The Best Hotels Closest to Dove Cottage in Ambleside for 2026

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

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

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

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.

1. Victorian House

0.8 km from Dove Cottage

Cameron

NT$3,368

NT$4,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A cozy room with a green sofa, wooden chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

2. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

0.4 km from Dove Cottage

Harry

NT$4,100

NT$4,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

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

3. The Britannia Inn

2.6 km from Dove Cottage

Peter

NT$4,480

NT$5,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hot tub in an outdoor setting with a wooden pergola overhead.

A stone building with a balcony, multiple windows, and a sign for Mossgrove Hotel.

A four-poster bed with wooden posts and a white mattress, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and large windows.

4. Moss Grove Organic

0.7 km from Dove Cottage

Kevin

NT$4,982

NT$5,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.8 km from Dove Cottage

Mark

NT$1,648

NT$1,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

6. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

2.5 km from Dove Cottage

Gregory

NT$3,451

NT$4,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

7. The Daffodil Hotel

0.2 km from Dove Cottage

NT$4,602

NT$5,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A hot tub with water jets in a room with large windows overlooking a grassy area.

8. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

1.1 km from Dove Cottage

meara

NT$4,928

NT$5,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A stone fireplace with a lit fire, a metal bucket, and a wooden chair.

A white building with multiple chimneys, a sign reading "The Travellers Rest," and flower boxes on the windowsills.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a green hillside.

A fireplace with copper pots and kettles hanging above it.

9. Traveller's Rest Inn

2 km from Dove Cottage

Susan

NT$2,468

NT$2,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A room with a wooden cabinet, floral chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

10. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

1.3 km from Dove Cottage

Ross

NT$3,151

NT$3,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A stone house with a balcony, a table with chairs, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A room with a wooden desk, a white sofa with two pillows, a large window with curtains, and a radiator.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a dresser.

A stone house with a gravel driveway, a green door, and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.

11. Huntingstile Lodge

1.1 km from Dove Cottage

Kathleen

NT$76,402

NT$91,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A large, historic stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by autumn foliage and a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A set of stone steps ascending a rocky slope in a forested area.

12. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

1 km from Dove Cottage

Jun Kyeoung

NT$1,505

NT$1,806 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, two pillows with a floral pattern, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are framed posters on the wall and a dining area with a sofa and table.

A staircase with a wooden handrail leading to a landing.

13. Stone Arthur Cottage

1.9 km from Dove Cottage

NT$53,043

NT$63,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a small porch and a sign that reads "North Lodge."

A stone cottage with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a fenced paddock.

A neatly made bed with two folded towels, a window above the bed, and a floral-patterned wall.

A picnic area with a round table and benches, surrounded by a gravel path and wooden fence, overlooking a green field and a road.

14. North Lodge

0.9 km from Dove Cottage

NT$27,234

NT$32,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone wall, and a white house with a stone roof in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wicker laundry basket, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window with curtains.

A stone house with multiple windows, a small wooden door, and a bench in the yard.

15. Dove Holme Cottage

< 0.1 km from Dove Cottage

NT$25,347

NT$30,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a table, and a chair outside the door.

A neatly made bed with towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A stone building with a wooden door, a bench, and a sign reading "Puddleduck".

A pathway leading to a building with a view of a grassy area and trees.

16. Puddleduck

3.2 km from Dove Cottage

NT$19,119

NT$22,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A rural village with stone houses, a wooden staircase, and a view of mountains.

A kitchen with a stove, oven, and a dining table with chairs.

A white building with multiple windows and a small porch.

A wooden bench in a garden with gravel path, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

17. White Lion Cottage

2.7 km from Dove Cottage

NT$22,665

NT$27,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A stone house with a pond in front, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A stone house with a large garden, a wooden deck, and a table with a book.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A serene landscape with a pond, lush greenery, and trees.

18. Riverbank At Stepping Stones

2.8 km from Dove Cottage

NT$19,534

NT$23,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A stone building with multiple chimneys and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a foggy background.

A building with a sign reading "Brantfell" and a "NO VACANCIES" sign on the window. There are flower boxes with various plants and flowers, and a metal fence with pink flowers in the foreground.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, chairs, a clock on the wall, and a view through the window.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative mirror, and a patterned wall.

19. Brantfell House

4.3 km from Dove Cottage

Sharon

NT$4,248

NT$5,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

20. Waterhead Retreat

4.7 km from Dove Cottage

NT$2,365

NT$3,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Dove Cottage

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 113 reviews	View
The Britannia Inn	9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
Moss Grove Organic	9.4 Exceptional 70 reviews	View
YHA Langdale - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews	View

Top Dove Cottage Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and a fantastic location. Friendly hosts highly recommend"

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Superb location, lovely and comfortable place to stay. Will stay again"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent little guest house for a short stay in the Lake District. Victor checked us in and looked after us for breakfast. He’s a lovely lad super friendly nothing was too much trouble."

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"A best place to stay. Perfect location with parking. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and tidy. Loved staying here. And will be booking again whenever visiting nearby areas."

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"

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay Highly recommended and intend to stay again next year"

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 :)"

Moss Grove Organic

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, lovely chilled environment, fab breakfast and friendly staff, really recommend this place. It is such a shame it is being developed into apartments later in the year taking all the character away."

Other attractions near Dove Cottage

Wordsworth Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum during your trip to Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening at Grasmere Showground during your trip to Grasmere. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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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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Cocoa Hearts

Enjoy an outing to Cocoa Hearts during your stay in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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St Oswald's Church

After visiting St Oswald's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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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Helm Crag

Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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The Herdy Shop

Enjoy an outing to The Herdy Shop during your stay in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dove Cottage?

Dove Cottage is located in a welcoming area of Grasmere known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 188 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Dove Cottage?

Adjacent to Dove Cottage, The Daffodil Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Dove Cottage?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dove Cottage.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Dove Cottage.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Dove Cottage, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Dove Cottage?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Rydal Mount, Wray Castle, and Allan Bank are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Dove Cottage. Local parks like Tarn Hows, Alcock Tarn, and Helm Crag are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Dove Cottage hotels

1. Victorian House

2. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

3. The Britannia Inn

4. Moss Grove Organic

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

6. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

7. The Daffodil Hotel

8. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

9. Traveller's Rest Inn

10. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

11. Huntingstile Lodge

12. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

13. Stone Arthur Cottage

14. North Lodge

15. Dove Holme Cottage

16. Puddleduck

17. White Lion Cottage

18. Riverbank At Stepping Stones

19. Brantfell House

20. Waterhead Retreat

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Top Dove Cottage Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rothay Garth

Victorian House

The Daffodil Hotel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

The Britannia Inn

Crow How Country Guest House

Moss Grove Organic

Other attractions near Dove Cottage

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere Showground

Alcock Tarn

Cocoa Hearts

St Oswald's Church

Grasmere

Helm Crag

The Herdy Shop

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