Places to stay in Ambleside, Cumbria

We currently have 70 accommodations in and around Ambleside. There are also other regional listings available for Self Catering, Campsites, Hotels, Inns and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

As a tourist centre Ambleside has a long and favourable history. For well over 150 years the town has earned a living catering for visitors, giving them mostly what they wanted, provided they didn't mind what they got. The last twenty five years have seen a revolution in tourist provision however, as upgrading of catering at all levels has been led by the market and by encouragement from official bodies. Few could nowadays claim that they cannot enjoy the level of catering they expect. All sectors of the market, from campers to gourmets, will find satisfactory establishments in Ambleside and its outlying hamlets and villages. Places to eat in the region include Restaurant At Elder Grove, Restaurant At Lakes Lodge, Restaurant At The Fisherbeck Hotel, and Queens Head Hotel.

The center of Ambleside ( which is at is longitude -2°57'45.36 and latitude 54°25'30.72 ) is located 1 mile away from Rydal, 2 miles away from Waterhead Bay, 3 miles away from Troutbeck and 4 miles away from Grasmere.

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Bed & Breakfast

The Smallwood House

Everyone at the Smallwood House Hotel in Ambleside takes pride in offering quality service in a friendly environment. Smallwood House Hotel is a family run hotel in Ambleside in the heart of the English Lake District. We offer the perfect venue for family holidays, activity weekends or group .....

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The 3 Cambridge Villas

We are situated in the heart of Ambleside, surrounded by dramatic scenery and just a minutes walk away from the town's many eating places, pubs, shops and other amenities. Our house is a stone built Victorian building retaining some of its original character and providing excellent facilities at .....

Guest House

The Ambleside Central

Ambleside Central Guest House offers Room Only accommodation in Ambleside, The Lake District. There are numerous hotels and Bed and Breakfast accommodations in Ambleside, but what makes us different is the unique combination between luxury and low cost, and we have even more to offer. Our central .....

Bed & Breakfast

The Melrose Guest House

Melrose Guesthouse is an elegant Victorian bed and breakfast (B&B) in the centre of Ambleside, at the heart of the Lake District National Park. The Melrose is perfect for a weekend retreat, a mid-week break or a family holiday. Come and escape the pressures of modern living and relax and enjoy the .....

Cottage / Caravan Park

The Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

At our Lake District caravan site, there is a pitch here to suit all. From open aspects to woodland glades and secluded corners, or family friendly pitches adjacent to the adventure play area. Every pitch has a few things in common – picturesque surroundings, ancient woodland and a wonderful .....

Bed & Breakfast

The Easedale Lodge Guest House

Easedale Lodge is a charming Victorian town house in Ambleside town centre. It has been lovingly refurbished and extended to provide high quality accommodation. At Easedale you will find a friendly and informal atmosphere, complemented by an excellent quality of service - the perfect combination .....

Hotel

The Rothay Manor Hotel

Renowned for the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and efficient yet unobtrusive service, the hotel has been personally managed by the Nixon family for over 40 years. Mentioned in all the major guides, the hotel is one of only six establishments that has been listed in the Good Hotel Guide since it .....

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The Amboseli Lodge

Ambleside Bed & Breakfast B&B Guest House, Amboseli Lodge is ideal for either that short getaway, or the longer holiday when you want to take in more of what the beautiful lake District has to offer 2 mininutes walk from the centre of Ambleside and is close to all of the amenities that Ambleside .....

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Restaurant At The Fisherbeck Hotel

Restaurant At Lakes Lodge ( Dining / Other ). Lakes Lodge is a fresh, contemporary take on the traditional Lakeland Bed and Breakfast. Situated in picturesque and bustling Ambleside – the heart of the Lake District – and footsteps away from more than 50 cafés, restaurants and inns, Lakes Lodge is the perfect bolt-hole for your getaway, and an excellent base for venturing further afield to experience all the Lake District has to offer. www.lakeslodge.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Elder Grove ( Dining / Other ). Elder Grove bed and breakfast in Ambleside Cumbria . Offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of the lake District. www.eldergrove.co.uk Link

Restaurant At The Fisherbeck Hotel ( Dining / Other ). If you want a few days, or longer, in the heart of the English Lake District we might be just what you are looking for. Sleep easy in one of our individually designed bedrooms, many with fantastic views. Let someone else cook & serve an award winning breakfast. Relax in our elegant lounge with sumptuous leather sofas. Enjoy a Cappuccino, Latte, Glass of Wine or local Ale. Try the Lite Bite Menu if you prefer to stay in after a long day on the fells. www.fisherbeckhotel.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Brathay Lodge ( Dining / Other ). Brathay Lodge, Ambleside, is a traditional English Lake District B & B which was originally built as two semi detached properties around 1890 probably to satisfy the demand for guest, B&B, hotel and Pet Friendly accommodation by the Lake District tourist industry which was then in its infancy. The property has been totally refurbished in a contemporary style B & B which is fairly unique to the area. The brief to the interior design team was to create an informal atmosphere conducive to unwinding with high class guest accommodation to a high quality hotel / B & B standard. www.brathay-lodge.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Red Bank Guest House ( Dining / Other ). Red Bank is an elegant, traditionally built Lakeland house located in the residential fringes of Ambleside. The centre of the village along with its many restaurants, bars and local amenities is only a 5 minute walk. The Lake Windermere launch and steamer trips are available at Waterhead which is only half a mile away. Our central location makes Red Bank Guest House an ideal base for discovering the Lake District - From here all the grandeur of the Lake District National Park are within easy reach - as are outdoor activities and water sports of every kind. We have 3 tastefully furnished en-suite rooms offering spacious deluxe Bed & Breakfast accommodation with many little extras. Our 5 Star Visit Britain award together with our Silver Accolade reflect the comfort, quality and service enjoyed by our guests. Feel assured that we will do our very best to make your stay with us as relaxing and comfortable as possible.

Burlington's Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). The Beech Hill is located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District National Park. Set into the hillside on the eastern bank of Lake Windermere, Britain's largest lake, you will find unrivalled panoramic views across the Lake to the Cumbrian Fells beyond. Whatever the season, the vista surrounding the hotel is always beautiful to look at and the glorious countryside a joy to roam in. www.beechhillhotel.co.uk Link

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