
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Positive: Location and parking on site
Negative: All good
Positive: The rooms were comfortable and clean, there were two options for Vegan breakfast both of which were tasty and the owners were really friendly
Positive: Great hosts, fabulous breakfast what more can you ask for.
Negative: Nothing to dislike
Positive: tbf the food was superb . great selection , good local produce & well cooked & prese
Negative: we had 2 single rooms ( me & my son) & they were both a little smaller than expected . The shower in my sons room ( no 7) was way too small & he's only 5' 7''............
Positive: Walking distance of centre of Ambleside. Friendly staff, spotlessly clean, great breakfast, and on-site parking.
Positive: Well located, with private parking, staff were so friendly and very informative. such a lovely well decorated and clean B & B. We have no hesitation in staying there again.
Negative: Nothing, all was fine.
Positive: A friendly welcome upon arriving. Close to all amenities in the village. Warm, clean room with a great view to Loughrigg. Several lounge areas with comfy seats. Superb breakfast. Free carparking. I ...
Negative: The shower is the only thing I'd mention. It was the angle of the roof, it is integral to the shower, so it was a bit awkward for me.
Positive: Host was excellent. On your honor bar was great. Smart tv was a plus. Bus stop was close
Negative: Room was a bit chilly until I found portable heater.
Positive: Great location close to town centre, near cafes, pubs, shops etc. Lovely room, excellent breakfast, friendly & helpful hosts. Mini fridge in lounge with drink selection & fresh milk. ...
Negative: The front rooms overlook the road which is noisy at times if the windows are open, (but quiet overnight & when the windows are closed.)
Positive: Excellent breakfast. Very clean and comfortable room.
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Bedroom and bathroom good standard
Positive: We had a fantastic breakfast, and the hosts, Mat and Lucy were very pleasant and fun. The bedrooms were stylish and comfortable. New bathrooms were fantastic. The hotel was a great location, just a...
Negative: Plenty of stairs, like every B&B in the lakes.
Positive: Breakfasts are wonderful with great choice. Nothing is too much trouble. Matt and Lucy are very welcoming and helpful. Location is excellent and great to have on sight parking space.
Positive: Perfect location, really lovely staff/owners and a great breakfast, couldn't have asked for more.
Positive: stayed for one night and was really impressed,great choice for breakfast and good location,friendly and helpful staff made it a pleasnt stay
Positive: Great location and staff were lovely. Amazing breakfasts.
Positive: The rooms were wonderfully clean and a great temperature. The shower was lovely. We were greeted in a very friendly manner and were made to feel very welcome throughout our stay. The breakfast was ...
Negative: Carpark a bit tight.
Positive: Great location, friendly staff. Rooms clean and tidy. Breakfast very good. Bonus of onsite parking.
Negative: Nothing.
Positive: Everything
Negative: Beans on the breakfast
Positive: Breakfast was extremely good, excellent choices & quality. Parking was a bonus in centre of Ambleside. Lovely toiletries provided
Positive: Fantastic location. Clean and comfortable room with a great shower. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Added bonus of on site parking. Highly recommended.
Negative: Everything perfect.
Positive: Everything. The attention to detail was stunning. The breakfast was sublime
Negative: Nothing to dislike
Positive: Very clean, breakfast amazing, location perfect
Positive: Great welcome by Tim, lovely building and fantastic breakfast. Also good car park.
Positive: This is a beautiful place to stay. Lovely and welcoming. The room we had was spotless. Our breakfasts were fabulous. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Good location. On site parking
Negative: Having to leave
Positive: The location was fabulous for bars, restaurants and the lake. The bed was so comfy I missed breakfast as preferred a lie in! Will definitely visit again.
Negative: I’m not a very tall person but did find the shower a bit difficult due to the sloping roof in the bathroom, otherwise the bathroom was lovely.
Positive: Welcoming, Clean, fresh, lovely towels, good breakfast selection. Great views.
Negative: Nothing.
Positive: The owners run the guesthouse themselves and are friendly and attentive. Excellent full Cumbrian breakfast with a half-portion option for smaller appetites. Comfortable bedroom with great facilities.
Negative: Maybe the description could specify that there is no lift in the building. I don't think a visitor can assume there is no lift just because the building is old.
Positive: Clean, comfortable, well decorated room with a view of the mountains. Really good toiletries and coffee facilities. Breakfast was superb. Service was friendly and excellent. I will definitely stay ...
Negative: Nothing to dislike
Positive: Excellent value for money. I stayed in the smallest room they have but was very comfortable. The breakfast was one of the best I have had for a very long time!
Positive: Very clean room. Lovely breakfast. Great location
Positive: Fantastic location Beautiful Building! Loved the Decor Very warm cosy b and b felt very comfortable and extremely safe Breakfast was excellent! Best I ever had Friendly couple! Very professional ...
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Loved this charming, quirky hotel - the owners were very nice and I enjoyed Matt's witty banter. The outside of the house was just as beautiful as the view we had from our room. The room was very ...
Positive: We had booked the suite on the top floor. It was really lovely. The hostess was really helpful.
Negative: The owner was extremely rude about several things. As a guest I felt unwelcome and unhappy.
Positive: Great property, very pretty attic room, spotlessly clean, honesty bar and sitting room for relaxation, delicious breakfast using local produce.
Negative: The bedside manner's lacking. The owner's snitty, passive-aggressive way of talking made me feel quite unwelcome.
Positive: The location is excellent, breakfast was very good.
Negative: We didn’t have any problems.
Positive: Location Good parking facilities Excellent breakfast Friendly hosts
Negative: Nothing
Positive: The owners are lovely, the location is fab, and the rooms are spotless, also the breakfast is perfect 😍
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Everything about the place All round
Positive: This has been said before, but it is an exceptionally well run B&B. It's very clean, has a fab breakfast, free on-site parking and close to the centre. Highly recommended, would book again
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Great location spotlessly clean and great breakfast
Positive: Breakfast was really delicious. Cooked to order .
Negative: Our room was very small
Positive: Excellent breakfast and ideal central location with car park.
Negative: Blinds were good but still allowed light in around the edges.
Positive: friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, lovely clean and comfortable room no problems at all, would highly recommend
Positive: Breakfast was excellent. My stay was quiet and peaceful with the swifts singing me to sleep. A 5 minute walk to my meeting venue was a pleasure as the steep hill was downhill.
Negative: The 0815hrs start for breakfast.
Positive: Room was cosy and single bed was comfy, perfect for solo travellers like me. Breakfasts were delicious as there was plenty of selection, compliments to the chef. I must return in the future. Matthew ...
Negative: Due to the room location and the sloping roof, It was tricky to shower without banging your head on the ceiling. Car park is tight but you can still maneuver your car into a space.
Positive: Staff..shot out to the reception man, I think is name was Matt, super friendly, funny and a "character"
Negative: All good overall, a mini fridge in the room would have been helpful
Positive: The breakfast was very nicely cooked and very relaxing Our bedroom was very clean and comfy all you needed for a relaxing stay the towels and bedding was lovely and white location was excellent for ...
Negative: Nothing to dislike
Positive: Homely, warm, and welcoming - would have happily stayed for longer! Couldn't fault it...
Positive: The location of the property was perfect, been able to park our car in their car park was ideal. Nothing was too much trouble, always obliging and such friendly faces and engaged well with guests ...
Positive: The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent. Great location, close to the bus station and to the restaurants. Easy to connect to other areas in the lake district such as Windermere...
Negative: A bit of noise at night from another room.
Positive: A splendidly cozy stay, warm and friendly hosts. Exellent breakfast for a day out hiking.
Positive: The location is brilliant. Very handy for local walks and getting out and about on the buses. Very friendly and accommodating.
Negative: It was a bit difficult showering with the low sloped ceiling over the bath.
Positive: The room was lovely, breakfast was delicious and they were incredibly helpful and welcoming, and able to give local knowledge for great walks in the area. Couldn't fault it and will definitely be ...
Negative: Can't think of anything.
Positive: Clean, easy check in, comfortable room
Positive: The warm welcome when we arrived. Explaining everything. If you need anything just ask , after breakfast. The drinks bar was great and the room was very comfortable.
Negative: Nothing not to like .
Positive: Friendly hosts, fab location, very clean and an excellent breakfast 👌
Positive: Such a warm welcome. The room was perfect. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom with the most amazing shower gel. shampoo & body lotion. In the words of my sister ‘the bathroom smelt delicious” A ...
Positive: Centrally located Hosts friendly helpful and welcoming Comfortable beds Amazing breakfast
Negative: N/a
Positive: Very welcoming, brilliant location, great breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay!
Positive: Breakfast was really good, well cooked & plenty of choice. Great location, very short walk into town centre. The host were very jovial & very helpful with any information requested
Negative: All good, don't like showers in bath but that's an Australian thing, personal choice only thou
Positive: The owners were very friendly and nice people. Location of the guesthouse was the best one could ask for in Ambleside. Bed in the room was very comfortable and also I was very pleased with breakfast ...
Negative: Sadly the building and the room wasn't cleaned properly. Dining and bar area were very clean, however hallways and carpets on stairs were very dirty/dusty. The room itself was seemingly clean...
Positive: Comfortable, clean, and charming - all while maintaining a very quaint atmosphere, yet having modern amenities (such as many electrical outlets and a heated towel rack) fantastic location, delicious ...
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Clean and tidy. Nicely decorated. Loved the Van Goh impression on the wall
Negative: No elevator
Positive: Breakfast was wonderful and I very much enjoyed the location of the property. The staff were phenomenal - very friendly and helpful!
Positive: Great location Friendly owner and staff Immaculately clean room and facilities Excellent breakfast
Negative: No complaints at all.
Positive: Very welcoming on arrival. At Breakfast you are Spoilt for choice, delicious, and host really ensures you have all you need and that everything is ok. Super friendly hosts, really knowledgeable of ...
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Positive: Good breakfast comfortable bed.
Negative: Nothing
Positive: From arrival to departure everything was excellent.
Negative: There was nothing to dislike.