The LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK is regarded as England's finest area of scenic and natural beauty, with every opportunity available to enjoy it. Ambleside is situated right at the centre of the Park.

The town has a long and famous history for over 150 years as the principal tourist centre for our Lake District visitors. Felsbeck Bed and Breakfast is within easy reach of all Ambleside's choice of restaurants, cafés, pubs and take-away food shops catering to every taste and pocket. There is also a wide variety of bakers, outdoor, clothing, book, picture and photography stores as well as chemists and a traditional hardware shop where you can still buy three screws! If you want to find out more about the history and culture of the area then a visit to the Armitt Museum is a must do.

The town is easily reached by road, being 20 miles from the M6 motorway, and is served by several bus services, including National Express. Rail travel is to Windermere, four miles away with easy bus and taxi access. There is a direct Manchester Airport/Windermere rail link.

Ambleside is a very convenient starting point for excursions, walking, cycling or driving, into all areas of the Lake District, situated as it is at the hub of the area's road system. The town centre is only a mile from the head of Lake Windermere, which offers a variety of water activities.

Activities in the Lake District have an outdoor emphasis, combined with simple leisurely enjoyment of the magnificent scenery and its literary and artistic heritage. The area is justly famous as an escape for stressed out urban dwellers, who come to enjoy a little solitude as they walk the hills.

Your stay in Ambleside provides wonderful opportunities to explore the area, walk by a waterfall, explore the higher fells, try your hand at off road driving, canoe on Windermere, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery while planning which of the many excellent restaurants or pubs to have your next meal at. Whatever you choose to do here then Felsbeck provides the perfect base to explore and enjoy the Lake District.
At Felsbeck we will be happy to help you with local information on all aspects of your visit.