Had fantastic 4 nights here. (2 adults and one 6 yr old)
Perfect in every way.
Initially, a bit wary given one or two indifferent reviews in this site. Fear not !

Converted Vicarage, this B+B has a great Location, just 100yds from Ambleside centre on top of a hill, just far enough from main road but v. easy walking distance of everything.

Great welcome, owners made us a pot of tea and coffee on arrival to enjoy sitting in a lovely conservatory. Then helped unload the cases.

Room was great (given the old vicarage study) - spotless and great size with big beds, walk in wet room shower and jacuzzi bath. TV, DVD etc etc.

Real bonus is the recently installed swim pool, sauna and hot tub.
Fantastic insurance against bad weather, we used it every day.

Breakfast spot on with good variety and great full english.
Encouraged by owners to use conservatory and bring your own bottle of wine to sit an relax (glasses and corkscrew provided).

Pets are allowed and several were there during our stay (owners dog is also around) - I really couldn't see the issues other reviewers had with this.
Not a hint of noise or hassle, in fact added to to the informal atmosphere.

We will be back. Go stay stay there !

Bags of Character.
Wonderfully friendly, genuine and welcoming staff.
Comfy , cosy and clean rooms.
Fantastic breakfasts.
Superb location.
Nice and quiet.
A shining example of BedandBreakfastness!
We will return........

We recently had a weekend stay here and was very disappointed! It was in need of a good clean and update! The ensuite was damp, the shower head needed a good clean. You do not expect to find industrial soap and toilet roll dispensers in a guest house!!! The carpets were full of dog hairs, I don't recommend staying anywhere that allow dogs in the rooms! The owner was not very welcoming! At the moment it is undergoing extension work, maybe it would be a good idea to upgrade and clean the original porperty before doing an extension. We will not be returning in the near future.

Just got back from 'The Old Vicarage' Ambleside. Location was good which was right in the centre for restaurants, bars and shops. We found the guest house peaceful and tranquil. Our room was large however, ensuite needed refurbishing. Enjoyed the cooked english breakfasts but otherwise very little choice. Received a good welcome complimented with a pot of tea but no one around to say goodbye. Found it a little cold at times in the evening and no heating on at all throughout our stay. Great to have the opportunity to use the swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Found this refreshing. Overall I would say I was a little disappointed, especially for the price that is charged.