Lake View Country House

4.0 star property
Lakefront guesthouse with a full-service spa and a coffee shop

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Penthouse Apartment | Terrace/patio
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Garden Suite | Garden view
Lake Room | Living area | Smart TV
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9.6 out of 10
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Lake View Country House, Lake View Drive, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TD
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Holly Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Treetop Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Lake Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Fellside Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Riverside Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Penthouse Apartment

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Cottage

  • 409 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Garden Suite

  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Lake View Country House places you next to Cocoa Hearts and St Oswald's Church. This 8-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake View Country House

Lakefront guesthouse with a full-service spa and a coffee shop
Guests of Lake View Country House enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include an arcade/game room, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - March 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 within 48 hours before arrival with 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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 22 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults, and GBP 5 to 15 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 22 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Lake View Country House B&B Grasmere
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Lake View Country House?

Lake View Country House provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Lake View Country House?

This guesthouse is located in Ambleside, just steps from Cocoa Hearts and Grasmere Garden Village, and within a short walk of Dove Cottage. You'll also find Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and Wordsworth Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Lake View Country House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Lake View Country House?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this guesthouse.

Does Lake View Country House include a casino on the premises?

No, Lake View Country House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lake View Country House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Lake View Country House?

This lakeside guesthouse offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Lake View Country House?

No, but this guesthouse does have a sauna.

Does Lake View Country House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Lake View Country House serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Good Sport.

Does Lake View Country House allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, dogs stay free at Lake View Country House and the property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Lake View Country House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies at Lake View Country House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy lake or garden views.