Wanslea Guest House

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

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
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

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬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
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • 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

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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Reviews

Wanslea Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 432 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Advised us on a great walk. Breakfast was excellent and sets you up for the day. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

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

Ambleside b&b

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 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
service, hospitality, cleanliness, private. ease of getting into and out of Ambleside. would fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

karen

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

Comfortable stay

Great location. Traditional and attractive well maintained building. Hosts very friendly and hospitable. Breakfast very nice. Room very comfortable. The only issue you could have is with the limited parking. Permits for the nearby parking lot was available also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Great base for exploring the area

Great place to use as a base to explore the area. Not much directly around the property but it is walking distance from Ambleside's pubs and restaurants. Room 1 was nicely renovated, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely guesthouse in a lovely location

Booked a single room for 3 nights, which was on the top floor. The owners were very warm and welcoming when I arrived, plus the additional excited welcome from little Charlie was adorable. The room was lovely and clean, bed was comfy and bathroom was spotless. Shower was a good pressure and temperature and I love that they use Out of Eden bathroom products, both eco friendly and cruelty free. Breakfast was served between 8 and 8.45, which you chose the night before, and was absolutely delicious with a good selection to choose from. By staying here you also get a discount at a couple of restaurants in the town and a parking pass for various car parks in the local area, which is a bonus. There is limited parking on site (I’d say max 3-4 vehicles) but the pass gives you free parking at the car park roughly 4 doors down from the guesthouse. It’s a great location, only a short walk in to the town and the waterfront. I had a slight issue with the temperature of the room on the first night, I was very cold overnight, but the owners were so helpful when I brought it up and offered to put an extra heater in my room with an additional duvet. This really helped make my stay more comfortable. Thank you Tina and Steve for everything and I hope your break is as enjoyable as mine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly welcome. Easy check-in. Dining options explained including excellent choices. Very clean and tidy room and ensuite. All the expected facilities. Comfortable bed and no noise from other guests. Breakfast was very good. Good portions served quickly and attentively. Would highly recommend. When I'm in the area again this will be my first choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the area the food option the bed is very comfortable access to the transport as well. Everything is around unique and perfect for me. I have a lovely stay with my daughter and I’m gonna recommend it for everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, nice and clean property, parking pass was a great bonus. Had a great couple nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Mahmoud

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

Lovely place and friendly owners

Excellent guest house. We stayed in the king-sized room which was decently sized and had a recently refurbished bathroom. The room was spacious, airy, and bright. The place was lovely and we met one of the owners, Steve, who was an absolutely excellent host, incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely interested in his guests. His delightful conversations and willingness to share invaluable local tips truly enhanced our experience. The breakfast which was included in the reservation was delicious and tasty. The rooms came with kettle and tea bags with milk pots and sugar. There was free parking in nearby car park which was 2 mins walk away from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

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