Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments
Lakefront guesthouse with a full-service spa and a coffee shop
This smoke-free guesthouse features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. Housekeeping is available on request.
Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments, you're just a quick walk from Cocoa Hearts. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Treat yourself with a visit to the full-service spa
Amenities include a meeting room and a terrace
Steps from Cocoa Hearts and St Oswald's Church
Dogs welcome for free
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments was completed in March 2017.
This 4-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Good Sport - This brewpub serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5 to 20 for adults and GBP 5 to 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Good Sport
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Cot (surcharge)
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Sauna
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 1850
Comprehensive recycling policy
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Renovated entire property - March 2017
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot (surcharge)
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not accept American Express credit cards as a method of payment.
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 22.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5 to 20 for adults, and GBP 5 to 15 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 22.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Lake View Country House B&B Grasmere
Lake View Country House B&B
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Lake View Country Grasmere
Lake View Country Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Ambleside
View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Ambleside
Lake View Country House Ambleside
Lake View Country House Guesthouse
Lake View Country House Guesthouse Ambleside
Reviews
Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 83 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sheila
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nature at its best
We had a fantastic stay at Lake View. We didn’t realise that we could walk to the lake edge and spend some time in the sunshine. It was so peaceful and serene. The badger watching was an absolute treat.
Beautifully clean and tastefully decorated. Central location. Easy walk into the village or down the private access lane to the lake. Badgers are regular visitors as well as red squirrels.
Great central location with parking, just off the beaten track and a nice garden that badgers visit regularly.
Sadly the ground floor room I stayed in had no outside view. The tall window was opaque for privacy reasons but the top half could have been left to be able to see outside. Felt a little claustrophobic.
The proprietor was warm and friendly.
Amazing property and a host in Richard that goes above and beyond to make your stay comfortable. Location is stunning and the property has lots of charms including private walk to Grasmere and gardens with nightly badger visits.
Booked just one night as a last minute getaway. Stayed in the Penthouse which has a large blacony with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom great. The beams are low at the edges of the room but we are both tall and managed to avoid them :) I would highly recommend this place and will be staying here again in the future.
We had a fabulous time and were looked after by the lovely Abbott family! The place is just off the main road, lovely and quiet. I would definitely go back!
Lovely location a couple of minutes walk to the village centre and the quirky pub restaurant affiliated to the guesthouse. Food was limited but fine and the staff lovely and attentive.
Made a nice change from the hotels we normally frequent in Grasmere. A minor issue would be the need for a shower attachment to the bath in the suite we stayed in. The garden was quiet and secluded where we enjoyed a bottle of champagne we brought with us as an aperitif before the meal. English breakfast in the morning at the pub was excellent and we came away with a bottle of Grasmere gin from the attached brewery. What’s not to like about this quiet hidden gem. Highly recommended.
Fantastic place for short break with our without the dog. Really dog friendly and extremely helpful host. Good food provided by local pub - excellent staff
Have just enjoys delightful no stress break in Lake View, was a wonderful place to unwind & forget the stress of working.
Thank you Richard for all your help
Lovely big room. Everything was thought of - in the conservatory area spare umbrella's blankets, maps, books, games, torches, walking sticks to borrow. We had a lovely stay.