Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in Ambleside Town Centre, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. It is 0.2 mi from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi from Ambleside Climbing Wall.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features both indoor and outdoor heated pools, along with two hot tubs. The specific operational hours are not provided, but guests can enjoy these amenities year-round.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding additional guests and extra beds?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are advised to contact the property directly for information on additional guest accommodations and any associated costs.

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Average nightly price at Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$201
February	$201
March	$218
April	$254
May	$278
June	$259
July	$266
August	$267
September	$257
October	$240
November	$208
December	$214

What guests think

At Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, guests consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, excellent central location, and relaxing spa facilities, with many enjoying the outdoor hydro/jacuzzi pools and highly rated breakfasts that set them up well for walking days.

Rooms are typically comfortable and sometimes spacious, with some suites offering private hot tubs or saunas. Common drawbacks include sauna and steam temperatures running low, a pool that can feel cool, warm bedrooms without air conditioning, smaller standard rooms, and tight or limited parking. A few note occasional dinner service or menu disappointments, dated décor in places, or long walks to some rooms with stairs. Expect a polished, stress free stay.

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Facilities

Well-regarded spa and leisure facilities including pool, outdoor hot tub/hydro pool, sauna and steam room; the gym also gets positive mentions. Some guests report low sauna/steam temperatures or a cool pool, and on-site parking can be tight or limited.

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Stephen

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was fabulous, as was the pool and outside spa. The location was excellent. Disappointed with the sauna and steam bath, temperature was not hot enough

10

KIM

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Accusation within 3 buildings. Secure and quiet but close to shops and restaurants. Some nice walks without needing the car. Rooms comfortable. Excellent breakfast service. Spa facilities: pool, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor hot tub Treatments were all booked up so unable to comment. But it’s Clarins so will be good.

8

Rachel

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel very clean and comfortable, great room and bed, nice bar/lounge area. However one reason i booked this hotel was of the spa facilities, which were disappointing, the sauna and steam room were poor temperature wise, and the indoor pool was quite cool. Cooked breakfast could have been better.

10

Mike

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay, the hotel couldn’t have been better positioned, we parked the car up when we arrived and didn’t use it until we left. The staff were all really friendly and helpful and the facilities were very good, the pool was a little cold for me but my girlfriend loved it as she did 60 lengths every morning, I managed to pass the time in the outdoor jacuzzi quite well though lol.

10

Claire

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.

10

Neil

Dec 19, 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

Great spa / gym facilities - lovely stay - will return soon

10

Abigail

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast

10

Carol

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn

10

Sacha

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️

8

Susan

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff, restaurant staff, all staff we encountered were amazing . Room was very clean and very warm. Swimming pool was very relaxing

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly highlight very clean rooms and public areas, with attentive housekeeping. Occasional minor misses (e.g., small detail on a radiator) are noted but uncommon.

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James

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were all really lovely. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the breakfasts were amazing. The spa was so relaxing

10

peter

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.

10

William

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely breakfast Staff very friendly Clean hotel

10

Claire

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.

10

M

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Very clean, quiet to say it is based in a central location. The parking is a challenge but just needs careful driving skills. The breakfast is plentiful and tasty. The beds are comfortable and the rooms are well lit with plenty of storage. The towels are large and comfortable. There could be a little more by the way of toiletries, no conditioner provided for example but this is a minor niggle. This is our second stay and we would return again.

8

Angela

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot

10

oonagh

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.

10

Lorraine

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.

10

Rosa

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, very professional and friendly staff. Our room was airy and comfortable with a lovely balcony overlooking the beck, the sound of the waterfall was very relaxing. The breakfast has plenty of choice and was beautifully cooked and presented. We have stayed at the Salutation a number of times and it never disappoints; we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay and look forward to returning.

10

Sacha

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, many spacious, with some suites featuring private hot tubs/saunas and balconies with waterfall or street views. A few guests found standard rooms small or very warm (no air conditioning), and some rooms involve stairs or longer walks.

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David

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in one of the suites, Olive 1, for the night. The room is lovely and very clean. Very nice touch having a jacuzzi bath, steam room and sauna all in the room. Highly recommend staying here. We will be returning.

8

michael

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too

10

Pavandeep

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in one of the loft rooms, staff were very helpful and the room itself was clean and spacious. Breakfast was also great, lots of choice and tasted good

10

Graham

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed our stay there. The room was large and modern. The real selling points of this hotel are i) the spa facilities which far exceeded our expectations and really were wonderful ii) the extremely convenient location and easy parking. The hotel staff were also lovely and very helpful. Minor point of feedback is that we stayed during summer and the room seemed very hot during the night, despite opening the window as far as possible. Suggest air conditioning would be helpful if possible

10

Paul

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. We had a hot tub on our balcony and the room was lovely and spacious, very comfortable and the best night sleep.

10

Claire

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.

8

Angela

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great check in, very friendly welcome and instructions on hotel, dining etc. Room in Waterfall Lodge. Fantastic view of roaring water fall. Room very clean and in good condition. Very hot

10

Ben

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful. Star gaze suite was amazing

8

kevin

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel and spa. Staff very helpful and friendly. We have a small car and found it awkward to park. Our room (303) was a long walk from reception and up narrow stairs with no lift for a heavy suitcase.

8

David

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best breakfast I ever had in a hotel. Spa lovely (just needs a bar). The standard rooms are small and very warm, I’d upgrade to a bigger one next time.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and proactive across reception, restaurant, and spa, with smooth check-in and attentive help. A few note an occasional evening service hiccup, but issues are typically resolved quickly and staff go the extra mile.

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10

Steve

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.

10

Angelika

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We absolutely loved our stay at Ambleside. We were given a spa room upgrade after the first room we had. The staff are outstanding here from Ash at reception to Manuel in the dining room and Hannah in the spa. The many lounge areas are lovely and very tastefully decorated. This will be our go to hotel when we return to Ambleside! Thank you for an incredible 3 night stay!

10

peter

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous hotel in the middle of Ambleside. Staff were all amazing ... fantastic customer service from everyone we encountered. Room was comfortable, beautifully decorated, and very clean and quiet. Plenty of free parking available on site. Public areas were expansive, relaxing and once again very well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip for a longer period. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to all.

10

Ms Helen

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a problem with the first room we stayed in and the staff could not have been more helpful in finding us another room. Took us to room after room for us to get one perfect for us. Excellent breakfast. Great central location. Easy on-site parking. Everything spot on!

10

GURMIT

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.

10

Claire

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.

10

oonagh

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The cleanliness of the hotel was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We did have a problem with the heating in our room which was resolved very quickly after we informed the reception. The lounge areas are very comfortable and peaceful. A great place to relax and actually read a newspaper whilst having a cup of coffee.

10

Abigail

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, relaxing spa facilities, comfy rooms and tasty breakfast

10

Carol

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel would recommend, best hotel in the Lake District, pool, gym and spa all wonderful thinking of everything. All staff very cheerful and helpful, they all go the extra mile, Thank you Salutation. C A Bradburn

10

Paul

Jan 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely short stay between Christmas and NY. Weather was terrible but our stay was great. Staff super friendly and professional, couldn’t do enough for you.

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Location

Central Ambleside location close to shops, restaurants, walks and bus routes, making it easy to explore the Lake District.

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JULIA

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel in the heart of Ambleside. Convenient for everything we wanted to do.

10

Deborah

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff great location

10

Paul

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A great hotel in a prime location . Staff were friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent and refreshingly full service no making tea and toast. Parking could be a little challenging at times but it also has some free access to 13amp plugs to charge your car. We had a balcony onto a lovely waterfall but smoking is allowed . Would definitely stay again if in the area. Ambleside is great for vegetarian / vegan.

10

GURMIT

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend.

10

Gayle

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely weekend stay at this hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast included. Great location in the middle of Ambleside with everything within walking distance.

8

Lorna

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ideal situation for easy access to the Lake District.

8

Vincent

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and a good, central location.

10

Tara

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great unique location in the town but still managed to feel pleasantly rural. Lovely spacious room with an appartment feel. Great breakfast options.

10

Sacha

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Location close to shops, pubs and restaurants and also not far for walks and exploring the countryside. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Room was lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice and the spa was great too and not too busy! Would recommend and would stay here again ☺️

10

Trevor

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff with attention to detail. Convenience of the hotels location to everything you would want when staying in the Lake District.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality, variety, and attentive service. Some guests found the evening menu or service underwhelming, though many enjoyed their meals overall.

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Steve

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff excellent, great breakfast, restaurant staff most excellent. Nice spa. Great location Evening meal service let down an otherwise excellent stay.

10

Rebecca

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The most amazing anniversary stay. We stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is in an amazing location with a lot of hikes nearby. The hotel room we stayed in had a hot tub in and it was lovely to relax. We attended the spa as well which was gorgeous!

8

michael

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival we were given a very poor room but we we were then upgraded to a fabulous room with a balcony and our stay was very nice altho the room was very warm during the night .The breakfast was fabulous .we would stay again if we got a similar room .The location was excellent too

10

Andrew

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice hotel. Staff lovely. Breakfast was fantastic. Room was brilliant. Would definitely stay again.

6

Roberto

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The english breafast and the service in the restaurant were excellent

8

Joan

Jan 9, 2024

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Loved our stay. Staff were extremely helpful. Loved the spa offering. Disappointed with the dining room evening menu. Ate elsewhere mostly other than our first night when we arrived.

10

Claire

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great variety of hot, cooked-to-order breakfasts as well as wide range of continental items, all of which were great quality. We were also offered tea or fresh coffee and fresh juice that was brought to the table, along with toast. Room was comfortable and cosy. We had a balcony room overlooking Ambleside high street. Room was generally clean, just a few attention to details missing such as on the towel radiator. We ate in the restaurant ain’t the evening, enjoyed the food we ordered (main and dessert). We had an Irish coffee in the bar afterwards. Would be nice to have a drinks menu in the bar offering a wider selection/few cocktails as there was only a wine menu. Service was great throughout our stay. We used the pool which was nice, really liked the outdoor spa pool. The steam and sauna were ok but didn’t have very good seals around the door so the didn’t reach the high temperature I’m used to.

10

Shah Carlos

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay, very good food and drinks. Also the staff were very friendly and very informative. Would highly recommend. Thank you

10

Lorraine

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent housekeeping. Delicious breakfast. Very good service. Fabulous facilities with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room plus spa treatments. Parking is limited but managed to get parked at the rear after going out. Ambleside is so nice. Great shopping and places to eat. Exceptional recommendations for dining are The Apple Pie cafe and Finellis vegetarian restaurant (extremely tasty although portions too large for us). Plenty to do in the area. Hawkshead, Windermere cruises, Bowness, Beatrix Potter at Hill Top to name only a few. Highly recommend.

10

Julie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast options were great and service was excellent

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