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The Gables Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Lake Windermere

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Breakfast area
Lobby lounge
Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
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Nestled within a national park, The Gables Guest House offers an upscale retreat with free WiFi and cozy comforts. Unwind in the bar or rejuvenate with daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and coffee/tea makers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries

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Double Room (Classic Double) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Room (Classic Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room (Superking 1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Double Room (Superking 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9DJ

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dove Cottage - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 12 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 19 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gables Guest House

At The Gables Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and water skiing. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Ullswater.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Early check-in is possible by pre-arrangement.
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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

    • Children (16 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1888

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

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Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Gables Guest House Ambleside
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The Gables Guest House Guesthouse
The Gables Guest House Guesthouse Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Gables Guest House?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Gables Guest House?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Gables Guest House.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gables Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 The Gables Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking.

What's the area around The Gables Guest House like?

The Gables Guest House is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 17 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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The Gables Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value.
Natalie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good

Very friendly staff, great location with parking, very good breakfast. Room was good, although the TV was a little outdated, minor considering the location but notable. Shower was also just a dribble. Otherwise a great stay.
Jack, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend.
Darren, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house in middle of town. Dont need car once there as Ambleside has everything. Friendly staff and good rokms
Sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

gang, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good

Good, old fashioned guesthouse in an excellent location. Good for walking and restaurants.
Louise, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I arrived late and left early but Sharyn and the team made sure my short stay was very comfortable and thank you for the upgrade! much appreciated. Would highly recommend!
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10

Had a lovely stay in The Gables and would definitely return. Couldn’t say one bad thing about anything, the room was beautiful and so clean, had everything we needed. Our breakfast was also lovely, as were the owners/staff. Couldn’t recommend it anymore!
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short but friendly and comfortable stay

Very welcoming and friendly; efficient COVID setup which worked well. Really liked the cooked breakfasts and many thanks to the breakfact team for looking after me so well. Good location; <5 minutes walk into Ambleside town centre with lots of restaurants etc, and straight onto Loughrigg Fell via the churchyard and Rothay Park. Only minor quibble is the lack of assigned parking (very small car park, but there are some spaces outside the entrance which are available on a first come first served basis. Would definitely stay here again.
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Stay, Glad to get away.

Overall a good experience although the room photo that we saw on VRBO for the price we paid would have been fair, but the room allocated on arrival was tiny in comparison!
Paul R., 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed!!

They should not have opened as they treated us like lepers, they were so paranoid, we felt so unwelcome!! Breakfast was a cold bacon or sausage roll, left outside your room in a bag, dry no butter, they said they had no sauce either??? Upon leaving, didnt even ask if we had a good stay, as they kept out of the way, im appalled at the way we were treated!!!
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place with cosy ambiente.

Madlene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service With A Smile.

Nicely central for the town. A small car park but we had no problem parking. If it was full you would struggle due to the obvious parking restrictions in the town. Both the room and the en-suite were reasonably spacious on the top floor, and very clean. Considering that our room faced the main road it was surprisingly quiet at night. The cooked breakfast was very tasty, with cereals also available, but no fresh fruit on offer. There were various canned type fruits though. Service was 'with a smile' which is always good!
Arthur, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The guesthouse is situated in a sidestreet opposite a recreation ground and near a church, so is quiet compared to the main road nearby which was busy with non-stop traffic due to the Easter holiday when I stayed. I booked a single room but was upgraded to a double-bed room upon arrival. The view from the window was pleasant, overlooking the sidestreet, church and recreation ground. The breakfasts were good on all 4 mornings of my stay, with plenty to choose from. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I was able to park my small car in the car-park, but there was no spare space at all, what with it being busy at Easter.
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ticks all the boxes and more.

Perfect location, friendly and attentive individual service without a hint of fuss. Nice rooms - one had a beautiful view. And a cracking breakfast! Short walk up the nearest hill revealed one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen (but I should probably credit Windermere with that!) This was a working trip to show our film at the lovely nearby cinema but I will be back with my family. Thank you!
Marcus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

An enjoyable stay at the Gables, close to the town centre, with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. Also had a boot room which was useful after a wet days walk
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and fabulous

Wonderful place. Very friendly. Would stay again!
Graeme, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shoumo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location!

Fantastic location, friendly welcome, clean accommodation with everything you would need.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip