Top Hotels in Ambleside
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Ambleside is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms. The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities.
Guest Reviews:
- "The owner Tom and the Resturant Mananger Rocco were both very attentative to every need." - "Excellent we will" - "Foodie heaven in a romantic environment" - "Amazing value for money, made my partners birthday really special, so accommodating and helpful. Staff were amazing and" - "Outstanding" - "Lovely historic building, great location, more like a home than a hotel, revisit whenever possible." - "We had a very nice stay in a suite adjacent to the main house that was large and very comfortable but would benefit from"
Very Good
920 reviews
Located in Windermere, 1.7 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, The Samling Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service. Guest rooms at the hotel include a TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms in The Samling Hotel are equipped with bathrobes and a CD player. A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling. Derwentwater is 22 miles from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 24 miles away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 73 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing and what a wonderful team" - "We had a really great stay!! Room amazing, hotel excellent and all staff were super friendly and everyone lnew what they" - "One of the finest hotels in the UK" - "Can’t wait to return 👍" - "Every time we've visited this hotel we leave having experienced something truly special." - "The best hotel in the lakes. You get what you pay for. The staff are amazing" - "Emma the front of house set the tone for the whole experience - so professional helpful and friendly x Chris the restaur"
Superb
150 reviews
In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 1312 feet away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available. Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged.
Guest Reviews:
- "A great short stay and will hopefully come back soon" - "Very memorable, a very pleasant experience" - "Perfect stay" - "Definitely worth a stay!" - "A wonderful place to stay with comfy beds and easy access to local shops, food and hikes" - "Subject to above, excellent." - "Lovely break with great walks from the door" - "A fabulous Lake District Hideaway!" - "Excellent hotel in a most amazing part of the country."
Superb
363 reviews
