A fantastic B&B, extremely clean with great hosts Sue & Jerry who make you feel really welcome. Breakfast is superb, you definitely won't leave hungry!!! We can definitely recommend the 'American Breakfast'!

We booked Compston House on a recommendation via a work colleague (I didn't know the person who'd stayed at CH). We booked a double room and a single. On arrival we were greeted by Sue so warmly that we were a little overwhelmed! Following that Sue told us that she'd given us a complimentary upgrade due to it being quiet... More

This was our second visit to Compston House and it won't be our last! This is Sue & Jerry's home and we were made to feel part of it. There are lots of lovely little touches, which added to the pleasure of our stay. Our room was spacious, bright, very clean and warm. We stayed in Maine and had a... More

If you want an amazing level of service, spotlessly clean and well appointed rooms, friendly helpful hosts and a breakfast that keeps you going all day...then look no further than Compston House American Style B&B, This was the first time we have stayed here and it won’t be the last. Hosts Sue and Jerry are extremely friendly and nothing is... More

A really good , last minute find, my husband and I stayed for two nights, its a clean and bright guest house,we had a good size room (we stayed in the Florida room) Our host's, Sue and Jerry could not have made us feel more welcome. The location is great, easy to get around, good parking provided. The breakfast, what... More

We stayed with Sue and Jerry again, probably 5 years since our last stay. Was as lovely as we remember and Sue and Jerry could not be more accommodating. Having designated parking anywhere in Ambleside is a bonus, so happy that we could park easily whenever we needed to. Our room was nice, clean and well furnished. Our only comment... More

This is our fifth visit to Compston House and each time it gets better and better. Sue & Jerry are like old friends now and they can't do enough to make our stay perfect. A new item has crept in on the breakfast menu of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, it is just perfect if you can't manage the pancakes... More

Needed a base for a few days walking and found Compston House on Late Rooms. Having spent many holidays in the States, the allure of American-style breakfasts was very strong and Sue's pancakes and French toast did not disappoint. She and Jerry were extremely friendly and welcoming hosts, always willing to help out with tips for making the most of... More

The Lake District is full of many b&b establishments of varying quality but if you are looking for somewhere that stands out from the crowd and provides a really memorable holiday experience then Ambleside 'American-style' Compston House B&B is the place to stay! My wife and I have just returned home from yet another visit there as Sue and Jerry... More