Elder Grove in Ambleside, England

Cumbrian breakfasts made with locally sourced produce are served from 08:15 until 09:15 in a dining room with a local slate wall. Award-winning homemade marmalade, jams, and homemade bread are included in the traditional breakfast. A continental breakfast is available from 09:30 to noon on request, and dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten-free are accommodated.

Elder Grove provides limited free private parking for guests, a rare convenience in Ambleside. The lower ground floor lounge has an honesty bar with soft drinks, wine, and local beers. Rooms are equipped with digital TVs, free Wi-Fi, and a tea and coffee maker.

Each of the 10 rooms is individually decorated to reflect the Victorian building's character and includes an en-suite bathroom with locally sourced toiletries. Rooms include digital TVs, hot drinks trays, and furnishings, with some offering views of the surrounding hills. The property is non-smoking throughout and provides a quiet atmosphere.

The property offers a 5-minute walk to Ambleside town centre, with restaurants, pubs, and shops nearby. Lake Windermere is close for water sports and leisure, and walking and cycling routes from the doorstep are available. The property is 4.7 miles from Windermere, 7.7 miles from Coniston, and 16.7 miles from Keswick, with bus stops on the main road.

Breakfast: Award-winning Cumbrian breakfasts with locally sourced produce

Parking: Free private parking on site

Bar: Honesty bar with local beers and wine

Location: 5-minute walk to Ambleside centre, 4.7 miles from Windermere

Rooms: 10 individually decorated en-suite rooms with local toiletries