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Lake House

4.0 of 5
Lake Rd | Waterhead Bay, Ambleside LA22 0HD, England
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Ranked #30 of 75 Ambleside B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
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What travelers say about this B&B/inn
  • Sister hotel(4)
  • Buffet breakfast(4)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
  • Waterhead Bay(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Dylan-Henry
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

Took a three night stay at Lake Side and enjoyed the experience. Our room was clean and tidy and enjoyed a fine view of the Lake and surrounding hills. Breakfast was good. Two out of the three mornings was a buffet with a good choice of usual items. The other day I chose smoked salmon and scrambled eggs which was... More

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KarenRT1200
Leicester, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

We enjoyed a two night stay at this very nice hotel. The room was delightful, large and spotlessly clean. The tea and coffee tray was a welcome addition and much appreciated after a walk in the cold winter air. The hotel is situated two minutes walk away from the lake (which is beautiful, even in winter) and only ten minutes... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Thank you for your fantastic review and it's great to hear that you found Lake House a great venue for a perfect getaway weekend break. We wil pass on your comments to all the staff at Lake House and we look foward to seeing you again, keep an eye on our website for all our latest offers!! Jason Hewitt More

Karl E
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Had a weekend in this first class hotel during October. Our first time here but will certainly not be the last. A really well organised and friendly hotel in a glorious location on the tip of Lake Windermere. The Staff and Service was excellent and the food was well above standard and just about every aspect of this hotel is... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

It's fantastic to hear that you had a heavenly weekend at Lake House, like you mentioned it is a lovely location at the tip of windermere lake but yet only a short walk to the centre of Ambleside. Thank you for your kind review and it's great to get such good positive feedback and we look forward to welcoming you... More

susan c
Ashford, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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Chose this hotel for its looks - what a disapointment!!!! It looks as though it is set in its own grounds - that couldnt be further from the truth! Its set on a main road up a VERY steep drive, with a small garden to the front that you cant walk round. We werent even in the hotel proper -... More

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Jason Hewitt, Owner at Lake House, responded to this review
February 3, 2012

Dear Mrs B.Thank you for your second review regarding your stay at Lake House in June 2011. I am sorry that you have had to post your review more than once. Many of you comments are still extreme and very upsetting for myself and the whole team at Lake House who work so hard to give all our guest the... More

Paul D
Doncaster, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our stay was for 2 nights and arriveed to a very warm welcome, the staff are brilliant, the room was hugh, spotless and very warm, we took advantage of the DVD loan from a good selection which is a nice touch. Breakfast was excellent being self service means you need not go hungary all the hot choices where very well... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 25, 2012

It's fantastic to hear that you had a very enjoyable stay with us at Lake House enjoying everthing that we have to offer, finding the staff excellent and the breakfast brilliant, thankyou. Hopefully we will be in a position to welcome you back again in the future. Jason Hewitt More

beez30
West Yorkshire
Contributor
18 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Arrived at Lake House between christmas and new year for one night with friends and we were immediately impressed with the place. Tight, sweeping driveway up to a grand old house. We were in a Land Rover so parked in the overflow car park at the back where there was plenty of space. Polite, friendly member of staff on reception... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 9, 2012

It's great to hear that you and your friends were impressed with Lake House and that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We have taken on board your comments about the breakfast and we will certainly look into this, and hopefully we will beable to welcome you back again sometime in the future. Jason Hewitt More

pip b
Preston, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in one of the hideaway rooms for the first time last New Year's Eve and loved the room so much that we asked for the same one again this New Year. The hideaway rooms are lovely - really cosy and beautifully decorated. The breakfast at the hotel is excellent, very good selection of hot and cold food. Grab... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 9, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review we really do appreciate the feedback especially when you have stayed with us before and that you found your second stay with us was just as good as the first. We will certainly pass on your kind comments to all the staff and we look forward to seeing you again.... More

hollywood007
Leeds
Contributor
12 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

We spent the New Year here for a second year running and once again were impressed with the service and cleanliness. Breakfast is buffet style but items are replenished and kept fresh frequently. The dining area is warm and has wonderful views and breakfast is a real pleasure. The rooms are spacious and very private and a meal,wine&dvd brought to... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

We are delighted that you returned to us for the second year running to enjoy New Year at Lake House and this time you tried our 'cosy night in' offer with a DVD, bottle of wine and supper. Hopefully we will see you again sometime in the future so keep an eye on our web site for all our special... More

Stef_1986
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Stayed two nights at Twixtmas 2011, great place - fantastic location for Ambleside and ferry to Bowness / Coniston. Very clean, spacious with friendly, helpful staff. My only minor criticism was that breakfast was buffet style which meant eggs were not runny! Overall, a great place and will be back :) More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Thank you for your great review, it's good to hear that you enjoyed all that Lake house had to offer including it's fantastic location across the roads from the lake and the ferries. Sorry your egg was not 'runny' next time ask one of the girls and they will gladly cook one for you!! Jason Hewitt More

kate472
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We came on the 20/11/11 in the evening to celebrate my fiancée birthday on the 21/11/11. I had organised everything except the candles and the cake. I went to reception to find out where I could find some candles....they had none but I knew I had to find some, she wanted a cake! :-) The lady on reception suggested I... More

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Jason Hewitt, General Manager at Lake House, responded to this review
December 29, 2011

Wow, what a fantastic review, thankyou. Katie will be delighted and we will certainly pass on all your kind comments to her, she is always very obliging and nothing is too much trouble so your comments a very much deserved. Thank you again and hopefully we will see you again in the future. Jason Hewitt. More

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