Melrose Guesthouse
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Melrose Guest House in Ambleside (Ambleside Town Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guesthouse is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Ullswater and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Lodore Falls.
What's nearby
White Platts Recreation Ground(0.1 Miles)
Rothay Park(0.3 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(0.3 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library(0.3 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(0.6 Miles)
Borrans Park(0.6 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort(0.6 Miles)
Lake Windermere(0.8 Miles)
Ambleside Pier(0.8 Miles)
Dora's Field(1.8 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)
The preferred airport for Melrose Guest House is John Lennon Airport (LPL)(97.6 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Location
Church Street, Lakes, South Lakeland District, England, United Kingdom
White Platts Recreation Ground (0.1 Miles)
Rothay Park (0.3 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall (0.3 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library (0.3 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force (0.6 Miles)
Borrans Park (0.6 Miles)
Room options
6
Double Room (Small)
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Room (Super King)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Double Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Single Room
Room details
1 Single Bed
65 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Superior Double Or Twin Room ( Lower Ground Floor )
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Superior Room (King)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Melrose Guesthouse
9.9
Exceptional
Based on 370 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across numerous recent reviews, Melrose Guesthouse is praised for spotless rooms with modern en-suites, exceptionally friendly hosts, an excellent, varied breakfast, and a central Ambleside location that's convenient for restaurants, walks and public transport.
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Across numerous recent reviews, Melrose Guesthouse is praised for spotless rooms with modern en-suites, exceptionally friendly hosts, an excellent, varied breakfast, and a central Ambleside location that's convenient for restaurants, walks and public transport.
Guests frequently appreciate thoughtful touches, helpful local tips, and flexibility around early starts or luggage. Parking is typically in a secure off-site lot a short walk away, and a couple of reviews mention minor room quirks such as warmth or a squeaky bed. Overall, expect a welcoming, well-kept base for exploring Ambleside.
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Facilities
Secure off-site parking is commonly mentioned and is a short walk from the guesthouse, with space to pull up briefly for unloading. Most guests found this arrangement straightforward.
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10
Francis
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic, perfectly clean, excellent furniture, great breakfast, plenty of parking and excellent owners. Been twice now and will return next year.
Fantastic, perfectly clean, excellent furniture, great breakfast, plenty of parking and excellent owners. Been twice now and will return next year.
10
Terence
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
10
Matthew
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
10
paul
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B, beautifully appointed and perfectly located. The owners are really friendly, and the breakfast excellent. The bonus of off-site parking was ideal as parking in Ambleside is understandably difficult. Highly recommended.
Lovely B&B, beautifully appointed and perfectly located. The owners are really friendly, and the breakfast excellent. The bonus of off-site parking was ideal as parking in Ambleside is understandably difficult. Highly recommended.
10
Carol
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
10
Kurt
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Sehr hübsches und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer, so wie das gesamte Haus. Die Gastgeber waren ausserordentlich freundlich, es gab ein hervorragendes cooked breakfast. Abgeschlossener Parkplatz in nächster Nähe. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Sehr hübsches und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer, so wie das gesamte Haus. Die Gastgeber waren ausserordentlich freundlich, es gab ein hervorragendes cooked breakfast. Abgeschlossener Parkplatz in nächster Nähe. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
10
john
1 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful clean and central to everything b@b. Brilliant hist and fantastic breakfast. Could not ask for anything better. Parking in a secure car park 2 min walk away. You can park outside the Melrose for an hour with a parking disc from any shop or the b@b. In all we would highly recommend The Melrose.
A beautiful clean and central to everything b@b. Brilliant hist and fantastic breakfast. Could not ask for anything better. Parking in a secure car park 2 min walk away. You can park outside the Melrose for an hour with a parking disc from any shop or the b@b. In all we would highly recommend The Melrose.
10
Peter JB
2 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, couple of minutes walk from the restaurants. The breakfast was excellent, clearly using best quality produce. There's an EV charging point just around the corner. The guesthouse parking is about 5 mins walk away by the main carpark.
Great location, couple of minutes walk from the restaurants. The breakfast was excellent, clearly using best quality produce. There's an EV charging point just around the corner. The guesthouse parking is about 5 mins walk away by the main carpark.
10
Nicholas
28 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A weekend stay at the Melrose GH was a great short trip at a lovely place to stay. The welcome was friendly and answered my concerns over parking. The parking is about 250 metres down the road but is gate secured and convenient enough. Single room very comfortable with a lovely bathroom across the landing. Breakfast was tasty with a good range of options. I was allowed to leave my car in the parking after checking out which was much appreciated. Thanks for a great weekend.
A weekend stay at the Melrose GH was a great short trip at a lovely place to stay. The welcome was friendly and answered my concerns over parking. The parking is about 250 metres down the road but is gate secured and convenient enough. Single room very comfortable with a lovely bathroom across the landing. Breakfast was tasty with a good range of options. I was allowed to leave my car in the parking after checking out which was much appreciated. Thanks for a great weekend.
10
Paul
6 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and very cozy, great during the colder months. Staff were awesome and the cooked breakfast was a great start to the day. Would definitely recommend staying here. Secure car park is about a 2 min walk from the property no issue for us but something to keep in mind.
Room was clean and very cozy, great during the colder months. Staff were awesome and the cooked breakfast was a great start to the day. Would definitely recommend staying here. Secure car park is about a 2 min walk from the property no issue for us but something to keep in mind.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness receives strong praise, with many guests describing rooms and shared areas as spotless and well kept throughout.
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L
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
10
julie
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless, warm, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast menu was excellent and the food very good. Tracey and Kevin are great hosts. All in all a very good stay.
The room was spotless, warm, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast menu was excellent and the food very good. Tracey and Kevin are great hosts. All in all a very good stay.
10
Elaine
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and great breakfast very clean and kevin and tracey were really welcoming,, we will come again thank you
Great location and great breakfast very clean and kevin and tracey were really welcoming,, we will come again thank you
10
David
8 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazingly clean and comfortable guest house with everything you could possibly need
Amazingly clean and comfortable guest house with everything you could possibly need
10
Lise
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
10
Merv
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Absolutely loved our stay at Melrose Guest House, fantastic location, it was spotlessly clean, breakfast was amazing, and nothing was too much trouble! We wanted to run the local Parkrun, and weren’t going to be available during breakfast times, so a breakfast tray was organised for us to enjoy later in the morning when we got back. Will definitely stay again if we return to the area.
Absolutely loved our stay at Melrose Guest House, fantastic location, it was spotlessly clean, breakfast was amazing, and nothing was too much trouble! We wanted to run the local Parkrun, and weren’t going to be available during breakfast times, so a breakfast tray was organised for us to enjoy later in the morning when we got back. Will definitely stay again if we return to the area.
10
john
1 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful clean and central to everything b@b. Brilliant hist and fantastic breakfast. Could not ask for anything better. Parking in a secure car park 2 min walk away. You can park outside the Melrose for an hour with a parking disc from any shop or the b@b. In all we would highly recommend The Melrose.
A beautiful clean and central to everything b@b. Brilliant hist and fantastic breakfast. Could not ask for anything better. Parking in a secure car park 2 min walk away. You can park outside the Melrose for an hour with a parking disc from any shop or the b@b. In all we would highly recommend The Melrose.
10
Sue
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom. Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom. Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
10
ISRAEL
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
10
Dianne
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hosts go above and beyond. Spotlessly clean throughout and possibly the best breakfast we have ever had in a guest house. Perfect location too!
Hosts go above and beyond. Spotlessly clean throughout and possibly the best breakfast we have ever had in a guest house. Perfect location too!
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and well furnished, many with modern en-suites, powerful showers, and quiet nights; several mention comfy beds and some rooms being spacious. A few note minor issues (e.g., warmth or a squeaky bed) in certain rooms.
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L
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
10
Terence
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
10
Matthew
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
10
Georgina
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
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Stephen
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good B&B would stay there again. Minor gripe on my single room with separate bathroom is the dressing gown was small for me, I am tall, the bed squeaked at the slightest moment and the room was too warm for me but I do like to be cool at night so that's a personal preference, as I say minor gripe that wouldn't stop me staying there again.
Good B&B would stay there again. Minor gripe on my single room with separate bathroom is the dressing gown was small for me, I am tall, the bed squeaked at the slightest moment and the room was too warm for me but I do like to be cool at night so that's a personal preference, as I say minor gripe that wouldn't stop me staying there again.
10
Mary
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This is a beautiful B&B. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. Our room was very modern with an exceptional ensuite. Many great choices for breakfast
This is a beautiful B&B. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. Our room was very modern with an exceptional ensuite. Many great choices for breakfast
10
Sue
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom. Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom. Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
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Alice
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful bed & breakfast in the heart of Ambleside! We had a fantastic stay; the room was comfortable and a good size, with a lovely modern en-suite. Breakfast was absolutely delicious with lots of choice. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay again!
A wonderful bed & breakfast in the heart of Ambleside! We had a fantastic stay; the room was comfortable and a good size, with a lovely modern en-suite. Breakfast was absolutely delicious with lots of choice. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay again!
10
Denise
6 Jun 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Absolutely nothing to say negatively about Melrose House. Our room was spacious, updated bathroom, quiet, comfy king-sized bed, and wonderful breakfast options. The location in the middle of town was quite convenient. Parking is a bit away from the guesthouse, but there are options to bring the car closer, if needed.
Absolutely nothing to say negatively about Melrose House. Our room was spacious, updated bathroom, quiet, comfy king-sized bed, and wonderful breakfast options. The location in the middle of town was quite convenient. Parking is a bit away from the guesthouse, but there are options to bring the car closer, if needed.
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Elizabeth
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
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Service
Service is consistently warm and helpful, with hosts offering local advice, smooth communication, and considerate touches like holding luggage or accommodating early starts. Guests feel genuinely welcomed.
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Terence
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
10
Ruth
24 Mar 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect property. Great location in Ambleside so easy walk to restaurants and shops. Ambleside is a great location for hikes in the Lake District - loads of walks within a half hour drive. Jim and Monique are fabulous hosts - suggestions on what to do and parking / bus routes to get there. Breakfast was divine - fresh fruit, full English cooked to perfection. The ordering process is really good , so breakfast is also served really quickly when you arrive. Perfect guesthouse and will definitely go back!
Perfect property. Great location in Ambleside so easy walk to restaurants and shops. Ambleside is a great location for hikes in the Lake District - loads of walks within a half hour drive. Jim and Monique are fabulous hosts - suggestions on what to do and parking / bus routes to get there. Breakfast was divine - fresh fruit, full English cooked to perfection. The ordering process is really good , so breakfast is also served really quickly when you arrive. Perfect guesthouse and will definitely go back!
10
Jon
16 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing stay. So homely yet private. Tracey and Kevin were such geeat
Amazing stay. So homely yet private. Tracey and Kevin were such geeat
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Patti
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Absolutely perfect! Kevin and Tracey have created such a lovely B&B. The decor, the extra touches like plenty of coffee and tea choices in the room, lovely furnishings, breakfast so lovingly made and Kevin and Tracey are so lovely. They’ve gone the extra mile and have given us the perfect stay. Close to shops and restaurants, transport and lake ferries. We could not have asked for a nicer experience.
Absolutely perfect! Kevin and Tracey have created such a lovely B&B. The decor, the extra touches like plenty of coffee and tea choices in the room, lovely furnishings, breakfast so lovingly made and Kevin and Tracey are so lovely. They’ve gone the extra mile and have given us the perfect stay. Close to shops and restaurants, transport and lake ferries. We could not have asked for a nicer experience.
10
Ashley
19 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. I booked the room very short notice after arriving in Ambleside but was greeted by Kevin who showed me where to park, my room, and pointed out the best pubs and restaurants to visit in the evening. I used the secure parking down the road which was handy (Not sure what I selected on the parking section of the previous page of this review as the options were blank for some reason). Room was perfect for my needs, very clean, comfortable bed, and all the amenities I required for my short stay, the bathroom was also very clean and modern. Breakfast was my favourite part of the stay, it was just what I needed before climbing Helvellyn. I would have loved to have stayed another night but needed to get home. I would definitely stay again next time I am in Ambleside, thank you!
Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. I booked the room very short notice after arriving in Ambleside but was greeted by Kevin who showed me where to park, my room, and pointed out the best pubs and restaurants to visit in the evening. I used the secure parking down the road which was handy (Not sure what I selected on the parking section of the previous page of this review as the options were blank for some reason). Room was perfect for my needs, very clean, comfortable bed, and all the amenities I required for my short stay, the bathroom was also very clean and modern. Breakfast was my favourite part of the stay, it was just what I needed before climbing Helvellyn. I would have loved to have stayed another night but needed to get home. I would definitely stay again next time I am in Ambleside, thank you!
10
Lise
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
10
Elaine
5 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Definitely recommend this bed and breakfast 10 out of 10 , could not fault anything we had a lovely time kevin and tracey also let us leave our bags after checking out as we had later train . This is my second visit and will come back many thanks from Elaine and Jenny
Definitely recommend this bed and breakfast 10 out of 10 , could not fault anything we had a lovely time kevin and tracey also let us leave our bags after checking out as we had later train . This is my second visit and will come back many thanks from Elaine and Jenny
10
Carol
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
10
ISRAEL
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
10
Madeline
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Kevin and Tracey were great hosts
Kevin and Tracey were great hosts
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Location
Location is central in Ambleside, close to shops, restaurants, buses and walking routes, and several reviews still found it pleasantly quiet.
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L
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
Great b&b in a very central location within Ambleside. The room was immaculate with a modern En-suite. My wife and I had a great time and Kevin and Tracey were the perfect hosts. Will be coming again.
10
Jon
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location great place great staff 10/10 thank you
Great location great place great staff 10/10 thank you
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Graeme
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic hosts. Very welcoming. Brilliant breakfasts too Great location
Fantastic hosts. Very welcoming. Brilliant breakfasts too Great location
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Patti
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Absolutely perfect! Kevin and Tracey have created such a lovely B&B. The decor, the extra touches like plenty of coffee and tea choices in the room, lovely furnishings, breakfast so lovingly made and Kevin and Tracey are so lovely. They’ve gone the extra mile and have given us the perfect stay. Close to shops and restaurants, transport and lake ferries. We could not have asked for a nicer experience.
Absolutely perfect! Kevin and Tracey have created such a lovely B&B. The decor, the extra touches like plenty of coffee and tea choices in the room, lovely furnishings, breakfast so lovingly made and Kevin and Tracey are so lovely. They’ve gone the extra mile and have given us the perfect stay. Close to shops and restaurants, transport and lake ferries. We could not have asked for a nicer experience.
10
Georgina
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
10
paul
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely B&B, beautifully appointed and perfectly located. The owners are really friendly, and the breakfast excellent. The bonus of off-site parking was ideal as parking in Ambleside is understandably difficult. Highly recommended.
Lovely B&B, beautifully appointed and perfectly located. The owners are really friendly, and the breakfast excellent. The bonus of off-site parking was ideal as parking in Ambleside is understandably difficult. Highly recommended.
10
Lise
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
Fantastic stay! Very clean room, centrally located and great breakfast. Tracy and Kevin were helpful with maps and suggestions for hikes. I did not bring a car and the bus stop was 2 min walk from the guest house. I was able to get to everywhere I needed. Will definitely be back
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Rod
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in Ambleside to visit the Lake District. Comfortable, quiet and fantastic breakfast.
Great location in Ambleside to visit the Lake District. Comfortable, quiet and fantastic breakfast.
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Paul
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Melrose was modern, very clean and the breakfast options were superb. Local for all restaurants / town amenities. We would recommend this guest house to anyone and will definately stay again next time in Ambleside Brett Glossop
The Melrose was modern, very clean and the breakfast options were superb. Local for all restaurants / town amenities. We would recommend this guest house to anyone and will definately stay again next time in Ambleside Brett Glossop
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Elizabeth
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
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Breakfast is frequently highlighted for quality, freshness and choice, with many guests calling it a standout part of their stay.
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julie
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was spotless, warm, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast menu was excellent and the food very good. Tracey and Kevin are great hosts. All in all a very good stay.
The room was spotless, warm, and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast menu was excellent and the food very good. Tracey and Kevin are great hosts. All in all a very good stay.
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Ruth
24 Mar 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect property. Great location in Ambleside so easy walk to restaurants and shops. Ambleside is a great location for hikes in the Lake District - loads of walks within a half hour drive. Jim and Monique are fabulous hosts - suggestions on what to do and parking / bus routes to get there. Breakfast was divine - fresh fruit, full English cooked to perfection. The ordering process is really good , so breakfast is also served really quickly when you arrive. Perfect guesthouse and will definitely go back!
Perfect property. Great location in Ambleside so easy walk to restaurants and shops. Ambleside is a great location for hikes in the Lake District - loads of walks within a half hour drive. Jim and Monique are fabulous hosts - suggestions on what to do and parking / bus routes to get there. Breakfast was divine - fresh fruit, full English cooked to perfection. The ordering process is really good , so breakfast is also served really quickly when you arrive. Perfect guesthouse and will definitely go back!
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Matthew
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
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Georgina
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
The perfect place to stay. We stayed in Room 2 and it was beautiful, very spacious and comfortable. Bed was so comfy, en-suite was wonderful - has the best shower. Breakfast was a highlight, chosen the night before with so many options, we were spoiled for choice, and that’s how we felt very spoiled. Tracey and Kevin are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind, welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is very helpful. The house is perfectly situated in a quiet part of Ambleside but everything is within walking distance from shops to crazy golf. We hope to return again soon. (Photos of bed taken on day we left - it was perfect when we arrived)
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Rod
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in Ambleside to visit the Lake District. Comfortable, quiet and fantastic breakfast.
Great location in Ambleside to visit the Lake District. Comfortable, quiet and fantastic breakfast.
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Moira
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location central to all amenities in Ambleside. The room was comfortable and well furnished with quality products. The bathroom was super new with a smart power shower - excellent ! Breakfast was superb with a range of choices of hot/ cold food , would highly recommend
Perfect location central to all amenities in Ambleside. The room was comfortable and well furnished with quality products. The bathroom was super new with a smart power shower - excellent ! Breakfast was superb with a range of choices of hot/ cold food , would highly recommend
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Carol
15 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
Great place to stay. Hosts are very welcoming. Great rooms and facilities and easy parking. Breakfast 5 star, would definitely recommend and stay again thank you
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Mary
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
This is a beautiful B&B. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. Our room was very modern with an exceptional ensuite. Many great choices for breakfast
This is a beautiful B&B. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. Our room was very modern with an exceptional ensuite. Many great choices for breakfast
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ISRAEL
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
Whereas I have had serious issues with my previous lodging during this trip (Kendal, Windermere), this place is hands down the most wonderful site. Clean. Comfortable. Great breakfast. Accommodating storage needs. Firm and hot shower with new fixtures. Quiet. Great bed and clean sheets. Clean carpet throughout the guest home. Hosts are knowledgable and friendly.
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Elizabeth
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
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Neil
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is a little gem. Perfect in every way.
This place is a little gem. Perfect in every way.
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Susan
28 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Melrose Guest House was just brilliant from start to finish. There wasn’t one single thing I could find fault with. Everything was so clean and the breakfast one was of the best I have had. There was so much choice of breakfast items. Tracy and Alan are brilliant hosts. A bonus was the included secure parking area, only a couple of minutes away from the property. The guesthouse is very near to the town centre of Ambleside. Definitely stay there if you are in the area.
Melrose Guest House was just brilliant from start to finish. There wasn’t one single thing I could find fault with. Everything was so clean and the breakfast one was of the best I have had. There was so much choice of breakfast items. Tracy and Alan are brilliant hosts. A bonus was the included secure parking area, only a couple of minutes away from the property. The guesthouse is very near to the town centre of Ambleside. Definitely stay there if you are in the area.
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Richard
27 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Comfortable room. Easy access to the village. Wonderful breakfast. Tracey the host was wonderful
Comfortable room. Easy access to the village. Wonderful breakfast. Tracey the host was wonderful
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Jan
3 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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Anthony
24 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptionally maintained guest house with wonderful welcoming hosts. Great location
Exceptionally maintained guest house with wonderful welcoming hosts. Great location
FAQs about Melrose Guesthouse
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 full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
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 World of Beatrix Potter. It is 0.1 miles from White Platts Recreation Ground and 9.1 miles from Ullswater.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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