Looking at going to Ambleside around Christmas

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  1. Bossman

    Bossman Well-Known Member

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    Any recommendations on where to stay?
    Ta in advance x
     
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    I recommend you stay in or near Ambleside. Glad to be of help
     
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    We've just booked a bolt hole somewhere near Warwick just after Christmas covering New Year on a whim and there were very few options. Depends what you want to do while you're there but I'd say have a look and see what's available. If you use Air BnB, they show things on a map view for the period you are looking for and your criteria so it's pretty easy to work out what locations are suitable and what may not be.
     
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    We stayed in a wonderful cottage in the summer. Right in the middle of Ambleside but with off road parking.

    So nice we booked for next year
     
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    I've spent Christmas in Ambleside. It was mint. I'd recommend a house rental. I can look back at where I'e rented from in Ambleside as I've done a few but a google search is probably better.
     
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    Thanks mate, that sounds perfect :D
     
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    Very droll
     
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    Kirkstone foot stayed there other year . . That was decent
     
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    Laura's second year at the University of Cumbria was at the Ambleside campus. Christmas in Ambleside is stunningly beautiful, Roy, old mate.
     
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    Alder Grove, Lake Road, thall not regret it.
     
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    Many years ago I used to use a company called Holidays Afloat in Ambleside and stay on a motor boat on the lake. I don't know if they are still there but I'd recommend them if they are.
     
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    I would look to book asap as the Xmas-New Year period is the busiest time for guest houses, hotels, Air B n B etc in the Lakes
     
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    Not sure if it`s the same place but I think you might mean Elder Grove B&B on Lake Road.
    The people there Matt & Lucy are brilliant and try very hard to please - you won`t pay a fortune and it`s a good experience.
    Ambleside at Christmas is top notch.
     
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    You're right, Elder grove:rolleyes:
     
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    Stay at the golden rule, at least until closing time
     
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    The Youth Hostel at Waterhead is a bargain, and views to die for!
     
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    Take plenty of money cos it's a reyt ripoff in Ambleside. Wife's daughter lives there.
    We prefer Elterwater but maybe too quiet for you? Try the Britannia Inn?
     
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