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Hillsdale in Ambleside

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Front of property
Hiking
Bay Room King Bed
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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Church St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BT
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (En-suite)

Double Room (En-suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bay Room King Bed

Bay Room King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double En-suite King Bed

Double En-suite King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ambleside

Hillsdale in Ambleside places you steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and within a short 5-minute stroll of Rothay Park. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a front desk safe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside B&B, attractions include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hillsdale in Ambleside

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hillsdale in Ambleside also features a terrace and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Hillsdale in Ambleside offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

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
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

Yep, Hillsdale in Ambleside has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillsdale in Ambleside on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$230.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hillsdale in Ambleside serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

No, Hillsdale in Ambleside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hillsdale in Ambleside?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hillsdale in Ambleside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely stay at Hillsdale - Steve and Caz were fantastic hosts who couldn't be more helpful, the room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was a great way to get the day started. It's located really close to all the local amenities, there's great walks on the doorstep and the bus stop is a couple of minutes walk if you want to go further.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Can't wait to go back to Hillsdale

Another lovely stay with Caz and Steve at Hillsdale. Can't wait to go back and enjoy another great breakfast and a very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

1 night stay with family

Lovely coay B&B. Decor is modern but in theme with the lake district. Lots of little home comforts included. The owners are very friendly and cant do enough for you. Breakfast was very good and all cooked to order with a hige range to choose from. Rooms are lovely and its in a great location. free parking too which is a big plus point.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cas and Steve were fantastic hosts. Breakfast was excellent. Very nice B&B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Excellent

Easy check-in. Excellent location. Informative owners who are very friendly and accommodating, especially with allergies. Definitely will return for our 3rd visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay

Hillsdale B+B is a beautiful, well located property in the heart of Ambleside. Caz and Steve are perfect hosts. The breakfast was amazing and catered for guests with specific dietary requirements We will return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent standards through out and they care about their guests, personal and attentive, breakfast was scrummy, and they were a very helpful couple, will defo be going back to stay there..thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

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

Exceptional! Steve and Caz very welcoming

Our stay exceeded our expectations. Steve and Caz made you feel like you were staying with close friends. The attention to detail is everywhere in thier property. Our room was immaculate. The bed was so comfy we had the best sleep in a long time. Breakfast was perfect and a good choice. We truly couldn't have asked for any more. We highly recommend staying at Hillsdale. You even have a secure car parking bay only a very short walk away. We got a parking disc and was able to park outside for an hour whilst we unloaded on arrival and loaded up again on leaving. We left the car in the car park and used the buses to go everywhere. We can't wait to return. Thank you for making our two day stay so memorable. Kind regards, Glynis and Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

We will be back

The second time we have stayed at Hillsdale and we will definitely be back. Lovely house with lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in attractive b&b - hosts v helpful and friendly- breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hillsdale

We enjoyed our stay at Hillsdale very much. The B&B was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and furnished. Steve and Kaz were very pleasant and friendly and looked after us very well. There was a good choice for breakfast. It was convenient having free parking nearby and it was well located for all the restaurants and shops in Ambleside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super, central, very pretty area, short break!

We stayed in room 8. Very well equipped. Loved night light in bathroom, vanity mirror and hairdryer. Wine glasses and bottle open great. Extension plugs useful. Loved the decor, very comfortable. Very well thought out. It was a short break for our wedding anniversary. Caz and Steve lovely hosts, very informative. The only thing I personally would have liked, would have been fresh towels, maybe toilet cleaned, tea making facilities topped up and bins emptied. Towels and tea facilities had to be requested in the morning if required. I suppose it’s not a hotel so bedroom service not applied. Breakfast was lovely. Well cooked and lots of choice, although short window for dining compared to other places. We would definitely love to come back again, very home from home. Great location, we loved it! 10 out of 10. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

Wonderful Stay!

A wonderful two night stay at Hillsdale, Steve & Caz could not have been more helpful and welcoming, the breakfast is delicious and the rooms are immaculately clean and tidy and the bed is super comfortable after a long day of walks, we can’t wait to return when we next go to Ambleside, Thankyou!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at Hillside and would highly recommend to friends and family. Our room was absolutely beautiful. Owners couldn't do enough for us, even given us recommendations on places to eat. We'll hopefully be back soon, thank you once again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very relaxing stay. Our room was bright, comfortable and had everything we needed for a short stay. Breakfast was lovey and hot and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right in the middle of Ambleside and free parking was included. The room was small, but had everything that we needed and we were only using the room for sleeping as we were touring the area. The owners were very helpful and their recommendation to eat at Lucy's on Church Street was an excellent one. Breakfast was excellent with everything cooked to order. This is a really nice B & B and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes my stay at the B&B was great had a lovely 4 days there food was lovely and the service would stay there again if we’re in Ambleside nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Relaxing short stay in Ambleside.

The hosts were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Hotel has a relaxing vibe with a calming decor recently furnished (sheep theme). Well organised and the hosts’ experience in the trade was evident throughout. Breakfast ordered the night before and was outstanding. Fantastic brekky! Lots of choice. Hot food exceptional. Secure free parking off site was a short walk away and was a plus. Highly recommend this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022