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The Gables Guest House

South Lakeland, Cumbria

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 5 km to Wansfell Pike

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4.4/5

GoodFrom 56 reviews

5.0/517 May 2026

miranda • Trip with Friends

Fantastic location, cosy and the staff were lovely. We booked the single rooms and they were very comfortable, good bathroom and gorgeous outlook. Great value for the area. Easy parking. Highly recommend. Try the cute movie theatre next door - perfect after a days hiking.

5.0/518 Mar 2026

Leanne • Couple Trip

On arrival staff very friendly, room was very clean and a good size with everything we needed in room. The breakfast was great, plenty of choice and delicious! Staff at breakfast were very friendly and service was great! Can’t recommend enough as location is great too!

5.0/51 Mar 2026

Peter • Family Trip

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Great location and very clean rooms.

5.0/519 Feb 2026

Kulvinder

Courteous, clean and accommodating

5.0/59 Nov 2025

christopher • Trip with Friends

Comfortable and tidy room, good basic breakfast and very friendly and welcoming staff. All within 2 minutes walk of the centre of Ambleside. Great value for the price

5.0/56 Oct 2025

SURESH • Solo Trip

Excellent place to stay in Ambleside with clean cosy rooms and friendly staff. They were very accommodating to my request of a slightly earlier breakfast as I had to be out early doors. Would recommend staying here & will definitely be back!

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Kate • Solo Trip

Just the basics, but spotless and a wonderful staff. Would totally stay here again.

5.0/513 Sep 2025

Sandra • Couple Trip

Ambleside was our favorite place visited in England. Beautiful place. The hotel is right next to a fabulous church. Lots of places to walk, shop or eat. Staff was so very nice and the included breakfast was extremely good. I recommend this hotel most strongly. Just awesome.

5.0/516 Jul 2025

Nicholas • Solo Trip

Really nice people, good location, good breakfast

5.0/58 Jul 2025

Susan • Couple Trip

Excellent value for money. In a great spot with lovely staff and delicious breakfast included.

5.0/518 Oct 2024

Jill • Couple Trip

Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again.

5.0/522 Sep 2024

Sean • Couple Trip

Lovely guest house in middle of town. Dont need car once there as Ambleside has everything. Friendly staff and good rokms

5.0/528 Aug 2024

Natalie • Trip with Friends

Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value.

5.0/515 Aug 2024

Darren

Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend.

5.0/57 Mar 2022

Gary • Solo Trip

I arrived late and left early but Sharyn and the team made sure my short stay was very comfortable and thank you for the upgrade! much appreciated. Would highly recommend!

5.0/55 Jan 2022

Jack • Couple Trip

Had a lovely stay in The Gables and would definitely return. Couldn’t say one bad thing about anything, the room was beautiful and so clean, had everything we needed. Our breakfast was also lovely, as were the owners/staff. Couldn’t recommend it anymore!

5.0/518 Jun 2021

Michael • Solo Trip

Very welcoming and friendly; efficient COVID setup which worked well. Really liked the cooked breakfasts and many thanks to the breakfact team for looking after me so well. Good location; <5 minutes walk into Ambleside town centre with lots of restaurants etc, and straight onto Loughrigg Fell via the churchyard and Rothay Park. Only minor quibble is the lack of assigned parking (very small car park, but there are some spaces outside the entrance which are available on a first come first served basis. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0/51 Oct 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts.

5.0/527 Sep 2019

Arthur • Couple Trip

Nicely central for the town. A small car park but we had no problem parking. If it was full you would struggle due to the obvious parking restrictions in the town. Both the room and the en-suite were reasonably spacious on the top floor, and very clean. Considering that our room faced the main road it was surprisingly quiet at night. The cooked breakfast was very tasty, with cereals also available, but no fresh fruit on offer. There were various canned type fruits though. Service was 'with a smile' which is always good!

5.0/524 Apr 2019

Michael • Solo Trip

The guesthouse is situated in a sidestreet opposite a recreation ground and near a church, so is quiet compared to the main road nearby which was busy with non-stop traffic due to the Easter holiday when I stayed. I booked a single room but was upgraded to a double-bed room upon arrival. The view from the window was pleasant, overlooking the sidestreet, church and recreation ground. The breakfasts were good on all 4 mornings of my stay, with plenty to choose from. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I was able to park my small car in the car-park, but there was no spare space at all, what with it being busy at Easter.

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Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Early check-in is possible by pre-arrangement.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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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.
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Gables Guest House

The Gables Guest House Location
When you stay at The Gables Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Armitt Museum and Library.

The Gables Guest House Facility and Service
This smoke-free guesthouse features boat tours nearby, rock climbing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and water skiing nearby.

The Gables Guest House Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - Wed, 19 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children