About Melrose Guest House
The Melrose Guesthouse (B&B), in Ambleside is personally run by owners Lynn and Alan Salter. Since 2006, when they bought the property they have been dedicated to renovating and modernising the traditional lakeland slate property, built circa 1880. There is now a sense of old meets new, which provides a relaxing and calming feel. The house boasts many Victorian features such as the 'Red triple room' Victorian fireplace, which takes centre-stage and is marvelled by all.
One of the accolades earned by Alan and Lynn since they have owned the Melrose is that in September 2007, Melrose was announced as the winners of the Chairman's Trophy for the 2007 Cumbria in Bloom competition- 'Best Guesthouse'. Come in the Summer and you will see the house looking its best, bedecked with beautiful hanging baskets and overflowing window tubs. There is a wooden bench at the front of the house where you can relax amidst the flowers and watch the world go by.
Melrose is ideally situated in the centre of Ambleside. It is close to the Market place where the Ambleside bus stops, so ideal for guests travelling by public transport. Practically everywhere within the National Park can be reached within one hour's drive. Many fine scenic walks, both easy and more challenging, start from Ambleside, which is 1 mile from the head of Lake Windermere. Some of the locations seen in the recent 'Miss Potter' film, are within easy walking distance from the house, e.g. Loughrigg Tarn and Loughrigg Terrace.