Victorian House

4.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast in Ambleside with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Dog Friendly Family Room
Hiking
Shepherd Hut | View from room
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Broadgate, Ambleside, England, LA22 9TA
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    5 min walk
  • Grasmere Showground
    10 min walk
  • Wordsworth Museum
    12 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    89 min drive

Room options

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shepherd Hut

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cozy Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Annex Building)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
2 bedrooms
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Stargazer Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dog Friendly Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dog Friendly Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

Victorian House places you steps from The Herdy Shop and within a short 5-minute stroll of Grasmere Garden Village. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include a garden. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside B&B, attractions include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 23 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 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
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Victorian House also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Victorian House was completed in February 2020.

This 4-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1872
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Victorian House offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1872
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Victorian House?

Victorian House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Victorian House?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victorian House on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$144.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Victorian House?

Yep, Victorian House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 5 spaces per unit).

Does Victorian House serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Victorian House?

No, Victorian House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Victorian House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Victorian House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 174 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the staff amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
We had a wonderful stay Oir 1st trip away with our dog and theybare so welcoming The staff at breakfast were brilliant and made our stay Perfect location, clean, comfortable and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dog friendly hotel
Lovely hotel, very helpful and pleasant staff. Room was immaculate and very comfortable. We had our dog with us, who was made very welcome indeed. Breakfast was lovely, with plenty of choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service .. breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Katy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This our third stay at the Victorian House. It’s our favorite place to stay in Grasmere. Staff are always great and were even better this year making for a wonderful stay. We loved the afternoon homemade cake provided this year! Breakfasts are always delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Binglin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has big space and very comfortable. The staffs are very friendly, the breakfast are delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay and the staff were very accommodating for any requests we had.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and profesional at all times. The room was well set out and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house. in a perfect location. I had the star gazer room . I was very happy with accommodation, services and lovely breakfast. Would definitely book here again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, friendly staff, near York city center. Helpful with directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great break
A fantastic long weekend here. I received a great welcome as I arrived early and wanted to leave my car to go for a walk. Perfect room, just as described. Breakfast was very tasty, lots of choice and promptly served. I had my two spaniels with me and they were welcomed everywhere - sausages on offer at breakfast and kept them quiet.
A relaxing breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very close to the C2C path. Really comfortable and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, staff couldn’t have done more for us. Very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little place
Amazing room, pet friendly , excellent staff and great price defo coming back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb so good in fact we've stayed another night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Grasmere. Hotel full of character. Staff all helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Most enjoyable stay staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very impressed
Met all expectations and more. Very friendly staff and atmosphere all round. The only small thing to mention is that in Room 6, which I think is above the kitchen, there is a rather noisy rumble sound which I think comes from a fan below?? It begins about 7.15 in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, cosy hotel
Lovely warm, cosy hotel. Comfortable bed, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024