"Lovely inn. Beautiful setting. Room was spacious but bathroom a little small in our room 36. Overall our stay was very good & food & breakfast options really good. Very friendly staff 😀"
"Absolutely fantastic location with beautiful relaxing views: we will stay here again. Hosts were super helpful and gave us some great recommendetions. "
"My sister and I spent just a couple of nights here and truly fell in love with the house and staff. Every interaction was easy and kind, the house was incredibly well kept, and the grounds were gorgeous. It's located a bit out of the way which is perfect for minimizing crowds and noise! Our room was perfectly sized and the bed/bedding comfortable. All in all, a 10/10. Highly recommend to anyone in any stage of life."
"Beautiful views,so peaceful. Plenty of wildlife to watch and stunning walks and scenery. Property was very comfortable and had everything you needed. Highly recomended for a magical getaway."
"Lovely place to stay in Grasmere, the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom was super clean and looked completely brand new with some great toiletries. Just a super relaxing stay."
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You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hawkshead Grammar School during your travels in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
A lively bustling town with a lot of B&B accommodation meaning lots of people looking for places for dinner. Wise to book. Lots of outdoor wear shops and a good array of other little shops and cafes to peruse.
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
A beautiful little town with quant buildings, nice cafes & restaurants, and more outdoor gear shops than I could wish for!
Paul
10.0/10
Excellent
As a base for some good walks Ambleside is excellent and theres plenty of pubs and restaurants on the night.
PHILLIP
10.0/10
Excellent
The town is a real gem, with many interesting shops and loads of eateries for all budgets.
Paul
10.0/10
Excellent
Can be very busy, narrow pavements but good buses to get you to Windermere, Kendal or Keswick. Can recommend the Apple Pie, the Flying Fleece but plenty of places to eat out. Good walk to Grasmere via Rydal Water.
Alison
10.0/10
Excellent
My favourite place to stay in the lakes. Less touristy than Bowness-on-Windermere but has lovely walks and is a beautiful area.
Adele
10.0/10
Excellent
Beautiful town with some lovely places to eat and fantastic walking, sailing and trips.
Richard
8.0/10
Good
Parking is a premium in Ambleside keep an eye on the roads as paths are small and could easily be knocked over onto road. Lots of little shops and well known stores. Make sure you support the little shops. E.g. The old bridge house fudge shop
Paul
8.0/10
Good
Ambleside for me isn't somewhere I could spend all day in because it's quite small, we did eat out there though and we caught the bus to Windemere, it's only £2 per person so it wasn't worth moving the car.
Mike
10.0/10
Excellent
lovely area Ambleside. loads to do and plenty of shops and restaurant's. Really nice and peaceful place. Been a few times now, will call again. Paul and Jane from Wrexham.
"Our stay at Ivy House was very nice. However I will not be using Expedia again. Expedia clearly stated that we would pay at the property, then shortly after booking asked us to pay 50% deposit, which after checking with the property was not required. Then 24 hours before arrival Expedia took the full amount from our account.
I will not deal with companies that behave in this manner. If you agree do not deal with Expedia. "
"Hotel as described. 10 minutes walk into Grasmere. Free parking, although I doubt enough if hotel at capacity. Bus stop outside. Breakfast was nice & plenty of options. We had dinner one evening and it was good & good value.
Dog friendly, in fact Luna felt bery welcome!
We decline one days room clean in exchange for a couple of free drinks, that was a nice idea and encoraged reuse of towels etc
All in all great stay"
"A really nice, friendly pub in the village of Hawkshead. The room was good with an excellent bed and the food was amazing. We’d definitely be up for returning. "
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ambleside, will I receive a refund?
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What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Ambleside?
Lake View Country House is a guesthouse with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Attractions like Cocoa Hearts and The Herdy Shop are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Ambleside.
What's the best hotel for a couple going to Ambleside?
High Grassings Country House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star B&B offers free parking and a terrace. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tarn Hows. Another good option is Summer Hill Country House, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
What about the best place to stay near Wray Castle?
One of the top choices for your stay is Low Wood Bay, located a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Wray Castle, and this 4-star hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Cragwood Country House Hotel and Merewood Country House are a couple of other good options close by.
What's the best hotel to stay near the beach in Ambleside?
The Daffodil Hotel is a top 4-star hotel for a beach vacation, and features free buffet breakfast and a full-service spa. To enjoy some time by the water, head to Blast Rubble or Stockpile.
What's the best luxury place to stay in Ambleside?
Travelers to Ambleside give high marks for the lakeside setting and relaxing spas. Tourists can also enjoy the city's football games and parks. A top sight in the city is Lake Windermere. In Ambleside, there are 1135 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Ambleside.
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 52°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Ambleside is 61 inches.
