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Hillsdale in Ambleside

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Front of property
Bay Room King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Hiking
Restaurant
Hillsdale in Ambleside welcomes guests with a full breakfast and a pleasant terrace amid mountain scenery. Stay connected with WiFi, store valuables in the front-desk safe, and use self-parking facilities - amenities previous guests have particularly valued.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room (En-suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room (En-suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bay Room King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Bay Room King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double En-suite King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double En-suite King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Hillsdale in Ambleside is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting.
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Church St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BT

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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 - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hillsdale in Ambleside

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Hillsdale in Ambleside provides amenities like free full breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and limited 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 full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hillsdale in Ambleside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillsdale in Ambleside located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hillsdale in Ambleside Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean tidy friendly in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent B&B. Lovely food, great nights sleep, great location and great price. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really comfortable, friendly, and clean. Steve and Caz go out of their way to make the guests feel at home. Breakfast is superb. Lots of choice and cooked to order
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely stay at Hillsdale - Steve and Caz were fantastic hosts who couldn't be more helpful, the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was a great way to get the day started. It's located really close to all the local amenities, there's great walks on the doorstep and the bus stop is a couple of minutes walk if you want to go further.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in attractive b&b - hosts v helpful and friendly- breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes my stay at the B&B was great had a lovely 4 days there food was lovely and the service would stay there again if we’re in Ambleside nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

Wonderful Stay!

A wonderful two night stay at Hillsdale, Steve & Caz could not have been more helpful and welcoming, the breakfast is delicious and the rooms are immaculately clean and tidy and the bed is super comfortable after a long day of walks, we can’t wait to return when we next go to Ambleside, Thankyou!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect stay

Hillsdale B+B is a beautiful, well located property in the heart of Ambleside. Caz and Steve are perfect hosts. The breakfast was amazing and catered for guests with specific dietary requirements We will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

1 night stay with family

Lovely coay B&B. Decor is modern but in theme with the lake district. Lots of little home comforts included. The owners are very friendly and cant do enough for you. Breakfast was very good and all cooked to order with a hige range to choose from. Rooms are lovely and its in a great location. free parking too which is a big plus point.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent standards through out and they care about their guests, personal and attentive, breakfast was scrummy, and they were a very helpful couple, will defo be going back to stay there..thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

We will be back

The second time we have stayed at Hillsdale and we will definitely be back. Lovely house with lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Excellent

Easy check-in. Excellent location. Informative owners who are very friendly and accommodating, especially with allergies. Definitely will return for our 3rd visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Hillside and would highly recommend to friends and family. Our room was absolutely beautiful. Owners couldn't do enough for us, even given us recommendations on places to eat. We'll hopefully be back soon, thank you once again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hillsdale

We enjoyed our stay at Hillsdale very much. The B&B was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and furnished. Steve and Kaz were very pleasant and friendly and looked after us very well. There was a good choice for breakfast. It was convenient having free parking nearby and it was well located for all the restaurants and shops in Ambleside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

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

Exceptional! Steve and Caz very welcoming

Our stay exceeded our expectations. Steve and Caz made you feel like you were staying with close friends. The attention to detail is everywhere in thier property. Our room was immaculate. The bed was so comfy we had the best sleep in a long time. Breakfast was perfect and a good choice. We truly couldn't have asked for any more. We highly recommend staying at Hillsdale. You even have a secure car parking bay only a very short walk away. We got a parking disc and was able to park outside for an hour whilst we unloaded on arrival and loaded up again on leaving. We left the car in the car park and used the buses to go everywhere. We can't wait to return. Thank you for making our two day stay so memorable. Kind regards, Glynis and Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super, central, very pretty area, short break!

We stayed in room 8. Very well equipped. Loved night light in bathroom, vanity mirror and hairdryer. Wine glasses and bottle open great. Extension plugs useful. Loved the decor, very comfortable. Very well thought out. It was a short break for our wedding anniversary. Caz and Steve lovely hosts, very informative. The only thing I personally would have liked, would have been fresh towels, maybe toilet cleaned, tea making facilities topped up and bins emptied. Towels and tea facilities had to be requested in the morning if required. I suppose it’s not a hotel so bedroom service not applied. Breakfast was lovely. Well cooked and lots of choice, although short window for dining compared to other places. We would definitely love to come back again, very home from home. Great location, we loved it! 10 out of 10. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Can't wait to go back to Hillsdale

Another lovely stay with Caz and Steve at Hillsdale. Can't wait to go back and enjoy another great breakfast and a very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cas and Steve were fantastic hosts. Breakfast was excellent. Very nice B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KA MAN AXITY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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