With a stay at Victorian House in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. .This bed & breakfast is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater.
Victorian House offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking (max 5 spaces per unit)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
3 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1872
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Oak Bank Hotel Ambleside
Oak Bank Ambleside
Oak Bank Hotel
Victorian House Hotel
Victorian House Ambleside
Victorian House Bed & breakfast
Victorian House Bed & breakfast Ambleside
Victorian House Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This hotel is in a great location, close enough to walk to center of village but still quiet. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable, with a great view of the surrounding hills.,( we had the star gazer room ) Breakfast was excellent! Highly recommend!
Clean room, attentive staff. Pet friendly room, staff went above and beyond and gave our dog a sausage. Breakfast brilliant!
Miss Julie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fab stay at victoria house the staff were great made us feel at home, we stayed in the shepherds hut it was spotless clean bedding clean towels, everything you needed. We really enjoyed the breakfast hot choice and cold buffet more than you could eat, staff at breakfast were amazing will go back again ,well done to you all x
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
wendy
Traveled with family
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was very efficient and Alex was super friendly and helpful. Room was lovely and cosy.
We had a wonderful stay at Victorian House. Alex was a fabulous host and nothing was too much trouble. They accommodated us being vegan and gluten free at breakfast and oat milk in the room. There were also surprise balloons and a card in the room for my birthday and a free upgrade which was a wonderful surprise. We definitely recommend Victorian House and hope to stay again
We loved every part of our stay at Victorian House. From the helpful and friendly staff, clean room, great ensuite and, amazing breakfast each morning.
Excellent location into the town and also close to bus stops.
Highly recommend.
Our stay at Victorian House was really nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful and our room was very pleasing. The interiors of the house are beautifully curated and we particularly enjoyed being so well located with parking and the lovely breakfast we were served. The only thing that would improve the stay would be new tvs in the rooms but this is minor. We're very much looking forward to returning, excellent stay and great value for money.
Clare
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annette
Nov 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcome cake on arrival, immaculately clean room, soft towels, comfortable bed, freshly made full Cumbrian breakfast, lovely friendly and efficient staff. Couldn’t fault it!
A wonderful pet friendly hotel in the heart of Grasmere. It was decorated beautifully, and the room we had was spacious and clean. The breakfast was delicious, with a range of cooked options and a buffet style breakfast too (not to mention the dog got a sausage every morning!). Our only feedback would be that our room wasn’t cleaned during our stay, though it was only three nights. It would’ve been good to have the mugs and water jug refreshed, however I’m sure if we’d asked this would’ve happened, as the staff were friendly and happy to help. We would absolutely stay here again.