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Old School House

Property class: 4

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A room with a bed, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A white building with a gravel driveway, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A window with a view of a garden and trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden wardrobe, and a heart-shaped decoration on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, la22 0nt
  • Place, Hawkshead Grammar School
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizedale Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of St Mary
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A grey sofa with a yellow decorative pillow and a white pillow with a deer design.

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a pedestal sink, a toilet, and a mirror on the wall.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ambleside

At Old School House you'll be within steps of Hawkshead Grammar School and Grizedale Forest. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find a fridge in a common area. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside B&B, attractions include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Church of St Mary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 21 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 22 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Old School House

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Old School House also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

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

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
Old School House offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Old School House B&B Ambleside

Old School House Ambleside

Old School House Ambleside

Old School House Bed & breakfast

Old School House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old School House?

Old School House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Old School House?

Yep, Old School House has a free self car park.

Does Old School House serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English breakfast is available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old School House?

No, Old School House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old School House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Old School House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

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

Great place to base yourself for a walking holiday

Lovely location for walking and eating out in the village, great breakfasts, and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

A place worth staying

An excellent stay, beautiful, clean & spacious room, bathroom spotless. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024