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Old School House

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Lake Windermere

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, la22 0nt
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Steps from the B&B, you'll find Hawkshead Grammar School and Church of St Mary. Grizedale Forest and Beatrix Potter Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Old School House

4-star B&B near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Old School House also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Old School House offers 5 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.

Property is also known as

Old School House B&B Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old School House to the airport?

Old School House is 105.6 mi (137-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old School House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old School House.

Does Old School House offer free breakfast?

Old School House offers free English breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Old School House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Old School House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Old School House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Old School House have a pool?

Old School House does not have a pool.

Does Old School House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Old School House to downtown Ambleside?

Old School House is 0.1 mi away from Hawkshead.

Old School House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

A place worth staying

An excellent stay, beautiful, clean & spacious room, bathroom spotless. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keith, Essex

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

Great place to base yourself for a walking holiday

Lovely location for walking and eating out in the village, great breakfasts, and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018