The Retreat

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Living area
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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Living area

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

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King St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BX
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View

  • 77 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Retreat

A snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this guesthouse.
Guest accommodations at The Retreat offer hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Ambleside guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Retreat, you're just a quick walk from White Platts Recreation Ground. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes from Ullswater
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 29 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 49 per accommodation, per stay

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox 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.

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