Smallwood House Hotel

Address: Compston Road, Ambleside LA22 9DJ, England

Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Ambleside

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed

Hotel Style:

Ranked #34 of 77 B&Bs / Inns in Ambleside

Price Range: $$

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Smallwood House Hotel is a family run bed & breakfast, offering quality 4 star accommodation and award winning Cumbrian breakfasts in Ambleside in the heart of the English Lake District.Being slightly larger than your average Cumbrian B&B, our guest house provides the perfect place to enjoy short breaks or longer holidays in one of our 12 comfortable, individually furnished bedrooms.Our relaxed and friendly B&B team will help you make the most of your stay, whether you are seeking a romantic getaway, family holiday, activity break or group vacation.Ambleside is the perfect choice for exploring the Lake District and Cumbria. Leave the car behind and take a bus trip to some of our lovely nearby towns and villages, such as Grasmere, Hawkshead & Keswick. If the weather is less than kind during your visit, there are plenty of indoor visitor attractions nearby, including the homes of famous Lakeland literary figures like William Wordsworth or Beatrix Potter. From the pier at Waterhead in Ambleside you can take a boat trip or cruise on Windermere to Bowness or Lakeside at the opposite end of the Lake. Windermere Lake Cruises sail all year and their boats offer you lots of protection from the elements. Remember, our B&B guests also have use of the luxury spa and swimming pool at a hotel just a few minutes walk away - a great way to relax during your break. We are in the centre of Ambleside, a bustling and vibrant small market town offering a good selection of specialist shops and great quality restaurants, bars and cafes. The town is great for shopping, with lots of independent shops that are a bit different to the norm, and some recognised brand names you'll know and love. Smallwood House Hotel has a private car park and offers complimentary WiFi access for our B&B guests. ... more less

tripper9945

Yorkshire, UK.

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

2 helpful votes

“A classic B&B that did the job”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

A classic B&B. The bed was VERY comfortable, and the room was nicely decorated. Sadly, the ceiling of our en suite bathroom was so low that you couldn't stand up in the the shower! (see photo) Luckily we were only staying for one night (and had limited time) so didn't need to cause a fuss and got on with it... More

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Hmmm it would be fantastic if we could raise the roof and stretch the car park to make everything perfect, but sadly we cannot do that and so make the very best we can with what we have. Obviously the shower is not designed to stand under, it is to use while seated in the bath to rinse with and... More

peapod1956

hampshire

Contributor

18 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

26 helpful votes

“Comfortable stay”

Reviewed 29 May 2013

Stayed August 2012: Bed comfortable, room warm, good shower although toiletries in large bottles looked okay found that hair didn't feel clean after washing although was shiny. Breakfast plenty to start the day, car parking a bit tight at rear of hotel but at least there is parking in such a busy place as Ambleside

Thank you for your comments, we will pass on your thoughts regarding the Pure Lakes toiletries. They are different as they do not use the usual soaps and chemicals to produce the lather. Please you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to see you again soon More

Kenny A

Bawtry

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 21 cities

7 helpful votes

“Had a fabulous time!”

Reviewed 21 May 2013

Spent a very enjoyable weekend at Smallwood House in Ambleside. The guest house is spacious and comfortable. Christine and Anthony are friendly and informative hosts, which came in very useful when bad weather diverted us from our planned walking route and we had to find a Plan B. Breakfast was memorable, freshly cooked and carefully selected ingredients - I have... More

Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a pleasure to have you staying with us. We do enjoy having little groups staying they are always relaxed and ready to make the most of their time away. What a relief our suggestions worked for you as well. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. More

BKFarrell

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

17 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 14 cities

3 helpful votes

“Great weekend”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

We went for a family celebration weekend and it couldn't have been better. Lovely accommodation, well equipped rooms, spotlessly clean, great breakfasts to suit all tastes - what more can you ask! The owners and staff were helpful and knowledgeable about the town and the area generally - Ambleside is a great place to be based with lots of cafes... More

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It was a pleasure to have your family staying with us. Pleased we could help you enjoy your birthday celebrations. More

Nell10_10

Celt in England

31 reviews

Reviews in 17 cities

17 helpful votes

“Very good”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed for the bank holiday as a large family group. It's an independent guesthouse and my room was a bit tired (peeling paper) but others looked very new and fresh, and it was certainly spotlessly clean and bright. The staff were helpful and friendly and they dealt well with our large & varied group. Some fresh fruit at breakfast... More

Thank you for your comments. We did enjoy having your family staying with us. Sorry about the peeling paper in the room, sadly this occurs when people dry clothing in the room and of course the effects of the shower. We do try to keep on top of this, but it had obviously got the better of us. We do... More

Ziggy1124

Bristol, United Kingdom

1 review

“The Smallwood gem”

arrived 30th March for 4 nights. our 3rd visit, with our 2 well behaved dogs. super stay in a great central location. breakfast excellent and never dissapointed. Bathroom provided with super soaps and lotions. looking forward to our next visit. absolutely recommeded. The Hendzel's from Bristol

Always a great pleasure to have you staying with us. More

PrestonChumpster

preston

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Good Late Decision”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

Having decided at the last minute to find a hotel for overnight, we came across this little gem of a hotel. Good location close to town and the restaurants, Great family room spacious clean and the most comfortable bed i have ever slept in ( even though it was 2 single beds together), wanted to take the quilt and pillows... More

So plesed you enjoyed your stay. The bed is a 'zip and link' bed, not 2 singles pushed together, they are designed to be used as a double or two singles to give us more flexibility, but yes they are also extremely comfortable. More

leopard.pants

London, England

11 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

15 helpful votes

“Charming place, fantastic breakfast!”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed at Smallwood House for two nights in April. I cannot fault the place. The owners are so friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic, with many restaurants close by (Matthew's Brasserie is just next door and was excellent value). The highlight of our stay was breakfast, a huge choice, all cooked to order. I had the most perfect... More

What lovley things to say, thank you ever so much. Just hope next time we manage your boiled egss as well again - fingers crossed !! More

parry005

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Reviews in 18 cities

10 helpful votes

“Long Weekend in Ambleside”

Reviewed 17 March 2013

We spent a long weekend at the Smallwood Hotel in Ambleside to do some walks nearby. The Hotel is ideal for this and is in the centre of the town with its own car park. close to bars, restaurants , cinema and jazz club - and the plethora of clothes shops for walkers!! A short walk takes you out of... More

So pleased you enjoy the breakfast, we do try to cover everything and are always happy to hear your suggestions for any more. More

0ff_Line

16 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

4 helpful votes

“Just like coming home”

Reviewed 25 February 2013

We have enjoyed many breaks at Smallwood House Hotel and have never been disappointed. I think we have stayed in 6 different rooms so far and all have been excellent in cleanliness, décor and a view. Toiletries, shower/bath gel etc are also supplied in the room, which cuts down on packing- there is also a boot room to dry your... More

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Thank you for such a lovely review. It is such a pleasure to have so many returning guests, it sometimes does feel like family coming home again. We look forward to seeing you again soon More

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