Melrose Guest House

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mountain view
Interior entrance
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Church Street, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BT
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

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

Superior Room (King)

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

Superior Double or Twin Room ( lower ground floor )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Small)

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

Room (Super King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Your stay at this guesthouse will put you steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and a 5-minute walk from Rothay Park. Ambleside Climbing Wall and Armitt Museum and Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Misto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Melrose Guest House

3.5-star guest house near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Melrose Guest House also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1880
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Melrose Guest House offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ambleside guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Melrose Guest House to the airport?

Melrose Guest House is 97.6 mi (103-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melrose Guest House?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melrose Guest House on Nov 20, 2025 start from $126.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Melrose Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Melrose Guest House.

Does Melrose Guest House offer free breakfast?

Melrose Guest House offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Melrose Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Melrose Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melrose Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Melrose Guest House have a pool?

Melrose Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Melrose Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Melrose Guest House to downtown Ambleside?

Melrose Guest House is 0.1 mi away from Ambleside.