A snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this guesthouse.
Guest accommodation at The Retreat offers a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Ambleside guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Retreat, you're just a quick walk from White Platts Recreation Ground. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
Amenities include a car charging station
Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes from Ullswater
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 lift
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
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
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 29 March 2026 to 28 February 2027 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Cleaning fee: GBP 49 per accommodation, per stay.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.