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Victorian House

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Ambleside B&B

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Front of property
Dog Friendly Family Room
Hiking
Shepherd Hut | View from room
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TA
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shepherd Hut

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy Room

Cozy Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Annex Building)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Stargazer Room

Stargazer Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dog Friendly Double

Dog Friendly Double

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Dog Friendly Family Room

Dog Friendly Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Ambleside

On river.Your stay at this B&B will put you steps from The Herdy Shop and a 5-minute walk from Grasmere Garden Village. St Oswald's Church and Helm Crag are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Victorian House

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Ambleside B&B
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Victorian House also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Victorian House was completed in February 2020.

This 4-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1872
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Victorian House offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Oak Bank Hotel Ambleside
Oak Bank Ambleside
Oak Bank Hotel
Victorian House Hotel
Victorian House Ambleside
Victorian House Bed & breakfast
Victorian House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Victorian House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anders

Very cute location, friendly staff, short walk to dining inn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service, Centrally located….and brownies!
Friendly efficient service. Central location. Great breakfast. And complimentary homemade, delicious brownies after a hard day on the hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff at check in and check out, very comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would return!
Such a great hotel in a lovely location. The breakfast was a highlight, and the service was excellent. We booked a twin room which was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Grasmere place to stay
Grasmere is a wonderful place and this is a great place to stay when there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable chose mainly for the EV charger although not clear as to the cost. Great breakfast and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and very friendly people who also love dogs 🐶 👍 Will definitely be back 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
The hotel had a lovely atmosphere with well chosen antique furniture. Staff were both helpful, polite and efficient. Happy to help with a last minute change of booking and also room change to allow us a quieter room on our last night. Breakfast was very good with a great range of cereals and fruit. The homemade fruit yoghurt was a nice surprise Locally sourced food was evident in the cooked breakfast. This is a great hotel handily located close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Victorian House. Great breakfast and good value considering it is in Grasmere Village. Staff were pleasant and efficient. Very friendly. Only criticism would be that the room (7) was bland &grey. Could have done with a few more pictures & some colour.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to get start of exploring Grasmere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely property to stay in. We spent 2 nights there in a cosy double. The room was a perfect size for a short stay with a nice modern bathroom and free toiletries. We found it easy to park too. Their carpark is at the front entrance and can fit 7 cars in comfortably. The breakfasts each morning were absolutely delicious with both continental and hot cooked offerings and excellent filter coffee. Each day there was chocolate cake on a glass domed plate - a nice touch for those who needed something sweet. The location is perfect for walking and the bus transport around the lakes is good. There are local restaurants and cafes which we found a little pricey and a co-op for picnics (closed for refurb when we were there so check before you visit). There's also gift shops and some hiking shops but again, be prepared for a price hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eirwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two day stay
Spotlessly clean room with a very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast with homemade yoghurts...delicious! Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lil B&B
Great lil bnb which is super dog friendly in a beautiful little town with all you need and not the business of Windermere etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, would have liked a curtain or blinds on the bedroom window. Also, the lounge area needs brightening up, maybe introduce a small bar area or light bites of an evening to purchase. Quirky but enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel in Grasmere
Amazing hotel in Grasmere, ideally situated for walks and opposite the bus stop if you want to go to Ambleside, Windermere etc. The hotel is decorated very tastefully. The staff are so helpful and polite. Our bedroom was very comfortable and had amazing views. Loved the welcome gingerbread as you checked in. We only stayed one night but wished we could have stayed longer. Price is very reasonable. Lots of choice for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, ckean ,well decorated, nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay while hiking the coast to Coast trail. Alex and Jacqueline were wonderful for our check-in and our breakfast in the morning.very personable and friendly. It was such a comfy room that it was a shame we didn't arrive earlier. We had a 16 mile day of hiking so we didn't get there until almost dark! Would highly recommend this as a stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024