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Old School House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Located in a charming setting, Old School House offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and cozy fireplace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind by the garden or catch up on your favorite show at the lobby TV.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Living room
Daily housekeeping
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, la22 0nt

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Church of St Mary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Old School House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at Old School House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Old School House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Old School House B&B Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Bed & breakfast
Old School House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Old School House pet-friendly?

Yes, Old School House allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of GBP 15.0 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old School House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Old School House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Old School House located?

Situated in Ambleside, this bed & breakfast is steps from Hawkshead Grammar School, Grizedale Forest, and Church of St Mary. Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Old School House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Great place to base yourself for a walking holiday

Lovely location for walking and eating out in the village, great breakfasts, and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

A place worth staying

An excellent stay, beautiful, clean & spacious room, bathroom spotless. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024