Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9DJ
What's nearby
Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 12 min drive
Staveley Station - 19 min drive
Burneside Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Royal Oak - 3 min walk
Rothay Manor Hotel - 7 min walk
Ambleside Tap Yard - 4 min walk
The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 2 min walk
The Cornish Bakery - 3 min walk
About this property
The Gables Guest House
At The Gables Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and water skiing.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Early check-in is possible by pre-arrangement.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1888
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Gables Guest House Ambleside
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The Gables Guest House Hotel Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Gables Guest House?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Gables Guest House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Gables Guest House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gables Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Gables Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and horseback riding.
What's the area around The Gables Guest House like?
The Gables Guest House is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 17 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Recommended
Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again.
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value.
Natalie
Natalie, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend.
Darren
Darren, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 21, 2022
Good
Good, old fashioned guesthouse in an excellent location. Good for walking and restaurants.
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2022
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2022
I arrived late and left early but Sharyn and the team made sure my short stay was very comfortable and thank you for the upgrade! much appreciated. Would highly recommend!
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2022
10/10
Had a lovely stay in The Gables and would definitely return. Couldn’t say one bad thing about anything, the room was beautiful and so clean, had everything we needed. Our breakfast was also lovely, as were the owners/staff. Couldn’t recommend it anymore!
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2021
Short but friendly and comfortable stay
Very welcoming and friendly; efficient COVID setup which worked well. Really liked the cooked breakfasts and many thanks to the breakfact team for looking after me so well.
Good location; <5 minutes walk into Ambleside town centre with lots of restaurants etc, and straight onto Loughrigg Fell via the churchyard and Rothay Park.
Only minor quibble is the lack of assigned parking (very small car park, but there are some spaces outside the entrance which are available on a first come first served basis. Would definitely stay here again.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 27, 2020
Disappointed!!
They should not have opened as they treated us like lepers, they were so paranoid, we felt so unwelcome!! Breakfast was a cold bacon or sausage roll, left outside your room in a bag, dry no butter, they said they had no sauce either??? Upon leaving, didnt even ask if we had a good stay, as they kept out of the way, im appalled at the way we were treated!!!
Edward
Edward, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2019
Very nice place with cosy ambiente.
Madlene
Madlene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2019
Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2019
Service With A Smile.
Nicely central for the town. A small car park but we had no problem parking. If it was full you would struggle due to the obvious parking restrictions in the town. Both the room and the en-suite were reasonably spacious on the top floor, and very clean. Considering that our room faced the main road it was surprisingly quiet at night. The cooked breakfast was very tasty, with cereals also available, but no fresh fruit on offer. There were various canned type fruits though. Service was 'with a smile' which is always good!
Arthur
Arthur, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2019
The guesthouse is situated in a sidestreet opposite a recreation ground and near a church, so is quiet compared to the main road nearby which was busy with non-stop traffic due to the Easter holiday when I stayed. I booked a single room but was upgraded to a double-bed room upon arrival. The view from the window was pleasant, overlooking the sidestreet, church and recreation ground. The breakfasts were good on all 4 mornings of my stay, with plenty to choose from. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I was able to park my small car in the car-park, but there was no spare space at all, what with it being busy at Easter.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2018
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2018
Ticks all the boxes and more.
Perfect location, friendly and attentive individual service without a hint of fuss. Nice rooms - one had a beautiful view. And a cracking breakfast! Short walk up the nearest hill revealed one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen (but I should probably credit Windermere with that!) This was a working trip to show our film at the lovely nearby cinema but I will be back with my family. Thank you!
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2018
An enjoyable stay at the Gables, close to the town centre, with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. Also had a boot room which was useful after a wet days walk
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2018
Friendly and fabulous
Wonderful place. Very friendly. Would stay again!
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2018
Shoumo
Shoumo, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2018
Fabulous location!
Fantastic location, friendly welcome, clean accommodation with everything you would need.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2018
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2018
excellent B&B
really nice B&B, great location in town
chris
chris, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 8, 2017
Good location
Location was good but no parking available, breakfast lovely and delightful young lady serving, rooms immaculate & added bonus of glasses & ice at reception most welcome!
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2017
Our experience was amazing, best breakfast, service and comfort. Thank you.
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1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2017
Lovely place to stay
Lovely place to stay. Welcoming staff. Lovely breakfast. Clean and tidy rooms.
Michelle
Michelle , 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2017
Convenient and comfortable
Lovely room, very comfortable bed.
Very convenient for shopping and restaurants.