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Inside Wordsworths Guest House, guests are welcomed into a selection of tastefully decorated rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Many rooms offer enchanting views of the surrounding countryside and fells, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of the Lake District right from their windows. A stay at the Guest House includes a delicious and hearty breakfast, prepared using locally sourced ingredients and served in the warm and inviting dining room. The friendly and attentive staff at Wordsworths Guest House are dedicated to ensuring that guests have a memorable and enjoyable stay.
Being located in Ambleside, Wordsworths Guest House offers easy access to a wide array of local attractions in the Lake District. A short distance away is the beautiful Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, offering a variety of water activities and stunning boat trips. Ambleside itself offers a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as cultural attractions such as the iconic Bridge House and the Armitt Museum and Library. In addition, the area is crisscrossed with numerous walking and hiking trails, providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the picturesque scenery. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled holiday, Wordsworths Guest House serves as a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 206 feet / 62.7 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 5 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Luggage Storage
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Luggage Storage
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
24.2 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
36.1 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 39 Keld
13.7 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.7 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
15.2 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
4.1 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
6.8 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Wordsworths Guest House Bed and breakfast Ambleside
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Ambleside Climbing Wall -
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby. 0 minutes walk
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby.
A indoor Climbing wall for both beginners and experts , ideal as a rainy day activity or a honing your skills, or simply to try something different
0m / 0km -
Stagshaw Gardens -
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby.
An informal woodland garden run by the National Trust. Located a little south of Ambleside with the Stencher Beck running though with mini falls adding even more interest.
0.8m / 1.3km -
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall -
LA22 0QT
NY 38003 04510
= shaves.cubed.lectures Hotels nearby. 5 minutes walk
LA22 0QT
NY 38003 04510
= shaves.cubed.lectures Hotels nearby.
A 70 foot cascading waterfall in a woodland setting within walking distance of central Ambleside. In the spring it is particularly good with daffodil's and good water flow.
0.3m / 0.5km -
Rydal Hall Gardens -
LA22 9LX
NY 36638 06369
= gross.respected.closed Hotels nearby. 23 minutes walk
LA22 9LX
NY 36638 06369
= gross.respected.closed Hotels nearby.
The gardens are located in the village of Rydal in the Lake District of England. The gardens feature a range of plant life, including a formal garden, a rose garden, and woodland areas. Visitors can also explore the nearby Rydal Mount and gardens, the former home of poet William Wordsworth.
1.5m / 2.4km -
Armitt Museum And Library -
LA22 9BL
NY 37609 04736
= calibrate.typified.boating Hotels nearby. 6 minutes walk
LA22 9BL
NY 37609 04736
= calibrate.typified.boating Hotels nearby.
A museum and gallery dedicated to the heritage of the Lake District with prominent Art work and book collection plus Beatrix Potter exhibitions as part of the overall collection
0.4m / 0.6km -
Doras Field -
LA22 9LU
NY 36444 06304
= trader.duplicate.flipping Hotels nearby. 23 minutes walk
LA22 9LU
NY 36444 06304
= trader.duplicate.flipping Hotels nearby.
An area of semi-open woodland now manged by the National trust and once owned by William Wordsworth and gifted to the trust by the Wordsworth family. Depending on the season you can see large areas of daffodils and bluebells
1.5m / 2.4km -
Ambleside Roman Fort -
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
0.5m / 0.8km - 8 minutes walk
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
Cared for by English Heritage, located south of the village close to Lake Windermere - stone footings of a 2nd century fort remain
0.5m / 0.8km -
Rydal Mount and Gardens -
LA22 9LU
NY 36422 06390
= cared.quickly.should Hotels nearby. 24 minutes walk
LA22 9LU
NY 36422 06390
= cared.quickly.should Hotels nearby.
A 16th century house and the home to William Wordsworth’s for much of his life together with the garden, which Wordsworth designed and remains very similar to those days. There is also a tea room
1.6m / 2.6km -
Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier -
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby. 10 minutes walk
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby.
A small pier used for bording of the lake ferry & cruise's with a cafe and bar and nearby gift shops
0.6m / 1km -
Rydal Caves -
LA22 9SD
NY 35000 05000
= traffic.chaos.encounter Hotels nearby. 26 minutes walk
LA22 9SD
NY 35000 05000
= traffic.chaos.encounter Hotels nearby.
A a man-made cavern that on first glace looks like a natural cave though was actually Loughrigg Quarry.
1.7m / 2.7km - View more hotels nearby with distances
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Bed and breakfast?
The Windermere Beach is 5 miles from this Bed and breakfast. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions