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3 Cambridge Villas

3 Cambridge Villas

Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 9DL, United Kingdom

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Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

3 Cambridge Villas

3 Cambridge Villas is a 4-star guest house in Ambleside, United Kingdom. Located on Church Street, it's a mere 0.2mi from the town center, putting the heart of Ambleside within a short stroll. A welcoming base for travelers seeking comfort after a day of exploring.

Inside, the stay is boosted by thoughtful amenities: Private Parking (free), Wifi (free), a mountain view, Non-smoking rooms, and Free toiletries. The property is adults only, cultivating a calm, relaxed vibe for evenings.

With 131 reviews, guests have shared memories of this Ambleside favorite.

Nestled on Church Street, this 4-star guest house keeps Ambleside’s charm within easy reach, just 0.2mi from the town centre. The adults-only setting fosters a calm, relaxed vibe after a day of exploring the Lake District, while a mountain backdrop and fresh amenities set the scene for unwinding in style. Free private parking and complimentary WiFi add ease to every arrival and departure.

Room options span a pleasing variety, including King Room with Garden View and King Room with Mountain View, as well as Twin, Standard, and Superior configurations. Many rooms accommodate two adults, with some also catering to a child, and bed setups range from twin to king-size. Room sizes vary, with examples around 44 to 76 square feet, offering a cosy feel with just the right amount of space.

Payment is straightforward—cash accepted, along with Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro. Practical perks include free private parking, free WiFi, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries, all framed by a steady mountain backdrop. With 131 reviews to date, this Ambleside favorite has plenty of guest memories to share for travelers planning the next Lake District escape.

Closest airports

Blackpool Airport

45.6mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

61.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

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King Room, Mountain View

1 King Size Bed

75 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior, 1 Bed

65 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room, Garden View

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Small, 1 Bed

45 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.

Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Room

45 sqft

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Ensuite Double Room

55 sqft

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double En-Suite

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Ensuite, Single

65 sqft

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

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Small, Private Bathroom

45 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Room - 2 Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

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131 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Jeffrey

10

July 2025

Andy was a great host. Everyday at breakfast it was important to connect with Andy and get some ideas for our day's schedule. It was nice to form a trusting bond to start the day off well at a good, solid English breakfast. The hotel had parking because it is hard to find car park for a long stay. The location was perfect because it was a close walk to the Roman site and the boat dock as well as the bus station and the city. It was a friendly place with a very convenient location.

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Andrea

9.1

October 2024

This was a great place for me as a single traveler. The room was perfect. It had a nice little en suite bathroom and a comfortable bed. Andy, the proprietor, was awesome! He took very good care of my “special needs.” I had to store a bike while I was there and he was very accommodating. He also provided me with a little extra heater when I couldn’t get warm. (I can’t seem to get warm in this English climate!) It was great to start each day with a warm breakfast. It’s a communal breakfast room, so it was fun to meet and talk with other travelers each morning. The location is super! You can get to anything in Ambleside with a short walk. The bus stop is right around the corner and that makes traveling to other area towns and villages much easier. It’s a great place to stay. I highly recommend!

This is a very minor thing, but it would have been nice to have more variety on the breakfast front. The breakfasts were very good, but they were the same every morning.

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D'ambra

10

June 2025

Our host, Andy, was delightful and diligent. The breakfast was generous. The room and facilities clean and comfortable. The location within the town was central and convenient. We are also very pleased that we chose to stay in Ambleside because if its central location in the Lake District. 3 Cambridge Villas has a free parking arrangement with the Ambleside Football Club and is around the corner from the bus stop which connects you with all local towns.

Nothing.

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Sofia

10

January 2024

You both were absolutely fabulous, made us feel right at home. The property was a great location too. The room was a modest size, with everything you needed. Breakfast was served hot and with the choice of tea or coffee. We’d choose to stay here again when we hopefully make another trip to the Lakes :) idyllic!!

Nothing really to say! Maybe a suggestion to offer an option to tumble dry clothes? We stayed for 4 nights and practically the whole trip it poured with rain with one burst of sunshine, of course to be expected in the Lake District. But could be a nice option for travellers :)

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Graeme

9.1

February 2024

Fantastic location, 2 minutes walk to town, restaurants and bars. Excellent breakfast with great options. Room perfect for short break with everything you could need. Andy is an incredible host with nothing being too much trouble. I have no hesitation in recommending Cambridge Villas and will certainly try to book again when returning to Ambleside.

The parking situation in Ambleside is a bit chaotic but reasonable costs if lucky to be able to hire a parking spot. My bad for not realising that Andy could have provided parking.

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James

9.1

July 2025

Exceptional King Room. Very large and beautifully furnished. Better than most of the ones we have stayed at, including the bigger hotel chains. Host is incredibly friendly and helpful. Location is ideal for all the facilities in Ambleside and also for the bus station to travel around the lakes.

Nothing to not like.

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Michal

9.1

June 2024

Our host Andy was very kind and helpful. Breakfast selection was variable enough and tasty with plenty of tea and coffee. The room was cozy, one would say a bit little. But this wasn't a big deal as we were out whole day. Even if our room was oriented to bus stops we haven't heard any noise from outside. Overall we were very satisfied and would love to come back.

Nothing significant to complain about.

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Iain

10

December 2024

I found Andy to be very helpful when I had to delay my booking and once I arrived I was greeted with my keys, shown to my room and informed of breakfast timings. I was out for the day with a walking group and was offered a car pass for the local football ground which saved me parking fees. Great breakfast and comfortable room.

Nothing I didn’t like about the property

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Lorraine

8.2

August 2024

The breakfast was fine liked you could have cooked or continental , room was enough for two people , location was good , and great because no dogs that was one if the main reasons we choose the Cambridge

Everything about the Cambridge was fine with us value for money , a couple of rainy days but it didn’t spoil our stay , only complaint far to many shops and pubs restaurants let dogs in 👎

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Graham

10

July 2025

Clean. Central. Friendly staff. Hot weather but a fan was provided. Andy very helpful. Nice touches, like recycling bin and water provided. Good hearty breakfast for days walking or swimming or whatever. Very near central bus stop and lots of great eating places.

Points of Interest Around 3 Cambridge Villas

Attractions

Rydal Water

1.6mi

Wray Castle

2mi

Grasmere

2.6mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

4.1mi

Wrynose Pass

5.5mi

Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)

9.9mi

Ullswater

12mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

13.1mi

Borrowdale Valley

13.4mi

Derwentwater

13.5mi

Wastwater

14mi

Crummock Water

16.4mi

Muncaster Castle 

17.6mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

20.1mi

Buttermere Valley

22.7mi

Amenities of 3 Cambridge Villas

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - 3 Cambridge Villas

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property