Myself and my boyfriend recently visited the Lake District for the first time for the bank holiday weekend. We were not disappointed. Ambleside is a picturesque and quaint town with plenty of choice of places to eat and drink. What really made our stay was our experience at Hillsdale. George and Lindsey were so friendly from the beginning and were... More

Maggie & Andy Rigby have just had a very enjoyable 2 night break at Hillsdale in Ambleside. This was our third stay and again we were not disappointed the breakfast is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful. This is always our first choice of B&B in the area. Looking forward to a return in the future. More

We have stayed at Hillsdale twice now and can't recommend it enough. George is a fantastic host and makes you feel very welcome from the moment you arrive. The rooms are spacious, nicely decorated, well equipped and have everything you would expect from a great b&b. The breakfast is great too and just what you need before setting off on... More

From the minute we arrived we were greeted by name and treated with exceptional warmth. George is a wonderful host. The room was lovely, clean and well-appointed. Breakfast was made to order and can't be faulted. We asked George about restaurants,shops and hikes and he is a fountain of knowledge and if he can't help he knows where you can... More

My husband and I first stayed at Hillsdale three years ago and returned again for a short break at the end of April. On returning to Ambleside we did not even consider staying anywhere else but Hillsdale as we had such a good experience previously. We are so glad we returned, George was as friendly and knowledgeable as before and... More

My wife and I went here for a short break after our wedding before our main honeymoon in a few months' time, so we were hoping that Hillsdale would be a good place to stay. We were not disappointed. The proprietor, George is an incredibly nice person, and gave us Ambleside rookies lots of hints and tips; places to eat,... More

I have stayed at Hillsdale in Ambleside on three occasions; as part of doing the 3 Peaks with my daughter, with my family for a short stay and when on business in the Lakes. On each occasion, the welcome was exceptional as was the level of service including preparing a cooked breakfast very early one morning to facilitate an early... More

In a room having one double and one single bed and therefor, presumably, intended to be used by three persons, there was just one chair on which either to sit or put ones clothes while sleeping. As there is no lounge, one had to sit on the bed when not out and about. The space was so cramped that it... More

We throughly enjoyed several nights at this B&B. It is central not only to Ambleside, but to the Lakes District. The house is immaculate and the breakfast delicious. George is a wonderful host as nothing is too much trouble for him. I would not hesitate to recommend Hillsdale to fellow travelers. More