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Recommended hotels in Ambleside

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

1. Rothay Garth

Rothay Garth
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (441 reviews)
"Perfect location and the breakfast was beautiful. Thank you"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is ￥10,106
￥12,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Rothay Garth
A wooden bar area with wicker chairs and a round table, set against a backdrop of a woven wall and a mountainous landscape.

2. Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (167 reviews)
"Rothay Manor was a beautiful and idyllic setting for our Lake District journey. The grounds, rooms, food and spaces were absolutely gorgeous, and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. 10/10 can't wait to return!"
United States
Ian
The price is ￥56,495
￥67,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Rothay Manor Hotel
A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, two pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

3. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Compston House B&B - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Excellent service and a lovely room"
United Kingdom
Kathryn
The price is ￥14,371
￥17,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Compston House B&B - Adults Only
A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

4. Elder Grove

Elder Grove
4.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
"Lovely little spot on the outskirts of Ambleside but easily walkable to downtown. Great cozy room and absolutely phenomenal hot breakfast. Hosts were responsive, helpful, and friendly. Can't recommend this enough for anyone passing through."
Canada
Avery
The price is ￥15,889
￥19,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Elder Grove
A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

5. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
3.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Great beer and ale selections."
Canada
Christopher
The price is ￥15,713
￥18,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

6. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay, the staff were really friendly and helpful, the room was large and comfortable and breakfast was good. The location is stunning, right on the lake near the ferry pier. I’d recommend staying here as a great base to explore the area"
United Kingdom
William
The price is ￥15,713
￥18,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn
A stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

7. Crow How Country Guest House

Crow How Country Guest House
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (182 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast. Nice property"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is ￥18,117
￥21,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Crow How Country Guest House
A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

8. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Townhouse
3.5 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (237 reviews)
"Excellent Breakfast and good location."
United Kingdom
Ravinder
The price is ￥16,779
￥20,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Ambleside Townhouse
A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

9. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (967 reviews)
"A superb hotel in a great location"
United Kingdom
MICHAEL
The price is ￥35,579
￥42,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
A two-story residential building with a balcony, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

10. Quaysiders Lakes Resort

Quaysiders Lakes Resort
3.0 star property
Ambleside
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Quaysiders resort is an apartment/hotel right by the upper side of Lake Windermere in Ambleside. It is in an absolutely perfect location close to the lake, shops, restaurants. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment with a kitchen that had all kitchen amenities. Our Apartment was very clean and spacious . There is an indoor pool that was warm and it can also be like a Jacuzzi. There is also a Sauna. The resort also has a laundry room and dryer so I was able to do my laundry while on our stay. The...
United Kingdom
Hajara
The price is ￥22,308
￥26,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Quaysiders Lakes Resort
A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

11. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"Great staff, room was clean, breakfast was good."
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥15,713
￥18,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

12. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (247 reviews)
"The room was spotless the food good & staff very helpful"
United Kingdom
sheena
The price is ￥13,946
￥16,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group
A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

13. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (542 reviews)
"Very helpful staff at reception.. room was very clean and comfortable, with a really nice decor. we were lucky in that we got parking on property but it is not guaranteed"
Canada
Trusha
The price is ￥13,946
￥16,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn
A wooden interior with a desk, a mirror, and a door leading outside.

14. Melrose Guest House

Melrose Guest House
3.5 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent well prepared and served by brilliant staff"
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is ￥18,352
￥22,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Melrose Guest House
A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

15. Waterhead Retreat

Waterhead Retreat
4.5 star property
Ambleside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"well located and helpful staff, family friendly"
United Kingdom
Priyank
The price is ￥10,055
￥17,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Waterhead Retreat
A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

16. Brathay Lodge

Brathay Lodge
4.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (205 reviews)
"Lovely guest house, very clean nice staff"
United States
Niki
The price is ￥25,549
￥30,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Brathay Lodge
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

17. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
4.0 star property
Ambleside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (376 reviews)
"A comfortable stay and the staff were lovely."
United Kingdom
Lina
The price is ￥17,478
￥20,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group
A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

18. The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel
4.0 star property
Ambleside
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (770 reviews)
"Breakfast staff were brilliant!"
United Kingdom
A
The price is ￥22,950
￥27,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Daffodil Hotel
A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

19. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Hillsdale in Ambleside
4.0 star property
Ambleside Town Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Lovely hosts who had plenty of useful knowledge. Great breakfast which kept us going all day. Comfy bed. Lots of nice pictures and ornaments throughout the house. Big brollies came in very useful too."
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is ￥22,421
￥26,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hillsdale in Ambleside
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view through a glass door, and a window.

20. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast
3.0 star property
Ambleside
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120 reviews)
"Free parking Clean, comfortable room. Would stay again"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ￥12,888
￥15,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast
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Learn more about Ambleside

Nestled in the Lake District, Ambleside offers scenic hikes to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and boat trips across Lake Windermere. Rent a kayak at Waterhead Pier or visit Beatrix Potter's former home 'Hill Top' in nearby Near Sawrey.

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A lush forest with a cascading waterfall.

Top reviews in Ambleside

A wooden interior with a desk, a mirror, and a door leading outside.
Melrose Guest House

Melrose Guest House

Melrose Guest House
Ambleside Town Centre

10/10 Excellent

Melrose Guest house is a beautiful place to stay in the Ambelside, Lakes National Park, and Windemere area. It is conveniently located in town by restaurants, ships, and trails. The room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing every day of our stay. This is the place to stay in Ambelside!
United States
Brian
Reviewed June 25, 2026
Melrose Guest House

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ambleside like for a resort vacation?

Longing for a relaxing getaway? You deserve all the comforts of a resort, where you can find everything you need for your trip from convenient dining options to activities and entertainment. Browse the resort options in the area and discover the best one for you, whether you envision yourself sitting down to fine dining or checking out the on-site boutiques.

What's a top resort in Ambleside?

Our highest-rated resorts near Ambleside: The Langdale Hotel & Spa - 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ambleside. Features 2 bars, a fitness center, and a car charging station. Pine Lake Resort - 21.8 mi (35 km) from Ambleside. Has a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

What can I do in Ambleside?

Monuments like Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage are places to learn more about the local history, while interesting museums to visit include Wordsworth Museum and Hawkshead Grammar School. For more to see in the area, you can spend time at Ambleside Pier or Lake Windermere.

What's the weather like in Ambleside?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 52°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Ambleside is 61 inches.

What's the best way to get to and around Ambleside?

Fly into Carlisle (CAX), which is located 35.8 mi (57.6 km) away from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.