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 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Grasmere Garden Village.
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
9.6
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.
Breakfast was delightful each morning! Also, our family appreciated the lovely sunroom, the helpful staff, the convenience to the village of Grasmere and countless footpaths, the treats put out each afternoon… we plan to return to the District and will stay at Victorian House!
Bonnie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Neil
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay with a lovely breakfast - definitely recommend and all the staff were great with our little dog
Susan and crew are amazing! Such warm hospitality and care!
Room was perfect for our needs and breakfast was scrumptious!
Perfect location in picturesque Grasmere.
Fantastic location, great hotel and the staff were absolutely fantastic (particularly Alex and Susan), super friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was tasty with your choice of hot food made to order. I will definitely be staying again in future.
Victorian House in a great location and staff are very friendly and helpful. The room that we had was on the small size but did the job for the 2 night we were there. Would highly recommended anyone coming to this area to stay there as it is great value for money.
What a fantastic place. We got such a friendly warm welcome, beautiful room, terrific breakfast. Central location is handy for going out for supper. My only niggle was that, because our room was on the ground floor, once breakfast service had started, we couldn't sleep due to noise of people and the radio.This was from about 7.30am.
Mwara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Gary
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place and great staff
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Alison
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable clean specious rooms
Very friendly staff
Great breakfast
What lovely staff, so friendly. This is the best place i have stayed in yet on my Coast to Coast walk. Breakfast was amazing, apart from the usual full english (which loses its novelty after 5 days!) chose eggs benedict which was perfectly cooked and made a lovely change. Room was spacious and bed comfy. All together a great place to stay.
A lovely stay and very welcoming for the dogs and kids. Amazing gluten free options for breakfast too! Thankyou
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay, fantastic hosts, great breakfast. Room was superb. Hotel has a really nice atmosphere and the staff are excellent. Really recommend this place. Location great too.
Rebecca
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
Feb 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cosy, comfy, stylish and clean. good breakfast and Friendly staff
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Richard
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean & warm room. Great welcome by the friendly staff and really enjoyed the breakfast during our stay
It was our second stay at the Victorian and it won’t be our last.
The room we had was very spacious and most definitely ‘dog friendly’.
Our bed was comfortable and the breakfast experience was very pleasant with good quality food.
Staff were very attentive and helped enhance our stay.
Lovely spot right in the centre of Grasmere. Room was very comfortable and the water hot and heating on after a long day walking. All very clean. Breakfast was delicious and the staff attentive and friendly. Really, really impressed and would stay again.