Name: Lacet House
Address: Kelsick Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EA, United Kingdom, Kelsick Road, Cumbria, LA22 0EA, UK
Rating: 9.6

Lacet House

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About this property

Lacet House is situated in the heart of Ambleside, within the scenic Lake District National Park. The town is surrounded by mountains and rolling fells, with the head of Windermere Lake less than 1 mile away. The rooms at the property each feature a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities, along with private or en suite bathroom facilities. Many boast impressive views of the countryside. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. In the morning, guests can select from a full English breakfast or a lighter option from the extensive pre-ordered menu. Diets can be catered for upon request. The dining room is light and airy with stunning views of the fells. Ambleside offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and shops, within a 5-minute stroll of the house. Lacet House offers free private parking, limited to small and medium cars.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 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 9.9
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Family Room Non- Ensuite 2 single beds and 1 double bed
King Room 1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds
Standard Double Room 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Heidi

United Kingdom

“Really comfortable clean room with a large, hot shower. Friendly hosts who were on hand. We stayed room only but the breakfasts looked good and nice dining room. Great location and we were able to park at the rear.”

Matthew

United Kingdom

“We loved everything about this B&B. The rooms were spacious and clean, the breakfast was really nice (my wife especially loved the fresh filter coffee) and the owners Louise and Shaun were so friendly and welcoming.”

Joel

United Kingdom

“Fantastic place to stay, thank you to our hosts you were great”

Anthony

United Kingdom

“Good variety of choices for breakfast, centrally located and near to bus route to Keswick or kendal with shops pubs and restaurants all within walking distance.”

Dawn

United Kingdom

“We loved our stay here. The location is perfect – right in the heart of Ambleside with everything just a short stroll away. Our room was full of character and felt really cosy, with quality fittings throughout and a very comfy bed. The shower was...”

Neil

United Kingdom

“Honestly the best place. Clean modern rooms. Friendly owners. Mega breakfast. Just lovely”

Emma

Australia

“We really enjoyed our stay, with a comfortable room, a great central location, and lovely hospitality from Louise and Shaun.”

Millar

Australia

“Everything went to plan, accommodated early checking. Friendly nature of owners and bonus”

Devinder

United Kingdom

“It was a great location, clean and comfortable for what we needed. The breakfast was great ! Louise and Shaun were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble- thank you so much”

Katherine

United Kingdom

“The hosts were lovely, friendly and very helpful. Room was very comfortable and lovely and the location was very central and handy for Ambleside.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 518 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Shaun and Louise offer you a warm welcome to Lacet House Bed and Breakfast, situated in beautiful Ambleside in the heart of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whether you are visiting for an overnight stay, short break or longer holiday we aim to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable in one of our 5 comfortable, individually styled double or twin rooms. We offer free parking to our guests in our on site car park. We are minutes away from the town centre where there are numerous excellent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. The bus stop is less than 10 metres up the road allowing travel around the Lake District without needing to drive.

Property information

Lacet House is a local slate built building located in the heart of Ambleside, within the scenic Lake District National Park. The town is surrounded by mountains and rolling fells, with the head of Windermere Lake less than 1 mile away. There is a choice of 5 individually styled double or family rooms, each with en suite or private shower room facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, bath robes and a generous complimentary refreshment tray, Most boast impressive views of the fells. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. In the morning, guests can select from a full breakfast or a lighter option including Vegetarian & Vegan options from the pre-ordered menu. Diets can be catered for upon request. The breakfast room is light and airy with stunning views of the fells. Ambleside offers numerous pubs, restaurants, and shops, within a 5-minute walk from the house. There are numerous walks for all abilities straight from the door, from the high fells to the beautiful waters of Rydal& Grasmere. Lacet House also offers free on-site private parking.

Neighbourhood information

Lacet House is in beautiful Ambleside in the heart of the lake district. It is a few minutes walk from the town centre where there are numerous excellent restaurants and cafes, traditional pubs, shops art galleries, cinemas, a climbing wall and a museum. We are aout 4 miles from Grasmere and Windermere and the bus stop is about 50 yards up the road giving easy access to nearby villages. Lake Windermere is less than a mile away and there are many spectacular walks starting from Ambleside.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Lacet House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

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

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to give at least 24 hours advance notice of their estimated time of arrival to ensure staff are on site. Rooms can be made available from 12:00 hours.

Guests who wish to arrive after 18:00 will need to phone Lacet House directly for check-in instructions as staff may not be available.

Please inform Lacet House 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.