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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi
Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room ) | WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room ) | WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN

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

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬8 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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 at Wanslea Guest House?

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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Wanslea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 417 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

The Africa room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

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

Great hosts, spotlessly clean, well kept. Happy guests
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

From start to finish it was a great stay. Really clean! Very friendly! Lovely breakfasts! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely place to stay and very conveniently located. Hosts were very pleasant. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

Good hosts, convenience location, free parking permit provided in surrounding areas, spacious and comfort room.

10/10

Great guest house near Ambleside - it’s a warm and easygoing place with lovely rooms, and does a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

lovely properrty about 10 minutes from the town centre, big room, an excellent breakfast and knowledgeable host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had a lovely stay at Wanslea,very nice hosts,lovely clean and spacious rooms,excellent location with free parking nearby,very good breakfast,first class all round, looking forward to returning one day
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Amazing hosts and perfect location to walk into Ambleside. The breakfast was amazing. Will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

service, hospitality, cleanliness, private. ease of getting into and out of Ambleside. would fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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