Ok it's off season and a last minute booking, but we've just had a one night stay here for 2 adults and 2 kids for £100.00-that's bed and breakfast in the middle of Ambleside, in a very clean, comfortable and friendly establishment. Who can fault that?? it's not our first time as guests of Melrose and i'm sure it won't... More

just returned from a weekend at the melrose. The owners were very friendly and made us feel at home straight away, gave us lots of general helpful info and answered any questions. room was spotless and very cosy. Breakfast was lovley and fresh not greasy at all, nothing was too much trouble, advised us on walks ect. later that day... More

We had a lovely stay at Melrose - coming up after work meant we arrived a bit later but we had such a warm welcome from Lyn when we arrived. Breakfast was really nice and lots of it - just what is needed before a long walk in the Lakes. Alan was full of handy hints and great places to... More

We stayed at the Melrose ove New Year and had a really enjoyable stay. We stayed in a room on the top floor which was very comfortable and immaculately presented. The location of the Melrose is perfect, we arrived on the Friday, parked our car in the secure car parc - payed £9 extra and was about 5 mins walk... More

We recently stayed at the Melrose Guesthouse in Ambleside, Cumbria for a New Year break. I would just like to say that we had a fantastic stay. Alan and Lynn are wonderful hosts, the food was excellent and the room was great, looking forward to returning very soon. Thank you from Steve and June More

Lynn and Alan were so helpful, even to the point of lending a harness to use at the local Climbing wall (weather was horrendous so we had to stay indoors!), and breakfasts were always timely, and delicious. The room itself was very clean, we stayed in the family room as a couple as we booked late, and it was over... More

As previous stays faultless .Alan and Lynn made us welcome place immaculate great breakfast ideal location .Will be back no doubt . More

I couldnt recommend this guesthouse enough. Right from the moment of placing my booking they were extremely helpful and friendly; from helping me with my food allergy, to allowing us to store or bike in their own garage, to being extremely helpful with local information, and many more things. The room we stayed in was on the top floor. Its... More

Searching hi and low for a place to stay in the lake District we came across Melrose Guesthouse and decided to choose there from the description and past guest reviews, we certainly were not disappointed!! Alan and Lynn were fantastic hosts, extreamly welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, from asking for extra toast with our delicious breakfast in the... More