Waterwheel Guesthouse - Ambleside

4-star adults-only guesthouse in Ambleside with only three individually styled rooms in a 17th-century building

Historic Setting & Exclusivity

Waterwheel Guesthouse Ambleside occupies a 17th-century building with original architectural details such as a unique curved staircase. The guesthouse offers only three individually styled rooms, providing an intimate and private stay. An adults-only policy further ensures a tranquil environment for guests.

Accommodations & Room Features

Rooms at the Waterwheel Guesthouse include private bathrooms with baths and showers, plus free toiletries from a local company. Some rooms have a roll-top bath and garden or mountain views. Each room comes with homemade flapjacks, a decanter of port, and a selection of teas and coffees replenished daily.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast at Waterwheel Guesthouse Ambleside offers full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options made with locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast is served in a dining room with a staggered schedule for each of the three rooms. Guests can also enjoy local jams sourced from a small town in the region.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Waterwheel Guesthouse is steps away from Bridge House and a 17-minute walk from Waterhead Pier on Windermere Lake. Windermere Lake Cruises are 2 km from the property, and adventurous guests can reach Scafell Pike for hiking. Other nearby sites include Rydal Mount and Gardens for historical exploration.

Guest Services & Extras

Complimentary parking permits are provided for the nearby car park, valid also in designated car parks around Windermere. Guests receive a personalized welcome and nightly refreshments including homemade treats. The hosts offer local knowledge and maps for walks, and guests have access to nearby luxury spa facilities.

• Guest Rooms: Only three individually styled rooms
• Historic: 17th-century building with original curved staircase
• Breakfast: Locally sourced full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options
• Location: Steps from Bridge House, 17-min walk to Waterhead Pier
• Parking: Complimentary permits for local car parks including Windermere
• Extras: Homemade flapjacks, port, and nightly refreshments in room
• Nearby: Scafell Pike for hiking, Rydal Mount and Gardens