The Best Hotels Closest to Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, two pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

A plate of breakfast food including sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and baked beans.

A town with stone buildings, a main road, and parked cars.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.

1. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Simon

NT$3,445

NT$4,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

2. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

Natascha

NT$4,198

NT$5,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A tranquil lake with a wooden dock and a forested mountain in the background.

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

3. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Caroline

NT$4,914

NT$5,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

4. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Greta

NT$4,022

NT$4,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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 kitchen pantry with shelves stocked with food items, a bowl of fruit, and a cutting board with vegetables.

5. Moss Grove Organic

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Kevin

NT$5,305

NT$6,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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.

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Lauren

NT$5,176

NT$6,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

7. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ravinder

NT$4,237

NT$5,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

8. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Sara

NT$7,530

NT$9,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a small table with flowers, and a purple wall.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, a small table with a chair, and a door leading to another room.

9. Brathay Lodge

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Niki

NT$6,306

NT$7,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Michael

NT$3,881

NT$4,657 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 neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

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

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

11. Rothay Garth

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Tony

NT$2,785

NT$3,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

12. The Britannia Inn

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Simon

NT$5,163

NT$6,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

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

13. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Mark

NT$1,389

NT$1,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with multiple pillows, a small stool with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

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.

14. Rothay Manor Hotel

3 km from Rydal Water

Karen

NT$12,640

NT$15,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden wall with built-in lighting.

15. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

John

NT$6,053

NT$7,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

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

16. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

2.4 km from Rydal Water

meara

NT$6,024

NT$7,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

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

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

NT$3,525

NT$4,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

18. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Martin

NT$4,242

NT$5,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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.

19. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Melody

NT$2,860

NT$3,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

20. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

NT$3,632

NT$4,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Compston House B&B - Adults Only	9.8 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Hillsdale in Ambleside	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Moss Grove Organic	9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

8/10 Good

"Overall a very good experience hotel and room, all immaculate bed lovely and comfortable staff very friendly and helpful breakfast very nice 👍 👏x"

The Gables Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Central location. Parking is limited so luck of the draw if you get a space. Nice rooms, good breakfast helpful staff."

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely guesthouse in center of Grasmere, walking distance to everything, including to Dove Cottage (Wordsworth’s home) and several trail heads. Great breakfast cooked to order."

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were fab, couldn’t do enough for you. We stayed for 2 nights and did a few walks round the area and it’s in a great area. The room was lovely and spacious. We also took our dog and the amount of space and areas they were allowed was great. The breakfasts were really nice and again, the staff were really great. My only real gripe was a 10:30am check out but that’s being really picky. We are already planning our next one"

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was very good. Quiet. Comfortable walk to town."

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location,right in the heart of Ambleside. Food was great and the price was good.I would definitely stay again."

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Everything at the hotel was brilliant! the reception, housekeeping and dinning room staff were all very attentive and the hotel room was very clean and comfortable"

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and super clean one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in the Uk, the staff went above and beyond and were very accommodating they kept our luggage as we planned a hike and the breakfast was lovely too. We hadn’t had the time to use the spa facilities or anything else. We would recommend this hotel as everything is super close and convenient. Thank you to all the staff"

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Room very clean and great attention to detail. Everything you could possible need. Thank you"

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. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

2. Elder Grove

3. Hillsdale in Ambleside

4. Victorian House

5. Moss Grove Organic

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

7. Ambleside Townhouse

8. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

9. Brathay Lodge

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

11. Rothay Garth

12. The Britannia Inn

13. YHA Langdale - Hostel

14. Rothay Manor Hotel

15. The Daffodil Hotel

16. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

18. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

19. Ambleside Central

20. Ambleside Guest House

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

The Gables Guest House

Beck Allans Guesthouse

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

Crow How Country Guest House

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

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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