Glenthorne Guest House
Glenthorne Guest House descritpion
In the heart of the Lake District, Glenthorne Guest House offers bed and breakfast 5 minutes’ walk from Grasmere village. With free parking and Wi-Fi, this peaceful Victorian retreat also functions as a Quaker Centre.
Each guest room has tea and coffee facilities and an en suite bathroom. Many rooms have views of the gardens and surrounding countryside.
Glenthorne Guest House offers breakfast and 3-course evening meals in the dining room, where guests are encouraged to dine together. Tea and freshly made cakes are provided, and can be enjoyed in the lounge or garden.
The guest house welcomes guests of all beliefs. A daily Quaker worship meeting for worship is open to all who wish to attend.
The guest house is around 5 miles north of Ambleside, with Lake Windermere within a 15-minute drive. Coniston Water and the Grizedale Forest Park are within 20-30 minutes of Glenthorne Guest House.
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Facilities of Glenthorne Guest House
Outdoors ：Grounds
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Activities ：Ping-Pong
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Shared Lounge/TV Area | Daily Housekeeping
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Languages Spoken ：Spanish | English
Reviews for Glenthorne Guest House
Review 1：Beautiful setting, friendly, sociable, welcoming atmosphere. We had lots of good conversations with fellow guests. The evening meal we had was excellent.
Review 2：Breakfast was 8.15 to 8.45 and we were REQUIRED to be sociable with other travellers and elderly residents. It's also a retirement home. I am not a morning person and others I talked to felt the same.
Review 3：Beautiful location
Review 4：Loved the location, the Herdwicks on Allan Bank next door and the fantastic views. Lovely short walk to the village, and brilliant views of Helm Crag. very happy with the helpful staff and very kind and friendly atmosphere.
Review 5：Would have liked a proper shower not just a hand held spray in an unscreened bathtub. Particularly like porridge for breakfast but this didn't seem to be an option.
Review 6：Lovely peaceful feeling and plenty of room as well as excellent location. Easy to leave early as a help-yourself breakfast option. Liked the Meetings for Worship.
Review 7：Small cramped room in Bank House - not in main building. TV room also used for games -table tennis so TV inaudable
Review 8：Quiet location. Excellent breakfast.
Review 9：The prices were exorbitant charging per person rather than per room. The leaflet they had in reception talked about room rates but then gave prices per person. A llittle confusing and very misleading. It cost us over £300 for one night for 4 people including dinner. The meal was £21 per head and for this you could not even get an extra bread roll! However, the food generally was of a high standard. Because of the expense I will not be staying there again despite the beautiful setting.
Review 10：The location was beautiful, surrounded by green and sheep and hills.
Review 11：Just what I wanted, clean, quiet, comfy bed and a bath. Views weren't half bad either. Has everything you need, but not everything you want. If you want luxury this is not the place for you.
Review 12：Not applicable
Review 13：The friendly but very professional staff team and the fact that we were able to leave our luggage in the front hall whilst we spent a pleasant morning exploring Grasmere.
Review 14：Evening meals were provided, but you had to give 24 hrs notice - this was not advised at time of booking. It would have been handy to have been told! Breakfast didn't start until 8:15 - not ideal when travelling for business! Again not advised at booking stage. Male staff member on 'reception' was unhelpful and unwelcoming. Room very basic with no TV! Not worth the price.
Review 15：No tv and if you want a few drinks up in the village at night there's only one taxi for the whole place
Review 16：Room was large,bed comfortable,view amazing and staff
Review 17：Wouldn't recommend if you wanted a more luxury break.
Review 18：Had everything we needed for a weekend walking in the Lakes. Basic but comfortable room with a good bathroom and full breakfast all at very good price.
Review 19：Sharing a breakfast table with another solo traveller and a couple. I was preparing myself for a classical recital and didn't want conversation, but got it anyway.
Review 20：Wonderful view, peace and quiet, plenty of parking space, very thick walls in the outbuilding and therefore no noise from neighbouring rooms.
Review 21：We liked everything about Glenthorne, but being able to step over the style and straight onto the fell made it really special. No complaints at all and am looking forward to staying there again.
Review 22：Nothing. Wish I could have stayed longer
Review 23：Very peaceful location. Couldn't fault my one night stay in any way at all. Good value for a Saturday night stay in the Lake District.
Review 24：staff very friendly and helpfull
Review 25：Would be nice to have a rv in the room and a clock
Review 26：Extremely clean and well cared for and the staff were very friendly. Perfect quiet location.
Review 27：Very helpful staff, relaxing, refreshing, comfortable, and wonderful location. Room very comfortable, clean and welcoming.
Review 28：The friendly staff & visitors, we got on well.
Review 29：WiFi not available in rooms. No TV
Review 30：Location, parking, breakfast
Review 31：Lovely room and location. Friendly staff.
Review 32：We prefer to be seated alone first thing in the morning for breakfast.
Review 33：The location is perfect for the lakes
Review 34：Very clean facilities and welcoming staff
Review 35：Beautiful location& friendly staff
Review 36：Friendly efficient check in. Made welcome. Tea and cakes on arrival. Good value for money. Location good, able to get to places without using car.
Review 37：The whole ambience of the place. Friendly staff Social meal times
Review 38：Didn't realise it was a retirement home.
Review 39：Bfast was ok
Review 40：Shared tables at breakfast happened to be absolutely fine, but may not have been!
Review 41：Location great, very peaceful and relaxing.
Review 42：No television
Review 43：No TV
Review 44：Friendly staff, decent sized rooms, clean & ideal central location for walks.
Review 45：Friendly service, quiet location set in beautiful location. Just the place for getting away from the pressures of daily life.
Review 46：No tv in rooms
Review 47：In a lovely setting
Review 48：The breakfast was a little meagre.
Review 49：I enjoyed being woken by the sound of song-thrushes.
Review 50：Poor water pressure in the shower.
Review 51：Short walk to the village. Friendly staff. Good views. Rooms very clean. Good parking available. Good breakfast.
Review 52：Size, room a bit small.
Review 53：Location, comforts
The Fine Print
Please note that dinner must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance.Please note the following serving times:Breakfast: Monday to Saturday 08:15, Sunday 08:30Afternoon tea: Every day 16:30Dinner (when pre-booked): Every day 19:00Please note that all extra bed requests need to be confirmed by the management. Not all rooms can accommodate extra beds.