My wife and I have just got back from a lovely 2 night stay at Amble House in Keswick. We had a really relaxing time. Amble House is lovely, it is amazingly clean both the main house and the room. The breakfast was wonderful and Richard and Judy the owners could not have been nicer. We will be coming back again
Mr and Mrs Leathem (Manchester)More
Have just returned from 2 night stay at Amble House and cant wait to go back. Richard and Judy were wonderful hosts making us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble - Judy immediately offered to dry our very wet clothing as soon as we walked through the door before offering to carry my case upstairs. Richard was very attentive in the dining room ensuring everyone had got what they wanted and making pleasant conversation with all the guests. The breakfast was superb - cooked to perfection,well presented and all locally sourced.
We were so impressed with our room - it was absolutely spotless and the bathroom positively gleamed! There was a well stocked hospitality tray and they had even left a chocolate on the pillows!
They really have thought of everything. Its the extra little touches that make all the difference and I would recommend this fantastic b&b to everyone
What a lovely review!! It really is heartwarming to receive such a glowing testament and to know that you enjoyed your time here with us! It was a pity the weather wasn't too good but at least you managed to get some walking done. Richard and I enjoyed your company and look forward to the next time! Thankyou for taking the time to air your views!
hello richard and judy, just got home, would like to say a great big thank you, your hospitality was lovely, and the food was fab, so anyone wanting to visit keswick in the lake district please try amble house and we guarentee you will not be dissapointed. it is very handy for town and all that keswick has to offer, hope to see you two soon.
many thanks,
mike & angela from cheshire (the coeliac lady)
Thankyou so much for your really kind comments. It was really lovely to meet you both and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your return visit and remember to let us get your gluten free foods for you - we are happy to do it - its really not necessary to bring your own!! Happy Anniversary!
Judy was available to greet us on our arrival and couldn't have been more welcoming. We stayed three nights. If we had been able to stay 4 nights we could have taken the king size room. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay during what was probably the wettest week in July.
Richard was on hand a breakfast each day offering weather reports and suggestions of where to go and what to do and Judy's breakfast was something to behold! We certainly didn't need anything else until T time.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be booking again for next year.
Thankyou so much for your kind comments. It was lovely to meet you both and we are really glad you enjoyed your stay - such a shame we couldn't organise better weather for you!! Hope your onward trip to Scotland was enjoyable. Richard and I look forward to seeing you both again very soon.
We first stayed at Amble House in November 2009 and when we recently thought about having a mini break (7th-10th July 2011 inc.) we had absolutely no hesitation in knowing that we wanted to stay at Amble House once again. In fact, it was ONLY because Amble House had a room available that we actually went to the Lakes and not elsewhere on a mini break. Amble House was our first and only choice in the Lakes. If it wasn't available, we wouldn't have stayed anywhere else in the Lakes and would have gone elsewhere in the UK/Europe instead. We love it that much!
The first time we stayed at Amble House, we received a very lovely warm welcome and were shown to our very impressive room. Judy showed us all the facilities the room offered and advised us of breakfast times etc.
When we arrived at Amble House for our second visit, we received yet another warm welcome and it was as if we were home from home.
We stayed in a different room during our second stay. Both the rooms we have stayed in during our visits to Amble House have been welcoming, cosy, comfortable, beautifully decorated and have a variety of facilities that make you feel at home.
Both rooms had an en suite shower room with a sink and toilet and big fluffy towels. They also had travel essentials such as razor, shampoo, shower gel, cotton buds, cotton pads, shower cap etc which were very useful.
Each of the rooms also had a fantastic hospitality tray with a wide selection of teas, instant coffee, filter coffee and filter de-caff coffee with a cafetiere and also a very much needed instant hot chocolate with delicious biscuits.
The rooms have a wardobe and plenty of drawer space for storing all of your clothes during your stay. Each room also has a hairdryer.
There's also a drying room for your walking gear if you happen to be caught out by the good old British weather.
Having stayed in Amble House in the cold season of November and also in the warm season of July, the temperature was perfect both times. In winter the rooms were really toasty and in the summer they were lovely and cool.
Breakfast....There are no words that can describe how delicious the breakfast is at Amble House! Scrumptious, delicious, yummy are a few but still don't do it justice! The breakfast system at Amble House is straight forward. Every day you have a menu in your room and you simply tick your choice of breakfast and leave your menu in reception before 8pm the evening before! Simple! The only hard part is choosing what you want to eat as the whole menu is gorgeously tempting! There's fruit juice and tea or coffee brought to your table when you arrive in the breakfast room. You can help yourself to cereal (including Judy's homemade Granola), yoghurt and fresh fruit salad. You can choose everything from a Full English Breakfast right through to beans on toast for a lighter breakfast option.
Breaksfast items are locally sourced as well as being DELICIOUS. Judy not only makes the Granola (I didnt taste it myself but other guests loved it and one said "it's the best granola I've ever tasted"), she also makes fantastic marmalade. The jam is also homemade by a friend of Richard and Judy's and is also, you've guessed it, delicious!
For a very reasonable small additional cost, Judy will prepare you a picnic with sandwiches etc as long as you let her know your requirements the evening before you want the picnic so she can cater for your request. This is a brilliant idea as it means you can literally grab your lunch and head off up a mountain or around a lake without having to go via Keswick town centre first. It's worth noting here that Kesick town centre is literally a 5 minute walk away and is beautiiful.
Richard and Judys knowledge of the area is outstanding and they were brilliant for telling us where was good and not so good to eat, to walk and to visit.
Checking out is a smooth process and credit/debit cards are accepted.
Richard and Judy are fantastic hosts. They have made us feel very welcome each time we have stayed and they are very accomodating. We love staying at Amble House and we will definitely be booking to stay there again...and again...and again...!
Wow!! What a super review! Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this for us. Its really gratifying to know that you enjoyed your stay here with us and that you felt comfortable and enjoyed your break so much. It was great to see you both again and Richard and I look forward to seeing you both in the near future [try the granola next time!!]
Owners Richard and Judy were welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. The room was a small double but was ideal for us and the breakfast was great and varied, with plenty of choice even for us vegetarians. My other half can be quite particular about her food and they were very accommodating and keen to make sure they'd got it right.
You can be spoiled for choice for B&Bs in Keswick, but you can't go wrong with Amble House.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your comments for us. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here at Amble House and your visit to Keswick. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are very pleased you enjoyed your breakfast choices and the actual food too! We look forward to your return to Keswick and your next stay here with us at Amble House.
