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Old School House

4.0 star property
Find comfort near home with an inviting fireplace and beautiful garden views. Savor your morning moments over delicious English breakfast.

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Located in a charming setting, Old School House offers a warm welcome with English breakfast and cozy fireplace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind by the garden or catch up on your favorite show at the lobby TV.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Ambleside is home to Old School House. Hawkshead Grammar School and Beatrix Potter Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hill Top Farm and Wray Castle. Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Map
Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, la22 0nt

What's nearby

  • Grizedale Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Church of St Mary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Old School House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden and a fireplace in reception at Old School House. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Old School House include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Old School House B&B Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Ambleside
Old School House Bed & breakfast
Old School House Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Old School House pet-friendly?

Yes, Old School House allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of GBP 15.0 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Old School House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old School House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Old School House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Old School House located?

Situated in Ambleside, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Hawkshead Grammar School, Grizedale Forest and Church of St Mary. Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Old School House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to base yourself for a walking holiday

Lovely location for walking and eating out in the village, great breakfasts, and hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place worth staying

An excellent stay, beautiful, clean & spacious room, bathroom spotless. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024