Bed and Breakfasts in the Lake District

Hillsdale is a family run B and B situated in a quiet location in the heart of Ambleside. All rooms are en-suite with shower and our bedrooms are clean and stylish.We offer a warm and friendly stay. We serve a hearty English or vegetarian breakfast.We also have grapefruit segments, prunes, fruit surprise mix, yoghurt, fruit juice and cereals. Restaurants, shops and pubs are a minute’s walk away. All rooms have flat screen LCD TV's. For that special break, we have a large bay fronted room with king size bed. We have a parking space for each room. The spaces are about 350 metres away and are off road. We offer complimentary wi-fi. Please check our website to view prices and availability. We would be pleased to help you plan and make the most of your stay in England’s most beautiful corner, whether recommending and booking tables in restaurants on your behalf, or suggesting suitable walking and cycle routes, we are only too happy to help. There is never a 'best' time to visit the Lake District, as each season has its own special magic with spectacular scenery which you will treasure in your memory forever.

Built in 1847 the oldest houses in Windermere,The Cottage has recently been awarded the AA Highly Commended certificate, which recognises "exceptional quality"and puts it in the very best ten per cent of 4 Star establishments in the UK". In addition, The Cottage has been given the prestigious "Excellence in Breakfast" Award from the AA. the Cottage guest house is a careful blend of the modern with the traditional. We have retained many of the original features built into the guest house, whilst still providing our guests with modern day comforts. It benefits from a superb position being only a two minute walk from the mainline train and bus stations and with many pubs and restaurants on the doorstep. Our aim is to offer high quality accommodation and breakfast. All the rooms have recently been refurbished and have either feature or Four Poster bed. Choose from our extensive award winning breakfast menu of 12 individual dishes. All cooked fresh to order from the highest quality local produce (vegetarians well catered for) and served in our spacious dining room. The world famous Lake Windermere and the shores of Bowness bay are only a leisurely twenty minute stroll. Our off street car park offers ample parking for all our guests

Situated in the heart of Ambleside, Norwood House is a family run guest house, surrounded by dramatic scenery and just a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The guest rooms are en-suite and have been newly refurbished - 32"Sony LCD T.V's (19" in single), radio alarm clocks, hot drinks trays and hair dryers come as standard. Also, we have a superior bay-windowed room with luxurious king-sized bed available to add a little extra something to the occasion! Full English and vegetarian breakfasts, using only top quality local produce, are served in our comfortable dining room to set you up for a day's activities -sightseeing, walking or cycling. Local knowledge and experienced walking advice a speciality. Parking available - please ask! Free wi-fi internet access for all guests.

Rockside is a quality 4* Guest House, located less than 2 minutes walk from the rail and bus station, which is owner managed by Martin & Caroline Rockside was built in 1847 using traditional lakeland stone,it is a querky property which is full of character and charm. The en suite rooms are modern and have been individually styled to provide all your modern day comforts, along with retaining many of Rockside original Victorian features. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and at Rockside we give it the justice it deserves, we have a range of options to cater for all tastes, from a more substantial full breakfast to lighter bites and Vegetarian alternatives. All made with quality produce and served with our delicious homemade jams and award winning marmalade. Home baking is an important part of Rockside with regular homebaked biscuits to welcome you. Along with homemade yoghurt, fruit compote and a speciality bread awaiting you each day on the breakfast buffet we certainly like to offer something a little bit different. Rockside offers a friendly informal atmosphere,and creates a home from home environment which we hope you will want to return to time and time again

Relax and unwind in our comfortable victorian Guest House nestling in the small charming town of Keswick, surrounded by breathtaking hills and outstanding scenery. A warm, friendly welcome awaits you with hearty full cumbrian breakfasts to set you up for the day. We also offer lighter breakfast choices and Gluten-Free cooking. Theresa is coeliac and has her own part of the kitchen that is strictly Gluten Free only. Leonard's Field is the ideal place to 'chill out' in peace and quiet (we are located on a quieter street), yet still within easy reach of the many walks and attractions of Keswick and the surrounding area. We are 2 minutes level walking from the centre of Keswick and approx 10 minutes from Lake Derwentwater and the legendary Theatre by the Lake. We have lock-up facilities for bikes and a secure off road area for motorbikes.

May 2010: Winner of the Visit England Breakfast Award