Here we list those members
who provide a wide selection of
accommodation for the
business traveller or tourist - from
budget to luxury
hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest
houses.
The Lake District National Park covers almost 900 square
miles, with at least 16 ‘great’ lakes, tarns, valleys,
villages and even beaches! Home to England’s five
highest mountains and the UK’s deepest lake.
Ideally situated in
the heart of Ambleside, one of the most
picturesque villages in the Lake Distinct,
Norwood House, a VisitBritain 4 Star graded
guest house, is the perfect place to take that
relaxing and well deserved break.
Guests have easy access to
Ambleside's many attractions including
numerous specialist shops, tea rooms,
restaurants and country inns.
A cosy family run guest house, ideal for
walkers and surrounded by dramatic scenery,
we're only a short walk from the northern
edge of Lake Windermere and just on the
doorstep of quaint valleys, fells and
mountains such as Helvellyn and Scafell
Pike, England's highest peak.
Our eight en-suite rooms
are stylishly simple and tranquil and have been
newly redecorated to offer comfort, warmth and
relaxation at the end of a busy day's
activities. Guests can expect heaps of hot water
always on tap, and fluffy soft towels.
Hairdryers, wine glasses, complimentary hot
drinks with biscuits and ironing facilities are
part of the package, as well as free Broadband
Internet access!
We welcome walkers - as
a prominent member of the local Mountain Rescue
Team, Keith's experienced fell walking advice
coupled with our local knowledge, will hep you
to make the most of this breathtakingly
beautiful part of the world.
We have drying facilities
for wet weather gear, and mountain bike
storage with hose-down facility available.
We can also provide guests with maps and
guide books to help you on your way!
We welcome walkers - as a prominent member with
over 20 years with the local Mountain Rescue
Team, Keith's experienced fell walking advice
coupled with our local knowledge, will help you
to make the most of this breathtakingly
beautiful part of the world.
Price: From £27.50 - £50.00 per person,
per night Rooms: 8 En-suite (Single, Double, Twin,
Triple & Family rooms available) Accommodation Type: Guest House
Hillsdale is a
family-run bed & breakfast establishment
built with traditional Lakeland slate and
situated in a quiet location in the heart
of picturesque Ambleside.
Situated just a minute's walk from the
town's many restaurants, pubs and shops.
Hillsdale's eight full en-suite bedrooms
have central heating, colour TV, hairdryer,
radio alarm and hospitality tray (including
choccy biscuits!!).
Quality and comfort are assured as
reflected by the English Tourism Council 4
star award.
The Proprietors have lived in the Lake District
for many years and with their excellent local
knowledge are only too happy to help you plan and
make the most of your stay in England's most
beautiful corner. Whether it is recommending and
booking tables in restaurants on your behalf, or
arranging driving tours, lake cruises, cycle hire
or simply suggesting suitable walking and cycle
routes.
Hillsdale is an ideal starting point for
walking or cycling with facilities including
secure bike storage and somewhere to dry wet gear.
Guests also have access to a heated indoor
swimming pool, jacuzzi & steam/sauna room and
well-equipped gymnasium at a nearby hotel.
Ambleside itself has much to
offer with a wealth of specialist shops,
good quality pubs and restaurants, including
an excellent vegetarian restaurant.
There are two cinemas, tennis courts and
in season, crown green bowling, pitch &
putt, crazy golf, a playground and park.
Price: From £28.00 - £52.00 per person Rooms: 5 Double, 1 Twin, 1 King, 1 Family
- All en-suite Accommodation Type: B&B
Situated in the heart
of Ambleside, surrounded by dramatic scenery and
only minutes away from the towns many eating
places, pubs, shops and other amenities.
Our delightful stone
built Victorian home offers excellent value for
money bed & breakfast accommodation.
Rooms are to a high
standard with colour TV, hospitality tray,
hairdryer, and Wi-Fi access.
Breakfast is served in our light and comfortable
dining room with the option of traditional full
English or vegetarian breakfast. Packed lunches are
available by request. Children are welcome.
Secure undercover bike storage. Car parking.
Open all year. We know the Lake District well
and will be pleased to help you to make the most
of your holiday in our beautiful area.
Ferndale Lodge is
a Victorian town house providing B&B
accommodation.
The accommodation has been modernised but
retains some of its original features.
The quality bed and breakfast
accommodation with prominent Ambleside village
location has spectacular fell views and is an
ideal base from which to explore Cumbria’s
Lake District National Park.
There are 10
en-suite bedrooms and ground floor rooms each
with television, complimentary tea/coffee and
hair dryer and iron are available.
Ferndale has
private on site parking and is just a ten-minute
stroll to the cruise ships on Lake Windermere.
The central location in the southern Lake
District is just minutes from the shores of Lake
Windermere. The shops and facilities of
Ambleside, which include excellent pubs,
restaurants and a multi-screen cinema, are just
a minute’s walk from the door. Local attractions
include The World of Beatrix Potter,
Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount.
Foxghyll is a large
country house set in 2 Acres and providing bed &
breakfast accommodation. The house was built in
the 1600's and remained virtually unchanged for
over 200 years. In the 1800's the house was
acquired by the Hon. W. E. Forster MP, the first
Minister of Education. Extensive additions were
added in the decorative and also imaginative
style of an affluent Regency Country House.
All three spacious and
luxurious en-suite bedrooms have tea/coffee
making facilities, TV, hairdryer and clock
radio. One of the double rooms includes spa
bath. Five minutes by car to Ambleside or a
leisurely 15 minute walk along the quiet
picturesque Rothay Valley to Ambleside. VB 4
Star rated accommodation..
Price: From £30.50 - £34.00 per person Rooms: 2 Double/Twin, 1 Four Poster
- All En-suite Accommodation Type: B&B
Park House Guest
House is a 3 storey, stone-built Victorian
property which has been newly restyled and
re-furbished.
Situated in the heart of Ambleside, this small
family run guest house is surrounded by dramatic
scenery and is only a short walk from the
northern edge of Lake Windermere.
The double en-suite
bedrooms are equipped with a hospitality tray,
colour television and DVD with remote control,
fully fitted wardrobes, hair dryer, digital
clock radio and wireless broadband connection
for your laptop. Parking spaces for all cars
available. A hearty full English breakfast using fresh
local produce is included to help the start to
your day. Vegetarian fare is also available. ETC
4 Star rated.
Large Victorian country
guest house situated just five minutes walk to
the centre of picturesque Grasmere with its
winding river Rothay, quaint shops, village
green and 13th century St. Oswald's Church where
William Wordsworth is buried.
Close to Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum.
Grasmere is ideally situated for touring the
whole of the National park, with many famous
walks beginning right from our doorstep. Helm Crag, Alcock
Tarn and Easedale for the energetic, Helvellyn,
the Fairfield Horseshoe and the Langdale Pikes
close by. The large spacious bedrooms are
en-suite with television, tea/coffee making
facilities. One of the double rooms (deluxe) has
its own Zillacolonbine sun lounge. How Foot
Lodge is a non smoking establishment. A fully
licensed Italian restaurant adjacent providing
stylish food at affordable prices.
The Gables
provides bed and breakfast accommodation
and occupies a special site in Ambleside,
on the edge of the central area, with
fine open views across parkland to the
fells beyond.
The house is comfortably furnished to a
high standard and superbly decorated.
The spacious dining room provides a grand setting
for the extensive English breakfast menu or
continental, light and vegetarian alternatives.
The Gables has full central heating, some private
parking, secure bike storage, drying room and
ironing facilities. All bedrooms are en-suite,
with bath and/or shower and are equipped with
television, radio, hair dryers, hospitality trays
and alarm clocks. Ground floor rooms available.
Pets/Dogs welcome by prior arrangement. There is
easy access to all Ambleside's many amenities,
including cinemas, restaurants, pubs and
attractions. It is about ten minutes walk to Lake
Windermere, with its superb scenery and boating
facilities. Also within easy reach of are the
surrounding villages of Sawrey, Wray and
Hawkshead, the places where Beatrix Potter lived
and worked. It was on her family's visits to these
places that she drew the animals and the
inspiration for her children's stories.
Rysdale is a
fine Edwardian building built of
traditional Lakeland slate...
...that offers wonderful views of the magnificent
surrounding scenery and is ideally situated for
everything that both Ambleside and the area has to
offer.
The guesthouse is furnished to a high standard and
all bedrooms have en-suite facilities or private
bathrooms, colour TV and hospitality tray. An
excellent and extensive breakfast menu is
available and a wood burning stove enhances the
guest lounge. 4 Star rated accommodation.
Easedale Lodge
is a charming Victorian town house in
Ambleside town centre.
It has been
lovingly refurbished and extended to
provide high quality accommodation.
The bedrooms at Easedale Lodge each have
their own character.
Most are en-suite or
have separate but private bathrooms.
All bedrooms include complimentary tea/coffee trays,
television, radio, alarms and hair dryers.
Views vary,
some rooms with town views, others over parkland to
mountains.
There is full central heating and a very
comfortable residents' lounge available for your
relaxation.
The spacious stylish dining room offers a
breakfast menu which is extensive and varied.
Special diets are catered
for by prior arrangement. Private car
parking for all guests.
Easedale Lodge is the
ideal centre for your stay in Lakeland
being a convenient starting point for
excursions, walking, cycling or driving,
into all areas of the Lake District.
The
town centre is only a mile from the head
of Lake Windermere and it's variety of
water activities. Price: From £35.00 - £48.00 per person Rooms: 5 En-suite, 2 Private Facilities Accommodation Type: Guest House
Situated at the Northern
end of Grasmere, yet just 5 minutes walk into
the village centre.
Raise View House has
uninterrupted views of Easedale and surrounding
fells.
Explore some of the most beautiful parts
of the Lake District with easy access for many
glorious walks. 5 miles from Ambleside.
All bedrooms are en-suite and enjoy fine views.
A traditional Cumbrian breakfast is included.
Licensed bar and lounge for guests' use.
Strictly non smoking. Children over 12 years
welcome.
Bed and breakfast Guest
House situated in Ambleside. The bedroom
accommodation is tastefully decorated,
comfortably furnished and include tea/coffee
making facilities, colour TV, radio alarm clock
and hairdryers.
The Anchorage, which is
open all year, is a non-smoking guest house.
There is a large car park on site. This ideal
location in the Lakes makes an ideal base to
explore the lake district with fell walking,
climbing, mountain biking and water sports all
nearby. All types of water sports and cruises
are available on the beautiful Lake Windermere.
The Anchorage Guest House is just a two minute
walk to the village centre with a host of
restaurants, pubs for a great night out and the
old shops to explore. Other attractions include
The Bridge House, museum and cinema to name a
few.
Beatrix Potter once
owned Tock How Farm, which dates from the 17th
century and is now owned by The National Trust.
The farmhouse overlooks Blelham Tarn and is a
family run 350-acre beef and sheep farm. The
accommodation comprises of 3 bedrooms, all
en-suite.
Each room has TV, tea &
coffee making facilities. Traditional farmhouse
breakfast is included in the tariff. Guests can
relax in the lounge with its log fire and Sky
TV. For the comfort and safety of our guests
Tock How Farm is non-smoking. Dogs/pets are
welcome by prior arrangement. The Farmhouse is
situated in High Wray in the heart of the
English Lake District overlooking Blelham Tarn
and the valley towards Ambleside and the high
fells rising above. High Wray is located close
to Ambleside and Hawkshead and this peaceful
location is ideal for bird watching, fishing and
walking (5 footpaths meet at the farm entrance).
A cottage, which Beatrix Potter once owned and
dates from the 17th century, is available on a
self catering basis.
Fell View offers
comfortable accommodation in the centre of
Ambleside, nearby to all the town's amenities,
it is an ideal place to enjoy Ambleside and the
surrounding fells and beauty spots. Two double
rooms, one en-suite or one with exclusive
bathroom. Both rooms have TV, hospitality tray
and hairdryer.
Full English home cooked
breakfast, with vegetarian alternatives. Central
heating. Children welcome. Packed lunches and
flasks filled. Clothes drying facilities. You
are assured of a warm and friendly welcome and
every effort will be made to make your stay
enjoyable.
Price: From £28 - £44 per person Rooms: 2 Double En-suite Accommodation Type: B&B
The New
Dungeon Ghyll is a family owned business
with a passion for friendly & quality
service. Set amidst The Lake District’s
most dramatic fells in the picturesque
Langdale Valley.
When approaching the Lake District from
the south, the Langdale Pikes in the
Langdale Valley which dominates views to
the north west.
It is a magnificent valley located in the centre
of the Lake District and therefore very popular
with walkers and climbers alike who have a wealth
of opportunities to walk and climb some of the
highest mountains in England and specifically the
Scafell range. The main industries here were
Gunpowder production and stone quarrying.
Dungeon Ghyll Hotel nestles beneath the Langdale
Pikes and Pavey Ark in six acres of mature gardens
and pasture. Excellently placed for outdoor
pursuits such as walking, hiking, horse riding and
watersports we make an ideal base whether the
winter or the summer. We pride ourselves on the
warm welcome that we extend to all our guests and
look forward to your visit.
Price: From £60 pppn Rooms: 7 Twin, 14 Double Accommodation Type: Hotel
Melrose is an
elegant Victorian guest house (bed and
breakfast) in the centre of Ambleside, at
the heart of the Lake District National
Park.
The Melrose is perfect for a weekend
retreat, a mid-week break or a family
holiday, Melrose is furnished to an
excellent standard, as identified by its
four star rating by Visit Britain.
If you are celebrating a special occasion, let us
know if you would like us to arrange to have
flowers, chocolates and champagne waiting in your
room on arrival. Guests are welcome to partake of
the Low Wood Hotel leisure facilities which are
located close to Ambleside, set facing Lake
Windermere, and boasts a swimming pool, steam
room, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. The outdoor hot tub
really does soothe those aches away and takes some
beating. Beauty treatments and massages can also
be booked for a special relaxing treat. Passes are
subject to availability (we have four that can be
used at any one time). All guests have a front
door key, to come and go as they please. There is
safe storage for bikes, also drying facilities for
outdoor clothing. We provide free flask refills-
just ask after breakfast. We have an excellent
selection of maps and books and are always ready
to suggest nearby walks or mountain biking tours
you may wish to try directly from Ambleside.
The property has been recently renovated and
modernised, there is now a sense of old meets new,
which provides a relaxing and calming feel. The
house boasts many Victorian features such as the
'Red triple room' Victorian fireplace, which takes
centre-stage and is marvelled by all. Recently
(October 2008), we achieved the accolade of a
Bronze Environmental Award from the Cumbria
Business Environment Network. All our rooms at
Melrose are either en-suite or have private
facilities each room tastefully decorated and all
have colour TV, hair dryers and complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities. Whilst in Ambleside
there is something for everyone with museums,
galleries and is excellent for the outdoor
enthusiast with excellent walking, cycling and
horse riding there are also plenty of restaurants
and cafe bars. We welcome you to our accommodation
and we do our utmost to ensure that your stay here
is an enjoyable one.
Price: From £30 - £44 per person per
night Rooms: 8 Accommodation Type: Guest House
We are
situated in the centre of the picturesque
town of Ambleside, one of the jewels of
the Lakes, is set in the centre of the
Lake District at the head of Lake
Windermere.
Blessed with beautiful scenery, this bustling
market town provides everything a visitor could
want from the numerous shops offering wares for
walkers and climbers, to the many drinking and
eating establishments. We have 17 letting rooms
all en-suite and recently refurbished to a high
standard.
The restaurant offers a traditional menu with
dishes to suit most tastes and meals can be served
in the bar. The main bar is fully air conditioned
during the day it is the ideal venue to sit,
relax, and enjoy a meal from our excellent bar
menu. During the evening the entertainment
consists of either our state of the art video
jukebox, which projects the track of you choice on
the bar's big screen and TV's, or our weekly quiz
night. Every Sunday there is a live singer,
Churchill's is also the premier venue for big
screen sports viewing. The main bar also has a
separate pool room and various video arcade
machines on which to keep the children
entertained. We pride ourselves on the welcome
that we extend to everyone and look forward.
Price: From £60 per room Rooms: 17 En-suite Accommodation Type: Hotel
Winner of the
4 star Silver award and nestling in a
stunning rural setting in the historic
Rydal Valley amidst the fells, this grand
Victorian building was built as a farm
house in 1848 from the stones of ancient
Rydal Hall, before being converted into a
Country House Hotel in the early 1930's.
Today it has been sympathetically renovated to
provide you with a perfect base to explore the
beautiful Lake District, providing Bed & Breakfast
and evening meals by arrangement. There are few
better sited country houses in the area, located
in two and a half acres of private woodland
gardens we are surrounded by the magnificent
Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg Fell, with
splendid views out towards the green fields of
Rydal Valley to the front of the house.
Set peacefully away from the road we are half a
mile from Ambleside with all its shops, eating and
drinking its an ideal base for a walking holiday
with its magnificent views. Set in its own half
acres of private woodland gardens we are
surrounded by the magnificent Fairfield Horseshoe
and Loughrigg Fell, with splendid views out
towards the green fields of Rydal Valley to the
front of the house. Set peacefully away from the
road we are half a mile from Ambleside and ten
minutes drive from Grasmere.
We are a family run establishment with over 20
years experience in the industry an extensive
refurbishment has taken place and we have
extensive undercover storage. There are five golf
courses within half an hour drive, from the long
and demanding Keswick Golf Course to the tight and
tricky Windermere Golf Course.
Price: From £84 per room Rooms: 1 Single, 8 Double - All en-suite Accommodation Type: Hotel
A Wonderful choice Of Good Quality Rooms some with great views over
Loughrigg fell, Centre Of Town Location with everything literally on your doorstep. All rooms
benefit from multi-channel Lcd Tvs an iron and ironing board plus tea-coffee making facilities.
Churchill's has two bars the larger more popular bar and the tranquil cosy
Monty's bar located on the lower ground floor with its real log fire dartboard etc,
Churchill's also has its own private car park accessed down a narrow drive to the right of the hotel as you approach on the
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A warm welcome awaits......... Melrose is an elegant, traditional, Victorian property built with Lakeland stone and located centrally in the heart of Ambleside. In the summer months you will see the property adorned with flowers. This year Melrose won the prestigious award of the best guesthouse in the Cumbria in Bloom competition. Melrose boasts 8 letting rooms of varying sizes to allow flexibility for guests. The rooms are all spacious and decorated to a very high standard. Refreshment trays are provided in all rooms as well as complimentary... more
Anna and Paul welcome you to their fabulous guesthouse. The Wordsworths Guesthouse, come highly commended from all who stay there. Furnished and decorated to a soaringly high standard, Wordsworths combines elegance and comfort with a relaxed atmosphere and ambience. Only a two minute walk into Ambleside town where you can find is a fabulous selection of restaurants, bars cafes and shops, or a five minute walk to the head of Lake Windermere for slightly more peaceful attractions. Private car park, secure mountain bike storage and drying faciliti... more
Lakes Lodge offers
contemporary townhouse bed and breakfast accommodation in the centre of
Ambleside. We offer modern facilities with an atmosphere to give you a great night and a good morning All rooms are en-suite, with a choice of family, four poster and king size bedded rooms, some boasting stunning fell views. TV with DVD, Playstation is available at reception and complementary tray in all rooms. Ice machine for guest use with beer and wines available throughout the day. Ample parking and lock-up for motorcycles and mountain bikes. Start your... more
This delightful 18 bedroomed, non-smoking Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located within Ambleside between the shops and lake Windermere - just a short stroll to either. Plenty of private parking. Breakfast is served 8.30 to 9.30am from an extensive menu of locally sourced products and home baked goods. An extensive bar is open all day also serving cappuccinos, espresso etc and light snacks. The hotel currently has a 4 Star Highly Commended rating from the AA plus an egg cup breakfast award and 4 Star Silver Award from VB.
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Broadview is a friendly Victorian Guest House situated a short stroll from the centre of the village of Ambleside and Lake Windermere at Waterhead. Broadview offers good quality non smoking bed and breakfast accommodation for couples, families with older children and groups of friends. Situation right in the centre of the Southern Lake District, Broadview is the perfect base whether you are walking, touring or just after a break from the normal hustle and bustle of life. Start you day with a hearty Broadview breakfast. We cater for special diets... more
The Log House is an historic Norwegian log cabin in Ambleside, the heart of the English Lake
District. Originally brought to the Lake District by Artist Alfred Heaton Cooper nearly 100 years ago as a home and studio. The Log House now serves as a restaurant and bar with three luxury en-suite
bedrooms. Please note the restaurant is closed for dinner Sunday and Mondays... more
Wanslea Guest House
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DN
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Wanslea is an all en-suite AA 4 star guest house. Luxury themed rooms are also available with wide screen TVs king size beds and en-suite spa bathrooms. We have been featured in the Times
recommended by the Lake District Guide and are in the AA best B and B 2008.... more
Situated in the heart of Ambleside and overlooking the surrounding fells, Brantfell is the ideal place to stay
whilst exploring the unique landscapes of the Lake District. With designer ensuite rooms comprising of singles, doubles and twins, together with large suites, guests at Brantfell are spoilt for choice. All rooms have flat screen tv/dvd, , tea/coffee making facilities, clock radios etc. and most have powerful double width
showers. We offer complimentary membership of the local leisure centre.... more
Rothay Manor is a small Regency country-house hotel set in its own landscaped gardens in the heart of the Lake District, just 14 mile from both Lake Windermere and the centre of Ambleside. An ideal base for walking, cycling sightseeing or just relaxing this family run hotel is hotel is renowned for the relaxed, comfortable, friendly atmosphere, and the efficient but unobtrusive service of good food and wine. Guests have free use of a nearby Leisure Club. Full English Breakfast included... more
The Inn nestles on the shores of Windermere, only a short walk from the bustling village of Ambleside. The nearby fells and the steamer pier for cruises around the lake create a truly unique, ethereal ambience. Pretty bedrooms offer the best of traditional
Lakeland comfort, many with lake views. Country inn style dining where freshly prepared food of the highest quality, world wines and real ale are all served with spectacular views of the lake and fells. In warm weather these can be taken alfresco on the lakeside
terrace.
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For six months from November 2003, the Waterhead Hotel underwent a £2.7 million refurbishment and extension to become the Lake Districts first four star Townhouse Hotel. You are now invited to experience the most contemporary and luxurious surroundings, staying in bedrooms with the most modern, yet user friendly, equipment, including CDDVD players and flat screen TVs. Whilst the Waterheads facilities have been transformed, what has remained is the relaxing Lakeside setting and superlative views over Waterhead Bay with its backdrop of Wetherlam... more
On the shores of Lake Windermere, personally managed by the Hewitt family, traditional service, modern comforts and superb food combine to produce the perfect balance between quality and hospitality in this three star hotel. Relax in the heated indoor pool or outside in our flower filled courtyard with a reviving drink and contemplate the events of the day and evening menu. Dining is a vital part at The Regent Hotel and the head chef combines fresh local produce with traditional Cumbrian influences into a modern British style. All this is compl... more
Waterhead
Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HD
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Lake House and Hideaway Cottage are situated overlooking Windermere at Waterhead Bay, Lake House offers visitors a quality hotel environment but with a relaxed style. The Hotel is centrally placed ideal for exploring the whole area. Lake house has various styles and sizes of accommodation to suit every need, all rooms are en-suite and have flat screen t.v, DVD player and music system and tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms have a lake view at a supplement. Guests staying at Lake House have the use of the pool and restaurant (evening
meals) at... more
The Queens Hotel is a friendly family run hotel situated in the very centre of Ambleside - an ideal location for touring the Lake District. Picturesque backdrop views of the fells and the towns characteristic slate rooftops can be seen from all of our rooms. We boast one of the most extensive menus in the town, served all day from 12 - 9.30pm, and are renowned for our large range of real ales specialising in CAMRA award-winning local breweries. All rooms are ensuite, with satellite TV and tea, coffee making
facilities, and with wireless internet... more
Family owned and run luxury BandB in heart of the Lake District. Private car parking, own grounds, stunning views of surrounding hills. Central location to Ambleside village and Lake Windermere as well as many tourist attractions. King size four posters and spa baths available. Family
rooms extra beds available.... more
Refreshingly contemporary American-style BandB where native New Yorkers Sue and Jerry offer you the choice of a full American breakfast (with homemade pancakes) or a full English breakfast! All rooms fully en-suite and strictly non-smoking.
No children under 16 years or pets. Free WiFi access.... more
A small but very friendly family run accommodation provider in the centre of Ambleside. Private car park, complimentary use of a local leisure club, with swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi etc. situated just over amile away. Good breakfast selction including fruit, cereals, yoghurt, and vegetarian selection, and all the normal hot breakfast choices, cooked and served by Anthony and Christine and their friendly staff. Close to the bus routes, convenient for walking, cycling, fishing and generally enjoying the beauty of the Lake District. We can now o... more
A 400 year old Lakeland Inn with oak beams, real fires and small, cosy rooms. Famed for our real ales and extensive menu of freshly cooked dishes, using local produce as much as possible.Situated in the middle of picturesque Elterwater village, with the magnificent Langdale Pikes as a backdrop, there are walks of every variety in all directions from the front door.... more
Elterwater, the most glorious of Lakeland Villages with a local pub and of course its own Lake. The Eltermere was built in 1756 and overlooks Lake Elterwater an area of fantastic natural beauty at the foot of the Langdale Valley. Some of the very best walking is from our very doorstep, gentle or challenging, including the Langdale Pikes, take your pick! Within a few minutes walk is the Langdale Country Leisure Club, with Swimming Pool, Gym, Squash and Beauty Salon. We can, upon request, obtain a Free Leisure Pass, please bring your own towels.... more
The Langdale Hotel and Country Club is the ideal choice for getting away from it all...a place in the heart of the English Lake District loved for its natural beauty, rich heritage and is noted for its colourful history. The Hotel has two distinctly styled restaurants and its own traditional Lakeland pub, a Health and Beauty salon and an exclusive Country Club. It is an award-winning Estate where you are assured of a warm welcome and friendly service.... more
The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is located in the picturesque Langdale Valley, close to the bustling small town of Ambleside and situated conveniently for visiting many interesting areas of the Lake District, such as Grasmere, Bowness on Windermere, Keswick and Kendal. The Hotel prides itself on the cuisine served, the relaxed and friendly service it offers, as well as the excellent standards
provided. All bedrooms enjoy the most dramatic of views, whether over Stickle Beck as it tumbles down the fellside, to the Pikes themselves all dominant and br... more
This charming coaching inn dates right back to 1624 and is a favourite with holiday-makers and walkers alike as it is so close to many well-known walks for all ages and abilities. The hotel has eight large, en suite bedrooms, some with four-poster beds. The friendly Badger Bar serves a mouth-watering menu of home-made food as well as a fine selection of real ales from local Cumbrian breweries, and depending on the season you can enjoy your sustenance in front of blazing log fires or outside in the attractive beer garden.Nearby walks include the... more
Centrally located in the Lake District National Park, Cote How is a splendid 16th Country Guest House and Tearoom set in 4 acres of grounds close to the River Rothay and only 300m form Rydal Water. One of only 3 Soil Association licensed 100% ORGANIC guesthouses in the UK, we offer luxury accommodation and wholesome organic food which is locally sourced and Fairtrade with vegetarian options. Cote How Guest House is an ideal retreat but still within easy reach of restaurants and pubs in nearby Ambleside and Grasmere. There are numerous walks and... more
Our 4 Lakeland Inn was built in 1872 and is nestled on the south facing slope in Little Langdale -one of Lakelands unspoilt areas. The Three Shires provides the perfect situation for walking, touring and relaxing. We have ten prettily furnished rooms with stunning fell views. Log fires, traditional Ales, superb food, excellent views and friendly service. In summer the verandahs and window ledges are covered with beautiful hanging baskets and flower boxes. You are guaranteed excellent, friendly service and a warm welcome from the staff, and the... more
Located within the heart of the English Lake District, Briery Wood Country House Hotel offers the ideal location to explore this area of Cumbrias National Park. It is the perfect place to simply relax and enjoy a country house atmosphere with all the comforts of home, while surrounded by dramatic landscape of lakes, fells, valleys and coastline.Situated on the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside, the hotel sits near the East shores of Lake Windermere, Britains largest inland body of water, and is set in 7 acres of secluded gardens and woodlan... more
The Willowsmere was built around 1860 as an imposing Lakeland family residence, it has been tastefully restored and renovated to a high standard and includes the luxuries that you would expect if staying in a fine English hotel. The Guesthouse has 13 en suite bedrooms all recently refurbished including new luxury pocket sprung beds and those little extras that make your stay a pleasant and relaxing one. There are 2 lounges for guests use and a large landscaped secluded garden where you can enjoy a drink from the well-stocked cellar. The Willows... more
Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Windermere with splendid views across the Lake. The hotel is ideally situated to explore the surrounding area.Low Wood offers a dining experience, either from the traditional English cuisine of the Windermere Restaurant or our Organic Cafe Bar, serving a range of light snacks throughout the day. An extensive Leisure Club, Beauty Salon and Water Sports Centre together with a superb lawned shoreline and one of the finest views across Lake Windermere. At Low Wood, we offer the ideal holiday venue if you w... more
A few hundred feet above one of the most beautiful lake in Britain beckons a small gem of a hotel. Its called The Samling. Set in its won sixty seven acre estate, its like no other place youve ever stayed. This is a hotel in the country and, emphatically, not a country house hotel, so theres none of that snooty nostalgic stuff. Instead, youll discover deep comfort the fruits of a thoughtful kitchen and service so good youll hardly notice it. Breakfast at The Samling is generally agreed is preferable in bed and a many splendoured thing it is. Th... more
With a magnificent view of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is idyllic in any season, surrounded by the extensive woodlands and natural beauty of Cumbria. Its Michelin-starred restaurant overlooks lake and mountains, and bedrooms in the main house and the nearby lodge share the same glorious views. Some of the hotels spacious suites have been designed with families in mind.Holbeck Ghyll is ideally situated for exploring the attractions of the breathtaking Lake District. Built in the 19th century, the house was bought as a h... more
Following a recent restoration, this charming B&B now offers 3 beautiful en suite bedrooms in a wonderfully peaceful setting in the village of Ambleside, with views over the Lakeland Fells.
Rating: 4*
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Cherry Garth
Lake Road Ambleside LA22 0DH
Booking Centre Hotline: 0870 240 7060
Cherry Garth is a non-smoking house situated in Ambleside at the Heart of the English Lake District. We are less than five minutes walk from both the centre of Ambleside and Lake Windermere.
Rating: 4*
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Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel
Lake Road Ambleside LA22 9BX
Booking Centre Hotline: 0870 240 7060
In the heart of the Lake District, amid dramatic fells and picturesque valleys, you will find The Ambleside Salutation. Enjoying a village centre location and boasting breathtaking views, this 17th century hotel has welcomed visitors since 1600.
Rating: 3*
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Ees Wyke Country House
Ees Wyke Country House AMBLESIDE LA22 0JZ
Ees Wyke, an elegant and comfortable Georgian house overlooking Esthwaite Water, situated on the B5285 between Hawkshead and Windermere ferry. Recommended in the AA, with a rosette and five stars, The Good Hotel and The Good Food Guide.
Kingswood, a traditional 4 star Gold Award Guest House providing quality bed and breakfast accommodation. A perfect location for your stay in Ambleside at the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Old Lake Road, Ambleside,
Lake District, Cumbria, LA22 0DJ
If you want to walk, climb, swim, sail, cycle, motor cycle, tour or just relax in the glorious scenery of England's most beautiful National Park, then Ambleside Backpackers is a great place to stay. Ambleside has shops, a beautiful church, lots of pubs
An old market town and one of Lakeland’s most
popular tourist hotspots since the 19th century. The poet William Wordsworth
worked here, there's a Wordsworth chapel at St. Mary's Church. He once
taught at the Rydal House, nearby. Mrs. Hemans author of ‘the boy stood on a
burning deck’, lived at ‘Dove Nest’. The town features a number of 17th
century buildings, including a watermill. Now a National Trust information
centre, The Bridge House s an interesting folly crossing the beck of Stock
Ghyll. There's also a medieval rush-bearing ceremony at St. Mary's Church
each July.
