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 624 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: 21 June 2024
Matthew
United KingdomStaff were fantastic, extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Patricia
AustraliaAll good
Very very clean, helpful staff, centrally based, great breakfast good value 👍
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
John
United KingdomPleasant atmosphere, friendly accommodating staff, and excellent breakfast choice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Donna
AustraliaIt was a busy weekend and the parking though included was very hard to find an available space. Would love a bar fridge in rooms as traveling with supplies that could not be refrigerated on our stay. Had to throw out and restock at next stay along our travels.
Lovely friendly and obliging hosts. Property is in a great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing that we didn't like!
Lovely place, very clean, welcoming, breakfast was fab. Meg and John were wonderful hosts. Will definitely be back.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Caisley
United KingdomTraffic noise from road at times. Window blinds didn't block out street nor early daybreak light very well
Very clean and comfortable Friendly and helpful couple running Compston House.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Trevor
AustraliaParking however the discs they provided did the trick in the parking up the street
Central location and almost right in town
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Ian
United KingdomNothing really our room about to be updated but no issues with it really
Lovely location central and close to all amenities overlooking park. Great owners very friendly and can’t do enough for you, breakfast is really good and plentiful. Well recommended.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Daniel
AustraliaBreakfast was delicious and a good choices. Room was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Would happily book this place again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
James
United KingdomExcellent great service convenient location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Heather
AustraliaLots of stairs, but really not a problem. As you expect in the UK.
Great location, beautiful property with very welcoming hosts. The breakfast was delicious and our room had all that we needed and was very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Katrine
AustraliaWe loved our stay here. John and Meg are exceptional hosts and cook the best breakfasts we’ve had so far in the UK. I can’t gush enough about them really.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Susan
United KingdomLovely choice on the breakfast menu and all served to your table. We were in the room that had not been refurbished yet, but it was still a lovely clean room. Lovely friendly hosts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Jake
United KingdomLiked everything,
I was in the area as I was cycling in the Fred Whitton (starts in Grasmere only a 10–15 minute cycle away). Met John on arrival, he was super friendly and helpful, helping me sort out unloading/parking the car etc. Room was spacious, everything I wanted/needed, the breakfast omelette was super tasty. Definitely recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Tammy
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Breakfast was amazing, everything you needed and more.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Natasha
United KingdomThis is my first time staying anywhere where I genuinely think if I were to come back here I would stay here again intentionally. The owners are absolutely lovely. I ended up arriving early due to train strikes and even though they were still cleaning the room they gave me the key so that I could come back and enter my room whenever I was ready, and put my bag in my room for me.The breakfast is really generous which is amazing because from what I've seen you would probably be paying at least £15 for the same thing at a cafe or bistro here and they wouldn't be nearly as generous.When leaving the owners stopped to ask what I'd done with my time and about my plans and wish me well, even though they must have still been busy handling breakfast for the other patrons.Just genuinely lovely people, and a great place to stay. Honestly right next to the bus stop coming in and out of ambleside, and you have keys to come and go whenever you want. The front door is always locked so I felt very safe here.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
James
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful well kept old house in perfect surroundings, close to town and easy access to bars, restaurants and an ideal base to walk from
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mcrobbie
United KingdomVery clean and freshly decorated, staff always ready to go above and beyond. Would recommend the pancakes breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Helen
United KingdomCar parking in Ambleside a problem at most or the Guesthouses
Breakfast outstanding Hosts friendly and nothing a trouble Excellent location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Catherine
United KingdomBathroom was very snug and the room needs updating, however, we were informed of this beforehand as the owners are gradually modernising the rooms.
Location was excellent and staff superb.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Lisa
United KingdomI do think that take away food should be allowed in the lounge area.
Outstanding breakfast cooked fresh with so much choice. Rooms are cosy. Location is perfect Parking permit supplied by the accommodation Super friendly Lovely lounge area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Melissa
United KingdomNothing!
Owners where lovely, couldn’t be more helpful I left my makeup bag there and they posted it to me so quickly!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Tony
United KingdomNA
Homely and very clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Krystina
United KingdomLovely hosts and fab breakfast. Right in the middle of Ambleside, close to all pubs and shops. Would happily return :)
Stayed in April 2024
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