Riverside B&B

Excellent B&B very clean with the best breakfasts around, all homemade! Fresh cake made every day to take out with you. Richard and Diney (the owners ) lovely and brilliant at suggesting walks/trips. Been many times and still love It, my favourite place to stay

Exceptional

➖ Nothing t dislike

➕ Having stayed in many B&bs we found this one to be exceptional. The room was stunning with beautiful decor and bedding. The bed was extra comfortable. We really like the little lounge area in front of window. This room was full of extra personal touches including, bath bomb, toiletries, body lotion, and complimentary face wipes for makeup removal. There were clear notifications in the room and the welcome info was extensive. The hospitality tray included a water, tea coffee hot chocolate, biscuits and a small bottle of red wine. The breakfast was simply amazing, there was so much choice, I really liked the fruits steeped in brandy and home made preserves which were different each day, there was also homemade cake and flapjack to take away for the day which tasted wonderful. The house was like home from home and located in a quiet area with a short 10 min walk into town. Our hosts Diney and Richard were lovely and welcoming and very knowledgeable of the area.. this B&B is a must for B&B lovers who like a taste of luxury for a very reasonable price.

Richard and Diney are the perfect hosts in every way. Both are so friendly , warm and inviting and cannot do enough to make the stay perfect. The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious also the cake Diney made each morning for us to take away. Riverside is in a perfect pretty location to walk to Ambleside and beyond. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast it definitely deserves 5 star++

This is the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed in. Richard and Diney go the extra mile to ensure that your stay is the best it can be, nothing is too much trouble. From when you first arrive to when you leave you are looked after, its actually a shame when you come to leave. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, the showers are excellent and the rooms facilities are second to none, all toiletries are locally sourced and smell fantastic. The honesty bar comes packed with goodies from locally sourced Real Ale to locally sourced Whiskey and Gin.
As I previously stated nothing is too much trouble, from nibbles when you're sat out in the garden to ensuring that your stay is the best that it could be.
I have kept the best till last, the food is amazing. Diney is a fantastic chef who bakes cake for all guests to take at breakfast for the days walking. The breakfast is fit for a King, all the food is locally sourced where possible and is out of this world.
I cannot recommend the Riverside Bed and Breakfast enough, and if anybody is in the area and in need of a place to stay- This has got to be it.
I look forward to our next trip to the Lakes.
Richard and Diney thank you so much for our stay and I look forward to seeing you again.

My third visit to Richard and Diney's fabulous B&B.
Superb hosts in a very well placed and comfortable home close enough to Ambleside to walk in to town for supper.
The breakfasts are to die for - unbelievable choice and the best quality I have had anywhere, bar none.

Great location, 10 minute walk from centre of Ambleside and easy access to the walks around it. Rooms very large, well stocked, and well furnished, very clean too. Excellent breakfast, good amount of food for a day of walking. Host Richard is very friendly and helpful, happy to give advice about things to do or places to see around the area.

Myself and my wife have just returned from a wonderful couple of days at the Riverside B & B in Ambleside. Richard and Diney are very hospitable hosts with a great knowledge of the surrounding area that really helped us to make the most of our time in 'the Lakes'.

The breakfast was superb, all home cooked and using local produce. Diney also baked a fresh cake each day that the guests could enjoy.

The room was spotless and very well equipped. The toiletries were all locally sourced and a nice touch. It was always a pleasure to return to the room after a good days walk... It's the little things which impressed and the friendly atmosphere that Richard and Diney have created.

We very much look forward to a return stay and recommending to family and friends.

Mike and Amanda

Beautiful guesthouse.
Homely warm environment, lovely interior design.

Fantastic hosts who are warm and hospitable

Great location. walking distance to the centre of Ambleside

Amazing cooking breakfast using locally sourced wholesome produce - and if your lucky like us you'll get some of Diney's homemade orange and poppyseed bread!!

We stopped here recently for my sisters wedding nearby and it was perfect. A really great place just a short walk from Ambleside and really close to Windermere and other lakes. Richard and Diney were incredibly welcoming and really made the stay. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean. Last by no means least, the breakfast was spectacular... so many options and all of them delicious. The homemade mueseli and granola were a yummy starter prior to the full English and the homemade cake to takeaway each day topped it off!

What perfect hosts: Richard a cheerful expert on everything local from walks to restaurants, and Diney a magician in the kitchen! Worth a visit for the homemade cakes alone, and the hearty (but healthy) breakfasts kept us going all day.

This place is a real find. Set in lovely gardens in a nice tranquil area at the side of the river Rothay. There is ample off road parking and it is a short walk into Ambleside centre (along the river and through a park). Richard the owner is very knowledgeable on all the local restaurants and places of interest. The rooms and facilities are excellent and you will be hard pressed to beat Dineys breakfasts. A lovely guest house, in an excellent location with wonderful hosts (just a shame about his taste in football teams).

We have just spent the most wonderful week at Riverside. Diney & Richard always make use feel welcome and at home, as you can proberbly guess this is not our first visit to Riverside....... actually we’ve been coming here for many years.

The breakfasts are to die for and Diney makes her own bread and jams to accompany the breakfast, wether your hillwalking or just sight seeing it sets you up for the day ahead.

Over the years we’ve stayed in all of the rooms which are of a very high standard all have exceptional facilities.

Richard & Diney are very knowledgable of the area and will always give you point you in the right direction for a good walk or local pub which have good food.

We can’t wait to return to Riverside in the near future.

Steve & Fran

Super b&b overlooking the burbling river and just a short walk into town. Great nights sleep in the comfy four poster bed. Best veggie breakfast and Diney’s lovely homemade cake in the ruck sack sets you up for the day. Definitely coming back.

Very very very much worth the price, Richard & Diney are lovely and will make you feel at home as soon as you come through the door.
The food was spot on and using local products.
Rooms are comfy, modern and warm.
We are more than defiantly going to come back

Amazing, Homely, was made to feel very welcomed by Diney & Richard, great location & very scenic... & Breakfast was Amazing... especially the Eggs Benedict... would definitely stay again... 5 Stars plus !!!! Anita & Brian :-)

Love staying at the Riverside it's relaxing and in a great location. Richard and Diney make you feel very welcome and the home cooked food is lovely. Thank you we really enjoyed our stay with you 😊

Richard and Diney are perfect hosts. We stayed in the holiday cottage attached to the B and B. Second visit & counting the days before our next visit.

Very very friendly owners, fantastic breakfasts, good beds and showers, and free lemon drizzle cake to take on your day out. One of the best B&Bs I've stayed in

Amazing B&B hosts Richard and Diney couldn't be more helpful.. made us feel really welcome. Four Poster Bed room is so comfortable.

Best B&B ever. Lovely room, fabulous location, excellent breakfast, great hosts. So glad we stayed here and we'll definitely be back