131 reviews
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$300Church Street, Ambleside, LA22 9DL, United Kingdom
131 reviews
1/63
Free Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Free toiletries
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
45.6miDurham Tees Valley Airport
61.9miFree Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Free toiletries
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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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131 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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
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 👎
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.
Attractions
Rydal Water
1.6miWray Castle
2miGrasmere
2.6miBeatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead
4.1miWrynose Pass
5.5miHardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)
9.9miUllswater
12miCastlerigg Stone Circle
13.1miBorrowdale Valley
13.4miDerwentwater
13.5miWastwater
14miCrummock Water
16.4miMuncaster Castle
17.6miBassenthwaite Lake
20.1miButtermere Valley
22.7miAttractions
Rydal Water
1.6miWray Castle
2miGrasmere
2.6miBeatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead
4.1miWrynose Pass
5.5miHardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)
9.9miUllswater
12miCastlerigg Stone Circle
13.1miBorrowdale Valley
13.4miDerwentwater
13.5miWastwater
14miCrummock Water
16.4miMuncaster Castle
17.6miBassenthwaite Lake
20.1miButtermere Valley
22.7miAirports
Blackpool Airport
45.6miDurham Tees Valley Airport
61.9miFree Private Parking
Adults only
Free wifi
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Free toiletries
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Food & Drink
Fruit
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Private check-in/out
General
Adults only
Carpeted
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free Private Parking
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
View
Mountain view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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