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Friendly high quality Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside in the English Lake District

Felsbeck is a comfortable modern bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac just north of Ambleside town centre within a level 5 minute walk of all amenities or just turn right out of the drive to a lovely path alongside the babbling Stock Ghyll Beck through fields to some of the best views around.

A woodland path or the road under Loughrigg leads down to the northern end of Windermere at Waterhead and the lakeside park with the ruins nearby of the Roman Galava Fort, all only 20 minutes away. Breakfast is served either in our elegant dining room or on the delightful patio if you prefer.

We serve a traditional full English menu with lighter or vegetarian alternatives, wherever possible using local or regional produce. Felsbeck Bed and Breakfast always has a friendly welcome from Tony and his two very well behaved black Labradors, Caillie and Ben.

Dogs can be accommodated by special arrangement with Tony, please ask. The Lake District National Park is regarded as England's finest area of scenic and natural beauty, with every opportunity available to enjoy it. Ambleside is situated right at the centre of the Park.

Ambleside town centre The town has a long and famous history for over 150 years as the principal tourist centre for our Lake District visitors. Felsbeck Bed and Breakfast is within easy reach of all Ambleside's choice of restaurants, cafés, pubs and take-away food shops catering to every taste and pocket. There is also a wide variety of bakers, outdoor, clothing, book, picture and photography stores as well as chemists and a traditional hardware shop where you can still buy three screws! If you want to find out more about the history and culture of the area then a visit to the Armitt Museum is a must do.

The town is easily reached by road, being 20 miles from the M6 motorway, and is served by several bus services, including National Express. Rail travel is to Windermere, four miles away with easy bus and taxi access. There is a direct Manchester Airport/Windermere rail link.

Lake Windermere, Ambleside is a very convenient starting point for excursions, walking, cycling or driving, into all areas of the Lake District, situated as it is at the hub of the area's road system. The town centre is only a mile from the head of Lake Windermere, which offers a variety of water activities.

Stock Beck, Ambleside, Activities in the Lake District have an outdoor emphasis, combined with simple leisurely enjoyment of the magnificent scenery and its literary and artistic heritage. The area is justly famous as an escape for stressed out urban dwellers, who come to enjoy a little solitude as they walk the hills.

Your stay in Ambleside provides wonderful opportunities to explore the area, walk by a waterfall, explore the higher fells, try your hand at off road driving, canoe on Windermere, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery while planning which of the many excellent restaurants or pubs to have your next meal at. Whatever you choose to do here then Felsbeck provides the perfect base to explore and enjoy the Lake District.
At Felsbeck we will be happy to help you with local information on all aspects of your visit.

Felsbeck is quiet, peaceful and secluded in it's own grounds with stunning uninterrupted westerly views to Loughrigg, the fell overlooking Ambleside. The top of Loughrigg is an easy 30 minutes from the house giving wonderful views to Windermere, the Langdales and the Fairfield horseshoe. Some of the best Lakeland walks long or short can be started straight from the door.

Inside, the house is warm spacious and airy as well as being decorated to a high standard while outside there is ample off road parking, secure bike or motorcycle storage with washing facilities if required.

Access is all on one level with a low lip patio door from a ramp via the rear deck; the rest of Felsbeck is level as is the house bathroom (not to large electric wheelchairs!) carers would be able to assist for the loo or shower in the double ensuite room - please talk to Tony about your needs as he is more disabled aware than most people