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WINTER OFFER. Enjoy the beauty of the Fells this winter, receive a discount of up to 12% off our regular prices for any stay of two nights or longer between 01/11/2019 and 29/02/2020. Only bookable directly through our website. PROMO CODE: WINTER
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Reviews

United Kingdom
13 April 2019
“Excellent”
Good position in town, easy parking, pleasant room , welcome and tasty breakfast.
Reply from Thorneyfield Guest House at 14 Apr 2019
Thank you, it was a delight having you stay with us.
Details
Thorneyfield Guest House sits at the heart of Ambleside nestled in the Lake District. This 6 room fairtrade and green B&B provides a comfy locale from which to base yourself for a stay in this delightful region.
We, Andrew and Carole Drummond Smith, look forward to hosting you and making your stay as pleasant as possible.
Ambleside is situated between Windermere and Rydal Water. This makes it the ideal resting place for any Lakeland explorer.
To top off Ambleside's perfect location for trekkers and explorers, we sit at the crossroads of many bike trails and walking routes. All the more reason to call Thorneyfield home whilst discovering the Lakes.
Ambleside is an ideal location for relaxation; boasting several spas, and some of the UK's finest and most innovative restaurants. Moreover, the surrounding lakes provide the perfect situ for genteel exertions.
Whether it be boating, spa therapy, a restaurant break or anything else which tickles your fancy, Thorneyfield is the ideal starting point from which to do so.
Facilities
Radio
Television
Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
Special diets available
Ironing facilities
Totally non-smoking
Dogs/pets NOT accepted
Central heating
Electric shaver points
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Vegetarian diet available
WiFi or internet access
DVD player
CD player
Single sex groups welcomed
Hairdryer
On street/public parking
Books and DVD's are available along with a selection of board games. Children welcome from age 4.
Contact
Compston Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 9DJ
Address
Compston Road,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 9DJ
Directions
Map reference: NY 375043 Lat: 54.43027 Long: -2.96492
From the south leave the M6 at junction 36 and follow the A590/A591 following signs for Kendal and then Windermere. Keeping straight on this road, signs for Ambleside will appear as you go approach Windermere and Ambleside is approximately 5 miles from Windermere.
Coming in to the village you come to set a set of traffic lights where you can turn left and follow the road round until you come in to Ambleside keeping to the left hand side of the road. If you miss this turn don't worry as the one-way system will guide you round to the same road. As you go past the White Platts recreation ground to your left, you will then see the Gables followed just after that by The Thorneyfield. Just keep your eyes out for the purple property!
From the north, you can leave at junction 40 on the M6 following the A66 to Keswick where you will join the A591 via Grasmere to Ambleside.
By train, the nearest mainline railway station is Oxenholme, where you can get a connection to Windermere and a bus or taxi from there to The Thorneyfield.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
slate flagstones with three steps up to the door.
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has steps and no ramp
Public Areas
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
Bedrooms
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
Separate shower unit
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 3Number of steps to entrance
Entrance well lit
Bell at main entrance
Dining
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low sodium
Vegetarian
Vegan
General
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Staff have had disability awareness training
Notes
We have no provision for wheel chair users or severe mobility problems, all of our bedrooms are upstairs on either the first or second floor. Sorry for any inconvenience.