We have stayed at this hotel four times now as its situation directly on the lake is unrivalled. The rooms are very pretty and always clean and the residents lounge and bar area have open log fires in the cooler months. The food can be a little hit and miss but is usually OK and there are lots of alternative... more

I have stayed at this hotel three times now and I find the informality most relaxing. Wonderful garden to sit and watch the goings on of Lake Windermere. Very pleasant place to return to after a days wandering over mountains and visiting the many attractions of the lake District. more

This is the fourth hotel I have stayed in at Ambleside. I will not go back to the others! The staff are very professional, very friendly (will open the bar to serve a round even when they are enjoying a quiet 15 mins at the end of a busy night!) The Lakeland Breakfast is the best I have had in... more

This hotel is very convenient for Ambleside and has a wonderful lakeside position. There is a garden to sit in, with benches and swing seats which was popular on the sunny days. It is well worth the upgrade to one of the suites which are large, well decorated and have their own balconies where you can sit and admire the... more