Reviews

Excellent Lake District B&B
I don’t know if Melrose Guest House is the best B&B in the Lake District but it must be in the running. Tracey and Kevin are professional, warm and welcoming. Location is excellent, particularly for bus-pass users as the bus station is about 100 metres away. Car parking is provided and off-site but only a 5 minute walk away. Rooms and general decor are superb. Breakfast is faultless with a very wide choice to meet every need.Look no further if you want a tip-top experience.

Everything you want from a B & B
Melrose house has everything you want from a b and b - good bed, shower, furnishings, car park and very friendly hosts, as well as being very convenient for restaurants etc.We will be happy to stay again.

Melrose guest house ambleside
Had a great stay at the melrose guest house kev and tracey were very welcomeing and the rooms to very high standard and spotless the breakfast was fantastic great selectionand the guest house is in a great location near to bars restraunts and bus stopps and they have great parking we carnt wait to return XX

Beautiful Guest House
Tracey and Kevin were very welcoming and were on hand should we have had any questions or requests. The guest house is situated perfectly in the centre of Ambleside, beautifully decorated and is very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was delicious and the alternative choices were a nice touch. Free secure parking was also a bonus. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you for a lovely stay. Sarah & Rob

Lovely B and B
Our second visit to Melrose, an extremely comfortable stay. The room was clean and well furnished and the breakfast was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at this lovely B and B.

A marvellous Guest House
Melrose Guest House is a gem of a place to stay to access the whole of the Lake District.Tracey and Kevin are great hosts, the breakfast menu is great and the good quality is superb.Our rooms were great for myself and my wife and the single got our teenage daughter was really spot on for her.We will definitely return again n to Melrose on our next visit to the Lake District.

Just what we were looking for
Tracey and Kevin were excellent hosts. They managed to accommodate a change of dates with no fuss - which was much appreciated. Very kindly dried our very wet walking stuff too.Room was clean and cosy. Breakfast was fantastic. A very friendly atmosphere throughout. Will definitely return.

It was great
Had a really good time. Kevin and Tracy very nice people. Made us be welcome. Breakfast delicious. Lots of choices. Property tip top and room very comfortable. Would highly recommend a holiday at Melrose Guest House.

4 night stay
Thank you for your excellent service and your high-quality rooms.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Lake District which was made more enjoyable to stay in such lovely surroundings

Perfect
From the minute we walked through the door I knew we had made a great choice. This place has been done so beautifully. Our room was lovely and clean, bed very comfortable. Cannot fault it at all. A stone's throw away from so many places to eat and drink with some retail therapy thrown in. Would definitely recommend Melrose Guest House to anyone. Thank you for a very lovely stay.

Great guest house.
First time that we have stayed in Ambleside and what a great little guest house. The hosts Tracey & Kevin were very friendly and helpful. The room was large and spotlessly clean with everything you needed. The bathroom was stocked with lotions , soaps and was very modern. Breakfast was awesome with lots of choice. When we come back to Ambleside we will definitely return to this little gem.

Would highly recommend Melrose Guest House
We would like to say a big thank you to Tracy & Kevin for a wonderful three night stay. The room we stayed in was immaculate with a lovely en-suite. Breakfast we couldn’t fault, plenty of choice. We will definitely stay here again when we come to Ambleside.

Fabulous
Fabulous stay - wonderful and thoughtful hosts. Recommend!!!

Brilliant
Our stay in Ambleside was fabulous due to Melrose Guest House. What a find. Gorgeous room with a huge window looking out over the street. Breakfast was probably the best we have had. Tracy and Kevin were wonderful hosys. Could not recommend more highly.

Great Stay at Melrose Guest House
We stayed at The Melrose Guest House for three nights during our first visit to Ambleside and absolutely loved it.Tracey and Kevin were wonderful hosts and the full English breakfast was very good. The guest house is quiet, very clean, and modern. And the location is perfect too. When we come back to Ambleside, we will stay there again!

Weekend away
Tracey greeted us on arrivals and made us welcome straight away, the place was spotless and we couldn’t ask for more, Tracey was helpful with suggestions on restaurants and directions, would we stay again definitely, and car park facilities was perfect, Kevin’sBreakfast is something not to be missed

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Thank you so much Dave, what a lovely review you have taken the time to leave :))Would be great to see you both again.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Fantastic
Just got back home from the Lakes, stayed at The Melrose on Church St, Ambleside, was a really plrasent experience with great hosts, the room was lovely and the food was fantastic. The attention to detail and the various little touches added to the experience. An added bonus staying at the Melrose is the advantage of having a secure compound 2 minutes walk away so no worrying about car park fees,Wouldnt hesitate to visit again. Thankyou.

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Mr FThank you for leaving a great review, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay here at Melrose.Would be lovely to welcome you both again if you venture this way in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Relaxing Break
Just back from a two night break at Melrose Guest House.The house is spotlessly clean and very nicely decorated. Our room (no 7) was spacious and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of options. They also offer flasks of tea and coffee for walkers and will dry off your wet clothes if needed. They also offer secure car parking a short walk away.The Guest House itself is very central in Ambleside so you are close to all amenities.The host was very pleasant and helpful and if we are ever returning to Ambleside we would not hesitate to stay here again.

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MaryThank you so much for leaving a fabulous review of your stay here at Melrose, it really does help others when looking for somewhere to stay.We are very pleased that you had a great time and that you would stay here again.Warm wishes to you both,Tracey & Kevin

First class
Lovely room and so lovely and clean with all bedroom amenities. The breakfast I would have given up a piece of bacon for some black sausage if I'm being finicky. Other than that I would give Melrose guest house 9.9 out of 10. Lovely hosts are Tracey and Kevin. What a lovely stay I had.

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Thank you Ian for taking the time to leave a great review & so happy you had a lovely stay.Hope to see you again in the future,Tracey & Kevin

3rd Visit
Back again, Tracey & Kevin couldn't be more helpful and accommodating.I had the single room with separate bathroom / shower. The room was excellent there was even a folding chair tucked under the bed saving from having to sit on the bed. Breakfast was superb the coffee is especially good

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Thank you for leaving a great review Paul; we have recently changed from Farrer's coffee to this great new coffee called Short & Curly's - we know 'Short' very well and Lichfield is close to where we used to live, here is their website: https://www.shortandcurlyscoffee.co.uk/Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Excellent!
Excellent in all aspects - friendly hosts, clean throughout, quiet, excellent parking facilities, breakfast served on time, and very tasty.Lovely to have the coffee/thermos at breakfast time to take with me for the day.If I needed B&B accommodation in Ambleside in the future I would certainly look to book here before looking elsewhereMany thanks.

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Thank you so much Hazel, would be lovely to see you again.Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Fabulous stay
Fabulous stay, comfortable and spacious room.Top notch breakfast.Highly recommended.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review Rachel.Hope to see you again :))

Very enjoyable stay
Having stayed at The Melrose on numerous occasions, it has become our favourite place to stay whilst visiting Ambleside. It always exceeds our expectations and as always a huge thanks to Kevin and Tracey who always ensure that our stay is very enjoyable.

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Always a pleasure to be your host and look forward to welcoming you both on your next visit.Warmest wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Well placed, clean and tidy.
Kevin and Tracey were very approachable and helpful. The parking was explained and we were able to borrow a parking disc whilst unloading the luggage.Our room was spotless and the breakfast was filling and nicely cooked.The only thing I'd change would be to add a small fridge in the room for fresh milk and chilled water but I would certainly return here again and recommend to others.

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Thank you for leaving a nice review & for your suggestion.Hope to see you again in the future.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Exemplary
A warm welcome into very welcoming premises.A beautifully appointed room, comfortable and exceptionally clean.Good options for breakfast, nice to have lighter choices available too. All food presented was of a high standard and well cooked.Kevin & Tracey are exceptional hosts - in a small town with a multitude of b&b choices you will not go wrong in choosing The Melrose.Congratulations- wishing you continued success with your business - will highly recommend to friends and family

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Thank you so much Alison for your kind words and warm review.We really hope to see you again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Beautiful and restful weekend
We stayed in the Melrose Guesthouse for a long weekend away walking in the lake district and we can't recommend it enough!The room was absolutely immaculate and so cozy. We both slept amazingly and woke up completely refreshed for a big day walking! (The breakfast was lovely as well and we found the ordering process so convenient).All the little details made it feel so special and we felt so welcomed by our hosts. (As we drove home we were already talking about coming back)!

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Beth, it would be lovely if you both return to stay at Melrose.Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review, and we always appreciate being recommended.Tracey & Kevin

Perfect stay
From the moment we arrived the service was first class. Beautiful room kept immaculately clean at all times. The breakfast cannot be faulted providing a wide range of options (overnight oats/yoghurt/croissant) and a superb cooked choice of eggs (poached/scrambled/fried) bacon sausage tomatoes mushrooms and so on but there are other choices too. Also some of the food is locally sourced and terrific quality.The parking arrangements are also really handy as Ambleside can get quite busy at peak times with parking at a premium.Kevin and Tracey are both excellent hosts and we will definitely be back.

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Thank you Paul, what a great review and such lovely detail about your stay here at Melrose, will certainly help others when choosing where to stay.Look forward to welcoming you in the future.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Best B&B
Excellent hosts, best location, super clean room. I am very happy that I chose Melorose guest house. I highly recommend it!

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Thank you so much Vaselina, so happy you enjoyed your stay at Melrose.Tracey & Kevin

Brilliant guest house
Thank you for your hospitality we have had a lovely couple of days. Our room was really nice and food was outstanding. Hotel is in the heart of Ambleside so once car was parked in secure parking everywhere was walking distance. Will definitely like to stay again

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Julie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely review of your stay.Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Perfect location
Had an enjoyable stay, beautiful room, great food and the location could not have been better. Central bus stop 100 metres away and the £2.00 single bus fare to any location means that you can park the car and relax on the journey to any destination around the Lakes.

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Thank you William, we are very happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay.Would be great to see you both again,Tracey & Kevin

Lovely place to stay.
Kevin and Tracey are friendly and accomidating hosts and the property is extremely clean and tidy. I thoroughly recommend!

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Thank you Scott, pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay & thank you for recommending us, that's wonderful!

Fantastic!
This is our third time staying at the Melrose and as usual it didn't disappoint. Tracey and Kevin are so welcoming, helpful and hard working, nothing is too much trouble. Their attention to detail is outstanding and they have thought of everything you could possibly need.The rooms are tastefully decorated to a high standard and are immaculately clean and so quiet and peaceful a good night's sleep is guaranteed. There is a very good choice of breakfasts using local, quality ingredients and very generous portions. Also,there is secure parking only a few mins walk from the guest house so you can park your car with peace of mind. Melrose is a little gem and we wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else. Definitely worth the 5 stars (would give more if there was an option)

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Karen, your review is so kind, thank you very much! We are so pleased you enjoy staying here at Melrose and it is always a pleasure to be your hosts.We look forward to welcoming you both back in the not too distant future x

Feeling at home
Tracey and Kevin are very good hosts, friendly, attentive and helpful.The breakfast is excellent, with lots of choice. The room was large, clean and very comfortable. A secure car park nearby is another positive item. Excellent B&B!

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Walter, thank you for leaving a great review of your stay, very much appreciated.Hope to see you again in the future,Tracey & Kevin

First Class
Excellent room. Superb breakfast. Friendly owners.Good location for restaurants and pubs etc.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a lovely, positive review of your stay.Hope to see you both again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Wonderful
Kevin and Tracey are excellent hosts, welcoming, very friendly and charming.Our stay was perfect, no problems finding the guesthouse, parking outside when needed and free parking a few minutes away provided. Our room was comfortable and decorated very well, with lots of space and nice touches, lovely shower room and the fluffy robes were very much appreciated after a long, hard day climbing Scafell Pike. Breakfast was amazing!Would definitely recommend Melrose Guesthouse to anyone.

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Thank you Michelle, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind words and lovely review - much appreciated.Look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Great roomGreat foodGreat locationGreat Everton mints

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Thank you Ian, sounds like it was all great, very pleased to hear this.Hope to see you both again in the future.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Two night stay
Highly recommend. Outstanding hosts. Clean tidy, great breakfast, very welcoming.

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Thank you Steven, we appreciate you leaving a nice review of your stay.Hope to see you again in the future,Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Hello Tracey and Kevin, I have stayed in many Guest Houses and have never been disappointed;;yet I have never felt compelled to submit a review; until now!!!!You are the tops, Every detail has been well thought out;The rooms are comfortable and clean;The breakfast; Wow !!! Quality; and cooked to perfection;These comments are echoed by my friends = Tina Whatling, Mike and Olga Gallagan;;; We are already making plans to stay with you again::Thank you so much;;Olwyn

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OlwynWhat a fabulous review you have given of your stay at Melrose, we are so happy to hear that you and your friends had a nice time and that you plan to return, what else could we ask for :))Look forward to welcoming you all again,Tracey & kevin

Such a lovely place to stay!
We have loved our stay at Melrose Guesthouse. The hosts were so lovely and welcoming, the room was lovely and ideal for a two night stay, amazing breakfast, spotlessly clean, fabulous location. We will definitely be staying again!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Jade.We look forward to welcoming you both again,Tracey & Kevin

First class
Tracey is an amazing host.Everything from the room, breakfast, decor of the place and hospitality and location was first class. It's a credit to the owners

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What a lovely review Susan, thank you so much.It would be lovely to see you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Fabulous B & B
Booked this B&B at the last minute, it couldn't have better. One of the best B&B's we've stayed in. Very comfortable, clean, modern and nice little touches. A very varied breakfast menu too!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review Susan, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Fantastic guest house!
Wonderful stay in a really lovely guest house with fantastic hosts.Beautifully positioned in the heart of Ambleside but also very peaceful. Our room was extremely comfortable and breakfasts were delicious.We can’t wait to return!

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Thank you so much Alison :))We look forward to seeing you again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Great stay, ideal location - can highly recommend!
A lovely B&B in an ideal spot for exploring the Lakes and surrounding area on foot or by car/bus. Stunning walks catering to all abilities on the doorstep with plenty of good eateries and amenities in Ambleside. Welcoming hosts offering a delicious and abundant breakfast, with lighter options too. We stayed on the top-floor with a lovely view of the hills: the room was very comfortable and beautifully decorated (a useful tray for muddy walking boots and tea/coffee-making facilities provided) with a high-spec, hot shower - perfect after a long day of hiking! Dedicated secure parking a short walk down the road. All in all, can thoroughly recommend!

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We are so pleased you had a great stay Hollie & thank you so much for leaving a fabulous review, we really appreciate you taking the time, it's so helpful for others choosing where to stay.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Melrose Guest House
Warm welcome, clean and comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfasts served with a smile. Nothing too much trouble.Would highly recommend and hope to return.

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Thank you Brenda, always good to hear we would be recommended - very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.Look forward to welcoming you again if you venture this way.Tracey & Kevin

Lovely stay
Enjoyed our stay at Melrose immensely,delicious breakfast,beautiful room,comfortable bed, great facilities.Tracey and Kevin friendly and accomodating hosts would definitely visit again.

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Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review.Hope to welcome you again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Wonderful
Our stay was perfect, we would not change a thing. Tracey and Kevin were very helpful and the breakfast was delicious. I especially appreciated the vegetarian cooked breakfast option. The room was modern, clean and comfortable. Location is fantastic too.

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Thank you Rachel, we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here at Melrose.We hope to welcome you again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
My second stay at Melrose Tracy and Kevin are extremely friendly hosts i stayed in the single room there isn't a lot of hanging space for clothes but other than that it was fine for my needs. There is a excellent powerful shower in the separate bathroom which was great after a day out on the fells, excellent location walks can be started straight from the digs. Really nice breakfast to set you up for the day, another big plus for me is the secure lockup for your car so you can park it up and forget about it as i don't need to use it. If i get back to Ambleside i will definitely stay here again.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review Kevin & we look forward to welcoming you again if you venture this way in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Superb guest house
We had such a lovely 5 night stay at the Melrose aguest House. Our room was extremely clean and comfortable. The breakfast was superb and the hosts Kevin & Tracey made us feel very welcome, they made sure we had everything that we needed and provided a secure place for our bikes. They made time to offer advice and routes on the local area, which was really helpful.

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Liz,Very good to hear you had a lovely stay here at Merose & thank you for taking the time to leave a great review, we really do appreciate this.Hope to see you both again if you venture this way.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Superb
Melrose guest house, is immaculately clean, comfortable and cosy with lots of extras that make all the difference.The hosts Kevin and Tracey are welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is worth a one word comment ( Excellent).If and when staying in the Lakes, I would highly recommend staying at Melrose. 5*

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review Michael, and so good to hear you enjoyed your stay :))Hope to see you again in the future.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Perfect
Great location and wonderful guest house with everything you would want for a stay away from home. Furnishings are to a very high standard. Breakfast was second to none and there were plenty of alternatives if you didn’t want a full English .. fantastic stay..secure off site parking is a great idea too.. will definately be back..

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JulieThank you so much, what a lovely review of your stay - very much appreciated.Tracey & Kevin

Beautiful guesthouse
We stayed here as a couple for a weekend break in Ambleside and were over the moon with our guesthouse choice. We were greeted on arrival by Kevin who was helpful and friendly and got us settled in. The guesthouse is in a great location and only a short walk to the main town or down to the lake. The guesthouse has its own private and secure parking which is much needed in such a busy town. We left our car on Friday evening and didn’t use it again until we left on Sunday.We stayed in room 1 which was beautifully decorated and very spacious. We had everything we needed in the room and enjoyed a very comfortable stay. Breakfast was amazing! It was beautifully presented and tasted amazing!We will definitely look to stay here again if in the area and can’t recommend it enough.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a fabulous review Jacqui; we hope to welcome you both again in the future.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Our stay
The owner was very welcoming, the room was very clean and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at the Melrose Guest house and the breakfasts were excellent.

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We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Melrose & thank you so much for leaving a great review Anne.Best wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Top Quality
Had a 2 night stay everything was of a very high standard accommodation/ Food ,Tracey & Kevin made us feel very welcome & very helpful . Would definitely return and recommend a stay at the Melrose .

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Steven,Thank you for leaving a great review of your stay at Melrose, it would be lovely to see you again.Best wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Perfect stay
My husband and I spent 2 nights here. It is such a lovely b&b. The room was light, airy and decorated to a high standard. We loved the large breakfast options. Tracey and Kevin were welcoming and professional. The parking facility is convenient. We can’t wait to visit again.

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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review Natalie, we hope to see you both again in the future :))Tracey & Kevin

Loved our stay so much we’ve already booked to return
We absolutely loved our stay at Melrose Guesthouse, so much so that we booked another week with them for same time next year!The room was beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean, with all the amenities we could need. It was warm & cosy, and the bed was so comfortable. We slept really well all week.I love the fact that you request what you’d like for breakfast from an excellent menu by 7pm the day before, and within seconds your drinks are brought out followed by food shortly after, piping hot on a warm plate.Tracey & Kevin are impeccable hosts and we were in awe of how everything is run like clockwork, so flawlessly.Thank you for a wonderful stay, we can’t wait to be back!

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Lucy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a stunning review of your stay - we are so happy that you had a wonderful time.Look forward to welcoming you both next year :))Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Melrose guest house
Stayed here a number of times and have never been disappointed, Tracey and kevin allways make you fell welcome and the room and breakfast iswonderful. See you again next year.

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Thank you Neil for leaving a lovely review.Look forward to welcoming you next year :))Tracey & Kevin

Perfect stay in every way!
We have stayed here year after year and absolutely every stay is exceptional. The Guest House is immaculately clean everywhere & is so beautifully designed to a very high spec. The breakfast is delicious, cooked to perfection and excellent quality. We have stayed in most of the rooms but our favourite room is no 2 at the front & its just stunning. The shower is brilliant, the bed is so comfy & the toiletries are luxurious. The owners, Tracey & Kevin are really fabulous, friendly and helpful hosts. Nothing is too much trouble for them & they will do anything to make their guests happy & to help them enjoy their stay. They really areexceptional hosts and will go above and beyond for you. Free breakfast and free parking is very much appreciated and being so close to the Lake & on the doorstep to so many pubs, bars, shops & restaurants, makes its location perfect.You can catch busses just around the corner to places all over the lakes & a £9.50 Day rider is well worth it as you can visit so many attractions and lakes easily. Tracey & Kevin are very knowledgeable about the area and are more than happy to help you with anything. Our 3 night stay was, as always, incredible and perfect in every way. A massive thank you to you both & we look forward so much to our next stay with you.

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Thank you so much Wendy, always a pleasure to see you both and very much look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.Warm wishes,Tracey & Kevin

Excellent place to stay
I had a 7 day stay with Tracey and Kevin at Melrose Guest House. Friendly, clean, well situated in the town for bus stops, shops, cafes and eating out. Great breakfast to suit my days walking. A long way from Devon but I hope to come back to visit again.

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It was a pleasure to be your host Barbara and thank you for taking the time to leave a great review.Hope to see you again if you visit Ambleside.Tracey & Kevin

Superb
Hi guest house was great , breakfasts very good plenty of it , ourroom was very comfortable, all amieities were superb lovely shower, plenty of space, will stay again next time,nice couple as well very friendly

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Charles, thank you so much for leaving a great review - always appreciated.Look forward to welcoming you both again,Tracey & Kevin

Wonderful Ambleside B & B
Thank you to Kevin and Tracy for a fantastic stay at Melrose House. The room with a view was beautifully decorated and immaculately clean as was the entire establishment. Breakfast was delicious. Our hosts were welcoming and extremely helpful. We would not hesitate to return here for another stay.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Peter.

Lovely stay
Many thanks to Tracey & Kevin on making our stay in Ambleside so very enjoyable. This was our second stay at their beautiful guest house and their personal touches & service make it feel like a “home from home” Nothing is too much trouble for them even when I switch around my breakfast choices 😉😁 We will definitely be back.

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Thank you Jacqueline, very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay again.Hope to see you both again,Tracey & Kevin

It was a lovely stay
We had alovely stay the room was abit small but it was lovely and clean the breakfast was really good and Tracey and kevin were lovely would go back thank you xx

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Thank you Kath, really good to hear that you had a lovely stay, it would be great to see you both again.You did book our 'Small Double' but we do have other rooms available if you do come back in the future; the Standard Double rooms, Superior King rooms and the Super King.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent facilities
We enjoyed a three night stay at Melrose Guest House.Kevin and Tracy were very friendly hosts and provided us with excellent accommodation and good breakfasts to set us up for the day.The Guest House being situated near the centre of the town gave easy access to all types of restaurants.Secure car parking was provided which was only a short walk away.Would recommend.

Melrose guest House
First time staying with Kevin and Tracey lovely hosts very friendly and helpful, room was great, spotlessly clean,drinks tray has great selection. Breakfast is fab good selection of breakfast items. Will definitely stay again and would not hesitate to recommend staying here. Really enjoyed our stay.

Very Good 👍 Thoroughly recommend a stay here
Lovely hosts. Spotless throughout & great breakfast. Very comfortable and close to everything.

Fantastic guest house
We had a fantastic 2 night stay for the Fred Whitton. Kevin and Tracy are very welcoming hosts. The room was beautiful, with a very comfortable bed and breakfast was first class. There is room to store bikes and good parking close by. Thank you

Great place to stay
Central location,clean, great breakfast tracey helpful and friendly nice bathroom

Wow factor!
First class in every respect. Excellent hosts ,looking forward to visiting again again and again.

Wonderful stay at Melrose with friendly hosts.
We have just returned from a 2 night stay. Everywhere was immaculate and we both enjoyed the cooked breakfast with a varied choice. Parking was only 3 minutes walk in a secure compound although luggagecan be unloaded right outside. We will stay again.

Superb
Just got back from a fabulous break staying at Melrose Guest House. Couldn't fault the place. Spotlessly clean. Delicious breakfast & lovely hosts. Would highly recommend & hope yo be back.

Very Relaxing
Me and a friend stayed here between 4-6th May, incredible hospitality and very attentive whenever you needed help.They let me use their fridge to store fresh food that would have otherwise gone off. Breakfast had a good range of options to choose from.Overall, relaxing and cosy. Just what was needed after a long day of hiking.

Amazing value
Melrose guest house is one of the nicest b&bs we have stayed in. Breakfast is excellant and of good quality. rooms are spotless with really comfy bed and a good powerful shower. we dont normally return to the same place but just had our second stay and Im sure we will return in the future

Great stay
This was our third stay at the Melrose and was as good as the previous two stays. The room is spotless, bed was so comfy and we had a wonderful shower. You can choose when you have breakfast as you are given a choice of times to suit you. We will definitely be back.

Melrose
Absolutely fantastic stay at this guest house. The room was lovely and comfortable with everything you need from a bed & breakfast. The breakfast was amazing, which set you up for the day. Tracey was amazing. Couldn’t have been more helpful. I would definitely recommend and I will definitely being revisiting the Melrose again soon.

Superb Guesthouse
Tracey and Kevin welcomed us to their lovely Ambleside guesthouse. The guesthouse is spotlessly clean, quiet, warm and very well maintained. It was a pleasure to stay there. The guesthouse is centrally located, close to good restaurants and shops. Our room (number 2) had a pleasant outlook. It was spacious, the bed was comfortable, the ensuite bathroom with shower was good. Our breakfast was a hearty English breakfast. We would love to stay there again.

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So pleased you both enjoyed your stay at Melrose, your review is fabulous, thank you so much.Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

One of the best
From the moment we arrived we knew we had made the right choice.Our hosts were lovely people,room was perfect,food was great.We would return when next in the area.Well done to you both.x

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Thank you Richard, what a fabulous review you have given of your stay!Hope to see you both again,Tracey & Kevin

very pleasant stay
Very comfy bed. Good breakfast. No fresh fruit.Everything was well presented.Nice aumbience.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice review Wendy,pleased you had a very pleasant stay.Tracey & Kevin

Anniversary Trip & Second Stay at Melrose
Tracey & Kevin made our stay so lovely, with extra personal touches as we were coming for our first anniversary. A warm and welcoming Guest House, the comfiest bed, perfect location and yummy breakfast. Nothing is too much trouble here and we’ll definitely be back! Thanks for having us again.

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You are very welcome Ellie, it was so nice that you wanted to celebrate your first anniversary at Melrose.We very much look forward to seeing you both again :)Tracey & Kevin

Exceptional
Excellent weekend stay at Melrose Guest House.Spotlessly clean, beautifully and tastefully decorated throughout.Room was lovely, bed was soft and comfortable, plenty of wardrobe and drawer space.Variety of teas/coffee in room.Varied choice of well cooked/tasty breakfast choices.Ideal location, lovely hosts and secure free parking available.Would certainly return and would not hesitate to recommend to friends.

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Tracey, thank you so much! your review is fantastic and so pleased you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Weekend break
Lovely weekend

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Very pleased you had a lovely weekend, and thank you for leaving a nice review of your stay.Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Another excellentstay
Melrose just as we found it last year. Warm welcome, lovely room and great breakfast. We'll certainly be back!

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Thank you both for staying with us again and that you still enjoyed it - great for us to hear this.Look forward to seeing you again,Tracey & Kevin

Lovely guest house, amazing hosts
Highly recommend staying at Melrose Guest House. Kevin and Tracey were great hosts, very friendly and welcoming, as well as serving a cracking breakfast.Room and house both super homely - the highlight of which was a great power shower! Will definitely stay again when in Ambleside

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Thank you so much Sam, what a fabulous review - great to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the shower was a winner!We look forward to welcoming you again in the future,Tracey & Kevin

Highly recommended
Hosts were friendly and helpful. Excellent location near bus stop. Room very clean with top quality towels and linen and very comfortable super king beds. Lovely breakfast each morning. Highly recommended.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a super review Anna & being highly recommended by you.Much appreciated,Tracey & Kevin

Very enjoyable stay.
Having previously stayed at the Melrose and loved it we decided to return for another weekend stay. Again we found everything to be perfect and would thoroughly recommend The Melrose to anyone considering a stay in Ambleside.

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Thank you so much Dom, very pleased to hear you enjoyed your and stay and that you would recommend us, much appreciated.Look forward to seeing you both again in the future,Tracey & Kevin

Relaxing and Comfortable
Excellent as usual.Thank you Tracey and Kevin, a much appreciated relaxing stay in Ambleside.We will be back, very soon.A breakfast that sets you up for the day and secure parking to name just two of the many reasons why we'll be back.

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Chris,Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing to stay with us again - we must be doing something right :))Look forward to seeing you both again soon,Tracey & Kevin

Fabulous
Always our first choice whenever we're in Ambleside. Spotlessly clean with great cooked breakfasts and lovely hosts. Location is perfect also, would rate as the best guest house in the area. Can't wait to return!

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Thank you for coming to stay with us again and for taking the time to leave a lovely review - we do appreciate it.Look forward to seeing you both again,Tracey & Kevin

Just about faultless
High standards set by Tracy and Kevin at the Melrose. I stayed here under the previous owners and it was good then but Tracy and Kevin have made marginal gains, have thought of everything. Great location in Ambleside especially for the bus interchange and bus pass holders. Even if not a bus pass holder it is only £2 per journey so £4 for a return trip to, say, Derwentwater at Keswick. Breakfast is a belt buster!Highy recommended.

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Thank you for leaving a great review, and recommending us is always the best compliment.We hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Another lovely stay
Our second time here and once again we were not disappointed. A warm welcome, spotlessly clean and comfortable room, and a fabulous breakfast ! Thank youalso for the early breakfast on Sunday , nothing is too much trouble!We will be back to see you in September looking forward to it already 😃

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Aww thanks Lesley, we look forward to welcoming you both back in September :))

Excellent accommodation
A great place to stay. Lovely room and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was amazing, lots of choice, freshly cooked and plenty of it. The secure car park was only a short distance away andan hours disc parking on the road in front of The Melrose was available. Central for pubs and restaurants.

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Janice,Thank you for taking the time to leave a super review of your stay - glad you enjoyed the breakfast too :)Hope to see you both again,Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Always quality, comfortable with a fab breakfast. Hosts lovely friendly people.

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Thank you leaving a lovely review Jan- much appreciated as always :)Look forward to seeing you again,Tracey & Kevin

Fantastic stay
We enjoyed another fantastic stay at Melrose over Easter! Kevin and Tracy were warm and welcoming and our rooms were spotless! Nothing was too much trouble and the breakfast was amazing. The guest house is in a perfect quiet location even though it is central to Ambleside for the shops, cafes and restaurants and within 5 minutes of some great walks. It is a 10/10 from us we love it here

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Louise,Thank you both for staying with us again and great to hear you had another fantastic stay :))Very much look forward to seeing you again.Tracey & Kevin

Beautiful place to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Melrose Guest house. The room was spotless and the shower just wonderful! Breakfasts could not have been better and we were so looked after by Tracy and Kevin. We would love to return and highly recommend.

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Always lovely to hear that we would be recommended and so pleased you enjoyed your stay.Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review,Tracey & Kevin

Great weekend stay
Had a great stay at the Melrose Guesthouse.Tracey and Kevin were excellent hosts and we had everything we needed. The breakfast was very tasty as well.

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Rob,Very pleased you enjoyed your stay, thank you for leaving a lovely review - always appreciated.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Me and my brother thoroughly enjoyed staying here. There's nothing I can fault! Everything was spectacular.

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Thank you so much, hope to see you and your brother again in the future.

Another great stay at melrose guest house
Our third visit to melrose guest house , we stayed in silver room for 3 nights , lovely clean modern room , great shower , excellent breakfast , tracey and kevin are great hosts, we will be back soon hopefully. Thank you again .

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Neil, thank you so much for a fabulous review, we hope to see you both again soon too.

Lovely place to stay
Melrose Guest House came recommended from a friend.It is a beautiful Guest house which has a warm, homely feeling.Our room had everything you would need with plenty of space to sit and relax.Tracey and Kevin were very organised and made us feel very welcome.Lots of lovely choices for breakfast.Thought had been given to guests who wanted to walk and maps of various walks had been put together to hand out.We wouldn't hesitate to revisit and plan to do so later in the year. Thank you both for a lovely stay. Helen & Stewart.

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Thank you for such a super review and description of your stay Helen, very much appreciated indeed:))It really is good to hear you enjoyed your visit and of course that you plan to return, we look forward to welcoming you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Superb
Fantastic weekend stay, made very welcome by the owners,exceptional clean and the breakfast was amazing definitely going back for another stay.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely review Eleri, we will look forward to your next visit,Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
This was our second time staying at Melrose guest house and it did not disappoint. Tracey and Kevin are excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome. The guest house is spotlessly clean and the breakfast sets you up for the day. There is secure parking 2 minutes walk away but we didn't need to use the car during our stay. Lots of walks can be done from Ambleside and there is a good bus service if you don't feel like walking back. The guest house is in a quiet location but just a few minutes walk from the local shops and restaurants. See you again next year

Wonderful place to stay
We stayed at the Melrose over Easter and could not recommend it enough.Beautiful place, with a great location in the heart of Ambleside, and spotlessly clean.Tracey and Kevin were lovely hosts, very warm and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this fabulous B&B.

Fantastic
Enjoyed a great 3 night break. Room comfortable, clean and had everything you could wish for. Gorgeous breakfast, good choices and hosts very accommodating. Location quiet, considering in the centre of Ambleside. 5 star all round.

Perfect!
We had a lovely stay at the Melrose Guest House, Tracey and Kevin were great hosts! The room was luxurious, comfortable and spotlessly clean, the breakfast was delicious and the guest house was very conveniently located in Ambleside, just a short walk from the shops/pubs/restaurants and the bus interchange. Would definitely stay here again next time we are visiting the Lake District.

We can’t wait to come back!
We had a fantastic weekend at the Melrose Guest House. Exceptionally clean, good value for money, delicious food and a warm welcome from Kevin and Tracey. We’d definitely recommend it and can’t wait to return! Thank you 🙏

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Wow, what a fantastic review you have given us, thank you Matthew - really appreciated.Look forward to seeing you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent B & B
What a find. Everything was to a very high standard. Hosts were excellent, rooms great and a breakfast to die for. Would highly recommend this beautiful b and b. Will definitely return.

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So good to hear you enjoyed your stay at Melrose. thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review.We look forward to welcoming you both again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

A great stay again!!
So this was our second time at Melrose. Loved it last time and once again it lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Great welcome and hosts (Kevin and Tracey thanks again) Room very clean and spacious, and the breakfasts were superb (Gluten free options excellent too). Highly recommend if you're looking for a great base to explore the Lakes. See you again.

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Thank you for writing a great review of your stay Christopher, we look forward to seeing you both again :))

Faultless
A superbly decorated room with a unbelievably comfortable bed.An excellent breakfast with a full range of items on the melrose enuwhich set us up for the day. Tracy and Kevin were the perfect hosts. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

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Thank you for leaving such a nice review Allan, so good to hear you enjoyed your stay at Melrose.We hope to see you both again, Tracey & Kevin

fabulous
Had a fabulous weekend stay at Melrose Guest House , we would recommend to anyone . We will return in the summer .

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Thank you Jeffrey, look forward to seeing you both in the summer;))Tracey & Kevin

Another Great Break
Lovely clean modern room, excellent breakfasts, wonderful hosts, private parking, can’t find fault. We will be returning next year thanks again Kevin and Tracey.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review of your stay, much appreciated.Look forward to seeing you next year, Tracey & Kevin

Fantastic from start to finish
We booked this last minute around a visit to Lake Road Kitchen and mountain hiking and was glad we did. The property is immaculate inside and incredibly homely. The room was spacious, the bed ultra comfortable and the shower room very good.The included breakfast was of good quality and Tracey was really nice to work with. Friendly and communicative.The guesthouse has plenty of maps, guides, etc for your fell walking and space for bikes in the back.We slept like a rock and would absolutely not hesitate to return when we are up in Ambleside again.

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Thank you for such a fantastic review of your stay Sahin, very much appreciated!Look forward to seeing you both again when next visiting Ambleside :))

Walking holiday.
This was my second stay at the Melrose and it will not be my last.A relaxing stay, warm comfortable surroundings, with great hosts.

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Thank you so much for leaving a great review of your stay.Look forward to seeing you again, Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Ab fab will be more than happy to meet you both again in the non too distant future.

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Thank you Jimmy, hope to see you soon then :))

Amazing!
A really lovely stay at the Melrose including the delicious hot full english breakfast.The room was perfect and absolutely pristine.Tracey and Kevin are very nice and welcoming so will definitely be returning to stay in the near future.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review of your stay Anoushka & we look forward to your return visit.Tracey & Kevin

Perfect place
Couldn’t fault the place. Amazing breakfast included in price, spotless room, comfy bed, great location, friendly and helpful owners!! Also parking included in your stay here which is ideal. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Ambleside!

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Wow, that is so nice Elle, thank you.Hope to see you again if you return to Ambleside in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Very nice clean warm room. Lovely breakfast.Thanks

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Thank you Vic, appreciate you leaving a lovely review of your stay.Tracey & Kevin

Outstanding as always
Lovely stay with the best breakfast I've had all local produce Tracey and Kevin were the perfect hostsThe rooms spotless look forward to coming back

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Look forward to your return visit :))Thank you so much for leaving a great review of your stay.

Spotless!
We had a great stay at Melrose. I have visited Ambleside many times and this is without doubt the best place we have stayed. The room was of a good size with everything we needed. Everything was spotless. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve had and the hosts were really helpful with anything we asked. We will definitely be returning!

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Thank you Sarah, you've left us a lovely review - very much appreciated.Look forward to seeing you both again, Tracey & Kevin :))

Brilliant B&B! Highly Recommended
This was the second time we had stayed at Melrose Guesthouse and it's now the only place we would stay when visiting Ambleside. We have stayed at many B & Bs over the years when visiting the town and this is the best by far. Tracey and Kevin are warm and friendly hosts and the breakfasts are excellent. Everywhere throughout the guesthouse is spotlessly clean and finished to a high standard. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a super king-size bed and two comfy chairs to relax in. The bathroom was modern and with a great shower. Location is central for all the amenities in Ambleside and there is secure parking. Highly recommended!

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Thank you Jackie for taking the time to write such a fantastic review of your stay at our Guest House.We look forward to seeing you both again in the future.

It was great
Very nice accommodation room & en-suite exellent will certainly be staying here againPs super breakfast!

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Thank you Jon, look forward to seeing you again.

Excellent as always
Warm welcome, spotless and great breakfast. Perfect location

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Thank you Martin

Winter break
An exceptional bed n breakfast. Spotlessly clean ,great rooms and wide choice of breakfast. No traffic noise whatsoever.The perfect spot for all walkers n ramblers ...Exceptional host Kevin and Tracey ..Thank you for a great stay and we will be back soon ..

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Thank you for leaving a fantastic review John; we look forward to seeing you both again at Melrose Guest House

Excellent Guest House
Lovely guest house with very comfortable accommodation. Great choice for breakfast and Tracey and Kevin were excellent hosts.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review Shirley.

Great location, great hosts, great place.
This is a great place for anyone, I came up to the lakes to do some walking and climbing so the location was perfect. The room was warm, furnished to a high standard and very comfortable. The hosts Kevin and Tracey were very accommodating and friendly. They also do a really good breakfast. 10/10.

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Hi Nicholas, thank you for leaving us such a lovely review - we really appreciate it :))Hope to see you again when you next fancy some walking & climbing in the Lakes.Tracey & Kevin

Very nice stay in Ambleside
Myself and my wife stayed in Melrose Guesthouse in January 2024 for 3 nights. We would highly recommend this guesthouse if you are staying in the Lake District. The location is superb as it’s right in the heart of Ambleside. The room we stayed in, #4, was perfect for our stay, the bathroom being particularly nice. Breakfast filled us up every morning. Tracey and Kevin were really nice hosts. Highly recommend.

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It was a pleasure to be your hosts Michael.Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review and very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you and Lavenia again in the future.

Lovely, peaceful, relaxing stay ...
A lovely, relaxing, peaceful stay with an amazing breakfast and a great central location to explore the local fells. Plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops very close by, a perfect location and property. Highly recommended, thank you very much Kevin & Tracey!

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Thank you for leaving a great review Leman and highly recommending Melrose Guest House. Would be great to see you and Angie again.Tracey & Kevin

Consistently excellent
Having stayed here several times now, it has become our first choice when visiting The Lake District. We always get a warm welcome from Kevin and Tracey, the rooms etc. are immaculate and extremely comfortable, the breakfast is excellent and the secure car parking is an added bonus.

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Thank you Jan, always a pleasure to have you and Dave stay at Melrose.Look forward to seeing you both again.

Exceptional stay at Melrose Guest House
Kevin and Tracey are very attentuve hosts. Room was very comfortable with fab soft pillows - had a wonderful night's sleep. Exceptionally clean room with great ensuite. Breakfast was perfectly cooked and tasted delicious with high quality produce.

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Mr F,Thank you for leaving such a lovely review of your stay.I'm glad you found our new pillows comfortable - really appreciate the feedback.Hope to see you both again,Tracey & Kevin

Our time at Melrose guest house
The guest house was immaculate!!!!Our room was comfortable and also immaculate!!Our hosts Kev & Tracy were very attentive and made us very welcomeThe breakfast was the best I’ve had in a long time superb!! Parking was a few mins walk down street secure compound no problem with that it was fine

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Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review Ian, we do appreciate you taking the time.Very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay too - hope to see you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
A warm welcome. Hosts friendly and helpful.Our room was stylish, comfortable and immaculate.Breakfast was very good - the best full English around!We will definitely return.

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Thank you Peter, you have left us a great review.Always good to hear an enjoyable visit has been had.Look forward to seeing you & Helen again in the future.

Relaxing Retreat
We love Melrose Guesthouse. The rooms are gorgeous and so comfy after a long day out walking. Breakfast is delicious and nothing is too much trouble for Kevin and Tracey the owners. Always a pleasure!!

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Nicola,It was a pleasure to host you and the group again, so pleased you enjoyed another stay at Melrose.We do appreciate you taking the time to write a lovely review of your stay.Look forward to seeing you all again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Warm and welcoming, comfortable accommodation, great breakfast with an excellent location.

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Amy,It was a pleasure to host you & Tom; lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Melrose.Hope to see you both again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Superb guest house
From the moment we arrived until we checked out, our hosts couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect. Every little thing had been thought of & provided for us. The room was spotlessly clean, well equipped & the bed very comfortable. Tastefully decorated, warm & welcoming. Fabulous breakfast in a beautiful front room. The location was perfect for accessing all of the town on foot & the car parking was by disc outside for short periods or overnight, then in their private locked car park area a short walk away otherwise. I am a stickler for attention to details & general high standards and I would unreservedly recommend this lovely guest house to anyone!

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Sarah, the review of your stay at Melrose is fantastic, couldn't ask for better - thank you so much!We're so pleased you and Neil enjoyed your visit, we would love to see you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Excellent
Beautiful property with very comfortable rooms. Centrally located so handy for all pubs, cinemas and restaurants, with some private secure parking spaces a short walk away.Great breakfasts ready for a day walking in the fells!Could not be better.

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Thank you for such a nice review Tony, very much appreciated & happy you enjoyed your visit.Hope to see you again,Tracey & Kevin

Great B&B
This is a really nice B&B. Very clean, comfortable and updated, with wonderful hosts and a lovely breakfast. We will definitely be back when we are next in Ambleside.

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It was a pleasure to host you and Rachel; we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Andrew.Look forward to seeing you both again when next in Ambleside.Tracey & Kevin

Fantastic
In a nutshell, If we could give 20/10 we would. Kevin and Tracey are the perfect hosts. We had car issues and Kevin was brilliant. Offering to help immediately. The room was 5*. The breakfast 🍳 amazing.A lovely couple. A beautiful B & B well maintained and at the high end.

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Thank you Steve, what a fantastic review!We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay,it was lovely to meet you and your wife, Elaine.Hope to see you both again.Tracey & Kevin

Lovely B and B
We had a great weekend at Melrose House. Very comfortable, spotless accommodation and delicious breakfast.Tracey and Kevin were great hosts. Melrose House is extremely well located in Ambleside close to good restaurants and to all that Ambleside has to offer. Free secure parking was a bonus too. Would definitely recommend and will visit again.

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Thank you Stella, you have left a great review of your stay - very much appreciated.We look forward to your future visit.Tracey & Kevin

ExcellentStay
We had an excellent stay at Melrose Guest House, Tracey and Kevin were great hosts we had a great time. Really nice breakfast with plenty of choice. WIll definitely be staying again.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review John & great to hear you enjoyed your stay.Look forward to welcoming you both again in the future.Tracey & Kevin

Wonderful 2 night break!
We had a wonderful 2 night break staying at the Melrose Guest House. The room was lovely and everything was spotlessly clean.The breakfasts were delicious, one of the best I have had and the hosts, Tracey and Kevin, we're superb.We will definitely be back!!

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Stephen, really good to hear you had a wonderful stay with us at Melrose.Thank you for leaving such a fantastic review; we look forward to seeing you both again soon.Tracey & Kevin

December Stay
Beautiful guest house . Excellent ownersOne of the nicest rooms we have stayed inIt was very clean and comfortableThe breakfast was excellentSecure parking and one of that nicest guest houses we have stayed inNow we have found it we wouldn’t stay anywhere else

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Thank you for such a lovely review Susan, we very much look forward to seeing you both again.

Excellent
We were made to feel very welcome by Kevin and Tracey.Comfortable, clean, warm, delicious breakfast including gluten free options.Went the extra mile on ‘ lights on ‘ evening with hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies.Position is perfect for the many activities.Shall be back!

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Thank you Pauline, you review is so nice & we look forward to your next visit

Comfortable stay and gluten free breakfast
We were made to feel very welcome; our room was comfortable and had obviously recently been refurbished.My daughter is coeliac and Tracey and Kevin made sure there was a full range of gluten free options for breakfast.

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Thank you for your kind review Dawn, we appreciate you taking the time. Hope to see you both again

Fab Stay
Lovely welcome from Kevin, accommodation really good standard and lovely Breakfast, thank you!

Unexpected weekend
We have stayed here before and loved every minute of it hence our return. Our room was on the ground floor and was amazing. The breakfast was wonderful. Kevin and Tracey are lovely hosts and we can't imagine staying anywhere else. We will be back early new year. Oh, and we had snow, lots of it!

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Thank you for leaving us a great review, the amount of snow was a bit of a shock! Look forward to seeing you both again soon x

Anniversary
Had a wonderful time again at MelroseKevin and Tracey great hosts welcoming and friendly,fab breakfast, beautiful rooms comfortable and well maintained :)

Fabulous place
Have just returned home from our stay and I can honestly say this was the best B and B I have stayed in ! It was immaculately decorated, spotlessly clean and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble at all. An excellent breakfast must be mentioned along with secure parking - just can’t fault this place at all! Thank you so much we will definitely be back

Fabulous Guest House
Great short stay at an excellent guest house with welcoming and hospitable hosts. The room had everything needed and was very comfortable. A great breakfast to start the day. All amenities on the doorstep and will definitely return in the future.

Anniversary get away
Very pleasant stay have stayed alot of times over the years highly recommended and central for shops

Very impressed
We were very impressed with the Melrose.It was immaculately clean throughout with modern rooms and everything was done to a high standard including the breakfast. It was run by a lovely, genuine couple who were helpful in every way. It was central to everything with free parking nearby. We would definitely stay there again.

Faultless!
I know you rarely see such a word used, but it was really excellent.Kevin and Tracy are excellent hosts, friendly and obliging. The guest house is very clean and artfully decorated: there is a very local theme to the art work which I love.The beds and bedding are comfortable and soft, and the rooms are quiet. If you need a really dark room, remember to pack a sleep mask.The pre-booked breakfast gives a wide choice and is always beautifully served and tasty.

Beautiful room, stunning location, fantastic breakfast!
Absolutely brilliant stay, it was a very rainy weekend but the room was lovely and we made use of the dry room for our soggy clothes! After our very wet hike, Breakfast choices were great, the full English was brilliant, but so was the avocado and egg on sourdough… so much choice to warm you up before a nice hike! Thank you for a lovely, friendly stay.

Excellent B&B
Stayed at the Melrose many times. Always spotlessly clean and meticulously maintained.Hosts are always helpful and friendly.I don’t think there’s a better B&B in Ambleside!

Better than expected
Travelling with my daughter, the twin room far exceeded our expectations. The position of the Guest House was very good, the breakfasts were very good, and the room was superb.

Superb location, lovely hosts, excellent breakfast
A beautifully presented property in a great location. The owners are lovely, very friendly and the breakfast was superb. Highly recommended

Walking holiday.
A warm welcoming stay at the Melrose,fantastic accommodation,hosts ensured your stay was relaxed and welcoming. It was so good that I extended my stay

Absolutely lovely
Tracey and Kevin were great, really helpful and friendly, arrangements for storing a cycle and the secure parking were excellent. The room was lovely and food excellent, including catering for a gluten free breakfast, would really recommend this B&B. Central location perfect for a stay in Ambleside. Can't speak highly enough of both the venue and hosts, absolutely lovely.

Lovely weekend break to the lakes
Just arrived back from a lovely long weekend break.The rooms was lovely and very nicely decorated,The breakfast was absolutely amazing and the owners Kevin and Tracey was so nice,kind and welcoming.We would definitely recommend this small hotel to family and friends and would not hesitate to visit again.

Outstanding
Exceptionally good stay at Melrose Guest House.Such a comfortable and relaxed environment, perfect hosts, fantastic breakfast- will definitely return and recommend to families and friends

Very comfortable and great breakfast too.
You could not ask for more.Very friendly and helpful hosts, secure parking nearby, beautifully decorated room and immaculate bathroom with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Great breakfast too, with lots of choice. Although very central, the area was quiet.

Anniversary celebration
We travelled to Melrose guesthouse for our anniversary, we usually camp and thought we would try a B&B instead.On arrival we where greeted by Tracey the host, she was very welcoming and professional.We stayed for 2 nights with breakfast included in the price and found it to be worth every penny.My wife and I are looking at booking again to stay here next year, we cannot fault anything with the hotel or staff.Excellent experience, excellent hospitalityExcellent service, excellent food.Thankyou so much for making our anniversary memorable.5 STARS if I could give more I would.

Excellent guest house
Excellent from start to finish!!

Super
Could not have been any better great food bedroom was ace.tracy, Kevin are really lovely company and have a good idea of places to go for food and good local pubs

Fabulous
What a gem of a guest house in the heart of Ambleside with the perfect hosts in Tracey & Kevin. They made us so welcome, it was our friend’s birthday and our wedding anniversary, they left chocolate gifts in our room and chilled a bottle of fizz we had brought in a wine cooler providing flute glasses for us all. The rooms are very modern and spotless. The breakfast choice second to none and the food delicious. The perfect place with the perfect hosts.

Weekend away
Had a lovely time here. Very warm and friendly.Great breakfast. Kevin and Tracey go abov3 and beyond x

Excellent
Stayed in Ambleside a number of times but this was my first stay at Melrose Tracey and Kevin were very friendly hosts. My single room was fine for my needs having a separate bathroom is never a concern for me as long as it has a good shower I have stayed in other B&Bs where the shower has been poor but the shower in my bathroom was excellent with a large over head flat shower head that was powerfull and plenty hot enough great for a nice soak after a long hike. Excellent breakfast with easily the best Cumberland sausage I have had big meaty and juicy, so highly recommend Melrose and that's where I will be booking if I get back up to Ambleside.

Excellent place to stay
Very comfortable, spacious, well decorated room. Excellent breakfast. Free off road parking, and central for all amenities.

A great place to stay in all respects. Very happy family here.
All around excellent in every way. I would stay here again without a doubt. We were there with my family and all 6 of us had a wonderful stay.5 stars for all aspects

Amazing
We had a very lovely couple of nights. The room was perfect, the breakfast was gorgeous. It’s right in the heart of Ambleside, perfect. Would highly recommend.

First Class Stay.Highly recommend!
Spent a lovely 3 nights in Melrose Guest House last week and cannot fault any part of the hospitality!The room was beautifully furnished with an en suite shower room.I would say that everything we saw in the Melrose (rooms, hallways, landings, dining room etc) has been carried out to a very high spec.The breakfast was superb and choices away from the usual Full English were most welcomed.We hope to return in the future!

Lovely B&B
The guest house is very cosy and has all the facilities you could wish for. The breakfast was very tasty and the hosts are friendly and approachable.

Room was nice andcosy
Great stay..made us feel welcome from first minute....room was cosy..breakfast wasn't too be missed..full English.... brilliant area to stay

Excellent
Superb weekend, lovely welcoming guest house. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts and should be very proud of their lovely guest house. Breakfast was lovely with a nice choice of options. We really appreciated being able to drop off our bags prior to check in which allowed us to enjoy more time exploring Ambleside. Thank you.

Welcoming stay
Tracey & Kevin were the perfect hosts. Ensuring everything was just right to make our stay perfect.We will definitely be returning to beautiful Ambleside & will most definitely stay at the Melrose Guesthouse.Once again, many thanks Tracey & Kevin

Great stay at The Melrose
The Melrose is a wonderful place to stay in The Lake District: really nice hosts, comfortable bed, great breakfast, and outstanding location.

Fantastic
We had a fantastic stay at Melrose Guest House. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and felt like a home from home. The breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Would highly recommend and we will definitely stay again.

"I'll Be Back"
Great location, a couple of nice restaurants in easy walking distance , spotless ,comfy rooms , good breakfast choices and the hosts Kevin and the fragrant Tracey were attentive and informative . Ambleside is a lovely little market town and a good base for a Lakes exploration . A wonderful break !

Fantastic
Great place to stay. The room was perfect, with a lovely, modern en-suite shower room. There was local off-site secure parking available (free). The breakfasts were delicious and the proprietors were great - very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Excellent stay
Stayed for 3 nights at this wonderful B&B the location is close to the town with good bus service close by, high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail well stocked hospitality tray and luxury toiletries, comfy bed excellent breakfast, Tracy & Kevin were friendly and helpful the secure free car park was an added bonus and only a short walk from the guesthouse, highly recommended.

Excellent 3 night Say.
Dear Tracey and Kevin, thanks for a great stay at Melrose Guest House. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and the location in the centre of town was ideal. Great breakfast, as good as any we have had.

It was excellent.
Very friendly and helpful hosts.The room was very well appointed and spotless. The breakfasts were comprehensive and of good quality.

Short break in Lake District
Ideally placed b+b near centre of Ambleside. Secure car parking nearby. Friendly welcome. Clean well appointed room. Really good breakfast, with plenty of options. Would definitely return.

Outstanding
Location - perfect.Facilities - excellent.Food - top notch.Hosts - friendly helpful and professional.There won't be a better b & b in the town

Friendly and extremely helpful.
My friend and I stayed here for the first time, expecting to get a bedroom with a small side area with a single bed, to our delight this side bedroom was as big as a full single room in any hotel, we both had our privacy and were extremely comfortable. HAPPY 😃 DAYS

Excellent
Comfortable and welcoming. Thank-you.See you next year

Perfect base in the Lakes
A return visit for me and definitely my go to accommodation in Ambleside.Tracey and Kev are brilliant hosts, friendly and helpful. The house is decorated very nicely and kept spotlessly cleanThanks once again

Great place to stay
We had a delightful stay at Melrose! Nice, knowledgeable and friendly hosts, immaculate rooms, excellent breakfast and a central location close to restaurants, bus stop and trails / footpaths!

2 night stay 15th-17th September
It was such a wonderful experience staying in this beautifully clean and very well appointed guest house. I can t recommend it highly enough as it was perfect in every way. The breakfasts were varied and delicious and Tracey and Kevin were amazing hosts, very friendly and eager to please. Will definitely come again.

Excellent
Melrose Guest House was immaculate, extremely clean and well equipped and the breakfasts had an excellent choice, very well cooked and presented. Tracey and Kevin were great hosts, very helpful with advice and attentive when asked but not intrusive.The guest house is very well located in Ambleside only a short walk to restaurants, pubs and shops. You can go on walks from the door, the one to Grasmere being a not too strenuous 5 miles with lovely views, or use the good bus service to get to Windermere, Bowness and other places further afield. There is parking provided in a secure car park a couple of minutes walk from the guest house.Overall, an excellent place to stay!

Charming B&B in the heart of the Lakes
Really clean and comfortable rooms. Kevin and Tracey were great hosts who made us feel taken care of. Secure free parking a few mins away (or on-street parking right out front between 1800-1000).Breakfast was amazing, cooked to order each morning (you submit your choice the night before). Full English if you want it, but healthier (if not much smaller!) options are also available. We really looked forward to the start of our day :)No shaver socket in bathroom was only slight inconvenience.We would not hesitate to book again if/when we come back to the Lakes.

Fabulous
Our second visit in the last 10 months and the friendliness and kindness of Kevin and Tracey was second to none.The room was spotless, very comfy bed.Everywhere was spotless, and breakfast was fantastic. Looking forward to staying again.

Very well run guest house
This is the cleanest best run guest house that we have ever stayed at .The breakfast was also first class and catered extremely well for my wife who is gluten free .We will be back .Thank you

very good b&b in ambleside
vey good location in center of Ambleside. The owner provided the free parkimg lot at short walking distance from the b&b and free street parking at night.

Beautifully appointed and faultless
I was fortunate enough to stay for 4 nights in this charming and beautiful guest house. The bedrooms are spotlessly clean, while the entire guesthouse has clearly had a lot of thought and effort put into it. I cannot recommend the Melrose enough and would happily stay again

It was perfect
We were greeted by Tracey as we arrived who gave us a parking pass to use while we unpacked the car. We were then given our room keys and directed to our room which was lovely we were in room 5 which had a double bed and was spotlessly clean it was en suite and it was perfect for us. You had to order breakfast the day before and again it was lovely you got just what you wanted and the portion sizes were generous. All in all it was a lovely stay with everything that we needed and Tracey and Kevin were perfect hosts. Will definitely stay at the Melrose again.

2nd visit
Visited a while ago and things have only got better, excellent, hearty breakfast and comfortable room. Off site parking is easy to get to and secure

Fabulous Stay
Third visit to the Melrose,booked for next year. Kevin and Tracey perfect hosts, thank you for another fantastic stay ❤️

Fabulous
Another fabulous stay. This is our third time staying here and it’s our go to guest house every time we go to Ambleside.Clean and fresh. Breakfast is good too. Tracey and Kevin are good hosts. Can’t wait for our next stay.

Perfect
Our two night stay was so perfect we are booking for a week early in 2024

Faultless...
We've just stayed for 5 nights in the Melrose... Kevin & Tracey were excellent hosts.. our bedroom was absolutely brilliant, very modern and very clean..The variety of breakfasts was amazing.. and the cooked breakfasts and lighter options again faultless...

Amazing
We have stayed in this B&B for the past 3 years on our wedding anniversary. The owners had changed since our visit in 2022 so we were a little apprehensive but there was no need. The new owners are lovely, very welcoming and they haven't changed anything. The rooms are 5* along with the breakfast, they even put chocolates in our room and wished us a happy anniversary. We would highly recommend stating there.

Very Comfortable and wonderful stay
When we arrived Tracey greeted us with a warm welcome andexplained a few things.The rooms in my opinion were spotless .I couldn't find the light switch to switch off the stair lights once I'd got to the bottom of the basement room 7 .

Excellent
Second time we’ve stayed at Melrose Guest House and won’t be the last. The guest house is ideally situated in town, and having a car parking space is a really welcome feature. Tracy and Kevin provide really comfortable, well equipped accommodation with quality furnishings and a fabulous breakfast. They are perfect hosts. Thank you, and we hope to see you again soon.

The best!
We have stayed here before and will continue to have The Melrose as our guest house to definitively stay at! Perfect location, lovely and friendly hosts, beautiful clean room and a perfectly presented breakfast with plenty of choice. Absolutely perfect.

Small Double Room
Excellent accommodation. Clean & comfortable. Very friendly & helpful. Good choice for breakfast and served hot. Will definitely book again when we are next in Ambleside.

Wonderful Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside.
Kevin and Tracey were very friendly and helpful. The building was very well maintained and decorated to a high standard. The room was well equipped, beautifully furnished, with a comfortable bed.The breakfast included quality produce with plenty of choice.

Great Stay
We loved this place! Very clean, delicious breakfast, and comfy rooms. Tracey and Kevin are very kind and gave us local recommendations on what to see. The only possible con was the people in the neighboring room were a bit noisy late at night. Overall, we really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back.

Great B & B with most friendly hosts
We enjoyed our 3 nights stay very much, the room was very cosy and clean, breakfast was delicious, Tracy & Kevin were very helpful and personable, quiet location yet in the center. Love to come back some time!

3 night stay
Just had a 3 night break in Ambleside staying at the Melrose guest house, our hosts Tracey and Kevin really looked after us in their well furnished accommodation. The breakfasts are superb with plenty of choice and really set us up for the day. Both Tracey and Kevin were very knowledgeable about the area, with walks, places to visit and restaurants for evening meals. Overall a very enjoyable stay at Melrose and wouldn't hesitate to recommend as a place to stay in the centre of Ambleside.

Superb
A little gem. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Tracey and Kevin are very welcoming and helpful hosts. We had a lovely, relaxing time and will definitely be coming to stay again.

Excellent B & B
Our second visit to Melrose and we have booked again for next year.A very clean modern property and the breakfast selection and quality is top notch.Thank you for helping us have a great weekend.

My stay
Have been coming to the Melrose since 2004 ,4 different owners and all excellent.had a slightly traumatic journey up at the start but Kevin and Traceys very kind hospitality really helped me , excellent room, excellent breakfast will look forward to returning next year for my 20th anniversary

Home from Home
What a great guest house located in the middle of Ambleside on a quiet road with secure parking very close to all of the amenities the town has to offer. We had a 3 night break and it could not have been better and with great hosts Kevin & Tracey and their great knowledge of Ambleside and the Lakes. We will definitely be coming back to stay at this lovely guesthouse.

Lovely Lake District Leisure Break
We had 5 nights at this friendly, spacious,modern hotel enjoying splendid breakfast and warm accommodation. Important when it rains, as it did!

Great place to stay
Very hospitable place to stay,Tracey and Kevin have got the place in impeccable condition throughout. Decor and fittingd were up to the highest standards with everywhere in an immaculate condition.Tracey was very helpful for our stay, just a shame it was for the one night. Deffo 5 * for us.

Great stay
Lovely B&B with a comfy room and ideal location. Friendly and helpful hosts and great breakfast. Thanks for providing a wonderful holiday for us.

Fabulous stay
Thank you to Tracey and Kevin. We had a fantastic stay in Ambleside. The guest house was perfectly situated. The standard was fantastic. Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The room was a lovely size with plenty of space. Tracey and Kevin were such lovely hosts and made us feel really welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and the breakfast was spot on and kept us going through the day whilst out walking. I would not hesitate to recomend to anyine I know wanting to visit the beautiful lake district.

ExcellentB&B
We have just returned from a lovely two night stay at The Melrose. The accommodation was first class, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Breakfast selection was plentiful and very tasty. We have stayed at a number of B&B’s in the Lakes but this was definitely the best so far and we have already booked to return at Christmas. Tracey & Kevin were very good hosts and were on hand to answer any questions you had.

Perfect way to relax
Very warm and friendly ,Tracy and Kevin are a lovely couple and couldn't do enough for you the breakfast is lovely and the place is spotless would definitely stay there again ,thank you for your hospitality we really enjoyed our stay with you

Perfection ........
What an amazing guest house . Everything was perfect from the room , the hosts , the breakfast. Highly recommend this place .thank you for a wonderful few days , hoping to return again soon .

Lovely place
Kevin & Tracey offer a friendly launchpad for fell walkers like me, setting out from their well-appointed, beautifully maintained establishment in Church St, a quiet, desirable spot conveniently near themiddle of the town – the same street as the Michelin-starred Old Stamp House Restaurant, so B&B guests with a bit of cash to splash won't have far to walk for a top nosh! My budget didn't run to that but the breakfast at K&T's was everything I needed, including Marmite to go with my toast, along with butter just long enough out of the fridge so it would spread easily. Highly recommended.

Beautiful guest house wonderful stay
Stayed here for 3 nights August 2023. From the minute we walked in to the moment we left everything was perfect. Room was lovely bed was massive very comfortable we both had 3 full nights of sleeps. Bathroom was very clean and a power shower perfect when you've had a day of walking. The whole guest how was clean tidy and very well looked after. Breakfast was amazing best we've had on our tours of the UK. Menu slip filled in the night before and Breakfast was ready when we came down. Couldn't fault a single thing with this b&b. Will definitely be back. Yhe location was ideal for all around the lakes private car parking 5 mins walk and secure. If you book Melrose you won't be disappointed it's wonderful. Big thank you to everyone really made our short break relaxing and enjoyable. Take care Brenden and Sheena Ward

Excellent
Kevin and Tracey were great. Friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. Would definitely stay again

Fantastic
I spent four nights at Melrose Guest House, and it was wonderful.Very clean, centrally located and the breakfast is the best! Tracey gave me recommendations for hikes in the area as well as maps. I did not take a car and was able to get everywhere using the bus a 2 min walk from the guest house. I highly recommend it!

Comfortable and welcoming
Impleccably clean and well-organized B&B. Thanks to Tracey and Kevin, my family and I had a wonderful stay at Melrose.Will be returning for our future trip to Lake District.

Great Place to Stay
This guest house is in the centre of the town and provides good secure parking which is only a two minute walk from the accommodation. The room was spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and provided advice on local walks and places to eat. I wouldrecommend The Melrose as a place to stay when visiting Ambleside.

Fab B&B
Melrose is the best B&B we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean and furnished to a very high standard. Breakfast is great and Kevin and Tracey are lovely. This was our second visit and we'll be back

Lovely place; home away from home!
Tracey & Kevin are wonderful hosts. Ever so kind and helpful. The place is spotlessly clean and cosy. Highly recommend! Pro tip: try out their scram eggs in the morning - you'll thank me :)

Perfect
We recently stayed for two nights as part of our Pearl wedding anniversary. The room was comfortable and well looked after and had everything we needed and the shower was amazing. The breakfast was delicious and Tracey was very attentive ensuring we had everything we needed. The property was well located and only a short walk from shops, bars etc. There was the addition of secure free parking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer. We would love to return and would recommend the Melrose without hesitation.

Great staff, breakfast and location
Stayed for 5 nights - first time in the Lake District in years. Location was ideal for me - plenty to do in Ambleside and a great starting place to explore. Tracey and Kevin were great and really helpful and friendly throughout. The breakfast was second to none - have never had better in a hotel or B&B. My room was an ideal size for me as a solo traveller staying for almost a week. Absolutely no complaints!

Amazing
What an absolute find! Our room was beautiful, really well decorated and absolutely spotless. The finishing touches really made the stay that extra bit more comfortable. It feels like our hosts really thought of everything. The breakfast was delicious with really good quality produce prepared and cooked to a high standard. We felt really well looked after. This was a 5* stay for us and will definitely be back.

Superb
Stayed two nights, this b&b can only be described as Superb. Stayed two nights, Lovely room with nice extra finishing touches, great breakfast. Kevin and Tracey are wonderful hosts. First time i have stayed here but it won't be the last. A 5* rating all day long.

A lovely few days
Hi, just to let you know we felt very welcome, it was nice and comfortable, the breakfasts were superb, and the room was excellent, maybe next year a lower floor to suit our age , the car parking was excellent and secure, overall as I said a great place to come back to after exploring the lakes, also handy for the buses , Thankyou Kevin &tracey

Great!
Tracey and Kevin made our stay very comfortable. They were quick to notice anything we needed and always responded promptly if we had a specific request e.g. my husband had a slipped disc so we needed an ice pack freezing daily and every night Kevin was happy to bring it out for him. The food was great, room 1 very elegant and serviced each day. Thank you again, we will be back!

Fantastic place
The melrose is lovely, warm friendly atmosphere. Nothing too much trouble. The owners such nice people, very helpful and kind. Rooms very clean and tidy. Breakfast was really nice too. Definitely go back.

Fantastic
Would highly recommend staying here could not fault are stay from the first minute to the last will definitely be coming back

Best in the Lakes!
My husband and I have just returned from our short break in Ambleside staying once again at this wonderful gem of a place. A warm welcome back from the hosts Tracey andKevin was appreciated and made us feel quite special. Our superior room was stunning, beautifully decorated to a high quality and absolutely spotlessly clean. Think Laura Ashley! The bathroom was fitted with the best fixtures and fittings with warm under floor heating. The breakfast on both mornings was delicious and the menu extensive beyond the usual full English. We were offered sourdough toast, avocado, smoked salmon, beautifully scrambled eggs and warm croissants. Having stayed in some of the more expensive hotels in Ambleside, since finding this stunning B and B, we would never stay anywhere else. Absolutely beautiful and we would recommend without hesitation. Thank you to the hosts.

Excellent Guest House
Perfectly situated in a central position in Ambleside Village. Free car parking in a locked area 5 minutes walk away. Room 1 spacious and fitted out with quality furnishings. Flexible breakfast times and extensive menu can be tweaked slightly to accommodate tastes. Friendly and helpful owners Kevin and Tracy on the premises to assist when necessary.

Brilliantl
Such a lovely guesthouse with superb hosts.We had an amazing room and the breakfast was delicious. Will be staying again in the future.

Another great stay at Melrose Guest House
My wife and I had stayed at Melrose in January this year and enjoyed it so much we booked to return in July. It didn’t disappoint. The Guest House is still amazing and owners Tracey and Kevin are lovely and welcoming. The breakfasts are still plentiful with lots of choice and extremely tasty and set you up nicely for the day ahead. We had a room upstairs this time which was equally well furnished with everything you need so can rest assured all rooms are of the same excellent standard. We will definitely return in the future as Melrose Guest House is a superb place to stay in a great location for Walking and visiting Ambleside town. Thanks again Tracey and Kevin.

Excellent B&B and great hosts
If you are looking for a good location and guest house to visit the Lake District this is the one.The location in Ambleside is close to restaurants, shops and the bus stop.The guest house has recently been renovated and the rooms are excellent in decor, fixtures and fittings.As for the breakfast you have a great choice of all options and the property owners Treacy and Kevin make sure you are well 'fed and watered' before your day out.The other good reason to select this guest house is the secure parking which was great for us as we only used the car once and travelled around the Lake District on the bus.Treacy and Kevin made us very welcome on our first visit to the Lake District including helpful tips on restaurants and getting around and were always available to ask any questions.Highly recommend and hope to return some time in the future.

Great
We had a great weekend with you on our way home from Scotland. Fabulously, comfortable, clean and a beautiful breakfast. Looking forward to staying with you again.😊

Excellent
Lovely room ( we stayed in the same room in 2021) . Best breakfast ever . Highlight is the bacon & strawberry & pepper jam . Will definitely go back when next in Ambleside . New owners are very friendly & great hosts

A perfect stay
Very pleasant accommodation, friendly atmosphere, nice and always tasty breakfast. Tracy and Kevin, thank you so much!

Delightful
Our stay in the gorgeous Ambleside was made even more enjoyable by staying at the Melrose Guesthouse. Kevin and Tracy were fabulous hosts, nothing was too much trouble and they gave us great suggestions of what to do.

Fab B&B
Stayed at the Melrose for 3 nights, this was our 2nd stay and would never choose anywhere else in Ambleside. Tracy andKevinare fantastichosts, friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 1, it was spotless and had everythingyou could need, bed was huge and super comfy. Great large powerful shower. I don'tthink breakfast could be bettered, great quality, locally sourced produce and was cooked and presented very well. All in all a fantastic stay, will be booking this B&B again and would highlyrecommend to othertravellers.

Excellent Stay
We stayed at the Melrose Guest House for 2 nights on our firstvisit to Ambleside.The stay was excellent and we would definitely recommend.From checking in to checking out couldn't fault anything.Rooms spot on and clean..breakfasts were amazing.Kevin and Tracey know how to run a excellent Guest house.

Lovely stay
Wonderful stay at the Melrose B&B.Made to feel very welcome and accommodation was spotless. Breakfast very tasty and all in all would recommend this B&B.

Good product.
Excellent. A comfortable and beautifully decorated room. Great location, helpful hosts and delicious breakfast.

Wonderful time in Ambleside.
This was our 4th visit in 6 years and again we were not disappointed.The room was smart and comfortable with a great shower.Tracey & Kevin really looked after us and sent us off each day with a great breakfast.

Brilliantgreat place to stay
When I stayed up in the Lake District for nine days at Melrose guest house to be used as a base to go out walking over the week :-) the place was very clean the breakfasts were 10 out of 10 and we're great hosts :-) I will recommend staying at this guest house and would be back again next year :-) thank you very much for the past week

In a word, Superb!!
Chose the Melrose relatively last minute, mainly because of its central location, with availability of parking. What an inspired choice!! Everything, from the quality of the rooms, very stylish and comfortable, absolutely spotless throughout; to the food, all well cooked and presented, and excellent hosts in Tracey and Kevin. This hard working couple went the extra mile to ensure your stay was comfortable and enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend The Melrose to anyone looking for a quality B&B in Ambleside. It will certainly be our "go to" accommodation for any future stays in Ambleside!!

Fantastic B&B
We had a great 2 night stay. Secure parking was great, our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean and choice and quality of breakfast was fantastic.The owners were lovely and surprised us on check out with a box of chocolates as I was celebrating my birthday. We can't wait to return!

Great b&b
This my second visit to Melrose & I'm already looking to book for next year. Lovely people, so helpful & welcoming. The food is great & rooms very clean & quiet. Thanks for a great trip!

Excellent 4 day break in a great B & B
Friendly greeting from Tracey and Kevin. Secure parking was great. The 4 poster room was very comfortable and quiet with everything you needed in the bathroom, including a fabulous shower; and provision of coffee, tea, biscuits and lakeland water in the room......AND the choices and quality of the breakfast was excellent, served with a smile and a few friendly words.

Had a wonderful stay. Woukd love to stay again
We spent two enjoyable nights at the Melrose. The accommodation was smart, comfortable and centrally located. The hosts were friendly and helpful.The breakfasts were huge and delicious. Thoroughly recommended.

Outstanding Guesthouse
We stayed for 7 nights B&B. Our accommodation was very clean, complete with absolutely no issues. Our hosts Kevin & Tracey are a lovely couple who, when required, between them seemed always available with very helpful words of guidance on any given aspect of holiday break.A truly exceptional Guesthouse in the centre of a lovely village. We will certainly be revisiting Tracey & Kevin when we get back to the Lake district.

Excellent B&B
Lovely B & B, very clean and well presented room.Freshly cooked breakfast with good choice. Hosts were very friendly, would definitely recommend and stay again.

Excellent and clean
The Melrose is well positioned in the middle of town the room was a good size and very clean,Tracey and Kevin was very professional and could not do Anouilh for use.Breakfast was fantastic

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Thank you for leaving such a nice review Dave, hope to see you both again in the future :))

Top quality Guest House
Our room was maintained to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean. The breakfast was excellently cooked. Our hosts were charming and most helpful. The only improvement we could possibly suggest is a couple of larger towels. We would recommend the Melrose to all.

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Thank you for leaving a great review & thank you for recommending us! Much appreciated

Fantastic Base
The Melrose is gorgeous. Perfect location for everything in Ambleside beautiful room very comfy bed and all mod cons. Huge breakfast choice and perfect hosts with the added advantage of secure parking included 11/10 can’t wait to return

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Wow thank you Sue, 11 out of 10!Good to hear you enjoyed your stay & we look forward to your return x

FAB-U-LOUS
Kevin and Tracey fantastic hosts and very accommodating,breakfast to die for,good selection,local produce,cooked to perfection.

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Thank you David & Sue - such a lovely review you have left us!Glad you had a great stay, look forward to seeing you both again in the future :))

excellent
our stay was excellent the hotel was extremelyclean and the service was excellent also would recommend anyone to book thankyou for a lovely stay

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So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay Antony & thank you for leaving us a fantastic review - much appreciated

A great short break!
We were pleased and impressed with the standard of welcome, hospitality, decor, food and facilities at Melrose Guest House.Nearby free secure parking was a bonus.Kevin and Tracey are clearly working hard to maintain and develop the good name and reputation of the business.We would certainly intend to return to stay at Melrose Guest House when we have an opportunity to return to such a beautiful part of the country.

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Thank you, what a lovely review - we very much appreciate that you have taken the time to post this :))Look forward to welcoming you both again in the future

Melrose Guest House heeft alles wat je nodig hebt.
We zijn 5 dagen bij Melrose geweest. Een mooie accommodatie op een goede plek. Lekker dicht bij het centrum en dicht bij de bussen die je door het Lake District vervoeren. De kamer was top! Heeft alles wat je nodig hebt. Goed bed, schone badkamer, een geweldig ontbijt en vriendelijke eigenaren.Wij hebben genoten!

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Thank you for leaving a great review Eddy - hope to see you again :))

Melrose guest house
Another wonderful stay at Melrose guest house, breakfast ,room and hosts Kevin and tracy all superb.good luck kevin and tracy Will definitely be back next year

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review Neil & thank you for sending us good luck :))See you next year!

Best Guesthouse Experience Ever!
It’s probably the first time that I am short on words about our wonderful stay at a hotel.Everything is exceptional about this guesthouse.Gorgeous and cozy property in the very heart of Ambleside and it only gets more breathtaking as you walk in. The decor throughout is just so warm, inviting and aesthetic. Every nook and corner gives positive vibes.Such conveniently located. They not only provide safe gated car-parking with easy access, but also give you short stay permit just outside the property for luggage loading and unloading etc.The best guesthouse I’ve ever been privileged enough to stay at.We booked 3 rooms and each one of them so tastefully decorated and had all the amenities you would expect. Super comfortable mattresses, exactly what you need after a long trek. Bathrooms absolutely spick and span, very well designed. Shower water pressure enough to take your tiredness away.Breakfast was excellent and incredibly varied. Everything freshly made and you could tell they use high quality ingredients. Beautifully served.The hotel team Kevin and Tracey are great hosts. Welcoming, patient and helpful. That impressed me the most.Thank you for a delightful stay in your lovely guesthouse. We sure will visit again.

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Shuchi, thank you so much for an amazing review of your stay with us at Melrose, so nice of you to take the timeto describe in such lovely detail - we really appreciate that you have done this!Hope to see you and your family again in the future

Wonderful Stay!
We loved our time here. Tracey and Kevin were excellent hosts, and the location of the B&B was perfect. Fingers crossed we make it back to Ambleside, and back to Melrose Guest House, again!

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Thank you Paige, fingers crossed :))

Beyond Expectations!
Great hosts, beautiful property with excellent modern finish. Excellent breakfast. We would recommend this property to stay at to anyone and everyone. If we come back to the Lakes we will definitely stay here. Good Luck to you both, fantastic job

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Thank you Rob, you've left us a superb review - we really appreciate the feedback

Lovely Guest House
This guest house was nicer than the picture. So lovely.It is close to a bus stop and within walking distance of beautiful parks and lakes. Next time I would like to stay longer and speak better English.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay - hope to see you again :))

Relaxing break.
Excellent accommodation and breakfast. Friendly hosts and great location.

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Thanks Lyn, appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely review

Great stay
Great stay.Awesome breakfasts, helpful info, very responsive and helpful hosts Kevin and Tracey.Would definitely return again!

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Thank you for leaving a fab review Greg & good to hear that your stay was great!

Excellent
Lovely couple starting out on a new chapter in life . One of the best B+B we have stayed in. Would go back again if in the area.

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Thank you Ian & wow one of the best you've stayed in, can't tell you how much that means to us - what a compliment!Would be great to see you both again

Staying at the Melrose Guest House
Tracey and Kevin are really Friendly and can't do enough for you. our room was really comfortable with a very nice en-suite. Tea and coffee making facility was very good. Breakfast was excellent with lots of options, so something for everyone. All in all a great place to explore the Lake District. We will be back

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Thank you Robert, good to hear you enjoyed your stay at Melrose

Fantastic stay
Guesthouse was delightful, well decorated and appointed. Hosts and breakfast were excellent. Perfect location.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Sarah, much appreciated and we're glad you enjoyed your stay

Excellent
Nothing to dislike about our stay at the Melrose Guest House. Room & bathroom were lovely ( No2) beautifully decorated and in excellent condition. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the hosts. We would definitely return.

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Thank you Karen - Room 2 is my favourite room! Glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you both again :))

Great stay at a lovely B&B
Another return visit to Melrose House for us and it doesn't disappoint. Beautifully furnished and well-equipped rooms, delicious breakfast, great location in Ambleside, and a lovely welcome from Kevin and Tracey. Definitely will be back for another visit in the future.

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Thank you for leaving a great review for us, look forward seeing you again in the future :))

Melrose B B
This is a perfect place to stay and to relax . 10 points out of 10.

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Thank you for the 10 out of 10 - glad you enjoyed your stay

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
We recently spent three nights at Melrose. Kevin and Tracy are welcoming hosts in their lovely guest house. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Nice breakfast choice, I recommend the overnights oats!

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Thank you for taking the time to post a review Robin - glad to hear you enjoyed the overnight oats :))Hope to see you both again

Best place to stay in Ambleside
This was our second stay at the Melrose, and we will be sure to stay there again on our next visit. Our hosts, Kevin and Tracy were wonderfully welcoming, and the breakfasts were superb, the best we have had anywhere. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable, every need catered for. As the title says - the best place to stay in Ambleside.

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So good to hear you enjoyed your second visit as much as the first - we very much look forward to welcoming you both again in the future!Great review Ann, much appreciated x

Excellent
Kevin & Tracy are great hosts providing a well maintained spotlessly clean and comfortable BB. The breakfast choice is excellent. We would highly recommend and will definitely stay again.

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Thank you for leaving a great review Andy, hope you can return in the future

Excellent place to Stay
Absolutely loved staying at Melrose Guest House. We had a very warm welcome and the house is beautiful, spotlessly clean and very homely. It is perfectly placed to get about and with the secure parking a few minutes away, for us it was the perfect place to stay. Our room was excellent in every way and done to a high standard. Breakfast was amazing.Kevin and Tracey was excellent hosts and we would highly recommend.

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Thank you Deb, good to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you loved Melrose Guest House - hope you visit again in the future.Thank you for recommending us too!

We really enjoyed our stay
We stayed at Melrose Guest House for 2 nights recently. We received a very warm welcome from Kevin and he carried our bags up to our room. The room was excellent spotlessly clean a large big bed with beautiful white bedding. The shower room was warm and inviting with lovely white fluffy towels. Next morning we met Tracy and had a wonderful breakfast(pre ordered the night before) it was hot and cooked to perfection. Nothing was too much trouble for this couple their customer service was excellent. If we had any issues it was parking which on the first evening was directly outside but the second evening we used a very secure carpark about a 10min walk away. Great for anyone who's mobility is good but I had trouble walking back as I had injured my thigh. 10/10 for Melrose Guest will use again next time we are in Ambleside. Thanks both for a great stay.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, we really appreciate it and I'm sure other potential guests will find it useful.Very glad you enjoyed your stay & we hope to see you both again

Fabulous - look no further!
Brilliant property - location, cleanliness, rooms, breakfast, hospitality - all 5 star. Couldn't recommend highly enough...thank you.

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Thank you Mick, always good to hear such a marvellous review - really do appreciate good feedback from lovely guests - hope to see you again

Lovely Stay
Really enjoyed staying here. The hosts were brilliant and allowed me to check in late, the breakfast was fantastic, bathroom brand new and clean, and the bed comfortable.Highly recommend!

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So good to hear you enjoyed your stay & appreciate you taking the time to leave a great review; hope to see you again next time you visit Ambleside

Comfortable clean and welcoming
Very comfortable and clean en-suite room. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful with lots of choices.The hosts were very friendly and particularly accommodating .. would return in the future.

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Fantastic to hear you would return & thank you for leaving a superb review

Faultless
A great stay with two wonderful hosts that couldn’t have been more helpful.

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Thank you Paul - hope to see you again

Wonderful
Lovely break again at Melrose. Tracey and Kevin are lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Great place to stay. Home from Home

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Thank your Mrs B - will be lovely to see you again

Fantastic
Weve just stayed for 2 nights B&B ,Owners fabulous hosts rooms spotlessly clean and comfortable, and a great breakfast 10/10 from us highly recommended an will definitely be returning guests.

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Thank you so much, hope to see you both again

Spot on
Very very good, really all you want from a guest house. Great breakfast, and clean and new throughout. We will be back….

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Thank you Tim for taking the time to leave us a great review, we look forward to seeing you both again in the future!

Superb stay
Accommodation spotlessly clean and very comfortable.Kevin and Tracy are excellent hosts.Great location in centre of Ambleside and the parking provided is in a convenient location a few minutes walk from the house.Good choice on breakfast menu and cooked to perfection each morning.Look forward to our next visit!

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Thank you so much for a fantastic review, look forward to you staying with us next time

Wonderful
Very friendly hosts, spotless clean, very cosy and wonderful room, breakfast was more than nice. In short, wonderful accommodation we can recommend to everyone

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Thank you for such a lovely review Saskia

Fabulous Guest House
Great location, beautiful room - spotless and great shower as well.Breakfast was great plenty of choice.Add bonus is the free parking included with room.

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Thank you for leaving us a great review Mrs F, much appreciated

Melrose Guest House
Excellent guest house in a prime location. Hosts are lovely and the breakfasts wonderful, plenty of choice. Rooms are great and spotlessly clean, highly recommended.

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Always good to hear we would get recommended, than you Yvonne - appreciate you taking the time to leave us a fab review x

Great stay at Melrose
We've just had a 5 night stay at Melrose. The new proprietors were very welcoming and accomodating and as always, the rooms are excellent.See you next year 😁

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Thank you Tina, so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us & we look forward to welcoming you both back next year :))

Perfect b&b
Great location, smashing hosts, lovely room, perfect breakfast (especially the poached eggs!) What more could a visitor possibly need for a trip to the lakes!!We'll definitelybe back.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review Mary - I'll try and keep up the poached egg standard :))Look forward to welcoming you both again in the future x

Perfect for our needs
Great bedroom. Spotlessly clean and warm.Centrally located in Ambleside with secure car parking. Able to get out onto the fells without moving the car. Lots of great restaurants nearby.

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Thank you for leaving a nice & helpful review, we appreciate you taking the time.

Excellent
Had a lovely stay, albeit shortVery friendly welcome. Very clean. Very tidy. And very accommodating.Top class poached eggs for breakfast too.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review - we appreciate it & hope to see again

A comfortable house located in a popular village
This is the second time we have stayed at the Melrose and we enjoyed it both times. Kevin and Tracey are perfect hosts, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms have every home comfort and are well appointed. Parking is comfortingly secure and close to the Guesthouse and don’t get me started on the Breakfasts. Perfection!

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Wow what a fantastic review you have left us John - we are so happy to hear that you enjoy staying at our guesthouse!Hope to see you both again :))

Great stay in a wonderful b&b with an excellent location
We had a great 3 night stay in Room 2 which was extremely comfortable and spacious. Hosts were very welcoming and breakfasts were delicious. The B&B has an excellent location and is close to local bars and restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely return.

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Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review Denise, Room 2 is my favourite!Look forward to welcoming you both again when you return!

Ambleside Gem
A warm welcome from lovely hosts.Furnished to a very high standard and our room (seven), was more like a suite, loads of space. Comfortable and informal, just what we needed.

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Happy to hear you liked your room kath:))Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review - we appreciate it, and I'm sure it will be helpful for others looking to book their stay in Ambleside.

Excellent
Friendly welcome and service, delicious breakfast choices, high quality accommodation, we couldn’t ask for more. Thank you.

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Great to hear you both enjoyed your stay at Melrose & thank you for leaving a great review :))

Holiday break
Stayed here for the weekend break. Excellent clean room in a great location with a wonderful breakfast. Hope to be coming back here in the near future.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review Michael, hope to see you again

Top spot in Ambleside.
We stayed over the weekend the start of April. Our hosts were lovely, the room excellent, the breakfast choices and quality superb, the guest house spotless and a great location. Thoroughly enjoyed it and deserved its top rating.

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Thank you Eric, very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and your review is so nice, much appreciated.

Fantastic stay
Super friendly hosts, breakfast was fabulous with lots of choices. Room was cozy and so clean! We had a fabulous stay and would stay again.

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Thank you for leaving us such a nice review Becci - appreciate it!Hope to see you again

Fabulous
We have just returned home following a three day Easter break at 'The Melrose Hotel'. What a fabulous B and B! The hosts were wonderful, free parking a bonus, rooms spotless and the breakfast delicious.We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a top class base. We will definitely beback.

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Thanks for the an amazing review Clare, much appreciated & I'm sure it will help others looking to book a stay in Ambleside.Hope to see you both again :))

Amazing stay with great hosts
We had an amazing time in ambleside staying at the melrose guest house. The room was big and spotless, huge choice of breakfast which was freshly cooked each morning and great quality and Kevin and Tracey couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Will be recommending to anyone wishing to stay in the area

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Thank you Thomas - you have left us a fabulous review; hope to see you both again

Easter Trip
Our second stay at the Melrose and it did not disappoint, beautiful room, breakfast lovely, Kevin and Tracey the perfect hosts, see you in September ❤️

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Thank you Andrew, appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review; look forward to welcoming you both in September :))

Wonderful Melrose
We have just returned home after spending 2 wonderful nights at The Melrose. Having stayed at numerous other establishments in Ambleside over the years we can honestly say our stay at The Melrose was the best of all.From our friendly welcome on arrival by Tracy and Kevin who were able to issue us with our free parking permit which was nice touch. The room we stayed in (2) was so clean ,spacious and comfortable. Breakfast each morning was delicious and really set us up for the day!All in all this is a great place to stay to enjoy Ambleside and we shall be recommending The Melrose to friends and family as well as returning ourselves in the future.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review, we do appreciate it. Very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Melrose - look forward to seeing you both again in the future!

Super Melrose
Very nice guest house well located in Ambleside. Good catering with free secure parking and comfortable clean rooms.

Excellent bnb for a trip to Ambleside
Had a fantastic weekend stay at Melrose House. Rooms were perfectly comfy with a upmarket feel. The breakfast was exceptional and had two courses both mornings ready for a days hiking. Kevin and Tracey were lovely hosts, always helpful with information about the area and going above and beyond to make our stay as pleasant as possible.

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Thank you so much for leaving a fantastic review Dom, we are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again.

Will stay again
Comfortable, welcoming, peaceful with great hosts and food.

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Thank you for leaving us a nice review Simon, hope to see you again.

Excellent
Lovely guesthouse - well situated in Ambleside, which has been appointed to an excellent standard.The hosts were extremely helpful right from the booking to the end of the stay.Would definitely return.

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Thank you Angela, we appreciate you leaving a wonderful review & we look forward to your return.

Excellent B&B
Every aspect of the stay was very well catered for, free, secure parking, clean, well decorated building throughout, well thought out practical rooms offering everything required, great shower, tea, coffee facilities, great breakfast, super hosts, will be back

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Thank you Huw, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a great review.We look forward to welcoming you both again sometime.

Home away from home
Tracey and Kevin are wonderful hosts. They enjoy welcoming their guests, they cook a wholesome breakfast, have some great suggestions for dining out, hiking, and other places to visit. The guesthouse has a really good vibe and feels good for a stay. I would return anytime.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fabulous review! We very much look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Perfect
Excellent. Great stay . Will return and recommend

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Thank you Simon, hope to see you again

Fabulous
Amazing place beautifully decorated and clean fabulous hosts who were extremely helpful and welcoming - delicious breakfast definitely recommend thanks for looking after us so well

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Thank you for taking the time to write us a great review! Hope to see you again

Excellent guest house
We have stayed a couple of times now at Melrose house because on my opinion it's the best around Ambleside. Kevin and tracy are excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble and they are so friendly.the rooms are immaculate and very clean.the breakfast are to die for with great produce and plenty of it. A great stay to be had by all.

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Thank you for leaving us a fabulous review Lee, you were both really lovely guests and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.We look forward to seeing you both again on your next visit to Ambleside!

Wonderful lodgings!
We loved our time at the Melrose Guest House. Everything was perfect, from the comfy bed to the lovely decor to the delicious breakfast. Tracey and Kevin are wonderful hosts and have thought of every detail.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review; it was a pleasure to have you stay as our guests at Melrose.

A very warm welcome.
This was my second visit to the Melrose Guest House and I can’t fault it, a very warm welcome from Kevin&Tracey on arrival, my room was clean, the bed was very comfortable and the breakfast sets you for the day. I would definitely recommend it.

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Thank you for leaving us a great review, always appreciated. Hope to see you again Graham

Another Lovely Break
Everything was spot on, excellent 10 out of 10. Kevin and Tracey are fantastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble, the breakfasts are all locally sourced produce and are topquality, the room was lovely and very clean. Car parking is really handy too. Thank you so much. We had a brilliant time and look forward to a return visit in the near future.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a fabulous review Angela, very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again soon!

Excellent
We had a really enjoyable time staying at the Melrose.The place was clean, well kept coupled to wonderful hospitality from Kevin & Tracey. Everything was as expected and made our stay extremely pleasurable.I can assure you the Melrose will be my first choice on my next visit to Ambleside again.Well done Kevin & Tracey.

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Thank you for leaving us a great review Henry, so happy that you enjoyed your stay as much as your previous stays with the previous owners!Look forward to seeing you again when you next visit Ambleside.

Amazing stay
Just returned home from a short stay at the Melrose guesthouse. Brilliant room, gorgeous breakfast and the owners could not do enough to make our stay memorable and comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thank you Kevin and Tracy.

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Thank you for the leaving a great review Louise, glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you both again

Lovely stay
The accommodation was excellent and the breakfasts lovely.

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Thank you for leaving a lovely review Vic, hope to see you again

Simply wonderful !
Just returned from bringing my Mum on a a very enjoyable 2 night stay in Ambleside at Melrose Guest House.There is absolutely nothing atall that Mum or I could fault.The rooms are just beautiful, very clean, cosy and stylish with lovely toiletries in a beautiful en-suite, and a good selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolate etc.The breakfasts were outstanding.A really good selection of options available & extremely well presented.Tracey & Kevin were the perfect hosts, very friendly and helpful.Melrose Guest House is perfectly placed for a wander up the street, and with limited free parking available right outside aswell as private secure parking a 2 min walk away you really couldn't ask for more.My next visit to Ambleside will definately include a stay here - thank you so much Tacey & Kevin for your hospitality :-)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, you have been very complimentary.I have to say you and your mum were perfect guests and it was a pleasure to have you stay with us at Melrose.We hope to see you both again.

Fabulous stay at Melrose
Had a fabulous weekend at the Melrose Guest House - lovely room with a very comfy bed, breakfast was great with lots of choice. Tracey & Kevin are so friendly and nothing was too much trouble! Definitely going back later this year 😁

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Thank you for leaving us a great review Simon, we do appreciate it. Hope to see you both again soon

Delightful break
Stayed for 2 nights at the Melrose guest house and wished we could have stayed longer. Kevin and Tracey were wonderful hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was fabulous. Beautiful decor, lovely bathroom. Our breakfast was literally to die for. It was diffucult to choose what to eat. We will definitely return and if you are thinking of taking a little break then this guest house should be top of your list.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review Linda, you were perfect guests.Hope to see you both again.

Short break in Ambleside
Had short 3 night stay in Melrose House in Ambleside. Friendly greeting from owners. Room (no 1) was large and spacious, clean and well presented. Choice of coffees and teas available. Really good shower, with some soaps and body wash gels provided. Wide range of breakfast options, good sized portions, and quality ingredients (sausage and bacon really tasty). Very friendly atmosphere. Would recommend stay, nice central but quiet location. Plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby

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Thank you for leaving us a wonderful review Ian, hope to see you again

Excellent short stay for Partners Birthday
Great accommodation close to the centre. Clean, tidy and a lovely breakfast. Very pleasant hosts. Would recommend to others.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a good review Karen, hope to see you again

Amazing Guesthouse
Wonderful place to stay. Top quality furnishings. Comfy beds. Really good breakfast. Kevin and Tracey are a lovely couple. We have no complaints at all and definitely recommend The Melrose. We'll be back.

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Thank you for a super review Linda, look forward to seeing you again

Verry nice & comfortable stay
Spend a week in Ambleside at Melrose guesthouse. A verry well situated guesthouse with private parking facility. The room was comfortable and the barhroom modern and clean. Besides the facility the service Tracey and Kevin delivered was outstanding. Every day came back soaking wet because of the weather, but the next morning Kevin succeeded in providing dry gear again. When we wanted to visit a football match, Kevin provided the tickets for a visit to Carlile United. The breakfast was verry good an always served with a smile by Tracey. If you want to visit Ambleside, don’t hesitate to book at Melrose guesthouse, you won’t regret it.

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Thank you Karel, you've left us a super review and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay; despite the weather you went out hiking almost every day.Hope to see you both again

Amazing
Lovely owners very friendly breakfast was lovely and the room we stayed in was excellent absolutely immaculate would stay again

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Thank you Pam for leaving us a lovely review, look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Another excellent stay
This was a return stay as we visited this beautiful guest house for the first time in October and looked forward to going back. The hosts are very welcoming. Room 2 was spacious and immaculate. The breakfasts were substantial and cooked perfectly. We took advantage of the secure parking, only a couple of minutes walk away. Ideally located just behind the main street with cinemas, restaurants and shops very close by. We will definitely be going back.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fabulous review.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.

Great Hotel in a beautiful town!
First of all, I love this hotel because it has option of a single room that is perfect when I do solo travel! The hotel is very clean and comfortable, it comes with a great breakfast, and the host is very friendly! Also the location is near the bus stop in Ambleside, hence if you have a heavy luggage it should not be a problem :)I really recommend to stay here if anyone want to go to Ambleside!

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Thank you Yosua for taking the time to leave us a great review, we are happy to hear you had a lovely stay and that you recommend us. Hope to see you again

Fabulous
We've just spent 2 days at the Melrose.Our hosts, Tracey and Kevin, were welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They were charming and friendly. Our room, the Silver room was amazing.It was beautifully decorated in soft shades of blue and was an oasis of calm and tranquility.The super king bed was so comfortable and the bathroom and shower were great, with top of the range shower gels and handwash.The guest house was spotlessly clean throughout.Our breakfasts were delicious and set us up for the day.We had 2 meals out - the Salutation Hotel and Luigis, a bistro nearby.Both were good.Thanks Tracey and Kevin, for our wonderful break at the Melrose.Can't wait to return soon.

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Thank you for a really lovely review, it means a lot to get great positive feedback from such lovely guests,We certainly hope to see you both again

Home from home only better
2nd stay at the Melrose and we booked to go back before we left, surely I don't need to say any more!? Central location, lovely hosts, clean and tidy, comfy bed, GREAT shower (in our opinion, room 8), nice breakfasts (best poached eggs I can remember having). Melrose will be the 1st place we look to stay when we're heading for the Lakes :)

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Thank you for leaving us such a great review Martin, look forward to welcoming you again when you next head for the Lakes :))

Outstanding - such a lovely B&B
It was nice to return and meet Kevin & Tracey for the first time. Our stay at Melrose was as usual, perfect. A lovely B&B with superb breakfast and feels like a special place to be when we visit Ambleside. Could not recommend more highly. Thank you ! x

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It was a pleasure to meet you Kathy and thank you for leaving a fab review.Look forward to welcoming you again when you next visit.

Wonderful
What can I say 10 out of 10 for everything. Melrose Bed and Breakfast and the hosts were lovely. Beautiful property. Home from home. Room and bathroom were spotless. Comfy bed and lovely room. Breakfast was yummy. Definitely coming back.

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Thank you Mrs B, appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely review for Melrose Guest House. Look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit

Fabulous
We spent 3 nights for our wedding anniversary.The room was excellent, very clean and smart, with comfy bed.The breakfasts were fabulous, with a great selection. Just brilliant.The hosts were very friendly and couldn’t do enough, we will definitely return and would highly recommend. Brilluant location.

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Thank you for taking the time to post a great review Jane, hope to see you again

The best place to stay.
We have stayed at Melrose guest house 5 times over the years and it has never disappointed. This time the owners of the property had changed from Jim and Monique to Kevinand Tracey just two months prior to our arrival. I have to say they didn’t disappoint. Tracey gave us a warm welcomed at the door, she was very friendly and lovely to talk to. Kevin we met the following morning at Breakfast who also was so welcoming and easy to talk to. We stayed in the silver room which I strongly recommend. Lovely room with a huge bed. Loved our stay and we will be back next year for sure 🙂

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Thank you for an amazing review Tony and so glad you weren't disappointed with us as new owners.We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Absolutely fabulous
We stayed at the Melrose for two nights. What a beautiful place. The room was perfect, the breakfast absolutely spot on with good quality produce. Tracey and Kev were both lovely and couldn’t do enough for us you would never have known they had only been running the Melrose for a couple of months.

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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, we appreciate getting feedback, especially when it is so positive. Hope to see you again

Wonderful Stay, Great Location, Super Hosts...
Just returned after a weekend stay with friends. This is a lovely central place to stay. The quality of the accommodation is far better than some 5* hotels we have stayed in. The hosts are welcoming, tentative and super friendly. Breakfast was yummy and there are two eating times to choose from which is great. We stayed in rooms 7 & 8. Both rooms were perfect, with comfy beds, great bathrooms and both decorated to a lovely standard and exceptionally clean. There is a secure private parking location which was really great too. Will we be back…. Yes most defiantly. Thank you for a lovely stay 😁

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Thank you for a really lovely review Nicola, much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed your stay with us.Look forward to welcoming you again next time you visit.

Excellent place to stay from every aspect. Location, rooms, breakfast and much more.
When a business changes hands, customers often have their likes and dislikes.In this instance there was only likes.100% we will be continuing with staying at Melrose , when ever we stay in Ambleside.We look forward to our next visit.

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Thank you Rob, we are very happy that the change over didn't have any negative effects on your stay. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Excellent accommodation
Melrose location is central to everything, yet set in a quiet road. Facilities were excellent, spotless and deco to very high standard. Hosts could not make you anymore welcome. Breakfast also excellent. Highly recommend and great value . We have stayed on 3 occasions

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Thank you Margaret, your comments are appreciated. Hope to see you again on many more occasions

Fabulous
Had a great time at the Melrose Kevin and Tracey were excellent hosts both friendly and helpfulOur room was exceptional spotlessly clean and an all you could eat superb breakfastWould highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing comfortable stay with great food

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review, much appreciated.

Fabulous
Beautiful room very comfortable with everything you need . Lovely friendly hosts Tracey and Kevin .Fantastic breakfast every morning couldn’t fault it catered for our needs can highly recommend:)

Excellent
Stayed here before, great hosts, lovely room, breakfast 1st class. Highly recommend.

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Thank you Clive for posting a great review, hope to see you again

A*
A comfortable and pleasant stay at this guest house. Perfect location, good food and great hosts.

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Thank you Tracy, hope to see you again

Absolutely fabulous
This was not the first time we have stayed at the Melrose but it is the first time since the arrival of Kevin & Tracey as the new owners. It is very much business as usual, the changeover is seamless. Breakfast is unbelievable, the bedrooms are pristine, both owners clearly know what they are doing and nothing is too much trouble. We thoroughly recommend it.

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Thank you for a lovely review John, appreciate you taking the time to post. Hope to see you again

My Wife's Birthday.
Jim & Monique were the perfect hosts. The accommodation was superb & the breakfast was fuel for the entire day. Their recommendation for the best restaraunt in Ambleside was Too notch. Thank You for making our visit so special.

Spot On
Lovely guest house in a great spot with quality fixtures and fittings.. worth paying a few more quid over others for. Kevin and Tracey were lovely hosts... nothing was too much trouble.. Xan definitely recommend. 🙂

Perfect Stay & Location
Our stay was perfect in every way. The room, breakfast, and hospitably were outstanding.We will certainly be staying again at Melrose Guest House.

Fabulous
We had a fabulous stay at Melrose.Kevin and Tracey are excellent hosts ensuring we were comfortable throughout our stay.Room was bright, clean and very comfortable.Breakfast was delicious.Looking forward to a return visit.

Excellent
Lovely hosts, really nice big room, great breakfast, great location and good secure parking nearby. Couldn't ask for more. Would highly recommend.

The warmest of welcomes!
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble.A wonderful home from home in an ideal location.Secure car parking just a couple of minutes walk away and plenty of places to eat and drink on the doorstep.Accommodation was spotless and breakfast was a real treat!Will definitely be staying again.

A fantastic gem of a guesthouse
We booked a couple of nights in October and could not have been more pleased with this gem of a guesthouse. The new hosts were very welcoming. The room, and whole house, was immaculate and beautifully decorated. The breakfast choices were varied but we opted for a substantial full English. Although very close to the main street in Ambleside, it was very quiet. Private secure parking was only 200 yards away but we could pull up outside to unload luggage. We enjoyed restaurants, the cinema and shopping without needing to drive. A thoroughly enjoyable stay and we will definitely stay again.

Nice little place in a great location
You really can’t fault the location of Melrose Guest House or the service provided by the owners. The breakfast was delicious and there was a fairly decent sized option available. It’s our second time here and this time the only room available at the time of booking was the small double, which I probably wouldn’t choose to book again - it is a small room, but I’d definitely return in the future in one of the others. The new owners have only been in charge of the property for a couple of weeks or so but it really doesn’t show.

Fabulous
Perfect stay in an ideal location, we found it handy for everything in Ambleside. Our room was beautiful had everything anyone could need, very comfortable bed and the room looks recently refurbished. One of the best breakfasts we have ever had, high quality produce and really well cooked. Our hosts informed us that they had only been running the place for 3 weeks and with no former experience of running a B&B, well they are doing fabulous and we wish them the best of luck and we will definitely return.

Very good
Very clean and comfortable accommodation . Staff very friendly and helpful . Breakfast was very good and plentiful.

It’s a 10 from me
A friendly welcome on my arrival, very clean and tidy. A very comfy bed and what an excellent breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. I wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Lovely
Thanks to Monique and Jim for making us feel very welcome and catering for our dietary needs. Lovely clean and comfortable place to stay. Restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Double room with four poster bed
We enjoyed a lovely relaxing weekend away in this great little guest house. The room was very well decorated and was spotlessly clean, it had obviously been recently refurbished. The new owners Kevin and Tracey were very welcoming and we couldn't fault the tasty breakfast which really set us up for our days up in the fells. We would highly recommend as it is ideally situated in the centre of town with free parking included.

Lovely stay at Melrose guest house
Perfect location in ambleside , stayed in four poster room for 3 nights , beautiful room very cosy and comfortable, really clean , great shower and very good breakfast , great stay will be back .

Excellent
I stayed for two nights in October 22 and can only say that this is an excellent place to stay.The building is a traditional lakeland town house with a high standard modern internal fit.I stayed in a single bedroom with seperate bathroom.Both rooms were immaculately clean and comfortable.I ordered a full English breakfast on each morning which was freshly cooked and was beutifully presented.I would certainly stay again and would have no hestitation in recommending this guest house.

Excellent
A lovely stay with excellent breakfast looking forward to our next stay best of luck to new owners Kev & Tracey

Feel like home? No, even better!
The stay is cozy and comfy, the room is tidy and spacious; bathroom is clean bright and love the shower!Breadfast is the highlight~Monique and Jim are super nice and kind, very informative and thoughtful. highly recommend.

Fabulous stay
We stayed at the Melrose for a 3 night stay and loved it. The rooms are immaculate and such a comfortable bed. Lots of choice for breakfasted (ordered the night before) and all well cooked and plenty of it. Great location in town and given a free pass for the pay and display car park across the road. Will definitely visit again.

Excellent
Thank you both so much for a wonderful stay . Lovely room, very clean and well maintained, plenty of choices for breakfast ( which was always delicious) great location. Will definitely be returning.

Very good
Melrose band b was a lovely place to stayLocated central to all the attractions eateries etc you could possibly need for a short stay Melrose itself was a lovely place to stay exceptionally clean and inviting we would definitely stay there again

Very welcoming and comfortable
Newly refurbished to a high standard, Jim and Monique run a very well-organised and comfortable B&B. The welcome is warm and genuine, and the breakfasts excellent. I'll be back for my third stay next year!

Amazing stay
We booked a 3 night mini break with family who had never been to the Lake District before so we wanted this guest house to be perfect and we weren’t disappointed!!! Our hosts Jim & Monique were fantastic nothing was to much trouble even when we all came home completely drenched from the Coffin Walk but Jim appeared with 2 baskets and said put your wet clothes in the baskets and I will hang them in the drying room 👍👍just brilliant. So our rooms fantastic and the breakfast was amazing, fresh and plentiful. This is a 10/10 guest house for sure and in a great location. Will definitely visit again 😁😁

Melrose guest House
Melrose is a warm and welcoming friendly place to stay .thankyou

Lovely Guest House
Jim & Monique run an excellent B&B with great attention to detail, and are very flexible to guests' needs e.g. they will serve breakfast earlier than the usual sitting of 8am if you need to get away. Jim also has an uncanny sense of who is in the breafast room and will appear on time with your breakfast even though he has not seen you!

Excellent
We stayed here last year and liked it so much that we came back.The room was lovely and had everything we could possibly need.The breakfast was fabulous with lots of choices.The Guest House is in a fantastic location bang smack in the middle of Ambleside, and with a secure parking space we were able to just leave the car and enjoy our holiday on foot, or on public transport.The hosts Jim and Monique were very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome.Even the weather was great!Would definitely come again and would definitely recommend.

Holiday feedback
Hospitality was excellent.thoroughly enjoyed the breakfasts especially the Cumberland Sausage! Impressed with the refurbished bathroom and found the directors chair in my room a welcome addition.very comfortable bed .better than my own bed !all in all very enjoyable

Another great weekend.
Another lovely stay at Melrose House, hosts so welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Attention to detail in room so appreciated. Great choice at breakfast and cooked and presented beautifully. Will definitely return.

The best guest house!
From the minute I saw the guest house I loved it. Very pretty and very central. Monique and Jim are a lovely couple explaining everything available and any needs accessible. Our room was superb light, bright and exceptionally clean with all types of hot drinks available.It overlooked the street and we were pleasantly surprised to have no noise at all so had good sleep. There was everything you could want on the breakfast menu light or not so and the presentation was first class. We were seconds away from shops, bars and restaurants for us our break was perfect and we will definitely be returning next year. Thank you Monique and Jim for having such a beautiful well cared for haven.

Perfect in every way
3rd time staying at this fabulous Guest house. Jim & Monique are so friendly & welcoming & nothing is too much trouble.The house is immaculate & tastefully decorated.Room's are perfect & have everything you need.Beds are so comfortable.Breakfast is superb & plentiful.Melrose is perfectly situated for transport links & a variety of fab restaurants/cafes/pubs within very short walking distance.We would highly recommend Melrose Guesthouse & look forward to many a return visit.

Excellent
Very welcoming hosts. Delicious and well presented breakfast. Clean and tidy room with comfortable bed. Very well organised Guesthouse. Lovely decor. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Lovely stay
Visited Ambleside for a few days with family, we were greeted by Jim and given a welcome pack that included access to private parking which was great to know Carwas secure. Guesthouseis immaculate throughout , finished to a high standard and spotlessly clean. Ideally located for local shops, bars , restaurants all within easy walking distanceFood was delicious , both in the guest house and the restaurants we visited .Would definitely stay here again .Thank you Jim and Monique for a lovely stay !

Beautiful guest house
Friendly hosts, beautifully furnished throughout,great breakfasts would highly recommend .

Excellent
Guest house was beautifully furnished, breakfast was delicious with a varied choice. Jim and Monique were the perfect hosts. we would thoroughly recommendMelrose.

Short break in Melrose B&B Ambleside.
We enjoyed 3 nights in Melrose. Jim and Monique’s B&B was everything you need, welcoming, friendly, exceptionally clean, amazing breakfast and well placed for all local amenities. Will definitely return.

Excellent
I can highly recommend Melrose Guest House the owner’s were excellentI will recommend it to my owner family and friends with out any problem

Very Welcome
Jim & Monique were very welcome. The room was lovely and spacious. The shower was fantastic and the robes were a lovely bonus. The breakfast had a good variety and was lovely. Having the car parking space was fantastic and it was within walking distance. Would recommend to family and friends and would definitely come back again if in the area.

Modern & Contemporary
The Melrose is a modern, contemporary and spotlessly clean guest house close to the park and all the amenities that Ambleside has to offer. The rooms are presented to very high standard, lovely Egyptian hotel quality style linen and fluffy white towels. The breakfasts are a delight!

Highly recommended
Comfortable modern back ensuite room with views over Ambleside rooftops to fells beyond. Convenient for all Ambleside shops restaurants and pubs and free parking just around the corner. Excellent breakfast with wide choice. Very welcoming hosts. Highly recommended.

Excellent accommodation, very clean, comfortable, breakfast very good.
Certainly would stay again.

Amazing Guest House
We stayed at Melrose for 3 nights 15th June . The welcome was great and the room we had on the top floor was stunning will great furnings and the bathroom was excellent. The breakfast was one of the best that I and my wife have ever had freshly cooked and local. I can not recommend this establishment highly enough . If you stay here you will have a great time.Thank you

5 star!
Jim and Monique were very welcoming from the minute we stepped through the door. We had a lovely ensuite room, which was cleaned to a very high standard, nothing was dirty or out of place. The room had all the facilities we needed for our stay, and we knew that if we needed anything, we just had to ask. Nothing was too much trouble.The bed was fresh, clean and well made, it was very comfortable and we had a lovely sleep.The breakfast had a variety of choice, ranging from a full English to croissants and fresh sliced fruit. They had home made jams on the table sourced locally which were wonderful. The full English was cooked to a high standard and was delicious. It fuelled us for our day, the fact that it is included in the price is amazing for everything that you get. Jim ensured that we had everything we needed, and we asked him for some more coffees for the room, he came straight away and accommodated all of our requests quickly and efficiently.They advised us of the best attractions and places to eat nearby, all of which were wonderful. Overall had a very pleasant stay and will definitely be going back in the future.Thank you both for accommodating us, we appreciated it all.Very highly recommend!!

Lovely and comfortable stay
Rooms were immaculate with super breakfast.Will definitely return on our next visit to the Lake District.A warm welcome also from Jim and Monique.

Excellent
The Guest House was spotlessly clean, comfortable and everything had beenconsidered by the hosts. Jim and Monique are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The breakfast was a great selection and good quality and we had packed lunches made up for our walkHoping to be back, nothing negative to comment whatsoever.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone
I can not fault Melrose Guesthouse. Everything looked new and shiny; the standard of the rooms and communal areas was excellent with regard to cleanliness and décor. The breakfasts were very generous and cooked to perfection. Our room was so quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The hosts were very pleasant and helpful, we felt most welcome.

Brilliant
It was a pleasure to stay with Jim & Monique, nothing was to much trouble. Room was everything you could ask for & expect. Best breakfast choice & service I've ever received.Sarah & Nikki

Totally perfect every time we stay!
This was our 6th holiday at the Melrose Guest House and it was just amazing & perfect as it has been every single time we have stayed. Melrose Guest House is spotlessly clean & hygienic, the rooms are beautiful & are finished immaculately, the toiletries provided are gorgeous, the mattress is so comfortable & the bedding is devine, the breakfast is scrumptious and Monique & Jim are the perfect, caring, devoted & really lovely hosts. It just could not be better, hence why we keep coming back. The location is also perfect. There are lovely walks, an abundance of restaurants, shops and pubs and open air busses to take you all over The Lakes on your doorstep. Lake Windermere is literally a 10 minute walk away, where you can go on fabulous criuses and boat trips all over the lakes or sit and have a drink next to the stunning lake. Monique & Jim are very knowledgeable about the area so if you need to know where to go or what to do they will happily advise. The value for money is incredible & you also get a free gorgeous breakfast & free parking. Thanks for a such a fabulous stay. Cannot wait for July.

Ambleside weekend at Melrose Guest House
Had an amazing weekend staying at Melrose Guest House. A wonderfully comfortable, immaculate and welcoming place to stay in walking distance of all amenities and activities. Fabulous breakfast,spoilt for choice. Nothing too much trouble to arrange. Can’t wait to come back next year!

Perfect in every way
Second time staying at Melrose & same amazing hospitality.Melrose is such an immaculate, beautiful home. Jim & Monique are very down to earth, accommodating & leave you you to come & go as you please.Perfect location for getting about the Lakes & also perfect location for the great variety of fab restaurants & cafes.Parking wasn't a problem either.Definitely recommend & will be back.Thank you Jim & Monique.

Exceeded our expectations
What a wonderful B&B, from the second we were welcomed by Monique we knew we had made the right decision. The B&B is decorated throughout to a quality standard, with beautiful,interesting artwork throughout. The bed was very comfortable with quality linen and the towels in the bathroom were fluffy and soft. I loved all of the extra touches such as shower gel, shampoo, liquid soap and body lotion, we literally could not have asked for anything more.Then came the breakfast, this was chosen the day before, but was freshly cooked and delicious, we asked for a prompt breakfast on Saturday, due to us running at parkrun and it was ready when we came down.We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

A mini break in the lakes
What can I say it was absolutely brilliant , the breakfasts are superb , the room was very comfortable and it was a pleasure to stay, Jim and Monique are the perfect hosts and can’t do enough for you, very friendlyAnother bonus is the car parking permit, which you can forget about and if like us we used the bus service all over

Very good
It isVery clean and nicely decorated with very nice hosts.

Excellent
Warm & friendly welcome from Jim & Monique. Room comfortable & spotless, breakfast delicious.We enjoyed our stay thank you!

4 day break
Monica and Jim are the perfect hosts. The breakfasts are amazing. Everything about the accommodation is beautiful and well thought out.

Brilliant Stay
What a lovely place to stay.The guest house is immaculate the breakfast was fautless servedwith the very best ingrediants..and what a lovely couple Jim and Monique are.All in All a Brilliant stay.

Melrose guest House
Stayed at the guest house for a quick visit to the lakes. This place is lovely host's great, breakfast was excellent good food and choice of options. We had the super king room which was great very comfy bed good shower lovely decor could not find fault with the room or the guest house. Location is great just a minute walk away from the restaurant and bars. This would be my first choice of guest house in Ambleside would highly recommend to anyone

Excellent choice
We made an excellent choice with the Melrose Guesthouse. We stayed in Room 1 which was situated on the 1st floor to the rear of the property. The room was a good size and was very nicely decorated. We enjoyed a great breakfast each morning which set us up for the day.We would definitely recommend the Melrose as it is in a central yet quite location. It is ideally located for easy access to the town centre where you can find lots of shops, bars and restaurants. A park is just across the road and the central bus stop 2 mins around the corner. An excellent guest house with clean, well decorated rooms. A real joy to stay with Monique and Jim who were excellent and friendly hosts. First Class!!

Beautiful guest house
Melrose guest house is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Luxury bed and excellent shower. Monique and Jim are lovely hosts and provide superb breakfasts

Best place to stay in Ambleside
With fantastic breakfasts, spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms, friendly service where nothing is too much trouble, the Melrose will always be our first choice whenever we are in Ambleside. Many thanks, Jim and Monique for a wonderful stay.

Amazing stay in a beautiful room!
We had such a wonderful stay at the Melrose Guest House. The room was well decorated and modern, with an amazing shower and lots of space.The breakfasts each morning were delicious and filling and the owners were so helpful and kind - you could tell they really cared about making sure their guests enjoyed their stay.The location was perfect - walking distance to a variety of pubs and restaurants, shops, a cinema and lots of beautiful walks.The guest house is also a short walk away from a bus stop that would take you to most of the lakes and the boat port which is a great way to travel around windermere!This all meant we didn’t need to use the car all holiday! This was made even easier by having secure parking for free through the guesthouse meaning we weren’t worried about leaving the car for our whole week.The smart TV in our room was great for evenings and the odd rainy day - being able to watch netflix and amazon prime etc. from the comfort of the (very comfy) bed helped us to relax after big days out.We wouldn’t change anything about our trip it was wonderful and we will definitely be coming back again!

Excellent Stay!
We had an amazing time at the Melrose Guest House! Monique & Jim are great hosts and make you feel very welcome.

Melrose Guest House
We enjoyed another superb stay at very clean and hygenic Melrose Guest House for 6 nights last week. Jim & Monique were welcoming hosts yet again and the well presented breakfasts set you up for the day. Will definitely be going back in the future.

Fab B&B
Fantastic B&B, probably the best we have ever stayed in, great room, spotlessly clean, brillian breakfast, great location, Monique and Jim made us really welcome, felt like home from home. Already looking at our next trip and will definately stay at the Melrose!

Excellent stay
This was a fab stay, a walking get together with others from around the country. I arrived very early and was able to check in as my room was ready. The room was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and clean. There were teacoffee making facilities in the room. The breakfast was very good, a great choice of food and able to use milk to top my flask up. Overall a lovely guest house in a great position for eating, drinking in town all within minutes of walking. My days were spent walking and there are loads of walks within a 15 min drive or you can walk if no transport.I will be returning as there are still many things I still would love to see.

Absolutely brilliant guesthouse
This is a wonderful guesthouse hosted by Jim & Monique, two very friendly and professional people. The location, room and breakfast were superb and nothing was too much to ask. We’ve been visiting the Lakes for 40 years and this will now be our go to place whenever in or near Ambleside.

Great short break.
Spacious ,clean and comfortable room. Well cooked breakfasts with plenty of choice. Owners Jim and Monique very welcoming and friendly.

Home from home
Comfortable, very clean, modern bathroom, great breakfast, friendly people stayed two nights and would definitely return.

Enjoyed our stay
Really friendly, courteous and helpful hosts. Very comfortable room. Our Room and whole establishment was spotless. Excellent breakfast.Would recommend to friends and family and will definitely consider this establishment first if back in the area.

Great find in a perfect location.
Our first stay (of many we hope) at Melrose. Beautiful clean comfortable room, fabulous en suite with a great shower and delicious breakfast. Oh, and a two minute walk from the bus stop. What more could anyone ask for? Thanks Monique and Jim for a lovely stay!

Couldn’t fault it
Just a lovely place to stay, from the decor, the bed, the pillows, the hot shower, the parking, the bike storage, the drying of wet items and the tasty breakfast.They do what they do very well and make it look easy, which I’m sure it’s far from.

Brilliant
Lovley and clean, nothing was too much trouble, will definitely be staying again.

Well run, very comfortable stay
I visited with my partner for a 2 day weekend break. Our hosts were friendly, efficient and helpful.The room, at the front was large, clean, sunny and comfortable. The location is perfect, quiet but central.Breakfast was delicious, and service was quick and friendly.We loved Ambleside and when we return it will be to the Melrose guesthouse.

Very well looked after
As always, the owners Jim and Monique do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. As regular customers, a good example was how they modified the already new shower (from last year) into an even better model. I cannot thank Jim and Monique enough for their very kind hospitality and hope to stay there again sooner rather than later.

Very comfortable stay.
Beautiful Guest House.Spotlessly clean.Lovely warm welcome and fantastic breakfast.We look forward to a return visit.Highly recommended!