The Best Hotels Closest to Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

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

1. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

Natascha

NT$3,565

NT$4,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

2. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Elaine

NT$3,023

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A lush green landscape with a gravel path, trees, and a stone wall.

A grassy outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a view of a green valley with hills in the background.

3. Crow How Country Guest House

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Matthew

NT$4,776

NT$5,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

A stone building with multiple windows, a sign for Norwood House, and a Hillsdale Bed & Breakfast sign.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

4. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Caroline

NT$4,452

NT$5,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

5. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ravinder

NT$4,172

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ian

NT$3,821

NT$4,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

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.

7. Rothay Garth

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Tony

NT$2,742

NT$3,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A stone building with a sign reading 'Lake View Country House.'

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.

8. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Harry

NT$4,434

NT$5,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

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

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.

9. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

NT$5,389

NT$6,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

10. Moss Grove Organic

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Kevin

NT$5,223

NT$6,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A buffet with various food items including eggs, cheese, and watermelon slices.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

11. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Lynne

NT$7,232

NT$8,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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.

12. The Britannia Inn

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Peter

NT$5,083

NT$6,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A bar area with wooden ceiling, shelves with bottles, glasses, and a map on the counter.

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.

13. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Mark

NT$1,367

NT$1,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

The exterior of The Ambleside Inn, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a signboard.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a sign reading "Hotel Reception".

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a mirror, and a wall with two framed pictures.

14. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

NT$3,470

NT$4,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

15. Rothay Manor Hotel

3 km from Rydal Water

Karen

NT$13,145

NT$15,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A large white building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn with picnic tables and umbrellas.

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

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

16. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Martin

NT$4,172

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

A compact bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, two bedside tables with candles, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A small, cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a wooden desk with a chair, two wicker chairs with cushions, a radiator, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

17. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Melody

NT$2,628

NT$3,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging wicker lamps, and bar stools.

A street view with stone buildings, a clear sky, and parked cars.

A stone building with a sloped roof, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden area with various plants and flowers.

18. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Cheryl

NT$3,856

NT$5,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

1.3 km from Rydal Water

Matthew

NT$3,768

NT$4,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A rural village with stone buildings, a gravel path, and a view of distant hills.

A carpeted staircase with a white handrail, a window with a white frame, and a wall-mounted sign with the word 'CLIMBON' repeated.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a window with a plaid curtain.

20. Kelsick Heights

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Lynn

NT$21,131

NT$25,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 336 reviews	View
Crow How Country Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 179 reviews	View
Hillsdale in Ambleside	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Ambleside Townhouse	9.4 Exceptional 234 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

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"

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"It’s very lovely house and cozy, thanks Susan she’s so nice."

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

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

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 ❤️"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were brilliant - helpful and informative. Breakfast was great - the veggie sausage was the best I've ever had - and the hotel was very clean. Will be staying there again."

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully maintained holiday property in a lovely spot with private access to Grasmere lake. Really helpful staff and good flexibility around parking times. Highly recommend."

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was delicious with a good selection and good hot food"

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Charming establishment with very friendly staff."

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 Rydal Water

A quaint cottage surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

Rydal Mount

9.4/10 (77 reviews)

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

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A white house with a stone wall and a stone chimney.

Dove Cottage

9.2/10 (36 reviews)

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

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Dora's Field

Explore the great outdoors at Dora's Field, a lovely green space in Rydal. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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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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Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Rydal Hall Labyrinth during your stay in Rydal. You can enjoy the bars while in the 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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rydal Water?

Rydal Water is located in Lakes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 44 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Rydal Water?

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. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Rydal Water. Another good choice is Rydal Hall Christian Retreat, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Rydal Water?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Rydal Water.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Rydal Water.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Rydal Water, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Rydal Water?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage, and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows, and Dora's Field.

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Our top choices for Rydal Water hotels

1. Elder Grove

2. Victorian House

3. Crow How Country Guest House

4. Hillsdale in Ambleside

5. Ambleside Townhouse

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

7. Rothay Garth

8. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

9. The Daffodil Hotel

10. Moss Grove Organic

11. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

12. The Britannia Inn

13. YHA Langdale - Hostel

14. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

15. Rothay Manor Hotel

16. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

17. Ambleside Central

18. Ambleside Guest House

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

20. Kelsick Heights

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

The Daffodil Hotel

Victorian House

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Rothay Garth

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Crow How Country Guest House

Other attractions near Rydal Water

Rydal Mount

Dove Cottage

Dora's Field

Alcock Tarn

Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Grasmere

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere Showground

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