Set within 9.1 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km of Lake Windermere, 2 Cambridge Villas B & B in Ambleside offers a garden and rooms with free WiFi. The property is located 28 km from Derwentwater, 34 km from Askham Hall and 34 km from Muncaster Castle. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, 2 Cambridge Villas B & B provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like cycling. Buttermere is 44 km from 2 Cambridge Villas B & B, while Wasdale is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 123 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 10.0

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
10
High score for Ambleside
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The first thing we noticed it was so very welcoming,Kate is a wonderful host,the property was light and clean, nothing was too much trouble the breakfast was wonderful room was very nice
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendliest of hosts, ideal central location, free parking space. Spotless clean and delicious breakfast.
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    Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of choices for breakfast, location fantastic, very clean and comfortable room with immaculate bathroom and great shower, host Kate was very warm and welcoming and would definitely recommend to family and friends

Managed by Kate and Mark

Company review score: 9.9Based on 18 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Kate and Mark know the area very well and enjoy sharing this information with their guests, whether it is about exploring the outdoors or sight-seeing. When not working in the B&B, Kate will be outdoors, fell-running, cycling, rock-climbing, mountain-walking or wild swimming. She also loves gardening and has an allotment nearby supplying the B&B with the occasional produce. Mark also enjoys all these activities and also runs an outdoor activities company 'Mountain Journeys'. In the winter months Kate and Mark spend time in Costa Blanca, Spain - in mountains and on the coast.

Property information

2 Cambridge Villas B&B is a traditional Victorian stone built town house situated on a quiet street within the heart of Ambleside, a small town within the Lake District National Park, a World Heritage site, surround by picturesque scenery. All rooms at the property are en-suite with individual character and lovely comfy beds for a good night’s sleep. To make your stay comfortable you will find tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries, hairdryer, flat screen tv and free wifi, plus a few little luxuries to make you feel perfectly comfortable and at home. Most rooms have views of the mountains over the rooftops. A hearty full English breakfast is on offer each morning plus a help-yourself buffet and lighter options. We cater for vegetarians, vegans and most other diets. Most of the produce is local and Kate makes the bread and conserves. Transport links make it easy to visit without a car. The bus stop is a minutes' walk from our door. For those with transport we provide a free parking space.

Neighbourhood information

Ambleside is a beautiful town within the stunning Lake District National Park, nestled in amongst mountains. Lake Windermere, the longest lake in England, is a 15 minute walk away where you can take Lake cruises. Ambleside has an abundance of excellent restaurants, café's, pubs and cinemas, all of which are a few minutes walk from the property. This is the perfect location for a walking holiday with plenty of amazing walking routes from our door. It is also a superb place for running, cycling, rock-climbing, wild swimming and water-sport enthusiasts. There are many sight-seeing venues nearby including several National Trust properties; the Jetty museum; Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount (Wordsworth); Brantwood (John Ruskin); Blackwell House and the beautiful Holehird Gardens.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of 2 Cambridge Villas B & B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Packed lunches
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    2 Cambridge Villas B & B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 7 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about 2 Cambridge Villas B & B

    • Room options at 2 Cambridge Villas B & B include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Family

    • 2 Cambridge Villas B & B is 200 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 2 Cambridge Villas B & B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing

    • The prices at 2 Cambridge Villas B & B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at 2 Cambridge Villas B & B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.