AN Ambleside guest house has been judged the Best in Cumbria just two years after the new owners took over.

Haven Cottage won the title at the Cumbria Tourism awards, with judges highlighting the excellent service of Chris and Allie Hodgson.

The couple also recently won the coveted ROSE award from Visit England in recognition of service excellence and Haven Cottage is the long-term Trip Advisor No 1 out of 101 establishments in Ambleside.

Mrs Hodgson said: “We have a desire to make sure guests enjoy their stay in the Lakes to the maximu