The Gables Guest House, Ambleside ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom

The Gables Guest House, a 4-star accommodation with a 9.0 rating on Booking.com, offers individually styled rooms and a spacious dining area in the centre of Ambleside. Guests can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and easy access to various outdoor activities in the Lake District.

Rooms & Amenities

The Gables Guest House features singles, doubles, twins, and superking rooms, each individually styled and en-suite, some with beautiful views of Loughrigg Fell. A highlight includes a lovely bright room with dual aspect windows, one of very few rooms with a bath. All rooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle.

Dining Options

Breakfast is served daily between 8 and 9 AM in a bright and airy dining room, offering a full Cumbrian breakfast and lighter options including scrambled eggs on toast. Sheila's Cottage, nearby, also provides delicious home-cooked food from midday until 9 PM, making it a convenient dining option for guests.

Leisure & Activities

The area surrounding The Gables offers extensive opportunities for outdoor activities including walking, cycling, and water sports on Lake Windermere, less than 2 km away. Ambleside is an excellent base for tackling famous cycling routes like Wrynose and Hardknott, and the traditional pubs are perfect for sampling local ales.

Transportation & Local Area

The Gables is easily accessible via the local bus service, with stops just a two-minute walk away. Guests can find a variety of shops, galleries, and an award-winning cinema within a brief walk, alongside the scenic beauty of local parks and lakes.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room Shower

2 persons

15 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

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King Room

2 persons

12 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Single Room Bath

2 persons

7 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

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Deluxe King Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Ambleside300 m

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 75.0 km

Blackpool International (BLK) 106.6 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Tennis court
Bowling
Mini golf
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom

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Church Walk, Compston Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Garden

Rydal Mount

2.3 km

Landmark

Ambleside Roman Fort

1.1 km

Landmark

Stock Ghyll Force

1.1 km

Landmark

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

1.2 km

Landmark

Borrans Park

990 m

Castle

Wray Castle

3.3 km

Landmark

Lily Tarn

1.4 km

Landmark

Jenkin Crag

2.3 km

Landmark

Rydal Water

2.7 km

Landmark

Wansfell Pike

1.9 km

Garden

Rydal Hall Gardens

2.2 km

Landmark

Dora's Field

2.2 km

Landmark

Rydal Hall Sculpture Path

2.4 km

Cave

Rydal Cave

2.5 km

Landmark

Loughrigg Fell

2.9 km

Landmark

High Sweden Bridge

2.5 km

Museum

The Armitt Museum And Gallery

4.2 km

Garden

Stagshaw Garden

4.0 km

Camping

Skelwith Fold

2.7 km

Landmark

Brockhole on Windermere

3.5 km

Landmark

Todd Crag

2.9 km

Landmark

Moss Eccles Tarn

4.0 km

Landmark

Copt Howe

4.0 km

Nearby

Bridge

Bridge House

230 m

Gallery

Old Courthouse Gallery

600 m

1 Vicarage Rd

Rothay Park

320 m

Church

St Mary's Church

480 m

The Hollens

The National Trust

600 m

Loughrigg

High Close Estate

600 m

Cylinders Langdale

Merz Barn

600 m

Restaurants

Fellini's

160 m

Church Street

Great North Pie Co

100 m

Unit 2 The Courtyard Rothay Road

Misto

120 m

9 Compston Road

Matthew's Bistro

160 m

Compston Road

Jintana Thai Restaurant

170 m

Compston Road

Zeffirelli's

220 m

Compston Road

Copper Pot Cafe

180 m

Church Street

Luigi's Restaurant

170 m

Luigi's Restaurant Kelsick Road

Ishaas Indian Eatery

170 m

3 Kelsick Road

eS Bar

230 m

2 St. Marys Lane

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