When it comes to B&Bs I’m fussy … the Hillsdale met the challenge. If you want a great B&B in a perfect location, I can’t recommend this place more. The owners were friendly and very helpful. Their tips on dining and walking were spot on, and we felt more like friends than customers. The room was very clean and recently remodeled, finished with a new bathroom (with a great shower) and even had a nice LCD flatscreen TV. There were umbrellas to use on a rainy night we were there. There were passes to a great nearby healthclub with a pool. The breakfast was tasty and filling, and I noticed that a couple beside us had a vegetarian meal. The one we had was ‘full English’, but we could also help ourselves to cold options like cereal, yogurt and some fresh fruit. Probably the best part, however, was the location. We’ve been to many areas in the Lakes, but Ambleside won our hearts with its charm and offer of great walks and views. It can be busy (thankfully they acquired a few parking spots just up the street) but the town is lovely with a great selection of restaurants and pubs and shops, all of which are at your doorstep. Hoping to stay again.

We had room seven right at the top of the house. It was very nicely decorate. It was clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and the food was great. Well situated for eating out. Only downside is parking, you can park overnight but the it's disk parking outside and you have to move you vehicle, which is ok if you're going walking anyway or going for a day trip. Not so good if you want to explore Ambleside itself, although they do suggest places to park. Other B&B's I have been to have given you residents permitsor something similar to overcome this problem.

We stayed at Hillsdale Guest House in Ambleside during early June 2005. We had two lovely, well-decorated, quiet, clean, double en-suite rooms. The guest house is centrally located in Ambleside, and the hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The owner even learned our names, and was very helpful with travel suggestions. The breakfasts were delicious, although we missed some fresh fruit. The one en-suite bathroom was extremely small, while the other bedroom's bathroom was more reasonable. There is no off-street parking, which can be a bit of a hassle during the day. We were given vouchers for a nearby spa, which we thoroughly enjoyed. I'd easily stay there again.