Lake View Country House

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Penthouse Apartment | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Lake
Lake Room | Living area | Smart TV
Penthouse Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 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
  • The Good Sport
    1 min walk
  • Windermere Station
    15 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    92 min drive

Room options

Penthouse Apartment

  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

The Cottage

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Garden Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Holly Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Riverside Apartment

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Fellside Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Lake Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Treetop Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Lake View Country House

Lakefront guesthouse with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free guesthouse features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room and an arcade/games room. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
During your stay at Lake View Country House, you're just a quick walk from Cocoa Hearts. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. Some of the pet-friendly amenities that this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
  • Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
  • Steps from Cocoa Hearts and St Oswald's Church
  • Dogs welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Good Sport – This brewpub serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

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

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

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful hosts, cute little place, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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