Wansfell Pike Hotels, Cumbria

Stayed here as a stop-over for a journey, and wished we'd booked two nights - open fires, cosy bar, good food & good beer - the perfect place to be snowed in with nothing to do but drink & eat for the weekend.

Great 3 night stay. Staff really helpful. Great bar with 4real ales. All food excellent - breakfast overlooking Lakeland fells in all directions. On top of all this there were some local folky people who did a trip round American blues and country on the Sunday night. Recommended.

Came to this hotel to celebrate my husband's 65th birthday. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Food was excellent, choice at breakfast was brilliant. The room although small was clean, bed very comfy, spa bath. We were very impressed and would definitely come again.

Easy to find, friendly and welcoming staff - nothing was too much bother. Room was well appointed, shower room clean with ample towels etc. Breakfast was plentiful, of a self service variety in the nice & airy front rooms.

Great hosts and great family room. Also great breakfast.

Warm and inviting place idle as a place to stay in the Lake District

The immediate friendliness and professionalism of the hotel's owners was apparent the moment I arrived with my needs and requirments dealt with, within minutes. I was settled in and comfortable before I knew it. Much appreciated, especially the generously delivered local knowledge about the town of Ambleside itself.

Great 2 night stay in this beautiful location - right on the edge of Lake Windermere but away from the "tourist" centres. Breakfast each morning was perfect, and they'd really thought out lots of nice touches - packed lunches, walk suggestions, leaflets about trips and places to visit.

We have just arrived home from a lovely 2 night stay in Ambleside. Although we have visited the area before this was our first stay at the Lake House. We stayed in one of the Hideaway rooms and I can honestly not find a bad word about to say about it. The room was spacious, comfortable and well presented. The breakfast room had beautiful views over the Lake and the breakfast itself was great. As we had visited the area before we didn't feel the need to ask any recommendations or directions etc from the staff however when we did speak to staff we found them helpful and polite. We will definately return to this hotel and have already recommended it to family and friends.