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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
A hearty breakfast starts the day at this tranquil guesthouse where thoughtful amenities create a comfortable retreat from everyday demands

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Wanslea Guest House combines comfort with convenience in an upscale setting. Guests enjoy a delicious breakfast and free WiFi in public areas. The smoke-free property offers practical touches like luggage storage and self-parking for a truly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

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  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
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(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite

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  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside is home to Wanslea Guest House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Treetop Trek and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN

What's nearby

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    Lake Windermere
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ambleside Pier
    Ambleside Pier
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Borrans Park
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • White Platts Recreation Ground
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Freshers’ Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Zeffirellis
    11 min walk
  • Wateredge Inn
    6 min walk
  • The Temperance Inn
    8 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    9 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Lake Windermere
Wanslea Guest House provides free breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast
Room features
All guestrooms at Wanslea Guest House have amenities such as WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wanslea Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanslea Guest House?

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

What time is check-out at Wanslea Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wanslea Guest House located?

Situated in Ambleside, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ambleside Climbing Wall and Lake Windermere. Borrans Park and Ambleside Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Wanslea Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 434 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Montse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The couple who run it were incredibly lovely and attentive, making us feel right at home. The place was spotless, cozy, and full of character. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend Stay

We had a lovely stay at the Wanslea Guest House for our anniversary weekend Steve and Tina were amazing hosts helping with our every need and serving a delicious breakfast each day, our room was very spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed, we would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful B&B in a great location half way between the town and the lake. The room was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my 2 night stay. everything was clean and fully functional and they’d obviously considered previous guests’ feedback on all the little things like plenty of hooks on doors, shower shelf etc. The breakfast is great and you can choose what you want the night before. I’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayshea

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

Lovely stay

Lovely clean B&B. Hosts were very friendly. Great breakfast included. Would definitely stay again if visiting the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Wanslea and we had a lovely experience for comfort, food and its connectedness to the Lake District. We highly commend this guest house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great location

Great location for the town, fabulous welcome, very informative. Lovely clean and spacious bedroom and fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Great stay

Lovely hosts. We were especially impressed with the finely chopped fruit salad!! Beautiful room and perfect location for exploring Ambleside and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at Wanslea Guest House. The room was perfect and the breakfast was sublime. Will defo be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

Brilliant

Very nice stay, great breakfast and lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Best room we've ever stayed in

The Arabian Nights room was the best room in a guesthouse we've ever stayed in. It had everything we needed - comfy bed, warmth, bath, plenty of tea. Breakfast perfectly tailored each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host fantastic african room very spacious and spotlessly clean. Lovely breakfast.would recommend Would stay again. 5 stars ⭐
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Wonderful hospitality and great location

We had a wonderful few days in Ambleside, staying with Tina and Steve. Everything about the guest house is exactly what we wanted. Clean, friendly, great breakfast, etc. It is a perfect location for visiting Ambleside in the surrounding area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg

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

I'll be back

Great guesthouse run by really friendly people. Excellent choice for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanslea Guest house was just what I needed, an oasis in England's beautiful Lake District. The owners spoil you with a wonderful breakfast (many food options), incredibly clean rooms, a well stocked tea cart, comfortable furniture. I would return here in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simon

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