My wife and I have a philosophy about holidays - why go back somewhere when there are so many other places to try? At the time of writing this the ratings tell it all - 225 "excellent" ratings with the lowest a single "average". We've been to the Riverside three times now (twice for our wedding anniversary) and it never... more

Excellent B & B from the moment you arrive until you leave you are made extremely welcome. On arrival we were given information on the area, restaurants, walks, tea shops etc. Where to find lots of readily available information in the lounge. Everything was extremely clean. Dave and Brenda even bought every ones boots into the lounge at night to... more

We had a wonderful stay at this bed and breakfast. The owners are extremely friendly and pay attention to every detail to make your stay pleasurable. Dave will give you great information about the area attractions, restaurants and schedules. The breakfast is delicious and served in a classy and quaint eating area. I would recommend this hotel to all and... more

Excellent breakfast and accomodation, of the highest standard, always a warm and friendly greeting, home from home.!! Graham and Margaret Billinge Wigan more

Stayed for the first time with friends who had been before.Very well looked after and a perfect breakfast.Good location with plenty of parking .15 min walk (scenic route) through the park to the village.A good walking start point to go over the hills. more

This was our 2nd stay @ Riverside with David & Brenda. Once again the whole break was fantastic!! They are excellent & attentive hosts, the rooms are very clean & are thoughtfully furnished with quality fixtures & fittings. Nothing is too much trouble @ Riverside the only thing David & Brenda couldn't sort for us was the weather!! (But what... more

Lovely stay at the riverside. Having stayed at a nearby hotel last time this B&B knocked spots off it! Brenda and Dave are very friendly and always on hand to help us out/give advice on good places to visit. Lovely homemade breakfast. Clean, large room will all the amenities we would need. Affordable prices and a great location - just... more

Everything about Riverside is charming, from the setting, the welcome from the hosts to the finish of the wonderfully appointed guest rooms. Nothing is too much trouble for hosts David and Brenda who make you feel welcome from the minute you walk in. They are a mine of local information, their tips on where to eat, where to walk and... more

Without doubt Riverside is the only place we now stay in mid/south Lakeland, we don't even consider anywhere else. Nothing is too much trouble for Dave & Brenda, the breakfasts are wonderful (Brenda had even made gluten-free bread for me). All the rooms are comfortable and absolutely spotless. The 10 minute walk into Ambleside by the river and through the... more