Our weekend break was booked by a friend and, after reading some of the earlier reviews, I travelled to Ambleside with some trepidation. My fears were unfounded. The 'narrow' lane to the car park was easily wide enough for my Celica which is not a small car - first hurdle negotiated. Check-in was simple with friendly staff and whilst it was strange to be asked to settle the bill at this point at least it saved having to do so on check-out. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, in fact everything appeared to be brand new including the LCD tv. The bathroom was also excellent although I would have preferred a shower to a bath but if we had booked earlier this would not have been a problem as most of the other rooms contained showers. The only word of caution I would offer is that reaching the top floor, where our room was, involved climbing quite a few steps - not for the unfit or disabled. I had been worried about the noise from the bar late at night as I am a light sleeper but it was not a problem - noise did drift up now and then but it was not too invasive and I certainly had a good night's sleep in the large, cosy bed - second hurdle cleared. Breakfast was very good. Whilst the main bar was not to my taste the small residents bar at the rear of the hotel was superb - small and cosy with a roaring fire - the perfect place to watch Israel overcome Russia. For dining out I would recommend the Thai restaurant in the old town hall - beautiful food and friendly people - but I would suggest booking a table early rather than leaving it to chance later in the evening. All things considered I thought the Churchill was a very good place for our weekend break and certainly good value for money.

Loved this place.staff friendly,rooms excellent.newly refurbished but very simple and natural rooms,lcd tvs,big shower,gorgeous comfortable bed.what more could u ask for a weekend away.excellent location for places to eat.i do recommend the glasshouse restaurant..a little expensive but worth a visit.also the atmosphere in the pub of churchills on a night time is excellent.well worth a visit.

We booked this hotel without looking at the Tripadvisor web site reviews. This was a real mistake. The reviews published on the site we booked through are censored - as was our review.

This place is simply not a hotel. It is a pub with rooms above it.

Very small car park at the rear of the pub (down a narrow alley), where double parking is encouraged by the staff. We ended up parking on the road to avoid getting boxed in. Staff reluctant to give location of the overflow car park mentioned in pub literature. When pressed could not give clear directions.

Staff were rude. Some examples being were, they went and checked (by looking out of the window) when we told them that the car park was full, were off-hand when we asked for no baked beans with our breakfast. Simple things like this. If this place was a hotel you would expect certain standards from the staff. These were just lacking here.

The bar was the reception area. There were no private resident’s areas (the review which states that Monty's bar is a resident’s bar is incorrect). The overflow area for breakfast (as the 'dining' area was far too small for the number of rooms) was the bar. The so called
security door between the bar and access to the accommodation was never closed properly (spring too weak to close lock) or clipped open. Access to the bar from the car park was passed the toilets (which smelt) or up the fire escape (which had a landing at the bar level used by the smokers - who flick their fag ends into the car park).

There was no consideration for the disabled or those with walking difficulties. No special parking spaces, no lift, etc. More steps than you want to count.

The rooms (at least the one we got) appeared to have been recently refurbished. We declined, to the very obvious annoyance of the staff member, the first room offered (was at the front and noisy because of
the main road, had a bath without a shower curtain, etc). Accepted one at the back. But later found out that it was above the smokers area (could hear them talking whilst the pub was open). At least the view was ok (hay something positive!). No clear fire instructions in room. No telephone, no hair drier, no products except for a cheap bar
of soap. Towels not changed daily - even if left on floor. Staff moved our products from sink and placed them next to toilet.

We can go on and write more but the best advice is AVOID.

Stayed at the churchill's on the weekend of 21st of sep, yes we to were invited to the private function which turn out to be one of the owner's wives 40th birthday, And must say we were made to feel most welcome, ok it did go on longer than they told us but overall the stay at the churchill's was great, The rooms were clean and new , the view from our room was wonderful , staff very helpful, location spot on , ok the car park entrance is a little tight but hay your in the lake district not at asda !!!!!!!