We took 2 (single) rooms on a Thursday evening, and were very pleased with the location, the cleanliness of the whole place, the breakfast and the value for money. Only a week before, we paid more than double this for a place that made us feel we were intruding on their home! In comparison, Gables was wonderful. The notes in... more

Whilst I agree that parking is a problem, it is the same all over Ambleside so the Gables is probably better off than most in the town. I stayed there with a group of 12 other men on a short break (3 night) break. The rooms were fine, the breakfast excellent and the service of the staff at breakfast was... more

Lovely position in ambleside, just on a little side street leading to the chapel, off Compston Road. Great big house, spacious Breakfast room with access to a fridge, wine glasses and corkscew so guests can enjoy wine in their rooms, so you dont feel like a naughty teenager asking for permission to drink in the rooms!! Free Wi Fi good... more

A very nice B&B in a very good position in Ambleside. The rooms were clean, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Breakfast was excellent, and the views from the establishment are first class. No complaints whatsoever. Good hosts, and a very pleasant stay. more

I was really impressed with our stay at the Gables recently. The room was lovely, the hosts were helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was good. We also stayed at the Low Wood Hotel, and I would definitely recommend the Gables over the Low Wood, which was very disappointing. The location is great, the only draw back is parking, which... more

The Gables is in a handy location on a leafy side street off Compston Road. Many pubs and restaurants - and the bus station - are a few yards away. The public gardens - with putting green, crazy golf and pitch'n'putt - are right opposite. There are just a few spaces in the hotel's own car park, but street parking... more

My husband and I along with our daughter and her husband and two daughters have just come back from a 4 day break where we stayed at the Gables. The owners were away themselves, but we were looked after by their friends who were hosts for the week. Our room faced the front not a huge room, but had lovely... more

Unfortunately the standard of service at The Gables has fallen off significantly with the present owners. Whereas the previous two owners ran the guest house with a passion and were always friendly and helpful, the present owners only appear to have pound signs in their eyes...The owners are, in my opinion, very cold & unhelpful. Since taking over The Gables,... more

Me and my wife just got back from here, the rooms was a medium size but had all you needed, and the on suite bathroom was very nice, The whole place is very nicley decorated, breakfast was excellent, this place on what we had seen was up there with the best of them, will be back at the gables next... more