Old Bank House Chocolate Shop

I don't normally write reviews but after reading a negative review from a day ago I just felt I needed to. My visit to this lovely shop was the exact opposite of what the other reviewer experienced. On walking in I was immediately greeted by the two ladies working there and offered samples of chocolate buttons which I can highly recommend. I spent some time browsing but didn't feel under pressure to purchase and as the weather was so hot I enquired what time they closed and was told 6pm. I duly returned at 5.50 and even though it was close to closing the lady couldn't have been more helpful and I bought a selection of chocolates from the cabinet (of which we have now eaten most) and would highly recommend the dark chocolate creams and alcoholic truffles. I will definitely be visiting this shop again on my next trip to Ambleside.

What a nice little shop! The lady was nice enough, wide selection of chocolates. Good for gifts, bit on the pricy side but they’re good quality so you get what you pay for. I did wince at £17 for 3 small packets of chocolate) My parents are both VERY happy with their gifts (chocolate sheep and jack daniels truffles.) I’ve been looking for the flavoured chocolate buttons for a while, as i’ve remembered having them since I was young and finally found them here! It’s like a taste of childhood.Was looked at a bit strangely for taking photos, which was fair enough just felt a bit watched. Slightly dated decor inside but it’s all personal taste.

The chocolates are amazing and the customer service is second to none! I visited with my partner back in April and we thoroughly enjoyed the selections of truffles. So much so, when deciding what to get him as a treat for his birthday, I was thrilled to find they also delivered! I got a little too excited by this finding, and ordered the chocolates far too early for his birthday. I emailed them to explain my situation and they very kindly said they would delay my postage. Not only that, they also emailed me to let me know the status of the postage the whole time, and let me know of upcoming mail strikes that might affect the delivery. Thank you Old Bankhouse, the chocolates arrived perfectly and they were very much enjoyed! I could not recommend them more, worth every penny.

Gorgeous chocolate, great selection.We spent around £26 on 3 bags of chocolate, but it was worth it, and we saved money on buying deserts out, which are often disappointing anyway. So yummy.We will be back.

We visit every year on pur holidays and always have to pop in. The chocolate is absolutely beautiful. Slightly pricey but as we're on holiday, we don't mind paying it nor does it stop us coming back. The staff are always welcoming and friendly

Whenever we come to the Lakes on holiday we always head to Ambleside and the first shop is the Old Bank House Chocolate shop. There is a huge range of differing types of chocolates from truffles to raspberry creams and coins to whole blocks.There is also a selection of fudges to choose from too.As some have said yes it is a bit pricey but the chocolate is very good quality and very tasty. My favourites are the large Alpini.Always a must visit for great chocolates!

Delightfully chocolaty, sure to find something you like. Or if not, there's another chocolate shop in town

Great chocolate! Lovely chat with the owner about how their chocolates are made.

The greatest peppermint crèmes! Turkish delight, giant Alpini, Viennese, milk chocolate marshmallows, nougat and cognac truffle - all absolutely amazing also. Cannot recommend this place enough; a real, authentic star of a chocolatier which I will be dreaming about until I next visit!

Discovered the Old Bank House Shop whilst on holiday in Ambleside. Bought gifts for birthdays and purchased some individual chocolates for myself to try. Totally blown away, they were delicious. We went back to buy more to take home with us!The people in the shop were lovely and explained that the chocolates were made inhouse and really pleased we'd come back to buy more.Not all that is in the shop is online which is a shame as there were sweets, biscuits and other things too, so it's well worth a visit.Now that I've tried Old Bank House Chocolates I won't be buying Hotel Chocolat or high street brands anymore as these are far better! Just waiting for my next delivery!