With a stay at Wanslea Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. .This guesthouse is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ullswater and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms.
This smoke-free guesthouse features rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include parasailing nearby, mountain biking nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property welcomes adults only
Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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Wanslea Guest 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.
We had a wonderful stay. The couple who run it were incredibly lovely and attentive, making us feel right at home. The place was spotless, cozy, and full of character. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it!
We had a lovely stay at the Wanslea Guest House for our anniversary weekend Steve and Tina were amazing hosts helping with our every need and serving a delicious breakfast each day, our room was very spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed, we would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others
A well kept B&B run by a lovely, friendly couple. Only a short walk from Ambleside and very close to a bus stop with frequent buses all through the central Lakes.
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.
Wonderful B&B in a great location half way between the town and the lake. The room was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my 2 night stay. everything was clean and fully functional and they’d obviously considered previous guests’ feedback on all the little things like plenty of hooks on doors, shower shelf etc. The breakfast is great and you can choose what you want the night before. I’ll definitely stay here again!
Great friendly staff. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Advised us on a great walk. Breakfast was excellent and sets you up for the day. Highly recommended
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
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.
Wanslea House was amazing! Steve and Tina are great hosts. We felt very welcome and right at home. We loved the recommendations for things to do — everything was perfect. Breakfast was also great; be sure to try the homemade jams too! We’ll definitely be back one day.
I love the area the food option the bed is very comfortable access to the transport as well. Everything is around unique and perfect for me. I have a lovely stay with my daughter and I’m gonna recommend it for everybody.
Great location for the town, fabulous welcome, very informative. Lovely clean and spacious bedroom and fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victor
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Fresh and friendly accommodation conveniently located within walking distance of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District. Our hosts were ever so friendly and attentive, and the breakfasts were excellent. Our room was clean, comfy and cozy too. Thanks for everything!