Book Melrose Guesthouse in Ambleside, Lake District

Melrose Guesthouse sits in the centre of Ambleside, a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The hotel provides secure off-site parking just a 2-minute walk away, with a loading bay for luggage outside the door. Public transport stops are around the corner, allowing guests to explore the Lake District without a car.

Breakfast is pre-ordered from a menu sheet left in the room the previous evening, offering a full Cumbrian breakfast with locally sourced sausages and eggs. The menu includes overnight oats, smashed avocado on sourdough, and gluten-free bread options. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are supplied in every room, and guests on early departures can request a breakfast tray or bacon butties.

The guesthouse offers seven room types, including a Super King Room, a four-poster room, and a ground-floor double with Moroccan décor. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a rainforest shower, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a tea/coffee tray with hot chocolate. Secure storage is available for mountain bikes, and guests can borrow laminated walk maps from the hosts.

Hosts Kevin and Tracey provide personal local recommendations for walks, pubs, and restaurants, with a folder of walk routes in each room. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms spotless, and luggage storage is offered for late departures. The hotel issues a parking disc for one-hour street parking directly outside for loading and unloading.

The guesthouse is a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere, where steamer cruises operate, and fell walking trails start from the doorstep. Board games and puzzles are available for families, and the hotel can organise early breakfast trays for guests participating in the local Parkrun. The property is non-smoking throughout, with a designated smoking area outside in the garden.

Breakfast: Pre-ordered menu with locally sourced Cumbrian ingredients and gluten-free options

Parking: Secure off-site parking 2-minute walk away with loading bay

Rooms: 7 room types including Super King Room and four-poster room

Services: Personal local recommendations and laminated walk maps

Outdoor: 15-minute walk to Lake Windermere and fell trails

Guests: Families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts