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Victorian House

4.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast

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Front of property
Lounge
Terrace/patio
Dog Friendly Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Broadgate, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TA
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Shepherd Hut

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Cozy Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Annex Building)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Stargazer Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Stargazer Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Dog Friendly Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Dog Friendly Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Dog Friendly Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Dog Friendly Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Victorian House places you next to The Herdy Shop and within a 5-minute walk of Grasmere Garden Village. This 18-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Victorian House

Riverfront bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast
Guests staying at Victorian House enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Coffee makers are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1872
  • Renovated entire property - February 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

Oak Bank Hotel Ambleside
Oak Bank Ambleside
Oak Bank Hotel
Victorian House Hotel
Victorian House Ambleside
Victorian House Bed & breakfast
Victorian House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Victorian House?

Victorian House provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Victorian House?

Located steps from The Herdy Shop, this bed & breakfast is in Ambleside, and within a 10-minute walk of Grasmere Garden Village and St Oswald's Church. You'll also find Dove Cottage and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Victorian House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Though parking is limited per unit, electric car charging is also available. You'll find a max of 5 spaces per unit.

Does Victorian House feature a casino at the property?

No, Victorian House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Victorian House?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Victorian House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront bed u0026 breakfast include premium bedding as well as free breakfast and concierge services.

Does Victorian House have a hot tub?

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

Does Victorian House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Victorian House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Victorian House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Victorian House for a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Victorian House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Victorian House?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

Victorian House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 219 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alexander

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

Weve got all the time in the world.

First class option to busy hotels with great service. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and all the time in the world to eat and prepare for the day ahead.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niall

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain

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

A Gem In Grasmere

Outstanding accommodation. We had a cosy room at the front of the hotel and we were very happy with every aspect of our stay Breakfast was excellent. Lots of choice and cooked breakfast was tasty and very well presented. I highly recommend The Victorian.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Parking, and a personal service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE, Langwith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SUZANNE, Langwith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A glorified guest house! I didn’t quite know what to make of it, in all honesty …. It’s not a hotel in the usual sense of the word. It literally has a room with a desk, which I guess you could call a reception. A small room with a couple of settees, that you walk through to get to a conservatory where breakfast is served. That’s it! There’s no bar and no communal areas to sit and relax. There’s no housekeeping service (unless you ask), which I thought was strange, but after a while I kind of liked the fact that staff aren’t in and out of your room. There’s absolutely no atmosphere, we had the smallest TV on the wall (they need upgrading), the room was tired, warn in parts and very dark. Only 7 parking spaces, at the front! However, the staff were hard working and pleasant, the breakfast was wonderful (compliments to the chef), the shower was powerful with loads of hot water, our room was quiet, it was in a good position for the centre of Grasmere, it was the cheapest hotel in Grasmere and it was clean. Would I stay again? I think I would, yes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Grasmere B&B 2025

What a great find, the staff were really helpful and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked through the door. The place clean and the food (breakfast choice and quality) was great. The location is excellent for hiking and exploring the local village. Now planning a return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful couple of nights in the Stargazing room. The car park is small, but a decent one is just round the corner (£9 for a day, so spent £18 on top of the cost of the hotel) The breakfasts were great, with a good selection of cooked food. The facilities were nice, the bath water runs very hot, and is very difficult to cool. I spent more time getting the water right than I did in the bath. On this topic, the toiletries provided weren’t the best, so used my own. The teas and coffees on offer in the room are standard fare, not quite what the price of the room would usually offer. Overall, I had a lovely time in this hotel and in Grasmere, I would absolutely stay here again. The staff were warm and friendly at all times and the hotel is very conveniently located if coming for a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Best b and b in years !

Amazing b and b. Lovely owners/staff , couldn’t do enough for us. Very comfy room. Spectacular breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, friendly hotel. We did book the stargazy room which had great views. Only one issue and not the fault of the hotel but the large building opposite was so well lit it was pointless looking at the sky in the evening. Aside from that could not be happier and would love to stay again. Highly recommended and thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay for access to walks in the lakes. Very dog friendly and super service. Characterful interior. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Lovely break

Lovely friendly staff. Great breakfast. Room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great Breakfast and comfy bed, old property so rooms a a bit creaky
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Very cute location, friendly staff, short walk to dining inn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Friendly service, Centrally located….and brownies!

Friendly efficient service. Central location. Great breakfast. And complimentary homemade, delicious brownies after a hard day on the hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff at check in and check out, very comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would return!

Such a great hotel in a lovely location. The breakfast was a highlight, and the service was excellent. We booked a twin room which was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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