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Melrose Guesthouse

The Melrose is an elegant Victorian house situated in the heart of Ambleside, and a mere stone’s throw away from restaurants, tea-rooms, shops, public houses and tourist amenities. The Melrose has 8 rooms of varying sizes: 4 double ensuite rooms (one of which is on the ground floor), two twin rooms (comprising a double and a single bed), a single room with private facilities and a family ensuite room (comprising a double bed and two single beds). Breakfast is served between 8:30am and 9:15am in the traditional dining room and consists of a buffet style choice of cereals, fruit juices, yoghurts, toast and preserves, tea and fresh coffee complete with a full English breakfast or lighter options on request. A vegetarian variation of the English breakfast is available if preferred.

Croyden House, Cumbria

Croyden House is situated on a quiet one-way street in the centre of Ambleside, just a minutes walk from the main bus stops. Offering guests accommodation in single, double, twin and family rooms and are happy to welcome groups. Eight rooms have en-suite facilities, two use a bathroom across the landing, and all rooms are individually heated and have a colour television, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Every morning a generous breakfast menu is on offer which includes a freshly cooked English breakfast, a variety of home made marmalade and jams, served either in our pleasant traditional dining room and/or our newly converted Lakeland slate room. Croyden House offers a packed lunch on request including freshly made sandwiches and home made cakes.

Rothay Manor Hotel in Ambleside

Rothay Manor is an elegant Regency house built in 1825 as a private residence for a prosperous Liverpool merchant and still retains many original features. The house is a listed building and is set in attractive landscaped gardens a 1/4 mile from the head of Lake Windermere and a short walk from the centre of Ambleside. Renowned for the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and efficient yet unobtrusive service, the hotel has been personally managed by the Nixon family for 40 years. With 16 individually appointed bedrooms and 3 suites - 2 of which are in the grounds of the hotel, there is accommodation to suit all needs. Families are welcome with rooms and suites available, together with cots, highchairs and an excellent High Tea menu.