Wordsworths Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Offering fresh, elegant rooms with fell views, Wordworths Guest House provides free parking in Ambleside’s centre. Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute walk away. Each room at Wordsworths features an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, or a heated towel rail and a hairdryer, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a smart flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a radio alarm clock. Hearty and locally sourced, full English breakfasts are served each morning with free-range eggs and high quality bacon and pork sausages. Vegetarian and continental options are also available including fruits, muesli, or veggie sausages. Ambleside is surrounded by beautiful Lakeland with numerous walking and cycling routes. Beatrix Potters home in Hawkshead is a 10-minute drive away, and boat trips on Lake Windermere can be enjoyed just 10 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, good parking, very nice room. Wine and cake to help yourself was a nice touch. good breakfast.”
Jacqui
Australia Australia
“Everything! Our room was really comfortable and well appointed. Janet was a great host - extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Would highly recommend staying here.”
Damian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hospitality, location, car park, cleanliness, breakfast”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Best Guest House I've stayed at. Will definitely be back.”
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very friendly welcome and lovely comfortable room. Hosts were very helpful, lots of special touches - a real home from home. Would highly recommend.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Janet was very friendly and welcoming. She provided us both with breakfast and an assortment of delicious home baked treats. The location is perfect, parking was straightforward. The room was comfortable and cosy and the view was great. We'd...”
Janet
Australia Australia
“The room was amazing and Janet was the loveliest host. Thankyou!”
Pauline
Australia Australia
“Right on the street front of Ambleside. Park the car for your stay and walk or bus everywhere you want to go. Our room (6)was beautiful. A little kitchenette to use along with a lounge. Perfect for a relaxing cup of tea after a long walk....”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts were there to welcome us and the room was beautiful. Very private and extra little touches like homemade cake and a glass of wine thrown in were very much appreciated.”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very helpful and friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Very clean with excellent facilities. Breakfast was excellent. Great location for activities, places of interest and eateries.”

Host Information

10
Host review score
"Wordsworth's Guest House" is named after the previous owner whose maiden name was "Wordsworth". Anna and her family are descendants of the famous poet William Wordsworth who lived in Grasmere and Rydal and who was inspired by the beautiful landscape to write his wonderful poetry. Our Guest House is a beautiful slate property built circa 1820 with a lovely home from home feel.
My name is Janet Berry. My family - husband Stuart, daughter Laura & I took ownership of Wordsworth's at the end of August 2017 after selling our cafe 'Stiles' in the centre of Ambleside. Myself and Laura run the guest house with a bit of help from Stuart at the weekends. We all have a great love of Ambleside and the Lake District and feel very privileged to be able to live here. Our aim is to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Wordsworths is centrally located between the town centre and the lake. Both are within walking distance. There are numerous cafes and restaurants merely yards away from the front door.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Wordsworths Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the guest house does not accept american express cards for payment.

Please inform Wordsworths Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.