About this property

Located in the English Lake District, Elder Grove bed & breakfast offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside town centre is a 5-minute walk away. The property is surrounded by lakes and mountains. The accommodation is over 4 floors and the rooms are individually decorated and feature an en suite bathroom, digital TV, hot drinks tray & locally sourced toiletries. The hosts have good local knowledge of the area and have walking and holiday information folders for guests' use. A choice of Cumbrian breakfasts made with local produce is served from 08:15 until 09:15 in the unique dining room which features a local slate wall. Award-winning homemade marmalade, jams, and homemade bread compliment the traditional breakfast. A continental breakfast is served from 09.30 to noon on request. Elder Grove guest house offers limited free private parking. The lower ground floor lounge has a selection of soft drinks, wine and local beers and the ground floor lounge features a fire place, TV and DVD player. The property is 16.7 miles away from Keswick, 4.7 miles from Windermere and 7.7 miles from Coniston.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Andrea and Giles were very welcoming, and friendly, they were very accomodating. Their attention to detail with the room, sharing of local knowledge and breakfast was exceptional.
  • Douglas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotless, tidy, wonderful breakfast, charming owners, good location.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Everything was great. Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast was fantastic and hot
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and accommodating hosts, very comfortable bed and welcome bath/shower (after very wet day on fells). Breakfast very good. Clean and smart, the place had a bit of a boutique hotel vibe
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicely decorated with attention to detail. Comfortable bed and lovely breakfast. Very well located. Friendly staff.
  • C
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very central, and having the facility to park at the property was a plus. Both hosts: Giles and Andrea were very friendly and attentive but not over the top. Our room (11) was very clean and had everything we required. There was no...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely central property Clean and tidy Excellent breakfast
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    Quality of room, furnishings, products, breakfast; great location; very pleasant and helpful staff; onsite parking
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Immaculate b&b,very friendly owners, excellent breakfast
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Giles and Andrea were very friendly and welcoming The breakfast was very good

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 424 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hi, we’re Andrea and Giles and we can’t wait to welcome you to Elder Grove! If you need anything during your stay, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Property information

The building is Victorian and built in the late 1800s. We are proud that it still contains many original features. All our ten bedrooms are en-suite, ranging from singles to junior suites. Crisp bed linen, a full size bath and fluffy towels mean you can rest easy after your day of hiking, cycling or sightseeing. To make the most of our stunning views, our bedrooms are on the first and second floors. The historic character of our four storey B&B is complemented by contemporary decor and modern facilities. We have unlimited WiFi and guest lounges for your enjoyment. Plus a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day. We are just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside and it's pubs, restaurants and attractions. Leave your car behind in our private on site parking area and make the most of the many walks from our doorstep.

Neighbourhood information

Set in the heart of the Lake District, Elder Grove has easy access to the town of Ambleside, with the centre being only 5 minutes walk. Ambleside is ideal for access to other parts of the Lake District such as Keswick, Windermere and Coniston.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Elder Grove takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, cooked Cumbrian breakfasts are served from 08:15 until 09:15 in the dining room.

All rooms are non smoking in line with current UK legislation.

There is no lift at the property and due to the style of the building it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please inform Elder Grove in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.