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Melrose Guest House

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with drawers, a bedside table, a mirror, and a television on the wall.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Church Street, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BT
  • 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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A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a dresser, a wicker chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a wooden wardrobe, and a mirror on the wall.

Superior Room (King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a desk with drawers, a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a framed picture above the desk.

Superior Double or Twin Room ( lower ground floor )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, a wooden headboard, and two pillows.

Double Room (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Room (Super King)

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

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A bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a bed, a wooden cabinet, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a trash bin.

Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with drawers, a bedside table, a mirror, and a television on the wall.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre stay.A stay at this Ambleside Town Centre guesthouse places you steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and within a 5-minute walk of Rothay Park. Ambleside Climbing Wall and Armitt Museum and Library are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Armitt Museum and Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mortal Man - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive

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
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

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Melrose Guest House B&B Ambleside
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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.

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 2.3 mi away from Lakes.

Melrose Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly staff, comfy beds, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tracy and Kevin are lovely hosts and really work hard to make your stay very pleasurable. Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, excellent breakfast Great position in Ambleside.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the best we have had in the Lake District. Very welcoming hosts. Lovely room with all needed for stay. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Amazing stay. So homely yet private. Tracey and Kevin were such geeat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay, and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda Sykes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and the hosts very friendly and helpful. Parking is not at the property but at a car park down the road in a safe private enclosure. The breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty. The guest house is in the centre of Ambleside and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Ambleside to visit the Lake District. Comfortable, quiet and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, warm, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast menu was excellent and the food very good. Tracey and Kevin are great hosts. All in all a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neville James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spot on from start to finish, very comfortable room and super, super breakfast and excellent ambience combined with super staff. Hopefully we'll be back sooner than later., highly recommend Many thanks Nev & Sue
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location great place great staff 10/10 thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room exceptionally clean , Tracy very welcoming and given good information as too breakfast which again was beautifully cooked very attentive , checking in and checkout was a breeze plus having lock up parking off the street was a bonus , great location only think when busy yiu need to book restaurants in advance definitely recommend this guesthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Melrose and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay in the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brilliant stay at Melrose B&B. Our room was immaculate and had everything we needed. Staff were very helpful and parking was provided. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and the food was excellent. We would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, perfectly clean, excellent furniture, great breakfast, plenty of parking and excellent owners. Been twice now and will return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great breakfast very clean and kevin and tracey were really welcoming,, we will come again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean, the bed comfy and the breakfast fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

A lovely stay in Ambleside - highly recommend!

The owners Tracey & Kevin were so lovely and welcoming to me and my partner! The bnb was clean, cosy and really nice to stay in. We loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful B&B. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. Our room was very modern with an exceptional ensuite. Many great choices for breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. Room was very well equipped and hosts very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023