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Wanslea Guest House

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse within easy reach of Lake Windermere

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Towels
Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi
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In the heart of this upscale guesthouse, Wanslea Guest House serves up a delicious breakfast and offers free WiFi in public areas. With smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and convenient self parking, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (1)

  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Arabian Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite (Africa Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Premier Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0DN

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rydal Mount - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 136 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 8 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 17 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wanslea Guest House

At Wanslea Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Freebies like breakfast and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and parasailing. Fellow travelers say great things about the breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

Fees & policies

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Wanslea Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Wanslea Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Wanslea Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around Wanslea Guest House like?

Wanslea Guest House is a short 7-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Wanslea Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with many food options and flexible choices available. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Quick check in, very good breakfast, comfortable and clean room. The owners are very friendly and provide great suggestions for walking trails or places to see / eat. Walking distance to several restaurants and beautiful trails.
2-night trip

10/10

Delightful stay with excellent hosts & comfy facilities in the Africa Room (even the leopard print hair-dryer). Breakfast was good & flexible options available depending on dietary needs. Good advice on places to visit by the hosts.
3-night trip

10/10

The Africa room was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent
2-night trip

10/10

Great hosts, spotlessly clean, well kept. Happy guests
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly hosts, super clean and characterful.
2-night trip

10/10

From start to finish it was a great stay. Really clean! Very friendly! Lovely breakfasts! Would definitely stay there again.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely clean B&B. Hosts were very friendly. Great breakfast included. Would definitely stay again if visiting the lakes.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely place to stay and very conveniently located. Hosts were very pleasant. Would definitely stay here again.
2-night trip

10/10

Great rooms and bathroom, extremely clean ,I assume recently renovated and very spacious. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
4-night trip

10/10

We had an excellent stay at Wanslea and we had a lovely experience for comfort, food and its connectedness to the Lake District. We highly commend this guest house.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location for the town, fabulous welcome, very informative. Lovely clean and spacious bedroom and fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend
2-night trip

10/10

Good hosts, convenience location, free parking permit provided in surrounding areas, spacious and comfort room.

10/10

Great guest house near Ambleside - it’s a warm and easygoing place with lovely rooms, and does a great breakfast.
2-night trip

10/10

lovely properrty about 10 minutes from the town centre, big room, an excellent breakfast and knowledgeable host
3-night trip

10/10

We had a lovely stay at Wanslea,very nice hosts,lovely clean and spacious rooms,excellent location with free parking nearby,very good breakfast,first class all round, looking forward to returning one day
4-night trip

10/10

Amazing hosts and perfect location to walk into Ambleside. The breakfast was amazing. Will definitely return again
2-night trip

10/10

service, hospitality, cleanliness, private. ease of getting into and out of Ambleside. would fully recommend.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely host fantastic african room very spacious and spotlessly clean. Lovely breakfast.would recommend Would stay again. 5 stars ⭐
2-night trip

10/10

Wanslea Guest house was just what I needed, an oasis in England's beautiful Lake District. The owners spoil you with a wonderful breakfast (many food options), incredibly clean rooms, a well stocked tea cart, comfortable furniture. I would return here in a heartbeat!
2-night trip

10/10

A lovely stay at Wanslea Guest House. The room was perfect and the breakfast was sublime. Will defo be coming back!
2-night trip

10/10

The Arabian Nights room was the best room in a guesthouse we've ever stayed in. It had everything we needed - comfy bed, warmth, bath, plenty of tea. Breakfast perfectly tailored each day.
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely hosts. We were especially impressed with the finely chopped fruit salad!! Beautiful room and perfect location for exploring Ambleside and beyond.
2-night trip

10/10

Very nice stay, great breakfast and lovely hosts
2-night trip

10/10

Stayed at Wanslea and overall an excellent stay and will 100% stay again in the future. Owner does everything to help and very friendly. Just out the centre but that’s no issue. Perfect for nearby hikes.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely spacious room and very clean. Breakfast was speedy and excellent.Would live to stay again.thanks.
2-night trip