1. The Waterhead Hotel

Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10 map

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

What we like - Lots of facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Hiking, Non-Smoking Rooms

2. Regent By The Lake

Average Guest Rating: 8.8 / 10 map

This family-run hotel overlooks Lake Windermere and has free parking, an indoor swimming pool, 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... read more

What we like - Lots of facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Cycling, Fishing, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Golf Course (within 3 km), Hiking, Non-Smoking Rooms

3. Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel

Average Guest Rating: 8.9 / 10 map

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. Al... read more

What we like - Lots of facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness Centre, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Hot tub, Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, Spa & Wellness Centre, Turkish/Steam Bath

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

Average Guest Rating: 8.3 / 10 map

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

What we like - Lots of facilities, Restaurant, Bar, Cycling, Fishing, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Hiking, Horse Riding, Non-Smoking Rooms

5. Wateredge Inn

Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10 map

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

What we like - Restaurant, Bar, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms

6. Lakes Lodge

Average Guest Rating: 8.7 / 10 map

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

What we like - Good value, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Golf Course (within 3 km), Hiking, Mini Golf, Non-Smoking Rooms

7. Lake House

Average Guest Rating: 8.6 / 10 map

With wonderful views across Waterhead Bay and Windermere, the family-run Lake House offers cooked breakfasts and leafy gardens. The 4-star bedrooms have free Wi-Fi and DVD players. The stylish rooms are individually decorated, and each has tea/coffee facilities with hot chocolate and mineral water.... read more

What we like - Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Golf Course (within 3 km), Hiking, Non-Smoking Rooms

8. YHA Ambleside

Average Guest Rating: 7.5 / 10 map

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation, a café serving local food, and self-catering facilities. The comfortable TV lounge and some of the dorms and bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. Ther... read more

What we like - Good value, Restaurant, Bar, BBQ Facilities, Games Room, Garden, Library

9. The Fisherbeck

Average Guest Rating: 8.8 / 10 map

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

What we like - Bar, Fishing, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms

10. Rooms at the Apple Pie

Average Guest Rating: 9.4 / 10 map

What we like - High guest satisfaction, Cycling, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Hiking, Non-Smoking Rooms

11. Churchill Inn

Average Guest Rating: 8 / 10 map

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

What we like - Restaurant, Bar, Darts, Games Room, Golf Course (within 3 km), Non-Smoking Rooms

12. The Log House

Average Guest Rating: 9 / 10 map

With spectacular views, The Log Cabin sits in the heart of the Lake District. Offering 3 en suite rooms with LCD flat-screen TVs, the Cabin 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

What we like - Restaurant, Bar, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Non-Smoking Rooms

13. Brantfell House

Average Guest Rating: 9.5 / 10 map

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

What we like - High guest satisfaction, Bar, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Non-Smoking Rooms

14. Quaysiders Club

Average Guest Rating: 8.8 / 10 map

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

What we like - BBQ Facilities, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Hot tub, Non-Smoking Rooms, Sauna

15. Rothay Garth

Average Guest Rating: 9 / 10 map

The Rothay Garth is a traditional Lakeland guest house with beautiful mountain views. Set in the heart of Ambleside village, The Rothay offers en suite rooms and free parking. Rooms all come with satellite TV’s and tea/coffee making facilities. Hearty breakfasts are served in the conservatory and p... read more

What we like - Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms

16. Elder Grove

Average Guest Rating: 9.1 / 10 map

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

What we like - Bar, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Non-Smoking Rooms

17. Melrose Guesthouse

Average Guest Rating: 9.2 / 10 map

Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and free spa access, 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere. The 4-star rooms at Melrose feature scenic fell views, private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs w... read more

What we like - High guest satisfaction, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Non-Smoking Rooms

18. Barnes Fell

Average Guest Rating: 9.4 / 10 map

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

What we like - High guest satisfaction, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Non-Smoking Rooms

19. Crow How Country Guest House

Average Guest Rating: 9.2 / 10 map

Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Just a 10-minute walk from Ambleside the Crow offers spacious rooms with stunning countryside views. Clean modern rooms are en suite and all have TVs and radios. All rooms have seating areas and most have king si... read more

What we like - High guest satisfaction, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms

20. Kingswood Bee And Bee

Average Guest Rating: 8.4 / 10 map

Just 300 metres from the centre of Ambleside, The Kingswood Bee and Bee provides family-run en suite accommodation. The Kingswood rears animals including lambs and pigs, they also keep bees. Rooms at this traditional guest house all feature bathrooms with showers and toiletries. They also have Free... read more

What we like - Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Garden, Hiking