Lake House - This family-run country house has spectacular views across Waterhead Bay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and the Langdale Peaks, and offers stylish, modern and luxurious accommodation. Lake House combines the best of all possible worlds: the warm welcome, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere of a guest house with the stylish rooms and modern facilities of a luxury hotel. Set in large, beautiful gardens, only a minute from the shores of the lake and the pier and jetties at Waterhead, the guest house is just a short walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Ambleside. Free parking is available for guests. Beautiful, stylish and modern, the en suite rooms are fitted to the highest standards and have CD players, tea/coffee making facilities and large, modern TVs with DVD players. With a spectacular setting and superb accommodation at affordable prices, Lake House is great for a luxury break.

Lowbyer Manor Country House - Lowbyer Manor Country House is a 4-star guesthouse, offering you accommodation of exceptional value. We are sure that you will find your stay at Lowbyer Manor a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Our location in the heart of the Northern Pennines is a perfect base for day tripping to the Lake District, the Scottish Borders, Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall Country, the Northern Durham Dales or the famous Yorkshire Dales. Lowbyer Manor was built in the late 18th century and is a grade II listed property. The Manor has 9 en suite letting rooms, each with tea/coffee making facilities and colour TVs.

Ambleside Central - In the beautiful English Lake District, in the heart of the town, Ambleside Central offers great-value, room-only guest accommodation in stylish, modern and spacious rooms Carefully preserved and sensitively refurbished, this beautiful Victorian building still retains many of its original features. The newly renovated rooms are light and airy, with a contemporary style and modern comforts, including crisp white bed linen, comfortable beds, fresh towels, hairdryers and TVs. Irons are available on request. All rooms have either an en suite shower or a private bathroom. The accommodation is family-friendly and several rooms can be used as double, twin room or family rooms, sleeping up to four people. Hot drinks, including filter coffees, teas and hot chocolate are available 24 hours and there is an on-site Italian restaurant. Ambleside Central is just around the corner from the town's main bus stop and limited secure parking is available at an additional cost.

Newstead - This grand Victorian villa is now an outstanding 5-star guest house offering rich, elegant en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking, only 10 minutes' walk from Windermere. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, Newstead is just a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Built in 1897 with traditional, local Lakeland stone, the house still boasts many beautiful original Victorian features including its splendid hall and staircase, marble fireplaces and mahogany woodwork. Bland, soulless, contemporary design has been avoided in the decoration of the house, in favour of the elegant styles of the Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements, recalling the splendour of Victorian times. There are 9 rooms, all individually decorated, with their own unique charm. All of the rooms have en suite showers, TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests also enjoy free use of a private leisure club with a swimming pool, which is just a few minutes' drive away.

The Old Vicarage - In quiet, peaceful wooded grounds, this family-run bed and breakfast has free parking, an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a rooftop terrace with magnificent views of the fells. Close to Ambleside's town centre, The Old Vicarage has a quiet location with views over Rothay Park to the fells beyond. Full of charm and character, this spacious Victorian house has now been converted into an impressive 4-star bed and breakfast. The house offers beautifully furnished and decorated en suite rooms, all varying in size, style and views. There are newer, more modern rooms, as well as more traditional rooms. All rooms have mini-fridges, TVs, video recorders and DVD and CD players. Videos are available for guests' use, free of charge. There is a large lounge with an open fire, a piano and a small snooker table. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public rooms. A tasty full English breakfast is available each day.

Crompton House - Crompton House is a warm and friendly Victorian guest house located midway between the busy villages of Windermere and Bowness. The guest house is a clean, comfortable and reasonably priced bed and breakfast, with an excellent location in the English Lake District National Park, Windermere. The 7 guest rooms are non-smoking and each has an en suite bathroom. There is one four-poster room, one family room and 5 double rooms. A grilled full English breakfast is served in the dining room, as is a good choice of cereals, fruit and juice from the buffet table. Within easy walking distance there is a host of restaurants catering for all tastes and prices. There is also a cinema, nightclubs, pubs and shops. You can catch a steamer from the pier at Bowness for a memorable trip on the lake. This is a 3-star rated guest house.

Rose Cottage - A relaxing retreat in the heart of the Lake District, this charming 16th century cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Bowness, one minute's walk from Lake Windermere. Just a short stroll away from Bowness's shops, caf?s, restaurants and attractions, Rose Cottage provides comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. Please note that the cottage is bed and breakfast only, no additional meals can be provided. Still maintaining many of its original features, the house can be unsuitable for disabled guests or those who have trouble with stairs. Unfortunately no ground floor rooms are available. Parking is available at a nearby public car park. Permits are available from Rose Cottage. A refundable deposit of GBP 10 is required.

Crow How Country Guest House - In a stunning rural setting in the historic Rydal Valley amidst the fells, this grand Victorian building dates back to 1848. Crow How was built as a farm house in 1848 from the stones of ancient Rydal Hall. It was then converted into a country guest house in the early 1930s. Crow How has been carefully renovated to provide you with a well-located Ambleside bed and breakfast, ideal for exploring the the beautiful Lake District.

Laurel Cottage - Peacefully situated in Windermere, overlooking Queens Park, this guest house is a short stroll from the amenities in the village and about 20 minutes' walk from the Lake and Bowness. Laurel Cottage is convenient for Windermere rail and bus station and is an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District. The guest house is set within a small Victorian house built of local stone in the 1890s. It has been modernised to offer up-to-date comforts, but has retained its original character. Laurel Cottage is run by the owners Alison and Wayne, who offer a warm and friendly welcome.

Virginia Cottage - Prime location with Lake Windermere only 150 yards away. Some rooms have views over the surrounding fells and the village Set right in the heart of Bowness on Windermere village we specialise in relaxed accommodation mainly for couples wishing to take advantage of our perfect location for the Lake and boats, shops, restaurants, attractions and pubs.Then relax and unwind in the evening either splashing about at parklands country club (swimming pool, spa,sauna etc)free to all our guests or sample some of the fine cuisine on offer in the many restaurants. Later try one or even two of the quaint pubs around and about in bowness. For an intimate evening in we have now built a cinema room to enjoy your very own viewing of films from TV or dvd on the big screen ( yes we even can provide the popcorn )