Accommodation in the Lake District

Situated in the heart of Ambleside, Norwood House is a family run guest house, surrounded by dramatic scenery and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The guest rooms are en-suite and have been newly refurbished - T.V's, radio alarm clocks, hot drinks trays and hair dryers come as standard. Full English and vegetarian breakfasts, using only top quality local produce, are served in our comfortable dining room to set you up for a day's activities -sightseeing, walking or cycling. Local knowledge and experienced walking advice a speciality.

Hillsdale is a family run B and B situated in a quiet location in the heart of Ambleside. All rooms are en-suite with shower and our bedrooms are clean and stylish.We offer a warm and friendly stay. We serve a hearty English or vegetarian breakfast. Restaurants, shops and pubs are a minute’s walk away. For that special break, we have a large bay fronted room with king size bed and LCD TV. Please check our website to view prices and availability. We would be pleased to help you plan and make the most of your stay in England’s most beautiful corner, whether recommending and booking tables in restaurants on your behalf, or suggesting suitable walking and cycle routes, we are only too happy to help. There is never a 'best' time to visit the Lake District, as each season has its own special magic with spectacular scenery which you will treasure in your memory forever.

Pause - Stop the world and get off at Hillthwaite House, described as one of the Lake District's best kept secrets. We invite you to experience the year round luxury and warm welcome that Hillthwaite House has to offer.
Our beautiful country house was built in 1899 as the six-bedroomed retreat of a Victorian Gentleman. Nestling in almost three acres of natural secluded gardens, in the heart of the English Lake District at Bowness on Windermere, it enjoys a truly superb elevated location.
The Hotel was founded in 1971 and has already celebrated its Silver Jubilee under the same family ownership.
The Hotel offers a host of facilities, all for the sole enjoyment of our own guests.

• Stunning views of Lake Windermere and fells
• 37 bedroomed family run hotel
• Award winning restaurant
• Friendly and efficient service
• On-site leisure facilities soley for guests use
• Special offers available including five course dinner each night
• Some rooms with four poster beds, lake views and jacuzzi baths

A warm welcome awaits at the Melrose.... The Melrose is ideally situated in the heart of Ambleside, perfect for walking or cycling direct from the door. Maps, books and advice proffered as to possible walks or suggestions for nearby fine restaurants. There are 8 rooms of varying sizes to accommodate all types of family groups. Elegantly decorated and spacious rooms with views to the local hills. All rooms have colour TV, hair-dryers, alarm clocks, boot trays, fresh towels, complimentary toiletries, refreshment trays, complete with tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits, as standard. Complimentary flask refills are available, as is a drying room for damp clothing. Packed lunches available on request. Secure storage is avaialble for cycles. Hard-standing available for motorbikes. Price includes a hearty Cumbrian breakfast, or veggie alternative and the use of passes for the nearby Low Wood leisure facilities, during your stay. Here you can arrange for beauty treatments or massages for a truly pampering stay. The owners, Alan and Lynn will ensure your stay is a relaxing and memorable one. Please let us know if you require wine or flowers arranging for that special occasion.

Quaysiders Club is a Timeshare resort situated in a beautiful part of the Lake District opposite Lake Windermere and close to Ambleside town centre (12 minutes walk). We have 18 sleep 6, high quality apartments available for hire by the week and a small number of very nice double and triple hotel style bedrooms available for nightly rentals. All our apartments are identical and include a full Kitchen (dishwasher, fridge/freezer,oven,microwave, four ring hob unit etc), dining room adjoining the lounge (two double seater settees one of which is a double bed settee, TV, DVD Recorder, HiFi and telephone), two bedrooms (one with double bed, TV and a vanity unit and the other with twin beds) and a nice size bathroom (bath, shower, hand basin and toilet). During April to October each apt has its own pattio chairs and table and barbecues are available in the courtyard. Our apartments are refurbished to a high standard and the resort has been a Gold Crown (top award) resort with RCI (the largest exchange company in the world) for Six years. We have a small leisure centre on site which contains a small indoor swimming pool, a sauna and jacuzzi. One car parking space is allocated to each apartment and we have only a few spare car parking spaces. We do not allow any pets on site and all our buildings are non smoking. Please visit our web site www.quaysiders.co.uk for more details. We have full 24 hour wireless internet system available to all rooms for a small weekly charge of £10.