AA Britain’s Best Guide 2006. Ambleside is a non-smoking guest house centrally situated opposite a pleasant park, less than 5 minutes walk from the town centre and railway station. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre are less than 10 minutes walk. Ambleside is 4 diamond rated with the AA and RAC with special awards from the RAC for Cleanliness and a Warm Welcome. Ambleside has an on site car park and a Four-Poster room for that special occasion.