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Compston House B&B - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Compston House B&B welcomes adults to an upscale retreat with English breakfast in lush gardens. Guests value the reliable WiFi, convenient luggage storage, and smoke-free environment. The staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Soft Stone - Budget Double | Free WiFi

Soft Stone - Budget Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Arizona - Double | Free WiFi

Arizona - Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Nordic Sky - Budget Double | Free WiFi

Nordic Sky - Budget Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Maine - King

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chic Shadow - Deluxe Double | Free WiFi

Chic Shadow - Deluxe Double

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lavender Quartz - Deluxe Double | Free WiFi

Lavender Quartz - Deluxe Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mint Macaroon - Deluxe King | Free WiFi

Mint Macaroon - Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pennsylvania - Single | Free WiFi

Pennsylvania - Single

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Natural Hessian - King Suite | Free WiFi

Natural Hessian - King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Compston Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9DJ

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Compston House B&B - Adults Only provides amenities like free English breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Compston House B&B - Adults Only include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Compston House B B
Compston House B&b Ambleside
Compston House B&B - Adults Only Ambleside
Compston House B&B - Adults Only Bed & breakfast
Compston House B&B - Adults Only Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Compston House B&B - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Compston House B&B - Adults Only?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Compston House B&B - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Compston House B&B - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Compston House B&B - Adults Only located?

Situated in Ambleside, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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Compston House B&B - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, great location very nice hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Wow! A wonderful place to stay. Great food too.

Megan and John were the perfect hosts and very welcoming. The property is clean, the bed so comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. The most relaxing B&B we’ve stayed in and would highly recommend this to our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly nothing to much trouble. Spotless clean and the breakfast menu was very good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely night away

We have been to Ambleside many times but this was our first stay here. Lovely B&B in great location in town. Hosts friendly and welcoming. Bedroom small but comfortable with everything we needed. Breakfast excellent. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Brilliant B&B

Lovely place to stay, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Breakfasts are lovely and cooked to order. Meg and John (the hosts) are very helpful with any queries you may have. Definitely recommend and would return if up in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

Autumn break

The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby. We were met by John, the owner, who was very helpful in suggesting raxi firms to use. We were allocated a a room on the top floor which was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and all freshly cooked. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Breakfast lovely people Megan and Johnson friendly can't wait to go sgain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Great B&B

Excellent location, hostess are very friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast and comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Great Stay

Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Perfect Stay

Lovely B&B, friendly service and beautiful breakfast in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B was spotlessly clean. The owners couldn’t have been more helpful in recommending nearby walks and even upgrading our room on arrival. We will definitely stay here again when we revisit Ambleside
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Well kept property. Beautiful location. Proximity to road means there is a bit of traffic noise but earplugs easily sorted that. Excellent breakfast options. Ask where to park BEFORE arriving as it isn't on the property itself :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 on all

Great. Brilliant brilliant host brilliant breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dani

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

Comfortable, clean and amazing breakfast.

We absolutely loved it. The room is a good size, light and comfortable. It has everything we needed and it was clean. Bathroom was nice and clean too. Outstanding service and breakfast. We will come to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

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

Lovely Stay

A really comfortable stay and we were made to feel welcome from our arrival. We were looked after and enjoyed our time here. The dog was an excellent host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great

Just friendly and perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient location. Free car park 1 minute walk from property. Owners friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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

Absolutely Lovely B&B

We were so happy to have stayed here! Lovely location, convenient to local shops, art gallery, and restaurants. Our room was brilliant: newly remodeled and super comfortable, spacious, and clean. Owners were very kind and helpful, also providing a delicious breakfast. A fantastic B&B, epitomizes the experience one should have in the Lake District. We'll certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A lovely family run B&B

This is a lovely B&B and the owners John and Meg go out of their way to ensure you are comfortable and have everything you need. The room was nice and the breakfast was great. Parking is just around the corner in the public car park but you get a permit to park for free, which can actually be used for free parking in other towns too which is handy if you want to explore. The location is very convenient, just a couple of minutes walk from the shops and restaurants, and a short walk to Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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