Lovely stay at the riverside. Having stayed at a nearby hotel last time this B&B knocked spots off it! Brenda and Dave are very friendly and always on hand to help us out/give advice on good places to visit. Lovely homemade breakfast. Clean, large room will all the amenities we would need. Affordable prices and a great location - just... more

Everything about Riverside is charming, from the setting, the welcome from the hosts to the finish of the wonderfully appointed guest rooms. Nothing is too much trouble for hosts David and Brenda who make you feel welcome from the minute you walk in. They are a mine of local information, their tips on where to eat, where to walk and... more

Without doubt Riverside is the only place we now stay in mid/south Lakeland, we don't even consider anywhere else. Nothing is too much trouble for Dave & Brenda, the breakfasts are wonderful (Brenda had even made gluten-free bread for me). All the rooms are comfortable and absolutely spotless. The 10 minute walk into Ambleside by the river and through the... more

Riverside is set in a quiet location where the only sound is that of the river flowing by. Dave and Brenda are excellent hosts who have thought of every little detail to make their guests feel at home. The bedrooms are havens of comfort and tranquility, and the breakfasts are a treat. I and E, Anglesey more

We stayed for the first time as a wedding party, there were 6 of us.From the moment we arrived we were greeted by a roaring fire and candles everywhere! We knew from the off this was going to be a wonderful experience.David and Brenda met us with big welcomes nothing was too much trouble.We stayed for 3 nights and left... more

We have been staying with Brenda and David at Riverside for about 5 years now, usually twice or three times per year. It is a bed and breakfast hotel situated about 10 minutes walk away from the centre of Ambleside, next to a river. It is the most wonderful place to stay - the hosts are fantastic, nothing is too... more

We stayed at Riverside after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, and can say that everything said about this fantastic Bed and Breakfast is true. David and Brenda are so friendly and very attentive to your every need, the location is superb and the house itself is very traditional and homely, however it still manages to keep up with the... more

We celebrated my husbands 70th birthday with a 3 day break at Riverside Hotel. This was one of many stays there. It just gets better & better. The weather was typical autumn weather wet & a bit chilly but the welcome we received from Brenda & Dave was warm and friendly. Other reviewers have said it all. This is a... more

Wonderful, friendly hosts who made us feel like old friends, despite this being our first stay at Riverside. We have visited the Lake District many times over the years and have stayed in everything from 5 star hotels to self-catering cottages. This was the simply best experience and I can't see us staying anywhere else in the future. Truly excellent. more