Ambleside Places to Stay
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Ambleside
Ambleside in the Lake District offers an array of places to stay—from cosy B&Bs and historic inns to lakeside hotels and self-catering cottages—each suited to walkers, families, or couples seeking a peaceful retreat. For the best experience, choose accommodation based on proximity to Lake Windermere or popular hikes like Wansfell, book well in advance for summer weekends, and look for practical amenities such as parking, hearty breakfasts, or pet-friendly rooms. Consider a central base if you want easy access to restaurants and shops, or a secluded cottage on the outskirts for quiet evenings and quick access to nature.
Best Places to Stay in Ambleside
Holmeshead Farm
Wanslea Guest House
Rothay Manor Hotel
Rothay Manor Hotel is a luxury country house in the heart of the Lake District, a Grade II Listed house built in 1825 with landscaped gardens, period features, fresh flowers and antiques; it sits just 400 metres from Lake Windermere and a five-minute walk from Ambleside. The privately owned hotel offers spacious, individually designed rooms with satellite TV, radio, tea/coffee facilities and free Wi‑Fi, elegant lounges ideal for pre-dinner drinks, and a modern fine-dining restaurant holding 3 AA rosettes. Guests can enjoy award-winning breakfasts with homemade preserves, three-tier afternoon teas, and arrange activities such as cycle hire, horse riding and golf. - Prime location: 400 m to Windermere, 5-min walk to Ambleside - 3 AA rosette modern fine-dining restaurant - Award-winning breakfasts and three-tier afternoon teas - Charming Grade II-listed house with gardens and period features - Free Wi‑Fi and individually designed spacious rooms
Diamond Lodge Boutique Adults Only Guest House
Ambleside Fell Rooms
Ambleside Fell Rooms is a 4-star, non-smoking hotel in Ambleside offering rooms with free WiFi and luggage storage; the property is conveniently located 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater and 8.9 km from the World of Beatrix Potter. - Free WiFi - Luggage storage available - Non-smoking property - Close to World of Beatrix Potter (8.9 km) - Near Lake Windermere (16 km) and Derwentwater (29 km)
Langdale Hotel & Spa
Skelwith Bridge Hotel
Skelwith Bridge Hotel, located on the outskirts of Ambleside, provides comfortable en-suite accommodation with free private on-site parking, a garden with a terrace, an à la carte restaurant and bar, and a games room for guest entertainment. - Free on-site private parking - En-suite rooms - Garden with terrace - À la carte restaurant and bar - Games room for entertainment
Blelham Tarn
Blelham Tarn (Log Cabin) in Ambleside offers accommodation with access to a sauna and is located 13 km from the World of Beatrix Potter; the lodge provides free private parking and sits in an area where guests can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and table tennis. - Sauna access - Free private parking - 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter - Great for hiking - Table tennis available
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside offers rooms each with a private bathroom and shower, complimentary WiFi, free on-site parking, and scenic mountain views. - Free WiFi - Free on-site parking - Private en-suite showers - Mountain views - Located in Ambleside