Situated on Rothay Road, very near the centre of Amblseside, the Rysdale Hotel is a very clean and well run B&B. We were allocated a superior double room at £38ppn, which looked out over the pitch & putt and bowling green. The room overlooked the main road which could cause problems with traffic noise at night. Parking can be awkward as Ambleside runs a disc programme allowing you only an hour on the street. However, parking is free from 6pm until 9am in the morning. Therefore you can park overnight from 5pm until 10am next morning, claiming your 'free' hours.

The room was large with a big bay window, double bed and tea & coffee making facilities. The bathroom was small, but sufficient and spotlessly clean. Soft towels were provided with a number of toiletries. There was a hair dryer in the room as well as a flat screen TV with terrestial channels. You are handed a breakfast menu which you have to complete before night time and there is a large choice of breakfasts.... from full 'english' with all the usual suspects to kippers, poached eggs. There is also a large choice of cereals, fresh fruits, yoghurts etc. tea, coffee and toast. Breakfast is served between 8.30-9am in the dining room downstairs. It is a substantial breakfast.

Behind the dining room is a study with an old log fire and plenty of books to read. The room is decorated with paintings by the owner, Allan, a former school teacher.

We enjoyed our two day stay and would I recommend this B&B to our friends & family... if they wanted a B&B, yes. Would I stay here again..... I'm afraid I've ticked the box now so I won't be going back.