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The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Lounge
Property video
Outdoor dining
Double or Twin Room
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Market Place, Ambleside, England, LA22 9BU
  • Place, Rothay Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ambleside

At The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Armitt Museum and Library and White Platts Recreation Ground. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Ambleside hotel include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stock Ghyll Force - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers 30 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ambleside Inn
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group Hotel
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group Ambleside
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group?

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group on 22 Jan 2026 start from NZ$182.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group?

No, The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ambleside Bliss

In.the heart of bustling Ambleside. Friendly Service Amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great trip

Got a last minute deal and was then upgraded. Very comfy bed, quiet room wifi worked well , refurbished shower hot and strong. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious . Minimal staff tried hard and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location in ambleside is absolutely ideal. But was disappointed with the room which was dusty. Put the fan on and dust blew everywhere over the bed aswell. The staff were very friendly but on the last morning they were clearly short staffed and there was a 45 minute wait for breakfast. The breakfast both mornings wasn't the best either, Cold hash browns. Hoping this weekend was a one off as we have stayed in the inn collection hotels before and it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Boulder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few days in The Lakes while visiting family in the UK and attending the Oasis concert in London. We could not have been happier with The Ambleside Inn - totally excellent stay. Great location, wonderful staff (thank you) and although no onsite parking there are lots very close to the Inn and the short stay (30 min) drop off is right outside. Highlights: clean and pretty well kept, despite it being super busy (it was July!), with a really good breakfast and a nice cozy bar plus Pub Food in the evenings. Lots of excellent places to eat in town and all very walk-able and of course it's an extremely picturesque town / setting. Everything in the room worked well and we were pleased with the amenities. Be warned: NO ELEVATOR (aka lift). So if you've got a ton of international size cases it's certainly a challenge getting to the higher floors. Would we go back? Yes; very probably. We have stayed elsewhere in Ambleside, and the lakes, several times before, but the location, staff and amenities would probably mean this is the best place we've stayed. Greatly appreciated the welcome and had a really good visit. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Great staff, great food and very good location. I will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Staff & service

Dog friendly stay

Nice location room was ok but very warm. The did provide a fan in the room which was nice but noisy. The sick drain off was very slow so must have been blocked but as we were there for only one night didn’t bother us too much. The shower was good with good pressure and temperature settings. There really should be a small fridge in a room that gets this warm especially when small milk capsules are left on the side by the window. The evening meal was ok although the tables could have done with a better clean as were a little sticky. The staff were lovely and it were great with ours and all customers dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ambleside inn

Perfect location, great breakfast.. bathroom and shower was very small.. overall good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything you need for a nights stay

Nice room to base ourselves from for the night before the Fred Whitton. Basic room with everything you need, only complaint would be that the room we had was facing the street and the Saturday nightlife was pretty loud till late walking past the front of our room that kept waking us up, appreciate this is outside of the hotels control though so not their fault but this is just a work of warning if you are after an early. Ight for an early start.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, although sometimes waiting time to be served was a little frustrating - standing at the bar at breakfast with nobody else there and one member of staff at the other end of the bar on their phone isn’t a good look.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dining options, Cleanliness and lively staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very pleasant stay. Very dog friendly. Staff very helpful. Food excellent. This hotel is in the centre of Ambleside. Only small negative is the charge for dogs of £15 per dog per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 3 nights with our dog. Food at the pub was nice and we were able to book a table for each night we stayed at the pub for the food. Room was a decent size for what we needed as most the time was spent outside. The room has a bowl for water for the dog, and a towel for them. Tray for boots next to door to put them to stop mud in the room as well. Room cleaned each day and service was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The small uniqueness and ambience was perfect The only downside is the parking is not on site but public parking is not too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location, which was excellent, right in the centre of Ambleside. There are plenty of shops, especially hillwalking type shops nearby. It is possible to walk to the lake, but for me it was a long walk. There are plenty of buses to go to the lake, to Windermere, or Bowness-on -Windermere. The hotel has a dog-friendly bar, serving nice meals, with nice friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, tidy and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As much as this was excellent … we did have a panic when we arrived and our room had been allocated to another family! The first member of staff was bewildered and even when showing our confirmation could not find us and seems not to believe us then the colleague found the problem and resolved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024