Compston House B & B
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From
US$110
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Compston House B&B - Adults Only in Ambleside (Ambleside Town Centre), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. This bed & breakfast is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Ullswater and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Lodore Falls.
What's nearby
White Platts Recreation Ground(0.1 Miles)
Rothay Park(0.1 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(0.3 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library(0.3 Miles)
Borrans Park(0.6 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort(0.6 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(0.6 Miles)
Lake Windermere(0.7 Miles)
Ambleside Pier(0.8 Miles)
Dora's Field(1.7 Miles)
Rydal Mount(1.8 Miles)
Rydal Water(1.9 Miles)
Rydal Hall Labyrinth(1.9 Miles)
Wansfell Pike(2.3 Miles)
Treetop Trek(2.4 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf (miniature)
Location
Compston House American Style B & B Compston Road, Lakes, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom
White Platts Recreation Ground (0.1 Miles)
Rothay Park (0.1 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall (0.3 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library (0.3 Miles)
Borrans Park (0.6 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort (0.6 Miles)
Room options
10
Mint Macaroon Deluxe King
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Soft Stone Budget Double
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
118 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Nordic Sky Budget Double
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
118 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Natural Hessian King Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
172 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
2
Arizona Double
Room details
1 Double Bed
118 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Maine King
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Chic Shadow Deluxe Double
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Lavender Quartz Deluxe Double
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
129 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Compston House B & B
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 536 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
0%
Couple
84%
Family
5%
Group
4%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers praise Compston House B & B for its central Ambleside location, welcoming hosts, and consistently excellent breakfasts with plenty of choice, creating a comfortable base for exploring the area and earning many recommendations from guests who plan to return.
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What guests think
Travellers praise Compston House B & B for its central Ambleside location, welcoming hosts, and consistently excellent breakfasts with plenty of choice, creating a comfortable base for exploring the area and earning many recommendations from guests who plan to return.
Guests also value the free or nearby parking provided via permits. Rooms are generally comfortable and modern, though a couple of reviews describe more basic spaces or compact bathrooms. Overall, it delivers a relaxed, well run B&B experience.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate the parking setup, with free or permit parking available a short walk away.
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Kevin
10 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hosts. Well kept property. Beautiful location. Proximity to road means there is a bit of traffic noise but earplugs easily sorted that. Excellent breakfast options. Ask where to park BEFORE arriving as it isn't on the property itself :)
Great hosts. Well kept property. Beautiful location. Proximity to road means there is a bit of traffic noise but earplugs easily sorted that. Excellent breakfast options. Ask where to park BEFORE arriving as it isn't on the property itself :)
10
Angela
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location in the centre of Ambleside, friendly owners, nice room, great choice of breakfast, free parking. Thoroughly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Great location in the centre of Ambleside, friendly owners, nice room, great choice of breakfast, free parking. Thoroughly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
10
Emma
1 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely place to stay. Right in the heart of Ambleside. Great breakfast options. No private parking but lots of parking available.
Lovely place to stay. Right in the heart of Ambleside. Great breakfast options. No private parking but lots of parking available.
10
Marilyn
23 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and convenient location. Free car park 1 minute walk from property. Owners friendly and helpful.
Very clean and convenient location. Free car park 1 minute walk from property. Owners friendly and helpful.
10
Natalie
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
10
christopher
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
10
Sharon
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
10
Matt
18 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at a lovely B&B. John was incredibly polite and helpful, the parking pass is such a nice touch and we wish we could have stayed longer!! Lovely breakfast that catered to vegetarian diet and the coffee machine in the room was a great touch. Great view to boot!! Thank you! 😊
Amazing stay at a lovely B&B. John was incredibly polite and helpful, the parking pass is such a nice touch and we wish we could have stayed longer!! Lovely breakfast that catered to vegetarian diet and the coffee machine in the room was a great touch. Great view to boot!! Thank you! 😊
10
Paisley
27 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
10
richard
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean rooms and common areas, with housekeeping keeping spaces fresh.
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Catriona
2 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
10
Dani
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We absolutely loved it. The room is a good size, light and comfortable. It has everything we needed and it was clean. Bathroom was nice and clean too. Outstanding service and breakfast. We will come to stay again.
We absolutely loved it. The room is a good size, light and comfortable. It has everything we needed and it was clean. Bathroom was nice and clean too. Outstanding service and breakfast. We will come to stay again.
10
christopher
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
10
Catherine
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place to stay, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Breakfasts are lovely and cooked to order. Meg and John (the hosts) are very helpful with any queries you may have. Definitely recommend and would return if up in the area again.
Lovely place to stay, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Breakfasts are lovely and cooked to order. Meg and John (the hosts) are very helpful with any queries you may have. Definitely recommend and would return if up in the area again.
10
David
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
10
Jemmy
4 May 2023
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Meg and John were really accommodating and flexible with our amended check in time. Compston House itself is situated very close to shops and car parks. The bedroom was clean and felt fresh. It had everything you needed for an overnight’s stay. John was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and provided great advice for hiking in Lakes!
Meg and John were really accommodating and flexible with our amended check in time. Compston House itself is situated very close to shops and car parks. The bedroom was clean and felt fresh. It had everything you needed for an overnight’s stay. John was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and provided great advice for hiking in Lakes!
10
Michael
20 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
10
Paisley
27 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
10
Brian
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The owners were very friendly nothing to much trouble. Spotless clean and the breakfast menu was very good 👍
The owners were very friendly nothing to much trouble. Spotless clean and the breakfast menu was very good 👍
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richard
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
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Rooms
Rooms are mostly comfortable, modern, and well equipped, with good beds and some larger options; a couple of reviews note more basic rooms and compact bathrooms.
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Jane
16 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Myself and my husband had a fabulous break we were made very welcome by the hosts, fantastic accommodation in a superb location, comfortable spacious room. Really good breakfast menu. Would definitely return.
Myself and my husband had a fabulous break we were made very welcome by the hosts, fantastic accommodation in a superb location, comfortable spacious room. Really good breakfast menu. Would definitely return.
10
Catriona
2 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
10
TIMOTHY
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were so happy to have stayed here! Lovely location, convenient to local shops, art gallery, and restaurants. Our room was brilliant: newly remodeled and super comfortable, spacious, and clean. Owners were very kind and helpful, also providing a delicious breakfast. A fantastic B&B, epitomizes the experience one should have in the Lake District. We'll certainly be back!
We were so happy to have stayed here! Lovely location, convenient to local shops, art gallery, and restaurants. Our room was brilliant: newly remodeled and super comfortable, spacious, and clean. Owners were very kind and helpful, also providing a delicious breakfast. A fantastic B&B, epitomizes the experience one should have in the Lake District. We'll certainly be back!
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Adam
29 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hosts were fine, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good however the room was terrible. Advused once checked in it was the only room in the place that hadn't been refurbished and it was very obvious. The shower and toilet were literally in a cupboard, id sit on the touket and my feet were in the shower. Una le to turn around in shower litetally less than a metre in width. Room very basic, uncomfy bed, minimal everything for £100 a night. Spent the previous night up the road at ambleside central for £45 nighr. Family room, seperate bathroom, kingsize bed, single bed, great facilities. It was like goijg from a 4 star to a 1 star at the compston... Id stay again for location but only for hostel orice of 12 quid a night, not worth a penny more
The hosts were fine, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good however the room was terrible. Advused once checked in it was the only room in the place that hadn't been refurbished and it was very obvious. The shower and toilet were literally in a cupboard, id sit on the touket and my feet were in the shower. Una le to turn around in shower litetally less than a metre in width. Room very basic, uncomfy bed, minimal everything for £100 a night. Spent the previous night up the road at ambleside central for £45 nighr. Family room, seperate bathroom, kingsize bed, single bed, great facilities. It was like goijg from a 4 star to a 1 star at the compston... Id stay again for location but only for hostel orice of 12 quid a night, not worth a penny more
10
Dani
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We absolutely loved it. The room is a good size, light and comfortable. It has everything we needed and it was clean. Bathroom was nice and clean too. Outstanding service and breakfast. We will come to stay again.
We absolutely loved it. The room is a good size, light and comfortable. It has everything we needed and it was clean. Bathroom was nice and clean too. Outstanding service and breakfast. We will come to stay again.
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Charlotte
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
10
Matt
18 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at a lovely B&B. John was incredibly polite and helpful, the parking pass is such a nice touch and we wish we could have stayed longer!! Lovely breakfast that catered to vegetarian diet and the coffee machine in the room was a great touch. Great view to boot!! Thank you! 😊
Amazing stay at a lovely B&B. John was incredibly polite and helpful, the parking pass is such a nice touch and we wish we could have stayed longer!! Lovely breakfast that catered to vegetarian diet and the coffee machine in the room was a great touch. Great view to boot!! Thank you! 😊
10
Ray
28 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby. We were met by John, the owner, who was very helpful in suggesting raxi firms to use. We were allocated a a room on the top floor which was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and all freshly cooked. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby. We were met by John, the owner, who was very helpful in suggesting raxi firms to use. We were allocated a a room on the top floor which was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and all freshly cooked. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
10
Paul
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
10
Richard and Goldie
23 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I liked the recent renovations, decor style, old fashioned wooden windows easy to open, the stone building, the very nice served breakfast.
I liked the recent renovations, decor style, old fashioned wooden windows easy to open, the stone building, the very nice served breakfast.
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Service
Hosts and staff are consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check in and flexible, attentive support.
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Ruth
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, perfect location and incredible service
Great place, perfect location and incredible service
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Craig
2 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly staff
Very friendly staff
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Natalie
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
10
Adrian
19 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay, friendly owners and couldn’t do enough for you. Would stay again without hesitation 😊
Excellent stay, friendly owners and couldn’t do enough for you. Would stay again without hesitation 😊
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Charlotte
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
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Sharon
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
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Jemmy
4 May 2023
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Meg and John were really accommodating and flexible with our amended check in time. Compston House itself is situated very close to shops and car parks. The bedroom was clean and felt fresh. It had everything you needed for an overnight’s stay. John was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and provided great advice for hiking in Lakes!
Meg and John were really accommodating and flexible with our amended check in time. Compston House itself is situated very close to shops and car parks. The bedroom was clean and felt fresh. It had everything you needed for an overnight’s stay. John was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and provided great advice for hiking in Lakes!
10
Michael
20 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
10
Brian
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The owners were very friendly nothing to much trouble. Spotless clean and the breakfast menu was very good 👍
The owners were very friendly nothing to much trouble. Spotless clean and the breakfast menu was very good 👍
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Paul
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
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Location
Right in the heart of Ambleside, close to shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it easy to explore on foot.
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TIMOTHY
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were so happy to have stayed here! Lovely location, convenient to local shops, art gallery, and restaurants. Our room was brilliant: newly remodeled and super comfortable, spacious, and clean. Owners were very kind and helpful, also providing a delicious breakfast. A fantastic B&B, epitomizes the experience one should have in the Lake District. We'll certainly be back!
We were so happy to have stayed here! Lovely location, convenient to local shops, art gallery, and restaurants. Our room was brilliant: newly remodeled and super comfortable, spacious, and clean. Owners were very kind and helpful, also providing a delicious breakfast. A fantastic B&B, epitomizes the experience one should have in the Lake District. We'll certainly be back!
10
David
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B, friendly service and beautiful breakfast in an excellent location.
Lovely B&B, friendly service and beautiful breakfast in an excellent location.
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Marilyn
23 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and convenient location. Free car park 1 minute walk from property. Owners friendly and helpful.
Very clean and convenient location. Free car park 1 minute walk from property. Owners friendly and helpful.
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Natalie
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
Fantastic bed and breakfast in a great location for everything in Ambleside. The owners and their lovely dog were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived to the time we left to come home. The room we had was very comfortable, modern and suited us completely. The town centre is literally 2 minutes walk and the pier to take the boats up and down the lake are about 15 minute walk. If you plan to visit other towns such as Keswick or Kendal catch a bus, it’s £4 for a return to either place and compared to taking your car is a no brainer. We were provided with a free parking permit with the car park literally just around the corner which made a huge difference to our stay. We will go back to Ambleside and we will definitely stay here again. Oh did I say the breakfast food is amazing, cooked fresh to order and a great choice. Well done guys and thank you for looking after us, hopefully see you again next year.
10
christopher
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
10
David
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
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Sharon
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
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Michael
20 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
The B&B is in a great location in Ambleside. The staff were very friendly during check in and out. The room was nice and tidy and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was really good the following morning and filled us up for the day. I would highly recommend.
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Paul
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
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richard
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
Went for a weekend break. Checked in early and parking available nearby in the centre of town. Great location for everything. Room and B&B clean. Breakfast great. Cannot fault this place and we will be visiting again....
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Catriona
2 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
Lovely B&B and perfect location in Ambleside. Our room was a good size, very clean and nice comfortable bed. The breakfast - both choice and quality - was amazing! Freshly cooked to protection. Very friendly service throughout. Highly recommend.
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christopher
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
The property is in an ideal location for access to the town pubs and restaurants in ambleside with free parking close by ,the property is well presented and clean throughout our room was spotless with tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable bed, and tasty varied breakfast we would return with no hesitation well done to the owners megan and john
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Charlotte
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
A basic room but it was what we needed. The breakfasts were FANTASTIC and the staff were so helpful
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Catherine
13 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place to stay, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Breakfasts are lovely and cooked to order. Meg and John (the hosts) are very helpful with any queries you may have. Definitely recommend and would return if up in the area again.
Lovely place to stay, clean, spacious and very comfortable. Breakfasts are lovely and cooked to order. Meg and John (the hosts) are very helpful with any queries you may have. Definitely recommend and would return if up in the area again.
10
Karin
5 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, hostess are very friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast and comfy bed.
Excellent location, hostess are very friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast and comfy bed.
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David
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
Extremely pleasant and accomodating staff. Very clean throughout. Great breakfast. Super central location.
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Sharon
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
Excellent stay. The location is perfect in the heart of Ambleside with free parking. Megan and John are very welcoming and the room was perfect. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Would highly recommend as we will definitely staying there again.
10
Paisley
27 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
We had an excellent stay at Compston House. The rooms and bathrooms are very modern and clean. The shower speaker was a nice touch And the rooms are made up every day if you wish. Table service breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent location. The parking permit for not only Ambleside but surrounding villages again was an amazing touch and overall we would recommend to everyone to stay here.
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Sandra
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic Breakfast lovely people Megan and Johnson friendly can't wait to go sgain
Fantastic Breakfast lovely people Megan and Johnson friendly can't wait to go sgain
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Paul
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
Highly recommend this beautiful B&B right in the heart of Ambleside. We had a lovely room at the top of the house, very well equipped and quiet. Breakfast was excellent. The two owners were so hospitable and friendly.
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Carol
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about our stay was perfect. The beds were comfy. The breakfast was just awesome. Meg and John were fabulous hosts.
Everything about our stay was perfect. The beds were comfy. The breakfast was just awesome. Meg and John were fabulous hosts.
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Scott
27 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was delicious! A variety of home options. Meg said that she orders CANADIAN maple syrop for the pancakes which, we must say, was the best syrup in all of our UK travels. We appreciated it and thanks Meg! The room was really clean with ample drawers and a wardrobe closet for storage as well. John was busy one day cleaning the rooms one day and stopped to talk to us about the history of the house. Really personable and friendly guy. Thanks John! Parking was free (with pass from B&B) and close at kings street car park. It was about 5-10 minutes walk to downtown restaurants and shops. Overall , really great stay. Thanks Meg and John!
Breakfast was delicious! A variety of home options. Meg said that she orders CANADIAN maple syrop for the pancakes which, we must say, was the best syrup in all of our UK travels. We appreciated it and thanks Meg! The room was really clean with ample drawers and a wardrobe closet for storage as well. John was busy one day cleaning the rooms one day and stopped to talk to us about the history of the house. Really personable and friendly guy. Thanks John! Parking was free (with pass from B&B) and close at kings street car park. It was about 5-10 minutes walk to downtown restaurants and shops. Overall , really great stay. Thanks Meg and John!
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Julie
24 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This was an ideal place to stay for a few days in Ambleside. The good sized room was spotlessly clean, and nicely decorated. The breakfast was great. It was easy walking into the town centre. Meg and John were great hosts, very friendly. Highly recommended.
This was an ideal place to stay for a few days in Ambleside. The good sized room was spotlessly clean, and nicely decorated. The breakfast was great. It was easy walking into the town centre. Meg and John were great hosts, very friendly. Highly recommended.
10
Aruna
11 Sept 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Amazing hosts. Beautifully maintained property. Within walking distance to all amenities.
Amazing hosts. Beautifully maintained property. Within walking distance to all amenities.
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Carol
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely bed and breakfast, the room was well equipped whit a coffee machine and a kettle. The breakfast was great. Lovely hosts, will definitely return.
Lovely bed and breakfast, the room was well equipped whit a coffee machine and a kettle. The breakfast was great. Lovely hosts, will definitely return.
FAQs about Compston House B & B
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Ambleside Town Centre, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. It is 0.1 mi from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.2 mi from Rothay Park.
Are children allowed at the property?
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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