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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

1. The Britannia Inn

1.9 km from Skelwith Force

Peter

NT$5,083

NT$6,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a long wooden table, and a bar area.

A stone building with a small stream flowing beside it.

A patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of a lake and forested hills.

2. The Three Shires Inn

2.4 km from Skelwith Force

Colin

NT$4,292

NT$5,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large stone building with a covered patio area, featuring multiple windows and a chimney.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide natural light and views of greenery outside.

A room with a fireplace, a clock, a bookshelf, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, leather seating, and a chandelier.

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.8 km from Skelwith Force

Mark

NT$1,367

NT$1,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A hallway with a dog sitting by a door leading to a garden.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

3.1 km from Skelwith Force

Karen

NT$13,145

NT$15,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A well-maintained garden with a variety of flowering plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, green carpet, and a fireplace.

A window with a view of a green landscape, including trees and a lawn.

5. The Old Farm

1.1 km from Skelwith Force

NT$20,631

NT$24,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A stone house with a central door, two windows on the upper floor, and a chimney.

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a skylight.

A staircase with beige carpeted steps and white railings, leading to a landing with a window featuring a floral-patterned valance.

6. River Bank

< 0.1 km from Skelwith Force

NT$25,565

NT$30,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

7. Rosewood by the River

0.3 km from Skelwith Force

NT$79,270

NT$95,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a window with patterned curtains.

A stone building with a white facade, surrounded by large rocks and greenery.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, a kettle, and a washing machine.

8. Pollys Cottage

1.8 km from Skelwith Force

NT$23,813

NT$28,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

9. Victorian House

4.3 km from Skelwith Force

Elaine

NT$3,023

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A view through a window of a church with a tall spire, surrounded by hills and buildings.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

10. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Natascha

NT$3,565

NT$4,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

11. Rothay Garth

3.3 km from Skelwith Force

Tony

NT$2,467

NT$2,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red awning.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a view, and a wooden accent wall.

A copper bathtub in a room with a wooden floor, a fur rug, a small lantern, and a dark wooden cabinet with a gold lock.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. The Hive at Poppi Red

5.5 km from Skelwith Force

George

NT$2,524

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A dish with noodles, vegetables, and meat, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

A close-up of a dish with sesame seeds and green garnish.

A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

13. Red Lion Inn

5.4 km from Skelwith Force

Steven

NT$2,839

NT$3,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

14. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

6.7 km from Skelwith Force

Ece

NT$3,470

NT$4,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

15. Waterhead Retreat

3.6 km from Skelwith Force

NT$2,664

NT$4,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area.

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a door.

A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front.

16. YHA Windermere - Hostel

6.8 km from Skelwith Force

Robert

NT$1,227

NT$1,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

17. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.7 km from Skelwith Force

Ian

NT$3,821

NT$4,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A white building with two wooden doors, each marked with a number. There are flower boxes with pink and white flowers on the steps.

A patio with wicker furniture, a round glass table, and potted plants.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a flat-screen TV, a floor lamp, and a small side table.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two decorative pillows, a yellow blanket, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

18. Betty's Mews

5.4 km from Skelwith Force

Mark

NT$13,301

NT$15,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

19. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Ravinder

NT$4,172

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

A large stone house with a well-maintained garden and a green gazebo.

20. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Trusha

NT$4,172

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

The Gables Guest House

8/10 Good

"Very warm welcome and friendly staff, very comfy bed and hot shower. Close to town. Full English breakfast every morning what more do you need! Warren was really nice and let me check in early. Thank you for a lovely stay."

Rothay Garth

8/10 Good

"It was alright, the staff were nice. Location was fantastic just walks away from waterhead, town centre and other places. Room was clean but on the table there was a green fly, must have slipped in from the window. Other than that it was pretty nice."

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Our room was on the top (2nd) floor so beware if you have heavy cases"

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

8/10 Good

"A comfortable stay and the staff were lovely."

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the balcony,more like a little garden. Very comfortable stay,spa bath in room was a nice surprise. Spa facilities were good amazing ❤️"

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Charming establishment with very friendly staff."

The Britannia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff and excellent food."

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

9.8/10 (12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

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Allan Bank

Learn about the local history of Elterwater with a stop at Allan Bank. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Alcock Tarn

Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skelwith Force?

Skelwith Force is located in a welcoming area of Skelwith Bridge known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Skelwith Force?

The Britannia Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Skelwith Force. Other good choices within a few miles include YHA Langdale - Hostel and The Langdale Hotel & Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Skelwith Force?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Skelwith Force.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skelwith Force, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Skelwith Force.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Skelwith Force?

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What can I see and do near Skelwith Force?

You'll want to browse the collections at Wordsworth Museum, Armitt Museum and Library, and Hawkshead Grammar School. While you're exploring, swing by Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount, and Wray Castle to learn a bit about the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tarn Hows, Easdale Tarn, and Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Skelwith Force hotels

1. The Britannia Inn

2. The Three Shires Inn

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

5. The Old Farm

6. River Bank

7. Rosewood by the River

8. Pollys Cottage

9. Victorian House

10. Elder Grove

11. Rothay Garth

12. The Hive at Poppi Red

13. Red Lion Inn

14. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

15. Waterhead Retreat

16. YHA Windermere - Hostel

17. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

18. Betty's Mews

19. Ambleside Townhouse

20. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

The Gables Guest House

Rothay Garth

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Daffodil Hotel

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

The Britannia Inn

Crow How Country Guest House

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

Allan Bank

Grasmere

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Rothay Park

Alcock Tarn

White Platts Recreation Ground

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