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The Gables Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with a bar, near Lake Windermere

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Experience a unique stay in a well-preserved traditional building with a connection to local history.
Relax in this serene living space with a comfortable sofa, natural views, and a playful touch.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, floor lamp, and wicker side table, offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy meals with a view of the tree-lined street from this dining area, featuring a large window and a beautifully set table.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and armchairs.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room (Classic Double)

Double Room (Classic Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room (Superking 1)

Classic Double Room (Superking 1)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor

Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5)

Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Gables Guest House

Upscale guest house near Lake Windermere
The Gables Guest House provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1888
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gables Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Gables Guest House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Gables Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Gables Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gables Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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The Gables Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice people, good location, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. In a great spot with lovely staff and delicious breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house in middle of town. Dont need car once there as Ambleside has everything. Friendly staff and good rokms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

gang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good, old fashioned guesthouse in an excellent location. Good for walking and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Madlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place with cosy ambiente.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arthur, Ashford, UK.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Southend-on-Sea, GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and fabulous

Wonderful place. Very friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shoumo, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous location!

Fantastic location, friendly welcome, clean accommodation with everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018