Is Red Lion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Lion Inn?

Red Lion Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Red Lion Inn located?

Situated in Ambleside, this hotel is steps from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead Grammar School, and Church of St Mary. Grizedale Forest and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Red Lion Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Jan 15, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Very friendly staff and the food was lovely

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Difficulty finding parking, no room at 2/3 restaurants, no heat in the room, tv didn’t work.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

May 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab little place. Meal, service and breakfast was amazing for what we paid

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Jun 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff excellent,Food very good room clean facility very good

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Jan 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a good stay

great warm room breakfast very good a good 2 night stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Dec 31, 2024

Really nice homely pub. The owners were very welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfy. Food was tasty. Would definitely return here

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Sep 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Traditional old lakeland inn, rooms not luxurious, but in keeping with the age of place and lots of character. Good choice at breakfast, very tasty, and goo service

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Akiyoshi

May 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Aug 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great village pub in an ideal spot. Lovely village. Room was nice. Breakfast really good. Evening meals very good too. Will return here when next in the Lakes.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hamlet of Hawkshead is a national treasure. Tucked away from busier villages like Ambleside. The Red Lion made for a relaxed , comfortable evening with very friendly staff and locals.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Jun 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very enjoyable

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Dec 28, 2023

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Christmas travel

Very enjoyable

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Oct 22, 2024

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Short but sweet

This was a last minute trip and honestly it was just a lovely one. We weren’t there long but the bed was comfy, the room was clean and the staff were friendly. Can’t complain.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Nov 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the e Red Lion

Our first stay at the Red Lion. Rooms really clean and comfortable. Food to the usual high standards from Alex and the team. Looking forward to going back again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Feb 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stunning and charming 15th century stay

Came to stay to visit the area for work. The hotel was my base. The staff were so attentive as soon as I walked through the door of the historic coaching pub. It’s was busy and bustling and I was concerned that it would be noisy in my room but as I was shown to my room tucked away along the winding corridor I was happily wrong. The rooms are the other end to the pub so didn’t hear a thing! The breakfasts are simple but thoughtful and they are happy to cater to everyone’s tastes. The room was clean, quiet and snuggly. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to go back. The little village of hawkshead is like stepping back in time. It’s beautiful!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was very good the staff were excellent. Appart from the TV which decided to loose connection about 9pm, we enjoyed our stay 😄

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Live

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celinda

Dec 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Dec 4, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Oct 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The inn's rooms are quirky and characterful, fitting the age of the building: wonky floors and walls, nothing square. Facilities were a bit variable: the heating wasn't working but the staff were able to provide an electric heater to overcome that. The shower was either hot or cold, nothing in the middle. Hot was ok, with plenty of flow, so it worked. The food in the restaurant was excellent, good menu, really tasty. Location is great. There is only a small car park on site, but we got lucky.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Sep 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Sep 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

olivia

Aug 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Value for money. The staff at the property were friendly. Easy to check in. It had a very close community feel to the pub and the whole village. The village is picturesque and quiet. The pub has an Italian menu on the evening and the breakfast was good. Very close to other pubs and restaurants and next to the coop convenience store. Great stay. The room was basic and had a sink in the bedroom and was a bit wonky due to it being an old building but had everything you needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lyndsey

Jun 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great

Lovely old pub in cute village. Good food. Very creaky floors!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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