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Reviews of The Old Vicarage This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Vicarage Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DH, United Kingdom

#23 of 47 B&Bs and inns in Ambleside

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Review Score

Based on 80 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location in a beautiful building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptionally dog friendly and very attentive staff. Location is perfect as bang in centre of Ambleside. Beautiful old building and breakfast in room is a nice touch. Would defo stay again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in beautiful area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly helpful people. Very good pool, sauna and hot tub. Very central to lovely town in beautiful area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was very nice.location very close to lakes and shops etc..Loved the pool and sauna on site..

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    8.0
    Overall a very nice stay, location perfect and very nice staff. Would definitely book here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little TLC with regard to fixtures and fittings and carpet in reception area in need of a clean. Although do appreciate the amount of foot traffic it receives. None of which detracted from our lovely stay

    Location was perfect. Breakfast was very good, although table a little small for 4. Only real complaint was from my travelling companions in Room 7 who had to put up with excessive noise from room above, late in the evening.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent and comfortable room, friendly and welcoming staff made us feel at home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only improvements ever would be having a small area of grass for dogs to do business, and on the breakfast the hollandaise wasn’t quite to my taste - just as I don’t like mustard/ peppery tastes too much

    The staff were so welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away, especially traveling for the first time with two young Labradors. The room was spacious and so comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor looks a little bit tired in places

    The location couldn't be better and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Oh and the breakfast in bed service was a very nice suprise! Loved it! We only stayed 1 night as a quick pit stop but very impressed and would definitely return.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    Well worth a visit + dogs welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Very convenient location, with on site parking, yet still very quiet and peaceful, the breakfast was excellent and the staff were all very friendly and helpful, excellent stay

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staff , comfortable room and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely breakfast in bed 😛

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2025

    9.0
    The perfect place to stay 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The breakfast & staff was 1st class 😊

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not being allowed to take dogs into the breakfast room.

    Location, room size, breakfast were all outstanding.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    Completely met all expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My wife would have liked an option of fresh fruit salad on the breakfast menu but not an issue as she prepared her own. Not a complaint.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the full English

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable rooms, fab breakfasts and lovely hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Large room, comfortable bed, spa bath, very friendly hosts, great breakfasts, central location, great swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, lovely grounds. Very quiet.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    10
    Would recommend lovely friendly staff well looked after
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with lick of paint but fair do it’s a lovely traditional property

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything lovely excellent

    Breakfast excellent room first class

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    10
    Very welcoming hotel. Staff are superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is right in town

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were on the bottom floor right between the laundry and kitchen so a bit noisy in the morning. To be fair the staff probably thought we were already out.

    Lovely character building with large bedroom had everything you needed. Located right in the centre and free parking also good pool, hot tub.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit small and not so nice compared to the rest of the room.

    Really friendly, great breakfast, good location, good sized room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Deco of the lounge room and breakfast area was dated. Plants look like they've not been watered for years. The breakfast bacon to salty. Sausage to small. Hash brown rock solid. Would have been nice to have the option of cut up fruit.

    Lovely clean room. In a nice location at the back of hotel. Nice jacuzzi and sauna with pool. Very nice eggs. Good choice of yogurts.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't find anything to fault

    How we was made to feel welcome not only just at the beginning of our stay but throughout the whole stay ,our room very comfortable and in a perfect place,location very good ,parking available at all times ,with the added bonus of swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna ,exceptional breakfast, very friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    10
    Definitely going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Breakfast choice excellent. Location 200metres from town. Private parking

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    9.0
    Exceptional Place right in the heart of Ambleside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing I can recall.

    Absolutely amazing place to spend 2 days holiday at Ambleside. Very close to the main market and pubs area. The view from the room was amazing and the room itself was so warm and cozy. The breakfast was superb and the highlight was the Owner who was so warm and helpful in our chek-in. He helped us with tips of exploring the place and planning our holiday. Great Stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    10
    We were travelling from NZ and it was a perfect relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    We had stayed there before re 14 years ago. It did not disappoint. Very comfy relaxed place in ideal location. Very friendly staff ( they did washing for us at no cost) and wonderful breakfasts. They are happy for you to bring take away meals in and provide plates etc. lovely atmosphere in a historic setting.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect place to halt the brakes in take a breath to wind down, relax and unwind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattres on the bed was uncomfortable. You hear everything from the bathroom next door.

    The breakfast was superb with excellent choices on the menu. The staff were friendly and could not have been more helpful. The position of the accommodation is perfect.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2025

    10
    Very content.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing comes to mind.

    Easy to park outside entrance. Large room with table to write on. Personable staff striking just the right note.

    Stayed in April 2025

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