Hotels in Ambleside (England, United Kingdom)

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  1. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

    3 Stars
    Mountain views from select rooms
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  2. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

    4 Stars
    Indoor and outdoor spa facilities
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    from$291

  3. Langdale Hotel & Spa

    4 Stars
    Scenic 35-acre woodland estate
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    from$241

  4. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

    4 Stars
    Dog-friendly accommodation and dining
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    from$124

  5. Ambleside Central

    4 Stars
    Two-minute walk to bus station
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    from$114

  6. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

    4 Stars
    Lakefront access in Ambleside location
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    from$140

  7. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group

    4 Stars
    Guest rooms with lake views
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    from$155

  8. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

    3 Stars
    Central Ambleside Village Location
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    from$124

  9. Ambleside Fell Rooms

    4 Stars
    Access nearby public hiking trails
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    from$112

  10. The Queen's Head Hotel

    4 Stars
    Dedicated amenities for canine guests
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    from$174

  11. Waterhead

    4 Stars
    Pet-friendly accommodations and dining
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    from$155

  12. Skelwith Bridge Hotel

    3 Stars
    Dog-friendly accommodation and amenities
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    from$192

  13. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

    3 Stars
    Scenic views of Langdale Valley
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    from$163

  14. Rothay Manor Hotel

    4 Stars
    Reserve a Pavilion Garden Suite
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    from$421

  15. Ambleside Rooms & Suites - Stylish Stays With Breathtaking Views - Stay Longer, Save More

    3 Stars
    Access Private Terrace and Views
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  16. YHA Ambleside

    4 Stars
    Ten-minute walk to Ambleside
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    from$58

  17. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

    3 Stars
    Direct Access to Langdale Trails
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    from$235

  18. The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection

    4 Stars
    Guaranteed on-site guest parking
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    from$159

  19. YHA Langdale

    2 Stars
    Balcony terrace with lake views
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  20. Great Langdale Bunkhouse

    1 Stars
    Access world-class outdoor trails directly
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    from$70

  21. Quaysiders Club

    3 Stars
    Swim in heated indoor pool
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    from$252

  22. Sawrey House

    3 Stars
    Panoramic Views of Esthwaite Water
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    from$249

  23. The Britannia Inn

    3 Stars
    Direct Access to Hiking Trails
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    from$196

  24. Ambleside Townhouse

    Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast options
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    from$134

  25. Rothay Garth

    Central Ambleside location near lake
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    from$105

  26. Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust

    Direct access to estate grounds
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    from$149

  27. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside - The Inn Collection Group

    Bring pets to dog-friendly rooms
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    from$139

  28. Lal Tethera

    3 Stars
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    from$667

  29. Diamond Lodge Boutique Adults Only Guest House

    Dedicated Drying Room For Gear
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    from$222

  30. Crow How Country Guest House

    Dedicated drying room for hikers
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    from$193

  31. Finest Retreats - Kelsick Villa Guest House - Catbells

    Peaceful onsite swimming pool area
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    from$139

  32. Brathay Lodge

    View Wansfell and Loughrigg peaks
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    from$184

  33. The Great Escape - Pet Friendly - Pets Stay Free

    3 Stars
    On-site garden and picnic area
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  34. Rooms at the Apple Pie

    Central Ambleside location near attractions
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    from$126

  35. Elder Grove

    Locally Sourced Cumbrian Breakfast Options
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    from$141

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Escape the city and head to the tranquillity of Ambleside

The small town of Ambleside in the north of England is steep in history and serves as a base to explore the rugged nature of the Lake District National Park. Set to the north side of Lake Windermere, the town is within minutes of the waterfront that provides many leisure activities for visitors. Being an historic market town, since the seventeenth century, Ambleside has always seen many travellers come through and that is an element that is still present today, with much of the town’s industry catering to the tourism market.

A village rich in history

Although the town dates back as far as Roman times, much of its architecture is from the Victorian era. St Mary’s Church is an excellent example of this, just to the east of the town centre the building dates to the mid nineteenth century and with its tall and distinct spire, it is one of the most recognisable buildings in the town. The renowned English poet, William Wordsworth once had an office in Ambleside and lived nearby, as a consequence there are multiple references to him across the town. The Armitt Museum founded in the early twentieth century by the writer Mary Armitt, houses a large literature collection and exhibition featuring work from Wordsworth and many others, including a special section dedicated to Beatrix Potter. Indeed the town is a fascinating area for history lovers of all kinds and staying in one of the older hotels in Ambleside allows visitors to truly immerse themselves in this history.

A region centred around water

One of the highlights and most photographed scenes in the region is the Bridge House, now a National Trust listed building which is set over the Ghyll stream. The Bridge House dates back to the seventeenth century and is truly picturesque, attracting tourists from afar to appreciate its history and pleasing aesthetic. Further downstream visitors will find the Stock Ghyll Force, a seventy foot waterfall which previously used to power a dozen watermills. Although the mills have since closed, the views from the falls give an idea of how the industrial Ambleside used to look. The falls are just a short walk from all of the hotels Ambleside houses, but provide a nice half-day trip out of the town. To the south of the town lies the Windermere lake, home to many of the activities on offer in the region. Steamer ferries leave from Ambleside Pier to towns further south such as Bowness and Lakeside; taking a steamer trip is an extremely popular activity with tourists. The lake also offers a variety of outdoor activities such as sailing, windsurfing and outdoor swimming, all contributing to make it a favoured area with families. Many of the Ambleside hotels can be found alongside the waterfront including several independent bed and breakfasts.

Hiking from Ambleside

There are countless trails and hiking opportunities in all directions of the town to suit adventurers of all abilities. Consequently Ambleside is often used by a variety of visitors wishing to access the nature of the Lake District National Park and find a hotel to base themselves from. As the range of trials and walks is endless; newcomers to the region are recommended to pick up one of the guides on sale or talk with the locals in the various hiking shops or tourist information centres in Ambleside town. Day trips can be taken in the local hillsides, meandering through small and seemingly nondescript villages which offer a quaint and quieter side to the larger towns. Longer trips up to the highlands, known locally as fells, can be started from Ambleside. Popular fells include Langdale, Coniston and Loughrigg, all quintessential examples of the scenery which makes the Lake District so greatly loved.

Out into the hills of the Lake District

Given the smaller size of Ambleside, visitors spending more than just a few days in the area are likely to venture further afield. The closest larger town in the region is that of Windermere, some eight kilometres to the south. Windermere provides rail transport links and is often a hub which visitors heading to an Ambleside hotel are likely to pass through. The town itself offers a wider range of shops plus further tourist attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter, but overall it is mostly another town to base a Lake District trip from. Further north from Ambleside lie the villages of Rydal and Grasmere, both offer additional examples of the Victorian architecture which is common in the region. There are indeed further accommodation options in these smaller villages which can provide a hotel with greater ambiance than in central Ambleside.

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