The Gables Guest House
Church Walk
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location, very clean and fantastic breakfast”
“Excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast”
“and a great breakfast too”
“Good breakfast”
“the staff were lovely and so helpful”
“Breakfast was great, location fantastic, staff welcoming, accommodating of the d…”
“Good facilities well kept and comfortable”
“Great breakfast and spotless room”
“Very clean and welcomed by Rohan”
“Very clean and tidy with decent freshly cooked breakfast”
“great location - the owner helped us with a parking problem straight away - very…”
“Great location, parking on site, comfy bed, quiet”
Overview
With wonderful countryside views, this stylish hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the centre of Ambleside. It offers free Wi-Fi and a tasty breakfast. All the bedrooms have en suite facilities and hairdryers and guests can enjoy free tea and coffee making facilities. The Gables Guesthouse Ambleside has a spacious dining room providing traditional English cooking with continental and vegetarian alternatives. Locally sourced products are used where possible. Secure bike storage and drying facilities are available at the property.
Traveller reviews
Darren
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
“The Lakes”
Great location, very clean and fantastic breakfast.
jo
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“a lovely hotel, wirh very friendly staff.”
the staff were lovely and so helpful. it was a lovely place to stay - very convenient for Ambleside. and a great breakfast too
William
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“Very enjoyable”
Excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Simon
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Good facilities well kept and comfortable
Hannah
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
“Great practical b&b with a really good breakfast”
Breakfast was great, location fantastic, staff welcoming, accommodating of the dog. Good strong filter coffee !
Marie Clare
couple
May 28, 2026
“Great central location.”
Very clean and welcomed by Rohan. Great breakfast and spotless room.
Ajay
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
Excellent location. Very spacious room. Good breakfast. Very kind owner and staff
Marc
couple
May 22, 2026
Excellent location
Ian
couple
May 21, 2026
“Nice stay in a value for money guest house.”
Excellent location and friendly staff. Very clean and tidy with decent freshly cooked breakfast.
Mark
couple
May 17, 2026
“Great staff. Cosy room”
Relaxed staff and very accommodating
Caroline
couple
May 17, 2026
“Excellent hotel as a base in the lakes”
Very comfortable, quiet, super clean hotel with nice staff. The hotel is perfectly located near the trailheads of some walks, the bus station, a recreation centre and plenty of cafes and restaurants as well as supermarkets. Breakfast was delicious, the staff was very nice and we would definitely recommend the hotel as a base in Ambleside (especially if you’re on a car-free holiday!)
Sharon
couple
May 15, 2026
“lovely property, great location, will be back”
great location - the owner helped us with a parking problem straight away - very helpful -
Debbie Neill
solo_traveller
May 8, 2026
Central location in a lovely spot. The staff were warm and welcoming, looking forward to going back 😍
Elisabeth
solo_traveller
May 4, 2026
“Good stay”
Great location, parking on site, comfy bed, quiet
barbara
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
Beautiful location near to all amenities and ina scienic setting.
Sandra
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
Great location with easy walking distance to local amenities. Comfortable, clean & quiet room. Good breakfast in pleasant room.
Charles
extended_group
April 28, 2026
“Perfect for what we needed.”
Location perfectly for access to the town and fells. Property and room were as described. Breakfast was good. Limited parking at the property, however, amble parking at main town car park which is just a 5min walk away, via the park.
Robert
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
“This is a great place to come back to after a good day on the fells.”
This is a bright clean and comfortable place to stay. The people who work here are welcoming. It is clean comfortable and the breakfast is good.
James
couple
April 25, 2026
“Great stay in Ambleside”
Great value, great location and lovely staff
Pauline
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
“Recommended”
Excellent quiet ish position, next to the park and church. Round the corner from pubs and restaurants. Rohan the proprietor was charming and everything was relaxed and comfortable. Even has ice and glasses for you use.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Bowling, Horse riding, Mini golf
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Luggage storage, Daily housekeeping
Deluxe King Room
With windows overlooking the bowling green and Loughrigg Fell, this room boast contemporary style with Sandersons Dandelion Clock detailing. This stylish room also features a luxury four-poster bed and a chaise longue.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room
Located across the 3 floors of The Gables, these individually styled rooms are of varying size, but all feature an en suite bathroom and views of Ambleside.
Twin Room with Shower
A ground-floor room featuring a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and an en suite bathroom.
Single Room with Bath
Each room has an en suite bathroom and overlooks the bowling green at the front of the building.
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