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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and sauna

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Pool
VALLEY SUITE
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (without view)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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VALLEY SUITE

VALLEY SUITE

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Valley View

Standard Room, Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE

SENIOR SUITE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ambleside

The Daffodil Hotel places you steps from Dove Cottage and within a short 5-minute stroll of Wordsworth Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages, prenatal massages and detox wraps along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, The Dinning Room, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a sauna. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside hotel, attractions include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

Lakefront hotel with full-service spa and sauna
The Daffodil Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Daffodil Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1855
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Daffodil Hotel offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1855
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Daffodil Hotel?

The Daffodil Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Daffodil Hotel?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Daffodil Hotel on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$427.76, 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.

Is parking available at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yep, The Daffodil Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Daffodil Hotel. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes The Daffodil Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Daffodil Hotel.

Does The Daffodil Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Daffodil Hotel?

No, The Daffodil Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Daffodil Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 599 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Short Stay

Short stay and we were very impressed. Welcoming friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Incredible location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Wonderful weekend with the Girls

Perfect place to switch off. The food was excellent, not a huge menu to choose from but there was something for everyone. Prices seemed high at first glance, but I can assure you that you definitely get what you pay for. really good. The homemade sourdough bread!!!! amazing, would return just for that. (honestly it is something else) The staff really make this place wonderful. Very attentive and friendly. The room was really nice, really clean and comfortable. The SPA, this was really wonderful, the treatments were exceptional, and the facilities were amazing. Location was great, we walked into Ambleside on the opposite side of the lake and caught the bus back (559) to the hotel after some shopping and a shandy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were superb and really made us feel welcome. The food was delicious and expertly prepared. The only blemishes were a table in our room that was damaged and should have been replaced plus there was a little mould on the shower sealant. Overall, an excellent hotel and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a suite with lake views, it was really nice, very large room with nice big bed and large bathroom we had evening meal and breakfast, the food was good staff friendly and helpful. Great location for walks. will be back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great break in very nice and convenient location. Brilliant walks in doorstep including Rydal Cave. Thank you Daffodil.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

A fab break

A wonderful stay. Fab location, friendly helpful staff , gorgeous food & drinks. Comfortable rooms. The spa was lovely & the treatment was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Hotel

Lovely Hotel and would definitely recommend the afternoon tea it was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Anniversary weekend

Lovely location on the lake Great sauna and pool was okay - but not a swimming pool as quite shallow Great breakfasts Ideal location for Hellvelyn or Windermere
View of Lake at rear of Hotel
Rydal Cave approx 2 miles from Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
For a hotel advertised as luxury was a disappointment. No extra touches. Ordinary bedroom no drying facility for coats etc. Dining menu restricted and did not change.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room with safe, hairdryer , tea and coffee making, robes and slippers. Enjoyed the spa after a good walk. Quality breakfast. My only negative was the bed was too hard so I didn't sleep well. My friends in other rooms found beds ok so personal experience. There are some electric car charging facilities in the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, Quiet & comfortable, will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Weekend break

Great location for access to Grasmere and surrounding area. Spacious, clean and well maintained accomodation hosted by welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025