The Old Vicarage

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Charm: The Old Vicarage in Ambleside offers a 4-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sauna, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. Modern Amenities: The property features an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, games room, and family rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and balconies. Breakfast is served à la carte with full English or Irish options. Convenient Location: Located 76 mi from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is near attractions such as the World of Beatrix Potter (6.2 mi) and Lake Windermere (11 mi). Boating is available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
Germany Germany
“A very warm welcome into a stunning period building. Ample parking right outside. Very spacious room, with comfortable bed and sofa. The bathroom is also spacious and well equipped with a bath and separate shower. The toiletries were lovely. A...”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous, staff really welcoming on arrival, a free room upgrade and early check-in as the room was ready by 12. The room was very spacious, warm and comfortable and breakfast was really nice.”
Niall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff and breakfast. Pool a nice feature and dog friendly too. Location right in centre bit quiet off road.”
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“"Generous" is the word we would use to describe this establishment. Breakfast, for example, is the best we have ever had in a B and B. Great choice of cereals, fruit, condiments; plenty of butter (in contrast to many places); a great cafetière of...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was warm, everything worked. The breakfast was excellent. The pool and sauna were great. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating.”
Esther
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous location and building. Host and hostess were friendly and welcoming. Information aplenty, gorgeous room, clean with shower and bath ... Spiral room. Lovely breakfast options cooked to perfection.”
Mark
Australia Australia
“The location in Ambleside was excellent; right in the village but secluded so noise was minimal. The facilities were excellent including pool, spa, reading and sun rooms and access to walking paths. Breakfast was very good with great service. Car...”
Jeff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good parking, nice and clean, staff friendly, breakfast good and location good.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally dog friendly and very attentive staff. Location is perfect as bang in centre of Ambleside. Beautiful old building and breakfast in room is a nice touch. Would defo stay again.”
Peter
Isle of Man Isle of Man
“Friendly helpful people. Very good pool, sauna and hot tub. Very central to lovely town in beautiful area.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 98 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are family run and take great pride in the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere we create at our Ambleside Bed and Breakfast. Ian and Helen own and manage the B&B, with Liana, their daughter and Garfield, their son. Ian and Helen bought the Old Vicarage and set up this quality Ambleside bed and breakfast business in 1989, having run their own hotel businesses since 1977. Before that they were involved in hotel management and consultancy in the Lake District and Wales.

Property info

Welcome to the Old Vicarage at Ambleside – more than just a bed and breakfast, located in the heart of the Lake District. As well as comfortable B&B accommodation, we’re the only bed and breakfast in Ambleside with its own swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. There’s also a pleasant guest lounge, small snooker table and an extensive terrace. This takes us beyond a standard Ambleside Guest House experience; more of an Ambleside Hotel experience!

Neighborhood info

The bed and breakfast is located only 2 minutes walk from Ambleside town centre, wonderfully situated for trips to Grasmere, Windermere, Coniston and Keswick. If the Lake District landscape is your passion, there is easy access from the B&B onto the Lakeland fells and with a little effort you’ll enjoy stunning views down Lake Windermere or up into The Langdales. To make this even easier, why not park your car in our private car park (one space per room) and leave it there? Our location in Ambleside makes it easy to walk to the pier for boat trips to Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside. If you fancy a drink or meal in the evening, it’s only a short walk from The Old Vicarage bed and breakfast to an array of Ambleside coffee shops, pubs and restaurants, all within easy reach. We hope you will enjoy your stay at The Old Vicarage B&B in Ambleside.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Old Vicarage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Vicarage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.