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Old School House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Garden
Front of property
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, la22 0nt
  • Place, Grizedale Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkshead Grammar School
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beatrix Potter Gallery
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Old School House places you next to Hawkshead Grammar School and Grizedale Forest. This 4-star bed & breakfast has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Church of St Mary - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Old School House

Bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast
Guests of Old School House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a TV in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Old School House B&B Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Bed & breakfast
Old School House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Old School House?

Old School House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Old School House?

This bed & breakfast is located in Ambleside, just steps from Grizedale Forest and Hawkshead Grammar School, and within a short walk of Beatrix Potter Gallery. You'll also find Lake Windermere and Hill Top Farm within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Old School House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Old School House have a casino at the property?

No, Old School House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Old School House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Old School House?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a garden plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Old School House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Old School House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Old School House offers free English breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Old School House allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, dogs can stay for free at Old School House.

Does Old School House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Old School House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Old School House.

Old School House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place worth staying

An excellent stay, beautiful, clean & spacious room, bathroom spotless. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keith, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to base yourself for a walking holiday

Lovely location for walking and eating out in the village, great breakfasts, and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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