Compston House American Style B & B Compston Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DJ, United Kingdom
#17 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 621 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 October 2023
David
United KingdomN/A
Excellent b&b with a friendly welcome, clean and comfortable room and very good breakfast. Great situation in the town. Couldn't fault it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Ratchett
United KingdomAs I'm elderly I found getting in & out of the shower daunting because it was quite a deep step down to get into it & a high step to get out of it. There was a tiny plastic carry step to aid with this suitable for a toddler. I would have preferred a larger, more stable step.
The efforts the husband made to show me parking facilities, & the wife made with cooking & serving, & the husband made to make the dog a pleasure to be with
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
David
United KingdomN/A
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was central and quiet. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Hilary
United KingdomNothing
Very warm and welcoming. Everything about our stay was excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Kingsley
United KingdomFriendliness, beautifully behaved dog, excellent pancakes.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Sarah
United KingdomOur quilt was clean but stained at the bottom
Lovely owners who were very helpful.. nothing was too much trouble. They remembered our breakfast likes which was lovely!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Kerry
United KingdomHosts were lovely, helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Ann
United KingdomThe bathroom was very small and bed not the comfiest
Location is excellent for Ambleside. Free parking an absolute bonus and the owners approach to the business and customers was fantastic
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Yvonne
AustraliaNothing I didn’t like.
Building, facilities, breakfast, location, hosts, Mia the house dog 😊
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Carole
United KingdomBreakfast very nice. Efficient check in. Room very clean, well presented, wifi good.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Kayleigh
United KingdomNothing, we loved everything.
We absolutely loved our stay at Compston House. John and Meg were wonderful hosts and nothing was too much trouble, especially when my husband fell ill. The breakfasts were delicious with so many options available. Our room was quiet, comfortable, had everything we needed along with some beautiful views.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Thomas
United KingdomLack of parking was a minor issue, solved by the free parking permit for the public parking around the corner.
Great location, very clean and well appointed B&B. Fabulous hosts, friendly atmosphere and very tasty breakfast .
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Claire
United KingdomIt was in a great location, very clean and modern, lovely hosts including Mia the dog, very tasty breakfast, surprisingly quiet for a central location so a very nice peaceful sleep. Rooms had everything you needed and very well presented. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Larney
United KingdomNothing!
Just what you need; a comfy bed, clean facilities and a smack-up brekkie!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Emma
United KingdomThe location is ideal. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. Very clean, and beautiful views of the Lake District. The hosts were excellent and very helpful. All dietary requirements were catered for.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Stephanie
United KingdomNothing
Central Location - Ideal for shops, restaurants, great walks and bus routes Breakfast was great with lots of choice Parking permit added bonus The room we had was next on the list to be refurbished but was more than adequate John & Meg are the perfect hosts and doing an excellent job
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Ian
United KingdomComfortable. Breakfast was a highlight and the service was first class. The rooms have recently been refurbished and are of a high standard. Parking is easy due to their disc system.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Sally
United KingdomLovely welcome. Nice though compact room. Loved that it had a speaker in the shower!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Neville
GermanyNothing.
Room was really nicely decorated and arranged. Bed was very comfortable. John and Meg made us feel very welcome and helped us with the bags. Breakfast was excellent for our wide range of needs, vegan, vegetarians, no eggs. Blueberry pancakes were to die for. Great tips for where to eat in town. Will definitely come back when we are in the Lake District again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Christina
United KingdomParking is very close but tricky stopping to collect the parking permit as on a busy road in a one way system.
Very close to town. Very clean. Great breakfast. Lovely hosts.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Kuldip
United KingdomIt was so cosy the couple were so lovely and welcoming As for the breakfast it was exceptional! So much to choose from freshly cooked and delicious The location was perfect 10 minute walk to windermere , ambleside on the doorstep Would definitely stay again
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Lena
Germany/
Cute little B&B, very nice hosts and delicious breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Jacqueline
United KingdomIf I’m being picky was just stairs and no lift bit hard with cases and bags when your on the top floor . But wasn’t any big problem just had to do a few trips .
Central to everything . Lovely old fashioned building but modernised inside and still had the old touches of original features.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomBreakfast had a full range to choose from, cooked to order, room was one of the newly done rooms and was very clean and practical, en-suite was good.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Caroline
United KingdomA choice of pillows soft/firm
Breakfast was excellent as was the location
Stayed in August 2023
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