Yewfield

Lovely location and wonderful hosts, slightly outdated decor but nothing to really complain about! Breakfast was lovely and we dined as non-vegetarian guests but were not disappointed by lack of meat! Lovely family run feel to the place and perfectly located nearby lovely walking routes and GoApe!

The serene, quiet nature was all we needed, plus the beautiful walking trails to what feels like a private lake. I spent 2 days reading here on the grass, and one morning jogging around the lake. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were friendly. Yewfield is situated far from Ambleside and tucked away above backroads - be careful if you drive here that you're comfortable on one-way roads and very narrow drives. Also, note that there is no lunch or dinner served (I believe) and no kitchen, so prepare what your plan is. If you only stay 2 nights, you will not get a cleaning service between those days.

Perfect. Fantastic location, beautiful views and walks all around. Great room and facilities with very attentive and welcoming staff. Breakfast was delicious! Will definitely stay again, thank you.

Lovely views, really tranquil. Fabulous room, great vegetarian breakfast. Been there a few times and always happy to go back. Scenic walk to Tarn Hows from the house.

I have stayed at Yewfield Lodge several times, each time on yoga retreat. I have always enjoyed it. The guesthouse is in a beautiful setting. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the food is lovely. |It is lovely in summer when the garden is in bloom and cosy in winter when the fire is crackling in the lounge fireplace. |The studio is a perfect place to practice yoga.|Hopefully I will stay there again.

We stayed one night for a short break and came back later in the week it was so good. ||Fantastic location - another side to the lakes yet still accessible, lovely gardens and a great walk up to the tarn, very well kept rooms and very hospitable people - everyone was lovely and keen to help. ||We stayed in two of the outbuildings, both of which were very nicely kitted out, very cosy and welcoming. We arrived slightly late but check in was very straightforward - a note told us where to go. Our first night was midweek so we cabbed it into Ambleside (Amber cabs were super quick and friendly) and ate at Zeffirellis, one of two excellent veggie restaurants in the village. Breakfast the next morning was excellent. ||The second night of our stop was just as good and dinner was brilliant - a really tasty pepperpot soup, then pecan and mushroom en croute with delicious red wine gravy, then a great rhubarb crumble. Very helpful on allergies / sensitivities. ||After breakfast the next day we picked up one of the packed lunches on offer - a proper cheese salad sandwich on homemade bread and hunk of almond cake with some fruit. ||Will definitely be back again!

We got engaged here 18 months ago, and had the most amazing stay. We can't wait to come back! Gorgeous rooms, stunning setting and the most attentive staff. Absolutely recommend

The staff at Yewfield are absolutely lovely, very friendly and welcoming. Our retreat was run over 3 days, and the food was delicious, with plenty of options for me as a gluten free diner. Rooms and grounds were an absolute delight - very peaceful and backing right onto paths leading over to Tarn Hows. Highly recommended.

Yewfield is a vegetarian bed and breakfast situated in on Hawkshead Hill near Ambleside. We went there last year for a few days in October. Having survived the seven hour drive and constant diversions because of massive flooding, we arrived at Yewfield tired and hungry. Yewfield is a largish country house and our room was quite palacial, a four poster bed with a good feeling of space. However, because of its relative remoteness, venturing out for a meal in the evening in the lashing rain and down unfamiliar windy narrow lanes was an experience! I think because of its location, people would definitely pay to have an evening meal, rather than venture out, but as the name says its a bed and breakfast. Breakfast was served in the lounge area which was bathed in early morning light, overlooking the garden, a great setting! This lounge area also a good range of comfortable sofas and a decent library of books to peruse. The breakfast had a decent variety of fruit and cereals, followed by a vegetarian cooked breakfast, toast and a good cup of coffee or tea. Yewfield is set atop of a hill and is surrounded by a large wildlife garden, which makes Yewfield a very peaceful setting. It also hosts classical musical recitals and has adjoining self catering apartments. Yewfield makes a good base for exploring the Lake District, but if you want to go anywhere, you will have to drive. We will definitely be returning to Yewfield, standing out on a crisp autumnal evening staring at the myriad of stars in a pollution free sky was just magical!