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1. Regent By The Lake
Average Guest Rating: 9 / 10
This family-run hotel overlooks Lake Windermere and has free parking, free Wi-Fi and fine food. The shops of Ambleside are a 10-minute stroll away. Each room at Regent By The Lake has a TV, CD player and tea and coffee facilities. Some have a luxurious spa bath or a private terrace. Ground-floor ro... read more
2. Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel
Average Guest Rating: 9 / 10
With a picturesque location in Ambleside, this hotel features a modern spa and 2 restaurants. There is free parking and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and scenic views towards Wansfell. The traditional rooms are classically decorated, and each has a modern en suite bathroom with a power shower. All... read more
3. Rothay Manor Hotel
Average Guest Rating: 8.6 / 10
In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers an AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 400 metres away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the family-run Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee... read more
4. The Waterhead Hotel
Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10
Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Hotel offers free spa passes, an AA-Rosette restaurant and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. Ambleside is just a 10-minute walk away. The spacious rooms each have a flat-screen TV/DVD player with satellite channels. The modern bathrooms feature free toile... read more
5. Wateredge Inn
Average Guest Rating: 9 / 10
In a 17th-century building, Wateredge Inn has a traditional restaurant, cosy bedrooms and period features. On the shores of Lake Windermere, the inn is 5 minutes’ walk from Ambleside centre. The individual bedrooms at Wateredge each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also have... read more
6. Eltermere Inn
Average Guest Rating: 8.7 / 10
With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. Al... read more
7. Lake House
Average Guest Rating: 8.8 / 10
With wonderful views across Waterhead Bay and Windermere, the family-run Lake House offers cooked breakfasts and leafy gardens. The 4-star bedrooms have DVD players. The stylish rooms are individually decorated, and each has tea/coffee facilities with hot chocolate and mineral water. All rooms have... read more
8. The Log House
Average Guest Rating: 8.7 / 10
With spectacular views, The Log House sits in the heart of the Lake District. Offering 3 en suite rooms with LCD flat-screen TVs, the House also has a fantastic restaurant. Rooms feature double beds and an en suite shower room with free bathroom products from the White Company. Rooms also have DVD ... read more
9. The Fisherbeck
Average Guest Rating: 8.7 / 10
Just half a mile from the shores of beautiful Lake Windermere, The Fisherbeck offers scenic views across the Lake District. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. The individually designed rooms at The Fisherbeck have luxury Sealy beds and private modern bathrooms with free... read more
10. Brantfell House
Average Guest Rating: 9.4 / 10
Just a short stroll from Ambleside’s village centre, this beautiful Victorian house has excellent breakfasts and boutique-style rooms, many with views of the fells. Wi-Fi is free. Brantfell House has a Visit Britain Silver Award and the owners, Chris and Jane, aim to offer a relaxing stay with per... read more
11. Churchill Inn
Average Guest Rating: 8.1 / 10
In the centre of Ambleside, close to all the amenities, Churchill Inn has modern, comfortable rooms, a good breakfast and free private parking. Guests can choose a room with a bath and a shower or with just a shower. They all feature an LCD TV and tea/coffee making facilities and some have views ov... read more
12. Elder Grove
Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10
In the English Lake District, Elder Grove offers award-winning breakfasts, and a quiet bar with free tea and coffee and free Wi-Fi. Ambleside town centre is a 5-minute walk away. A superb breakfast is served in the cosy, traditional dining room, including award-winning homemade jams, preserves and ... read more
13. Wynford Guest House
Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10
Situated on a quiet, traffic-free lane on the edge of Ambleside, Wynford Guest House offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. You can enjoy the peaceful surroundings and relax in the garden, with its beautiful views. A full English breakfast is provided each morning. Food is made from fresh local produc... read more
14. Rysdale Guesthouse
Average Guest Rating: 9.7 / 10
This family-run, Edwardian guest house has picturesque views across Ambleside and the surrounding fells and mountains. It is a 10-minute drive from Lake Windermere, and is close to the Stockghyll waterfalls. Rooms at Rysdale Guesthouse are elegant, and have a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Each als... read more
15. Lakes Lodge
Average Guest Rating: 8.9 / 10
The family-run Lakes Lodge guest house is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning. Each stylish room has fresh light décor. Each room also has a TV and DVD player, and a range of DVDs are available from reception. ... read more
16. Nanny Brow
Average Guest Rating: 9.7 / 10
With wonderful views across the Langdale Valley and River Brathay, this period mansion offers 4-star luxurious rooms and traditional breakfasts. Nanny Brow has direct access to the Cumbrian Fells. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, and many have original feature... read more
17. Ambleside Central
Average Guest Rating: 8.2 / 10
Ambleside Central is a beautiful Victorian property, offing luxurious rooms with grand period features. With a popular Italian restaurant, the guest house is just 2 minutes’ walk from Ambleside Bus Station. The stylish rooms are sumptuously decorated with rich, colourful fabrics and modern art. Man... read more
18. Kent House Guest House
Average Guest Rating: 9.2 / 10
Just 1 miles from the northern shores of Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house offers traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are made using local produce, and there are many restaurants and cafes nearby. The rooms at Kent House Guest House are individually styled, and each has a flat-s... read more
19. Barnes Fell
Average Guest Rating: 9.4 / 10
With a 4-star Gold Award from Visit Britain, this charming B&B has award-winning breakfasts, views over the Lakeland Fells and free Wi-Fi. The luxurious Barnes Fell is in an elevated position above the main village of Ambleside, yet just a couple of minutes' walk from its centre. There you can find... read more
20. Quaysiders Club
Average Guest Rating: 8.5 / 10
The Quayside club is located on the shore of Lake Windermere at Waterhead, which is a short walk from the village of Ambleside. Waterhead has several bars, restaurants and cafés. Each of the hotel rooms have en suite facilities, sky TV, free Wi-Fi, a TV and a fridge. The Quayside Club also has sel... read more