The Gables in Ambleside has easy access to the natural wonders and pretty villages of the Lake District National Park.
The Victorian property is on the edge of parkland a few minutes' walk from the centre of Ambleside, "an attractive little town" which is "a favourite base for hikers" (Lonely Planet).
Lake Windermere is five minutes' drive away and Bowness is 15 minutes' drive from the guesthouse. Coniston Water, offering "a quiet beauty that sets it apart from the more popular destinations" (Rough Guides), is around 25 minutes by car. Bustling Kendal, home to the famous mint cake, is 30 minutes' drive away.
The Gables' 19th-century exterior gives way to a modern interior, which features a guest lounge. Cooked breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients is served in the informal dining room hung with colourful artworks, and further amenities include bike storage and a drying room.
Amenities
General
No pets allowed
100% smoke-free
No elevator / lift
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Bathtub or shower
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 4pm. Minimum age required to check in: 18. For arrivals outside of the opening hours, please contact the hotel directly for further information.
Checkout:
Standard Time is 10:30am.
Children and additional guests:
No extra adult, child or baby allowed.
Pets:
No pets allowed.
Cancellation:
Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(79 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Sheila's Cottage (t/a The Gables) over the past 15 months.
Dorothy12. Oct 2019Inverness-shire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant, shame about limited parking.
Other Comments
Bigger bed option would be good.
Bernadette11. Oct 2019Altrincham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly welcome and told all necessary details about meals and room. Comfortable and attractive bedroom. The breakfast was a meal to look forward to and plenty of choice. Attractive and well set out dining room.
Other Comments
A hotel to look forward to another stay.
Maureen04. Oct 2019MorecambeMorecambe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very enjoyable, tea & coffee facilities very good
Peter04. Oct 2019Wirral, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very clean, comfortable B&B with friendly staff, overall a very pleasant stay
Other Comments
Idealy situated in Ambleside for all amenities and just a short walk to lake Windermere.
David02. Oct 2019Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The Gables was in an excellent position in the centre of Ambleside but not noisy.The rooms were lovely,a very good breakfast and very friendly staff,and dog.Nothing negative to say about it.Lots of great restaurants within walking distance.
Other Comments
Keep up the good work,you do a great job.
denise and john28. Sep 2019Lancaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The hotel was very easy to find and walking distance to all amenities. A warm welcome on arrival was received and help was offered for any luggage up to your room. The room was well laid out and clean with washing facilities supplied along with a hairdryer. We found the bed comfortable. Our room was located at the front of the hotel but was not disturbed by any noise, as the road in front of the hotel finished at the church. We found it to be a great base to explore other areas of the Lake District. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and the staff were very friendly.
Linda28. Sep 2019Blackpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
This B&B has the perfect location for the town restaurants, bars and walking. The B&B is lovely up to date and really comfortable, also has a drying room for those wet days when you get soaked!. Our room was modern, clean and had a lovely comfortable bed. The breakfast was also good and the staff more than helpful.
Helen26. Sep 2019Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic quiet location. Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. Comfortable beds. Will definitely be back.
Pamela22. Sep 2019Southport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
three day stay - was good value. Owners very helpful and informative. Excellent breakfast.
Other Comments
lovely place to stay
Julia21. Sep 2019Sale, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely staff. Superb breakfasts.
Other Comments
As above. Full English breakfast at its best. Really pleasant staff a credit to them.
David21. Sep 2019Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
VG
Other Comments
Good Breakfast
John11. Sep 2019Newbury chaddleworth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent facilities, stall all very accommodating
Jackie11. Sep 2019Birmingham, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Very pleasant, well run guest house. Good location on the edge of Ambleside, short walk into the town centre. Lovely breakfast, great staff. Lou was most helpful.
Mark08. Sep 2019AltrinchamAltrincham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very helpful and friendly the room was very accommodating the whole experience was more than we expected.
Other Comments
The owner and all the staff were very friendly. Nothing was too much for them. We would recommend to others.
christopher ziajka05. Sep 2019gunnislake, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely breakfast. Nice room. Excellent location.
Mrs K15. Jul 2019Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent break. Hotel is in a great location for exploring the Lakes, Staff were very friendly and efficient, made us feel very much at home. Will definitely go back to this hotel.
SUSAN15. Jul 2019EAST BOLDON, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent
Other Comments
Excellent
TRACEY13. Jul 2019Chester le Street, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful staff and spotlessly clean Guest House with breakfast to due for we would recommend and book again
13. Jul 2019doncaster, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Rooms Very clean, the house well kept and tastefully decorated. plenty of choice for breakfast,
Barbara12. Jul 2019Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We had a good time at the Gables, the staff very pleasant and helpful. The bedrooms were nice and clean. Breakfast choice was good and well cooked, It might have helped if breakfast started at 8.00am instead of 8.30am.
Other Comments
Car parking was a bit tight and only 8 spaces available.
Brian11. Jul 2019Abergele, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The Gables is situated in a very central location with both private and on street parking.
The room was spotless, the breakfast was excellent and the staff were very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
David05. Jul 2019Lancs, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Our stay at the Gables was perfect in every way.
The location was amazing, as was the room .with wonderful views . Food was excellent and staff who were friendly and helpful.
Other Comments
We would highly recommend The Gables who have gone that extra step to make their guests stay a wonderful experience.
Brian04. Jul 2019Coventry, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great location, lovely guest house , quick service and lovely breakfast to set you up for the day
Michael26. Jun 2019.south killingholme, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
A very pleasant experience. a very convenient location for sightseeing round the various lakes. Our room was very pleasant, clean and relatively quiet. The breakfast was excellent , very efficiently served. The accommodation has some lovely artistic touches and we felt all in all it was excellent value for money. We would certainly go back if visiting the lakes again
Dinah26. Jun 2019Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly
Other Comments
A beautiful place to stay
Steve21. Jun 2019Bradford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The central location to Ambleside.
Breakfast was good quality produce and served by polite and friendly staff.
Use of spa facilities was a lovely bonus.
Kevan21. Jun 2019Northwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spotless, comfortable room with great views.
Rosamund19. Jun 2019Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful central location, fantastic breakfast and bright spotless rooms.
Other Comments
In a amazing location, brilliant that they have parking and the place is spotless. The breakfast is to die for. We loved our stay and highly recommend it. Fantastic value for money.
Lucy19. Jun 2019Welshpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast and location
Other Comments
This is a dog friendly hotel and I am Allergictm animal hair. Normally I would have checked. I should have done
Richard16. Jun 2019Woking, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location very central and breakfast was lovely
Lynn14. Jun 2019Wigan, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The rooms were clean and bed very comfortable,breakfast was delicious and well cooked. Perfection position in Ambleside for walk to Grasmere. Friendly staff.
Other Comments
Very pleased to receive day pass to Salutation Spa, very nice to use after a good long walk. Will definitely be recommending the Gables to all our family , friends and work colleagues , excellent weekend away.
Peter12. Jun 2019Richmond, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very homely and wonderful breakfast.
Norma06. Jun 2019Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The lovely breakfast
Pat05. Jun 2019Nantwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely welcome, help yourself to fresh milk in fridge and ice from machine whenever you wish. Clean attractive room and good breakfast
Other Comments
Staff were very helpful and welcoming.
Janice24. May 2019Chorley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very relaxing stay. Staff very pleasant.
Rooms very clean and welcoming.
Dorothy23. May 2019North Shields, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All of it!
Staff were friendly hotel was clean
It was fab
Deb03. Dec 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast was delicious, good quality food and excellent service
Other Comments
Ideal location for a short break, close to all amenities. Staff were really friendly, would love to return.
Emma27. Nov 2018Warrington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The location and ambiance
Other Comments
Lovely staff, great breakfasts
Peter25. Nov 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great location. The staff and owners were very good and friendly. Rooms were clean and nice. Breakfast was excellent.
Other Comments
Very good. Would definitely go back.
Ian14. Nov 2018Gateshead, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff and management
Other Comments
They provide all facilities including ice machine and fresh milk.
anthony09. Nov 2018Bury, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location is perfect. Great breakfast. Clean comfortable room.
JULIE05. Nov 2018Consett, United Kingdom
Other Comments
We did get good parking spot but parking at the hotel is very limited.
Sergei01. Nov 2018Northwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything!!!
Other Comments
Perfect location and really friendly and ultra efficient staff. Spotlessly clean.
Julia01. Nov 2018Ashford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great location, parking, comfortable room and great breakfast
Christopher10. Oct 2018Kidlington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Proximity to town. Good breakfast.
pamela06. Oct 2018St Albans, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
It was clean, the staff who worked in the breakfast room were polite and friendly.
Other Comments
Our stay was in an Attic room with condensation streeming down the single pane windows when the heating was on. Following night no heating, so the room was very cold. The request for heating was'nt well received neither was the advice regarding where's the best place to park. I'd rather pay more for a stay in the Lakes and meet friendly hosts, i.e. people who enjoy their job.
Patricia03. Oct 2018Poulton-le-Fylde, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
quiet rooms , good breakfast, thanks
Veronica03. Oct 2018Settle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
In the centre of Ambleside. Convenient for shops, restaurants, buses.
Other Comments
Very comfortable, friendly b & b. Excellent breakfast and many extras that make a holiday special. We had a lovely stay and look forward to returning.
Veronica01. Oct 2018Southport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Service and breakfast.
Very welcoming and friendly place.
Jonathan27. Sep 2018Norwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room was spotless The breakfast was good An all round enjoyable stay .
Denise23. Sep 2018Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely staff and owners. Ideal location for walks .
Other Comments
Our stay for very enjoyable and Sharyn was very helpful with anything we wanted . Staff are very friendly and breakfast was amazing .
Vanita08. Sep 2018Ilford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We liked the fact that the hotel had an ice machine for guests. Also they provided glasses if you wanted to have a drink in your room. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious as well.
Other Comments
The hotel was in a good location - handy for the shops, pubs and restaurants. The deal through Travelzoo was fantastic value for money.