The Retreat

2.0 star property

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The Retreat provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View

  • 77 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, The Retreat is in the mountains and in a regional park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and horse riding, or hop on a free bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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LA22 0BX, England, Ambleside, King St

What's nearby

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    Lake Windermere
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier
    Ambleside Pier
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • White Platts Recreation Ground
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stock Ghyll Force
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Freshers’ Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Zeffirellis
    3 min walk
  • The Golden Rule
    6 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    2 min walk
  • The White Lion
    2 min walk

About this property

The Retreat

Guesthouse near Lake Windermere
The Retreat provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at The Retreat boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Patios, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 29 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: GBP 49 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat located?

Situated in a regional park, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Ambleside Climbing Wall and Rothay Park are also within 10 minutes.

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