Title: The Gables Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4270&destination=Ambleside%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=4333720&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Gables Guest House This bed & breakfast in a national park setting provides a natural escape where travelers can relax at the bar or simply enjoy quiet evenings ## Photo gallery for The Gables Guest House ![Exterior - The Gables Guest House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/68a44579.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - The Gables Guest House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/fb2ffb8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby lounge - The Gables Guest House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/88342eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Gables Guest House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/5e909c2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Gables Guest House (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/f4a6d858.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Gables Guest House offers upscale comfort in natural surroundings. Guests enjoy free WiFi, luggage storage, in-room coffee/tea makers, an on-site bar, and daily housekeeping, enhancing the relaxing experience. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Bar - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=4333720&PinnedHotelID=4333720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/deaae647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room (Superking 1) ![Classic Double Room (Superking 1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/128f1328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room (Superking 1) - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/9592e322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/4e3d8714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor ![Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/40aa06a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Ground Floor - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5) ![Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/85e5d6f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double or Twin Room (Superking 5) - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room (Classic Double) ![Double Room (Classic Double) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4340000/4333800/4333720/93eeef96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room (Classic Double) 8.0 Very good 1 review - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbleside-Hotels-The-Gables-Guest-House.h4333720.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbleside-Hotels-The-Gables-Guest-House.h4333720.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ambleside, The Gables Guest House is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and rock climbing. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Guest houses in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Guest-Houses.d4270-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.43049%2C-2.96505&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uEp5UPHjBdpRHnfDMRrU5WWeXko=) Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 9DJ ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Ambleside showing kayaking or canoeing, cruising and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/529c7003-109f-4368-b4fe-2b3432bd7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ambleside Pier 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Rydal Mount which includes a garden and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087985/80e37ab2-9e6a-4293-9304-fbfbf385813b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rydal Mount 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - White Platts Recreation Ground 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Ambleside Climbing Wall 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 3 min walk - Zeffirellis 2 min walk - Rothay Manor Hotel 7 min walk - The Golden Rule 6 min walk - The Royal Oak 3 min walk ## About this property ### The Gables Guest House Upscale guest house near Lake Windermere The Gables Guest House provides a bar and more. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - In a national park ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Built in 1888 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours 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, you must complete online registration via a secure link 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. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only ### Children and extra beds Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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, 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Gables Guest House Ambleside Gables Ambleside Gables Guest House Guesthouse Ambleside The Gables Guest House Ambleside The Gables Guest House Hotel Ambleside The Gables Ambleside The Gables Guest House Ambleside The Gables Guest House Guesthouse The Gables Guest House Guesthouse Ambleside ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gables Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Gables Guest House? ### What time is check-in at The Gables Guest House? ### What time is check-out at The Gables Guest House? ### Where is The Gables Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Gables Guest House Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 64 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really nice people, good location, good breakfast ##### Nicholas Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Just the basics, but spotless and a wonderful staff. Would totally stay here again. ##### Kate Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent value for money. In a great spot with lovely staff and delicious breakfast included. ##### Susan Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent friendly and accommodating staff, delicious breakfast, brilliant value. ##### Natalie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### christopher 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities 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 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4bd11f31-60d0-4e9a-bd79-bb847ff6fa62-1762713461091.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### christopher Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SURESH 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### SURESH Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c738fc59-a752-432f-9e29-68b61258552a-1757776292417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30f55e49-4c87-4586-9c35-6a7c68b49995-1757776292353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a00d1215-0d26-4430-93a8-d602308916c4-1757776288798.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sandra Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and helpful staff, perfectly situated for towns restaurants and parks. Very clean and modern room with tasty breakfast. Highly recommend. ##### Darren Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommended Friendly staff. Suoer-comfy suoerking bed and a delicious full English breakfast. Would stay again. ##### Jill Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jack 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Really good Very friendly staff, great location with parking, very good breakfast. Room was good, although the TV was a little outdated, minor considering the location but notable. Shower was also just a dribble. Otherwise a great stay. ##### Jack Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne 18 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Leanne Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely guest house in middle of town. Dont need car once there as Ambleside has everything. Friendly staff and good rokms ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kulvinder 19 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Courteous, clean and accommodating ##### Kulvinder Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Louise 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Good, old fashioned guesthouse in an excellent location. Good for walking and restaurants. ##### Louise Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 7 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack 5 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 10/10 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! ##### Jack Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 18 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Short but friendly and comfortable stay 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. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Paul R. 31 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Pleasant Stay, Glad to get away. Overall a good experience although the room photo that we saw on VRBO for the price we paid would have been fair, but the room allocated on arrival was tiny in comparison! ##### Paul R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Edward 27 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Disappointed!! They should not have opened as they treated us like lepers, they were so paranoid, we felt so unwelcome!! Breakfast was a cold bacon or sausage roll, left outside your room in a bag, dry no butter, they said they had no sauce either??? Upon leaving, didnt even ask if we had a good stay, as they kept out of the way, im appalled at the way we were treated!!! ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very comfortable guest house with friendly, helpful staff. Excellent breakfasts. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur 27 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Service With A Smile. 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! ##### Arthur Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus 23 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ticks all the boxes and more. Perfect location, friendly and attentive individual service without a hint of fuss. Nice rooms - one had a beautiful view. And a cracking breakfast! Short walk up the nearest hill revealed one of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen (but I should probably credit Windermere with that!) This was a working trip to show our film at the lovely nearby cinema but I will be back with my family. Thank you! ##### Marcus Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort An enjoyable stay at the Gables, close to the town centre, with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. Also had a boot room which was useful after a wet days walk ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme 30 Sept 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly and fabulous Wonderful place. Very friendly. 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