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Melrose Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Relax in a beautifully appointed bedroom with a four-poster bed, flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.
Welcome to Melroe Guest House, where a cozy bench invites you to sit and enjoy the view.
Relax in a serene space with a large door leading to an outdoor area, a dresser, mirror, and a cozy reading nook.
Enjoy meals in this elegant dining area with a traditional table for four, fireplace, and beautiful artwork.
Stunning historic building with a prominent tower and clock, set amidst lush greenery and a charming architectural district.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Relax in a beautifully appointed bedroom with a four-poster bed, flat-screen TV, and a large mirror.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden desk, and mounted TV.

Superior Double or Twin Room ( lower ground floor )

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, comfortable armchair, and stylish nightstand.

Superior Room (King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, wicker chair, and wardrobe.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, dresser, and comfortable seating area.

Room (Super King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Small)

Cozy retreat with a plaid-patterned bedspread, wooden headboard, and a comfortable chair.

Double Room (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Church Street, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BT

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rydal Mount
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dove Cottage
    7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wray Castle
    8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    9 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Melrose Guest House

Guest house near Lake Windermere
Melrose Guest House provides amenities, such as free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Melrose Guest House offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Melrose Guest House Ambleside
Melrose Guest House B&B Ambleside
Melrose Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

Is Melrose Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Melrose Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Melrose Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Melrose Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Melrose Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Rothay Park and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within 10 minutes.

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Melrose Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay and delicious breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay, and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Melrose and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Melrose was modern, very clean and the breakfast options were superb. Local for all restaurants / town amenities. We would recommend this guest house to anyone and will definately stay again next time in Ambleside Brett Glossop
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect! Kevin and Tracey have created such a lovely B&B. The decor, the extra touches like plenty of coffee and tea choices in the room, lovely furnishings, breakfast so lovingly made and Kevin and Tracey are so lovely. They’ve gone the extra mile and have given us the perfect stay. Close to shops and restaurants, transport and lake ferries. We could not have asked for a nicer experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Above and beyond

Hosts go above and beyond. Spotlessly clean throughout and possibly the best breakfast we have ever had in a guest house. Perfect location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend this bed and breakfast 10 out of 10 , could not fault anything we had a lovely time kevin and tracey also let us leave our bags after checking out as we had later train . This is my second visit and will come back many thanks from Elaine and Jenny
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Melrose! The beds were super comfy and the breakfast was delicious. Thanks to the amazing hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious room with great ensuite bathroom. Very clean and comfortable & lovely hosts, very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Great find

Fantastic b&b with great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

Will definitely visit again.

Good communication prior to visit, Parking to offload and secure parking fantastic. Great location well looked after. Rooms were excellent, warm and quiet. Great brakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Clean, comfortable and stylish guest house

Amazingly clean and comfortable guest house with everything you could possibly need
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Luxury B&B

Just had a lovely stay for 2 nights, can’t fault it really pleased with our choice of accommodation. Parked on the road outside the first night then parked in a gated car park for the b&b on the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Perfect

Lovely hosts, great location and excellent breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very cozy, great during the colder months. Staff were awesome and the cooked breakfast was a great start to the day. Would definitely recommend staying here. Secure car park is about a 2 min walk from the property no issue for us but something to keep in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fantastic stay. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming, the room was clean, the bed comfy and the breakfast fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top class. Beautiful room. Comfortable bed, toiletries, TV, tea tray all great. Breakfast was high quality. Very enjoyable. Guest house is right in town so you can walk to shops restaurants and good pubs. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Short break to the Lakes

A great guest house in the heart of Ambleside with secure parking a two minute walk away. Room was excellent, very well decorated ad fitted out. ON-suite was good and the shower was super powerful. Tracey and Kevin were great, super friendly and breakfasst was top notch, loved the big fat cumberland sausage and the poached eggs were excellent. Would highly reccomend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B, beautifully appointed and perfectly located. The owners are really friendly, and the breakfast excellent. The bonus of off-site parking was ideal as parking in Ambleside is understandably difficult. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

Like staying with family

Outstanding property outstanding hosts in perfect location in the heart of Ambleside. Kevin and tracey are the most friendly welcoming couple. Street parking for free and 2 min walk into the friendly town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent BB with top class rooms and service. All the furniture is excellent quality, the rooms are nicely decorated and the breakfast is perfect. Secure parking is provided and the property is located central to the town. I would definitely recommend the BB as a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed it, the hosts were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Public transport was excellent.. I Would recommend the the guest house to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. Room was very well equipped and hosts very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, approachable,owners couldn’t have done enough for us, beautiful room,exceptional breakfast, would recommend this b&b to anybody wishing to stay in Ambleside
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024