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The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group, hotel in Ambleside

Located in the pretty Lake District village of Ambleside, this 18th-century hotel is situated in the centre of this historic town, with all the amenities on your doorstep.

The breakfast was lovely good selection, cooked breakfast very tasty. Very good value for money. Hotel central plenty to see. Loads of choices for evening meal. Also dog friendly.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,565 reviews
Price from
£89
1 night, 2 adults
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group, hotel in Ambleside

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group stands on the shores of Lake Windermere, a short walk from Ambleside centre.

The staff were exceptional, room and food excellent. The location was superb, the scenery out of this world and the view from my room was wonderful looking right over the lake.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,034 reviews
Price from
£105
1 night, 2 adults
Rothay Garth, hotel in Ambleside

The Rothay Garth is a traditional Lakeland guest house with beautiful mountain views. Set in the heart of Ambleside village, The Rothay offers en suite rooms and free parking.

Immaculate, friendly team, comfortable bed. Good simple breakfast offering
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,237 reviews
Price from
£89
1 night, 2 adults
Brathay Lodge, hotel in Ambleside

This family-run Ambleside bed and breakfast offers on-site parking £12, free Wi-Fi, and bedrooms, shower and king-size beds. There are scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg.

Host(Zoe) very kind and informative! Room clean, large with wonderful views. Breakfast and staff wonderful , lots of choice for a continental style breakfast. Wonderful position in Ambleside with lots to do . Right next to Bus Station which took you anywhere in the Lakes for £2 per person!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
893 reviews
Price from
£118
1 night, 2 adults
Briery Wood Hotel, hotel in Ambleside

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland.

Location , staff and cleanliness excellent. Great value
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
919 reviews
Price from
£149
1 night, 2 adults
Langdale Hotel & Spa, hotel in Ambleside

In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.

Beautiful surroundings The staff were super, especially those in the Stove restaurant and at the pool. Clean, well presented and comfortable.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
503 reviews
Price from
£250
1 night, 2 adults
Skelwith Bridge Hotel, hotel in Ambleside

Located on the outskirts of Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers en-suite accommodation with free on-site private parking facilities.

My room was comfortable and clean, the staff were friendly and the food was amazing.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
714 reviews
Price from
£134
1 night, 2 adults
The Drunken Duck Inn, hotel in Ambleside

Set in Ambleside, The Drunken Duck Inn features a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Very clean - lovely room and excellent bar with great choice of drinks and wonderful staff.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
13 reviews
Price from
£138
1 night, 2 adults
The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection, hotel in Ambleside

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of...

Great location in the heart of Ambleside, lovely room and very nice breakfast
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
969 reviews
Price from
£84
1 night, 2 adults
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel, hotel in Ambleside

This family-run Lake District accommodation has an indoor swimming pool, picturesque gardens and free parking. Free WiFi is available in the downstairs public areas and the bedrooms.

Food very good
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,139 reviews
Price from
£170
1 night, 2 adults
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As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.
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  • Avg. price/night: £145
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,699 reviews
    Excellent location, lovely staff and great breakfast. Lovely place to sit outside and relax next to Windermere, perfect weather was a bonus. Lots of parking. We had a family room for 3 adults, large room with kingsize bed and sofa bed very comfortable and clean. Wouldnt hesitate to go back, also you could hire paddleboards and canoes a few minutes walk away, great fun.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £149
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,565 reviews
    Great location. Family room (with the bath) was brilliant and perfect for families up to 4 people (and babies/toddlers). Everywhere was spotless and all amenities were modern and ‘fresh’.
    Sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £96.10
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,237 reviews
    Room was spacious and clean with a little private sitout. Staff was very helpful and pleasant, the laundry facility for a small number of clothes was a lifesaver, breakfast was fresh, tasty but adding a few child-friendly options like pancakes would have made it fab. The location was superb, you could walk to everything in town leaving the car behind in their car park. A highlight was the jacuzzi bath tub, great after a fell walk.
    Sudha
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £112.50
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 297 reviews
    We had side by side rooms to fit our family of 5. The rooms were well equipped with dishes. We also appreciated the extra seating so that we could all hang out in the larger room to watch a movie. The location was great. Easy walk to a Roman Fort, the lakefront, pubs, and also walkable into Ambleside. Our kids loved the hot tub. Staff were friendly.
    Manuel
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £89.25
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 717 reviews
    Central location, clean and tidy with separate beds for the kids in the family room.
    J
    Joanne
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 893 reviews
    Family room was lovely - very spacious and warm - liked that the kids were in a separate corner behind a curtain The door that led to the carpark was very handy for getting stuff to the room without hassle Beds are comfortable and we liked the seating area Smart TVs were great for a cosy night in - as were the abundant cushions on the beds! Staff are super friendly Breakfast buffet was plentiful and varied Powerful shower with plenty of hot water Brilliant location within steps of the shops and pubs of Ambleside
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £131.70
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 969 reviews
    The hotel was a great location, right in the centre of town and less than a mile from the pier. There is a shuttle bus that stops right outside the hotel if you don’t/can’t walk. The family room was a perfect size. I liked that there was a sofa bed rather than bunks for the children. Lovely and clean and room was made up each day (rare since Covid in most hotels!). What stands out here though are the staff - they were all so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I couldn’t speak more highly of them.
    Ashleigh
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 9 reviews
    Lovely place, clean. Had everything for a baby, highchair, cot. Very child friendly.
    Zara
    People with friends
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 729 reviews
    Pub and restaurant are great. All I expected and hoped for in a ‘pub inn hotel restaurant ‘. Staff was very kind, helpful and fun ! Our family room was very big, and the bathroom very modern and clean. The surroundings are stunning. We stayed here the first night of our arrival in Lakedistrict and made a beautiful walk along the lake, played in the stream and climbed trees just in front of the hotel. The gardens and Wordsworth house also nextdoor. Kids asked straight away if we could stay there the rest of the holiday
    Odile
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 294 reviews
    Visited with family and had a fabulous time. Excellent facilities, lovely atmosphere and staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. Very clean, quiet at night, great location for the lakes, minutes away from most places. We had loads of fun in the games room - pool, ping pong, table football (and not an ipad or technology in sight and the kids loved it). Would definetely return!
    Simon
    Family with young children
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