In a national park, Melrose Guest House offers a peaceful retreat with full breakfast and a serene garden. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of tour assistance, luggage storage while enjoying the smoke-free surroundings.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Daily housekeeping
Garden
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Offsite parking available
Room options
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Double Room, 1 King Bed
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Superior Double or Twin Room ( lower ground floor )
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Heating
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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Superior Room (King)
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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Double Room
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Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Room (Super King)
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Heating
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Single Room
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Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
6 sq m
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1 Twin Bed
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Double Room (Small)
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 103 min drive
Windermere Station - 9 min drive
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Kendal Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Royal Oak - 2 min walk
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About this property
Melrose Guest House
Melrose Guest House puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Ullswater.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby; booking required
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1880
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Smart television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Melrose Guest House
Melrose Guest House Ambleside
Melrose Guest House B&B Ambleside
Melrose Ambleside
Melrose Guest House Guesthouse Ambleside
Melrose Guest House Guesthouse
Melrose Guest House Ambleside
Melrose Guest House Guesthouse
Melrose Guest House Guesthouse Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Melrose Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Melrose Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Melrose Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Melrose Guest House and nearby?
Melrose Guest House has a garden.
What's the area around Melrose Guest House like?
Melrose Guest House is a short 16-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 16 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.
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Melrose Guest House Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Parking
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Restaurant
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, superb, delicious, and high-quality with a range of choices. (25 reviews)
Parking was convenient, safe, and free, with some options available on-site and nearby. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2025
A lovely stay in Ambleside - highly recommend!
The owners Tracey & Kevin were so lovely and welcoming to me and my partner! The bnb was clean, cosy and really nice to stay in. We loved our stay and will be back!
Abigail
Abigail, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2025
Perfect Ambleside location
Fantastic hosts. Very welcoming. Brilliant breakfasts too
Great location
Graeme
Graeme, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2025
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
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2025
Above and beyond
Hosts go above and beyond. Spotlessly clean throughout and possibly the best breakfast we have ever had in a guest house. Perfect location too!
Dianne
Dianne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2025
I loved my stay at the Melrose! The beds were super comfy and the breakfast was delicious. Thanks to the amazing hosts!
molly
molly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 January 2025
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom.
Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2025
Great find
Fantastic b&b with great hosts.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Will definitely visit again.
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.
Terence
Terence, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 January 2025
Clean, comfortable and stylish guest house
Amazingly clean and comfortable guest house with everything you could possibly need
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Great location and great breakfast very clean and kevin and tracey were really welcoming,, we will come again thank you
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2025
Luxury B&B
Just had a lovely stay for 2 nights, can’t fault it really pleased with our choice of accommodation. Parked on the road outside the first night then parked in a gated car park for the b&b on the second night.
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2024
It is a lovely place to stay in the Lake District.
Valentina
Valentina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2024
Perfect
Lovely hosts, great location and excellent breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2025
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.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2025
Short break to the Lakes
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.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2023
Lovely room, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2023
We had a fantastic stay. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean, the bed comfy and the breakfast fantastic.
WIlliam
WIlliam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
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.
paul
paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
Like staying with family
Outstanding property outstanding hosts in perfect location in the heart of Ambleside.
Kevin and tracey are the most friendly welcoming couple.
Street parking for free and 2 min walk into the friendly town
Jordan
Jordan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
Excellent BB with top class rooms and service. All the furniture is excellent quality, the rooms are nicely decorated and the breakfast is perfect. Secure parking is provided and the property is located central to the town. I would definitely recommend the BB as a perfect place to stay.
Francis
Francis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed it, the hosts were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Public transport was excellent.. I Would recommend the the guest house to anyone.
Jenny
Jenny, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2024
Friendly, approachable,owners couldn’t have done enough for us, beautiful room,exceptional breakfast, would recommend this b&b to anybody wishing to stay in Ambleside
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2023
We had a lovely stay. Room was very well equipped and hosts very helpful.
Eileen
Eileen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2025
Top class b@b
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.