We were really pleased to receive this review recently:
Ambleside is a home from home…
After a long journey down from the north in freezing conditions, we arrived at Ambleside to a very warm welcome from proprietors Peter & Ruth. Leaving our car in Ambleside’s private car park at the rear, we were shown to our room. Before leaving us to unpack, Peter gave us some very useful recommendations of places to visit for our evening meal – luckily we had no need to use the car, as the town’s eateries are within a five minute walk. Being fans of programmes ‘The Hotel Inspector’ & ‘Three in a Bed’, we knew the weak points of hotel cleanliness, and did our best to find them. We were utterly defeated – Ambleside has to be the most spotless guest house we’ve stayed in. More than enough wardrobe space (with ample clothes hangers – often overlooked), a mini widescreen TV, comfy beds, tea/coffee tray (Earl Grey!), and immaculate ensuite. Before departing for our meal, we were invited to complete the breakfast menu: a huge range of options, from fresh fruit, cereals, fruit juice & coffee to a full cooked breakfast which can be individually customised (1 or 2 eggs, fried, scrambled etc), or just tick the whole lot!
Having slept soundly, we went down for breakfast & were greeted by Ruth, who had our fruit juice prepared, and soon returned with a cafetiere of coffee & rounds of toast. Peter brought our breakfasts, which were hot, plentiful & of the best ingredients. He would periodically return to refill our coffee, and bring us more toast. We had to eventually call a halt to his hospitality, as we feared we’d have no room left for the delights of Stratford’s tearooms!
We only stayed one night, but wish it had been longer. Peter and Ruth felt like old friends, and couldn’t do enough to make our short visit a happy one. We’re beginning to wonder if we should be posting this review, as we want to keep Ambleside our own little secret!
