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Lake View Country House

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
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Penthouse Apartment | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Lake
Lake Room | Living area
Penthouse Apartment | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

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Lake View Country House, Lake View Drive, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TD
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    3 min walk
  • Grasmere Showground
    5 min walk
  • Wordsworth Museum
    6 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    92 min drive

Room options

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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The Cottage

The Cottage

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Holly Room

Holly Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Riverside Apartment

Riverside Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Fellside Suite

Fellside Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lake Room

Lake Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Treetop Room | Interior entrance

Treetop Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Interior

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (474)
The price is NZ$256
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

About the area

Ambleside

At Lake View Country House you'll be within steps of Cocoa Hearts and St Oswald's Church. Highlights at this guest house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The Good Sport is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside guest house include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lake View Country House

Lakefront guesthouse with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Lake View Country House offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at Lake View Country House. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Lake View Country House was completed in March 2017.

This 4-star Ambleside guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lake View Country House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Good Sport

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cot (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1850
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not accept American Express credit cards as a method of payment.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 16.5 per night.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 16.5 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lake View Country House B&B Grasmere
Lake View Country House B&B
Lake View Country House Grasmere
Lake View Country Grasmere
Lake View Country Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Ambleside
View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Ambleside
Lake View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake View Country House?

Lake View Country House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake View Country House?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake View Country House on 25 Nov 2024 start from NZ$209.96, 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.

Is parking available at Lake View Country House?

Yep, Lake View Country House has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Lake View Country House?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Lake View Country House.

What makes Lake View Country House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lake View Country House.

Is Lake View Country House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and an arcade, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lake View Country House is a hit with families.

Does Lake View Country House serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake View Country House?

No, Lake View Country House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lake View Country House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake View Country House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake View Country House?

Dogs are welcome at Lake View Country House, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Lake View Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location a couple of minutes walk to the village centre and the quirky pub restaurant affiliated to the guesthouse. Food was limited but fine and the staff lovely and attentive. Made a nice change from the hotels we normally frequent in Grasmere. A minor issue would be the need for a shower attachment to the bath in the suite we stayed in. The garden was quiet and secluded where we enjoyed a bottle of champagne we brought with us as an aperitif before the meal. English breakfast in the morning at the pub was excellent and we came away with a bottle of Grasmere gin from the attached brewery. What’s not to like about this quiet hidden gem. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place perfect location good breakfast ideal for dogs. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for short break with our without the dog. Really dog friendly and extremely helpful host. Good food provided by local pub - excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly place and made you and your dogs welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat
Have just enjoys delightful no stress break in Lake View, was a wonderful place to unwind & forget the stress of working. Thank you Richard for all your help
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect retreat
Lovely big room. Everything was thought of - in the conservatory area spare umbrella's blankets, maps, books, games, torches, walking sticks to borrow. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, nice room, very clean, great views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Central village location, disappointing room
we were on the ground floor, good that we didn't have to climb stairs, bur our window looked out onto the splendid conservatory, so for privacy the panes had been obscured. This meant the room felt claustrophobic. Excellent en-suite bathroom. No food served in the hotel so had a short walk to the co-owned pub on the main street. Thankfully it didn't rain. No lake view from ground level.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will book again
Great choice for Grasmere with dogs. Especially as you don’t pay extra for their stay. We stayed in The Cottage which was ideal for our short break. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for couples
This is a lovely place to stay, a truly ideal location just a minutes walk to the village but with plenty of free parking. It’s a pretty building with character, but none of the creaky floorboards or questionable decor you often get with ‘character’ buildings. The bed was plenty comfy, the bedroom was uncluttered and the bathroom was spacious in the “Loft” room. It would have been truly ideal for us as a place to stay as a couple with no time pressures. We had a toddler with us, and upon booking we were immediately offered a cot bed for her in the room which felt very attentive. Having a toddler in that room wasn’t very practical as there was nowhere to put anything out of reach, the doors didn’t have a lock or latch (on the inside or the room door or bathroom) and there wasn’t much spare space in that particular room. The bathroom was attractively decorated and contained pleasant, sustainable toiletries but without a shower or shower attachment on the bath, getting ready took longer than normal. Hot water was instant and plentiful at any time day or night. Room heating was great. In short it’s ideal for couples, but wouldn’t comfortably fit more in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Penthouse which was fab! Beautiful views of the lake and had everything we needed. Was a little concerned as dog friendly that there may be a dog smell but needn't have worried the whole apartment was imaculate. I didnt realise we'd still have tea, coffee etc as we had our own kitchenette so was a lovely bonus. Banged my head a couple of times as lowered ceiling white so blends into the rest - no problem with the beams, so maybe just a different colour or an arrow would help. However it didn't detract from our wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the accommodation for location and cleanliness. Beautiful grounds. Only disappointment is lack of availability of anywhere to eat due to covid and staff shortages. Overall though I would return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage offered very spacious, clean and comfortable accomodation with its' own car parking space right outside the front door. Perfectly suited to our walking holiday and we would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, friendly host, bountiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb - highly recommended
We stayed in 'Lake' room which was beautiful with great facilities. Breakfast was a short walk away at the Good Sport pub, staff were helpful & friendly and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz, York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the generous size of the bathroom. Stunning view from bedroom .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room and facilities were great, we tried the breakfast in the cafe just down the road, linked to the hotel offering 10% discount to guests but found it not to our taste. We booked self catering to give us options, just a couple of minor points, we had only 1 large pan and the drawers next to the kitchenette unit sticks badly. One night, the whole room smelled of garlic from the cooking in the room below, this got to be really overpowering. The owners were lovely and friendly, some nice touches, chocolates and port if you wanted it. The toiletries were really good quality, comfy bed and overall we were really satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019