We love staying at the Waterwheel so much we've made in our annual winter break. Julie and Nigel are the best hosts,making us feel so welcome. Nigel makes the best chocolate cake, which is just what you need when playing cards in their cosy breakfast room on a cold November afternoon! Breakfast is a treat. The room and the fab... More

stayed this weekend, was a very pleasant weekend with lovely hosts and room and fab breakfast. We will definately return and have come home chilled and rested (well apart form all of the walking and sightseeing). Had a great meal in Matthews Bistro and the Waterwhell is in a fab position and full of character. More

We stayed at the Waterwheel in September 2011. We loved the central location (but in a quiet little street tucked away from the town centre); Nigel and Julie were really friendly and we felt very comfortable staying in their house! The breakfast was one of the best we had on our holiday. It can be a little tight getting up... More

I booked this as a surprise silver wedding celebration night after researching ambleside b and bs and hotels on Tripadvisor as I find their reviews on the most part a good indicator of what a place is actually like. You obviously have to read a few to gauge consensus, but it has always stood us in good stead. This was... More

Nigel and Julie gave us the perfect welcome to Ambleside. Homemade chocolate cake in our room on arrival was a great start and every aspect of our 3 night stay hit the mark. The Loughrigg room was cosy and spotless with a very comfortable bed. It was lovely waking to the sound of the river outside every morning, before going... More

We visited during October half term and although very busy, Julie and Nigel took the time to make us feel very welcome and ensure we had a great stay. We booked the Loughrigg room (which I think is the smallest) but still very comfortable. Very clean and nice little touches such as the homemade cake and port and luxury toiletries.... More

My wife and I had a super stay at The Waterwheel and will be going back for sure! Nigel and Julie were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. The chocolate cake they provide on arrival is delicious...only wished I'd asked for more! More

Lovely little cottage in the centre of Ambleside but on a quiet lane so the only noise comes from the stream outside the house. Managed by a nice couple, Nigel and Julie, who have made the Waterwheel into a unique place. Some nice touches in the rooms and the service combine to make the Waterwheel special. Good luck to the... More

The Waterwheel is a home from home with great friendly hosts and value for money accommodation. The little touches like the home made biscuits ,chocolate cake and jams,to the friendly welcome,makes your stay very relaxing and special.We have stayed three times now and are looking forward to next year. More