Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and free spa access, and is just 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere.
The 4-star rooms at Melrose feature scenic fell views, en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Guests can also make use of free toiletries, tea/coffee facilities with biscuits and daily newspapers on request.
Guests at Melrose can enjoy access to Ambleside Salutation Hotel's spa and leisure facilities, which include a gym, sauna, steam room, an indoor and an outdoor hot tub.
The Guesthouse also provides a secure storage for mountain bikes.
Fresh coffee, fruit, and a selection of cereals can be enjoyed at breakfast, along with a full Cumbrian breakfast, freshly cooked with locally sourced ingredients, or lighter cooked options.
Surrounded by numerous fells and stunning Lakeland, there are countless opportunities for rural walks, and the famous Lake Windermere offers steamer cruises.
Score from 472 reviews
Superb
9.5/10
Rooms: 7
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Address: Church Street, Ambleside LA22 0BT 
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This little guest house, has been the best to date, on regular stays in the Ambleside area, what impressed us most was the cleanliness of the room we where in, and the en-suit was immaculate, the room was classed as a superior room, and was amply sized, with a king sized bed with a hugh flat screen Sony TV, loved the working sash windows, facing the old Police Station. We stayed 2 nights celebrating my partners 40th, no faults at all, and a warm welcome from Lynne and Alan, the proprietors. all reviews »
Very good guesthouse with very friendly and efficient staff. The double room with en-suite (£70 per night B&B) was very good value, well appointed and was very clean with high levels of local information. The breakfast was extensive with cereal, fruit juice, fresh fruit, yoghurt, full English breakfast with tea/coffee and toast. Alan who co owns Melrose house with his wife Lynn could not have been more helpful. A definite recommendation for Melrose House and will tell family and friends.
stayed here for 3 nights in superior room was fantastic room amazing and spacious and so clean. Alan and Lynn was lovely very friendly welcoming and always happy to advice on the area and places to eat, visit and shop. The breakfast was lovely with variety available and Alan always at hand to refill drinks etc. This has been an amazing stay loved it and so pleased we chose here to stay for our first visit to the lake district would definately return without any doubts. Thank you so much.
Central location in Ambleside within easy walking distance of the town's pubs and restaurants/cinema. Parking next to guest house, when available, using free disc system overnight (or using public car park). Good location as a base to drive/explore the Lake District. Rooms well presented, friendly staff and pleasant breakfast room. Good breakfast with options. On balance good value in a central location.
We had a wonderful time in Ambleside and the guesthouse was in a prime location. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay and provided us with all the information we needed. The Guesthouse also had membership to a spa which was a 13minute car journey away in a beautiful location. We would defiantly stay at Melrose Guesthouse again.
loved everything about the hotel, the hotel and rooms were spotless couldnt fault anything, breakfast was lovely, alan and lynn so were friendly and chatty made you feel like it was home from home, nothing was to much trouble for them, gave us passes for a spar which was lovely, would recommend anyone to stay here.
The hotel staff and owners alan and lynn where very friendly and helpful in every way. The location was very good as only minutes away from pubs and restaurants. The breakfast was great and the rooms where nice a bit on the small side but very cosy. I would recommend this hotel and we would defnatly stay again.
Loved the deluxe hotel room.
Bed very nice, TV very nice as well and very relaxing in the hotel room itself. Hotel in a good location too, about a minute from a lovely park and round the corner from numerous pubs and restaurants. Recommend Matthews Bistro, lovely staff and cheap, good quality food.
Owners very friendly. Spotlessly clean. Situated in the centre of Ambleside. Good restaurants/cafes close at hand. Convenient for the surrounding lakes/countryside. Breakfast delicious. Lots to choose from. Very good vegetarian choice. If pre-booked secure parking available.
The guest house was in a wonderful central location and exceptioanlly clean, tidy and well kept. The owners were very friendly and happy to help with any questions. We would definitely recommend to our friends.
Great friendly staff - Alan was a friendly congenial host who couldn't do enough for guests. Food was plentiful and excellent. Would recommend this guesthouse to anyone visiting the Lakes District.
Very nice welcome. Very clean room lovely choose of breakfast which was
nice. Would stay here everytime I go lakes. Its a place you most try. I
will be going back to stay there in a few weeks. X.
The room and facilities were excellent. Alan and Sue are very friendly. Restaurants and cinemas are great. Really enjoyed visiting Grizedale and Coniston. We will definitely be booking again.
The location of Melrose Guesthouse was perfect, in the centre of town with all the amenities the town offered, but no traffic noise. Very clean, and probably the best breakfast we've had.
The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.
We would make the Melrose our first choice when we visit the Lakes again.
We would certainly recommend this B and B with no hesitation.
From the time we arrived to departure, nothing was too much trouble. Alan and Lynne made time for a chat and their knowledge of local amenities was excellent. Will definitely use again.
The location was excellent. Clean & run very well. I was taking part in a cycling event & the owner offered the garage to store my precious bike. Which I am very grateful for.
From start to finish we enjoyed our stay here.Owners are friendly and knowledgable of surrounding areas/walks.Great breakfasts,bedrooms,beds and location.Will defiantly return.
location exc. good choice of restaurants nearby. good shopping.secure parking within 200yards available.at small cost.no need for car as good public transport close to.
We did not think the room would be as big as it was, it was lovely! :)
If your struggling for parking they give you a private car parking spot.
We would go again.
Melrose's owners are very helpful and very nice. Cooked breakfasts were delicious, and the room was very clean. Location was very good, close to the city center.
This Guest House is one of the best I have ever stayed in. It was friendly, super clean and welcoming. The room was lovely and the breakfast was excellent.
Very clean and comfortable food excellent and hosts extremely helpful and obliging Very close to all amenities and plenty of good walks within the area.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good, with a variety of choice. Rooms were a good size and cleaned to a high standard.
The accommodation was compact but very comfortable, and good value for money. The view was superb. The included breakfast and service were very good.
the location was great, close to the town center and close to restaurants, hotel was lovely and clean...would stay there again, very friendly owners.
Very helpful and friendly owners.
Location.
Breakfast, wide selection and all delicious.
Room was beautiful.
Cheap parking provided by hotel.
Great hospitality, service, comfort and nothing was too much for the lovely proprietors.
A lovely weekend in The Lakes made all the better!.
Friendly hosts. Cleanliness. beautiful room. Excellent breakfast. An added bonus was the use of a local health suite which was fantastic.
Very Welcoming, Great breakfast with lots of options, Great Location, Friendly, Comfortable stay, Access to the Spa which is very nice.
The owner was very friendly and the location in the village was great.
The access to the SPA/Country club was great. Room was nice.
Friendliness, cleanliness, decor, good breakfast, pass to spa, parking arrangements, local knowledge and advise, location.
The hotel was spotless and the owners very friendly. The location was excellent and we intend to stay there again.
very clean & comfortable with a nice breakfast . It's in a great location near to lake and town centre.
A family operated amall B&B hotel as there are many in UK. The hosts were nice and willing to help.
Efficient & comfortable, no curfew, very clean, nice bedroom, good choice of how to have your eggs.
The hospitality of the hosts and convenience of the guest house. Excellent service and room.
Warm, friendly owners. Good, comfortable and clean accommodation. Excellent breakfast.
location brill,room was fantastic,breakfast good and staff very friendly.Would go back.
Fantastic in every way. Clean, friendly hosts, great food, spacious and comfortable.
my friend and i thought the owners and staff, and the accommodation were excellent.
Friendly staff and lovely rooms. central location and would recommend to anyone!.
Breakfast was fantastic and service was superb, staff couldn't be more helpful!.
The overall experience, staff, accommodation, food and service was excellent.
Pleasant House, near to all walks, places of interest, and amenities (pubs).
Very friendly reception. Well looked after. Room clean and comfortable.
Lovely homely - family feel to the place, with an excellent breakfast!.
The breakfast was good, and the staff were helpful and approachable.
Very comfortable and friendly, excellent breakfast and location.
Very friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Great breakfast.
Can't say anything we didn't like?, if I was to be extremely fussy... maybe curtains that closed instead of for show, the blinds provided kept light out, but still like to see curtains closed...
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The man who co-owns the guesthouse is grumpy and can come off as unpleasant.
Poor parking, not hotels fault but not convenient at all.
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No parking facilities on site.
The only thing we didn't like was having to leave this beautiful house.
The only thing I didn't like & I am hard pushed to think of something was there wasn't a mixer tap for the en suite bathroom sink. The parking was a chore but once I became familiar with the roads it became a little easier. The location was perfect after a hard day of activities you didn't need to drive everything was very close.
I cannot fault the Melrose or its owners.
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Parking can be difficult but Gary did find a place for us.
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Nothing everything was good. If I was to give a constructive comment it would be to have some kind of fan system in the rooms for the summer months.
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The parking facilities are really difficult, the SPA/Country club is
a good 4,5 miles away so driving distance. Room was in the basement so
not much of views.
Bed was very hard, uncomfortable.
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There is no parking during the day but no problem if you are away and doing tourist activities. There is only one room at ground level and it could be problem with lots of luggages but the hosts could have place you at the lower level if the guests made request earlier and the room was still available.
Feather pillows would improve comfort. Breakfast was a good start for hiking but could increase the tastiness w more expensive bread & sausages.
No on site parking.
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Couldn't fault it.
the nature of the Guest house meant it was difficult to park outside or very near. The owners , however, provided alternate parking quite close so it wasn't really a problem.
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Rooms were a little small especially the bathroom.
Also parking isn't easy as there are limited spaces and 1 hour maximum on the road.
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