The Best Hotels Closest to Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

1. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Elaine

￥18,431

￥22,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

A view through a window of a church with a tall spire, surrounded by hills and buildings.

2. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

Natascha

￥18,814

￥22,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

3. Rothay Garth

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Tony

￥16,241

￥19,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Michael

￥18,920

￥22,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

A stone building with multiple windows, a sign for Norwood House, and a Hillsdale Bed & Breakfast sign.

A tranquil lake with a wooden dock and a forested mountain in the background.

5. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Caroline

￥22,046

￥26,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A stone building with a sign reading 'Lake View Country House.'

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Lauren

￥22,391

￥26,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

7. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

￥29,511

￥35,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hot tub in an outdoor setting with a wooden pergola overhead.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and large windows.

A kitchen pantry with shelves stocked with food items, a bowl of fruit, and a cutting board with vegetables.

A four-poster bed with wooden posts and a white mattress, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

8. Moss Grove Organic

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Kevin

￥25,865

￥31,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

9. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ravinder

￥18,991

￥22,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a small table with flowers, and a purple wall.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a variety of food items, and storage containers.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, a small table with a chair, and a door leading to another room.

10. Brathay Lodge

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Niki

￥24,199

￥29,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A buffet with various food items including eggs, cheese, and watermelon slices.

11. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Sara

￥37,471

￥44,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

12. The Britannia Inn

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Simon

￥25,170

￥30,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a mirror, and a wall with two framed pictures.

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

The exterior of The Ambleside Inn, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a signboard.

13. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

￥18,291

￥21,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

14. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

2.4 km from Rydal Water

meara

￥29,475

￥35,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A large white building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn with picnic tables and umbrellas.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

15. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Martin

￥24,128

￥28,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

A hallway with a dog sitting by a door leading to a garden.

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

16. Rothay Manor Hotel

3 km from Rydal Water

Karen

￥61,623

￥73,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

A small, cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a wooden desk with a chair, two wicker chairs with cushions, a radiator, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

A town with stone buildings and a church spire in the distance.

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, two bedside tables with candles, and a wall-mounted artwork.

17. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Melody

￥13,944

￥16,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging wicker lamps, and bar stools.

A stone building with a sloped roof, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden area with various plants and flowers.

18. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Cheryl

￥19,095

￥24,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

1.3 km from Rydal Water

Matthew

￥18,287

￥21,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A room with a wooden door, a glass sliding door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a small metal stand with decorative items.

A stone house with a white exterior, a wooden door, and a window.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

20. Woodbine Cottage

2.7 km from Rydal Water

Andrew

￥92,248

￥110,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 166 reviews	View
Rothay Garth	9.2 Wonderful 418 reviews	View
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group	9.2 Wonderful 260 reviews	View
Hillsdale in Ambleside	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

The Daffodil Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast staff were brilliant!"

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay in central Ambleside. Nice room and bathroom, great location to start various walks and close to bus station for trips elsewhere. Good breakfast. Room was clean but used wine glass from previous person left in room although otherwise clean place"

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and clean, bath robes and slippers, complementary drinks, tea and coffee machine in the room. The bed was very comfortable and big and the shower pressure was amazing. They have a small spa, sometimes there's no one in there and you can have it all to yourself. It was a charming place and probably one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. Special thanks to the staff, who are caring and always happy to help. Cannot wait to visit again."

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely staff. Really helpful."

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"YHA Grasmere is a massive, well-maintained property with a really great team of staff. The kitchen and dining areas are huge and spotless, and having plenty of showers on every floor means you never have to wait around. The rooms, showers, and toilets were all kept very clean. Just a couple of minor maintenance issues: the light fixture above the mirror in my room didn't work, and one of the toilets took a few tries to get it to flush properly. Aside from those small quirks, everything else was really good and it's a solid place to stay in the Lakes."

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely guesthouse in center of Grasmere, walking distance to everything, including to Dove Cottage (Wordsworth’s home) and several trail heads. Great breakfast cooked to order."

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fab, couldn’t do enough for you. We stayed for 2 nights and did a few walks round the area and it’s in a great area. The room was lovely and spacious. We also took our dog and the amount of space and areas they were allowed was great. The breakfasts were really nice and again, the staff were really great. My only real gripe was a 10:30am check out but that’s being really picky. We are already planning our next one"

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and super clean one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in the Uk, the staff went above and beyond and were very accommodating they kept our luggage as we planned a hike and the breakfast was lovely too. We hadn’t had the time to use the spa facilities or anything else. We would recommend this hotel as everything is super close and convenient. Thank you to all the staff"

Other attractions near Rydal Water

A quaint cottage surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

Rydal Mount

9.4/10 (77 reviews)

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

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A white house with a stone wall and a stone chimney.

Dove Cottage

9.2/10 (36 reviews)

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

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Dora's Field

Explore the great outdoors at Dora's Field, a lovely green space in Rydal. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Alcock Tarn

Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Rydal Hall Labyrinth during your stay in Rydal. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

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Wordsworth Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum during your trip to Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening at Grasmere Showground during your trip to Grasmere. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rydal Water?

Rydal Water is located in Lakes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 44 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Rydal Water?

The Daffodil Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Rydal Water. Another good choice is Rydal Hall Christian Retreat, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Rydal Water?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rydal Water.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rydal Water, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Rydal Water.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rydal Water?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Rydal Water, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Rydal Water?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage, and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows, and Dora's Field.

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Our top choices for Rydal Water hotels

1. Victorian House

2. Elder Grove

3. Rothay Garth

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

5. Hillsdale in Ambleside

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

7. The Daffodil Hotel

8. Moss Grove Organic

9. Ambleside Townhouse

10. Brathay Lodge

11. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

12. The Britannia Inn

13. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

14. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

15. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

16. Rothay Manor Hotel

17. Ambleside Central

18. Ambleside Guest House

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

20. Woodbine Cottage

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

The Daffodil Hotel

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Rothay Garth

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Crow How Country Guest House

Beck Allans Guesthouse

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Other attractions near Rydal Water

Rydal Mount

Dove Cottage

Dora's Field

Alcock Tarn

Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Grasmere

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere Showground

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