Skelwith Fold Ambleside Holmeshead Farm, Ambleside, LA22 0HU, United Kingdom
#24 of 47 B&Bs and Inns in Ambleside
Guests' ChoiceBased on 103 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2024
Susan
United StatesJudy, the host, made sure we had everything we needed. Beautiful views and scenery! Comfortable room and bed.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Sue
United Kingdomnothing
The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Kite
United StatesCharacter home in quiet and peaceful location. Excellent breakfast prepared to order by the hostess.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Angela
United KingdomThe location was amazing. Judy was a very gracious host and was able to provide vegan and vegetarian food for our families requirements.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Deborah
United KingdomThe single lane to property.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Helen
United KingdomJudith is incredibly welcoming. The breakfast was so delicious. And the fire was lit for breakfast in the morning and when we came home in the afternoon/evening. Just a super lovely place to stay.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
David
AustraliaNo complaints whatsoever
A beautiful quiet location with stunning scenery. Our hosts were lovely and could not have been more helpful., even going so far as to drive up to a nearby restaurant to see if there were any tables available when we couldnt call on our mobile. Breakfasts were delicious and huge.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
David
United KingdomNothing
Quiet and out of the way With a good breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Wynne-jones
United KingdomBedroom was very cold. Also the floor was on a slant which was a bit disturbing
Lovely helpful landlady. Good location (once we managed to find it!).. Nice warm lounge/dining room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Leatherbarrow
United KingdomFriendliness and helpfulness of proprietor
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Stephen
AustraliaNeeded a few flushes on the toilet due to old style. Twin room was larger than double bed room although same price.
Wonderful host. We liked the communal fridge and lounge. Daily cleaning. Beautiful farm.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Carolyn
AustraliaThe directions took us some way off the actual property. Google didn't like the co-ordinates but we called ahead and they guided us in.....
The location was very peaceful, and the room was beautiful. Beds were very comfortable. Shower was great and bathroom was lovely and big so two people could be in there at the same time.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Joanne
United KingdomOur stay was perfect. We had a last minute change and needed to take our dog with us. Judy and Eddie were very accommodating and understanding. The garden was perfect and our dog loved it. The breakfast was lovely. Home made sausages are fantastic.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Pam
AustraliaThe accommodation was wonderful. The house was charming and presented to a very high standard. We loved the option of relaxing in the guest lounge and having the opportunity to enjoy a wood fire. Breakfasts were superb with great options.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Kenneth
United KingdomQuaint and nice surroundings
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Howard
United KingdomNothing
It was a wonderful setting with lovely hosts. The breakfast was delicious. Altogether a great stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomThere isn't much to criticise; the only thing possible to say is that with a house of this character with rooms close together, noise could travel from room to room easily. However, all guests were respectful of this when we were there.
The breakfast was good with decent bacon and homemade sausages. Judith was a wonderful host and even dried our walking boots out. The location was lovely and it was a shame we couldn't use the garden because of the rainy weather during our stay. The property had character and the bed was clean and comfortable. There was fresh milk and cold water available in a fridge downstairs. Full marks to Judith for doing all she could to make our stay comfortable. We would love to have stayed longer.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Sally
United KingdomI have mobility problems and there were a number of stairs (which I knew about in advance) but these had bannister rails on both sides so were manageable.
The location is wonderful: very peaceful and beautiful with good views and a lovely garden with benches and a summer house available. Comfy bed and good facilities generally. Good breakfast including fruit as we requested. A really beautiful (18th C?) house and grounds.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Nicky
United KingdomThere wasn't anything to dislike
Very friendly hosts. Very accommodating to our needs. Really quaint place.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Patricia
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like. Our room was spacious; our beds very comfortable with exquisite, heavy covers. We loved the windows which we could open to enjoy the air and the view over the surrounding fields. There were ample towels and hot water in the shower. I realise that perhaps all this should be in the previous answer but I shall continue to add how much we appreciated the welcoming fire in the lounge when we returned from dinner on a very wet evening.
We really enjoyed our stay. It was totally relaxing and away from the touristy parts of the lakes. Judith and Ed were most welcoming and the gift of a bottle of wine was most welcome as it was something we had forgotten to bring. The grounds are lovely with the garden swing and the comfortable shelter to enjoy in the unpredictable weather. We were also given advice on the restaurants nearby and advised on the necessity to book.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Gillian
United KingdomIt was very comfortable and we made it feel very welcome
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Jane
United KingdomWonderful cooked breakfast - tasty, hot and kept us going all morning. Very quiet location, great shower and reading lights.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Freddy
BelgiumWe should have stayed longer at such a lovely farm.
Judith is a warm and caring host.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Peter
United KingdomSuperb and filling breakfast. Judith and Ed were very welcoming and a delight to meet. Beautiful old farmhouse with stunning views, concealed along a fells road. Tranquil and relaxing.
Stayed in June 2023
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