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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In Ambleside .Your stay at this Ambleside guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Borrans Park and Ambleside Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

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
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

How close is Wanslea Guest House to the airport?

Wanslea Guest House is 94.7 mi (136-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wanslea Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wanslea Guest House.

Does Wanslea Guest House offer free breakfast?

Yes, Wanslea Guest House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wanslea Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Wanslea Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wanslea Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Wanslea Guest House have a pool?

Wanslea Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Wanslea Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Wanslea Guest House to downtown Ambleside?

Wanslea Guest House is 0.5 mi away from Ambleside.

Reviews

Wanslea Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 431 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much the hotel was so clean and tidy and hosts very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great breakfast and very friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Icklingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fresh and friendly accommodation conveniently located within walking distance of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hosts were ever so friendly and attentive, and the breakfasts were excellent. Our room was clean, comfy and cozy too. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable place to stay in a really convenient location. It is a short walk to Windermere one way and Ambleside town centre the other. Breakfast was excellent (the bacon is amazing) in a spacious, informal dining room and trust me, you must try the rhubarb and ginger jam. Parking is catered for and not a problem. Owners Tina and Steve are such nice people - friendly and as helpful as could be and very knowledgable about the area. It will be the first place I check for availability when I'm next in Ambleside. A great stay - thank you Tina and Steve. PS - I made it up Wansfell Pike no problem :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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