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Lake View Country House

4.0 star property

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Penthouse Apartment | Terrace/patio
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Garden Suite | Garden view
Front of property
Lake Room | Living area | Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
$178
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Lake View Country House, Lake View Drive, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TD
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Penthouse Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Penthouse Apartment

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Cottage | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

The Cottage

  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Garden Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Holly Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Holly Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverside Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Riverside Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Fellside Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Fellside Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lake Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Lake Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Treetop Room | Interior entrance

Treetop Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Lake View Country House

4-star Ambleside guest house with restaurant
This smoke-free guesthouse features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lake View Country House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Lake View Country House features a full-service spa. Dining options at the guesthouse include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Ambleside guesthouse also offers a terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2017.

Lake View Country House is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Good Sport - This brewpub serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Sport

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1850
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - March 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not accept American Express credit cards as a method of payment.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 22 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults, and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 22 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lake View Country House B&B Grasmere
Lake View Country House B&B
Lake View Country House Grasmere
Lake View Country Grasmere
Lake View Country Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Ambleside
View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Ambleside
Lake View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside

Lake View Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family stay

Amazing property and a host in Richard that goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Location is stunning and the property has lots of charms including private walk to Grasmere and gardens with nightly badger visits.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Views, Great Room

Booked just one night as a last minute getaway. Stayed in the Penthouse which has a large blacony with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom great. The beams are low at the edges of the room but we are both tall and managed to avoid them :) I would highly recommend this place and will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great little place

We had a fabulous time and were looked after by the lovely Abbott family! The place is just off the main road, lovely and quiet. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a spectacular location. Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful hosts, cute little place, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location a couple of minutes walk to the village centre and the quirky pub restaurant affiliated to the guesthouse. Food was limited but fine and the staff lovely and attentive. Made a nice change from the hotels we normally frequent in Grasmere. A minor issue would be the need for a shower attachment to the bath in the suite we stayed in. The garden was quiet and secluded where we enjoyed a bottle of champagne we brought with us as an aperitif before the meal. English breakfast in the morning at the pub was excellent and we came away with a bottle of Grasmere gin from the attached brewery. What’s not to like about this quiet hidden gem. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanzi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place perfect location good breakfast ideal for dogs. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for short break with our without the dog. Really dog friendly and extremely helpful host. Good food provided by local pub - excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly place and made you and your dogs welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet retreat

Have just enjoys delightful no stress break in Lake View, was a wonderful place to unwind & forget the stress of working. Thank you Richard for all your help
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect retreat

Lovely big room. Everything was thought of - in the conservatory area spare umbrella's blankets, maps, books, games, torches, walking sticks to borrow. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice room, very clean, great views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Central village location, disappointing room

we were on the ground floor, good that we didn't have to climb stairs, bur our window looked out onto the splendid conservatory, so for privacy the panes had been obscured. This meant the room felt claustrophobic. Excellent en-suite bathroom. No food served in the hotel so had a short walk to the co-owned pub on the main street. Thankfully it didn't rain. No lake view from ground level.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will book again

Great choice for Grasmere with dogs. Especially as you don’t pay extra for their stay. We stayed in The Cottage which was ideal for our short break. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal for couples

This is a lovely place to stay, a truly ideal location just a minutes walk to the village but with plenty of free parking. It’s a pretty building with character, but none of the creaky floorboards or questionable decor you often get with ‘character’ buildings. The bed was plenty comfy, the bedroom was uncluttered and the bathroom was spacious in the “Loft” room. It would have been truly ideal for us as a place to stay as a couple with no time pressures. We had a toddler with us, and upon booking we were immediately offered a cot bed for her in the room which felt very attentive. Having a toddler in that room wasn’t very practical as there was nowhere to put anything out of reach, the doors didn’t have a lock or latch (on the inside or the room door or bathroom) and there wasn’t much spare space in that particular room. The bathroom was attractively decorated and contained pleasant, sustainable toiletries but without a shower or shower attachment on the bath, getting ready took longer than normal. Hot water was instant and plentiful at any time day or night. Room heating was great. In short it’s ideal for couples, but wouldn’t comfortably fit more in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Penthouse which was fab! Beautiful views of the lake and had everything we needed. Was a little concerned as dog friendly that there may be a dog smell but needn't have worried the whole apartment was imaculate. I didnt realise we'd still have tea, coffee etc as we had our own kitchenette so was a lovely bonus. Banged my head a couple of times as lowered ceiling white so blends into the rest - no problem with the beams, so maybe just a different colour or an arrow would help. However it didn't detract from our wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the accommodation for location and cleanliness. Beautiful grounds. Only disappointment is lack of availability of anywhere to eat due to covid and staff shortages. Overall though I would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021