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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Ambleside, UK

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The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Each stylish room has fresh light décor.

Location, breakfast and facilities

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9
Superb
1,686 reviews
Price from
BGN 202
per night

Located in the town of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, these rooms are situated above Stiles Coffee Bar, both featuring views of the surrounding fells.

Stiles has two B&B rooms, one double room (Shiraz) and one king-size room (Merlot), one of which has a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the other has a shower over a whirlpool spa bath. Towels, bed linen, toiletries and a hairdryer are all provided. Ironing facilities are also available if required.

Great location, very nice staff, excellent breakfast. Loved the town of Ambleside. Large room.

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9.5
Exceptional
268 reviews
Price from
BGN 278
per night

Centrally located in the villages of the Lake District, Norwood House is a 15-minute walk from the northern edge of Lake Windermere. Free parking is available to guests, and free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

Great location, lovely room and with an amazing host.

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9.2
Superb
381 reviews
Price from
BGN 288
per night

A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

everything, the house was beautiful, good location, decorated nicely, felt like home away from home.

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9.8
Exceptional
184 reviews
Price from
BGN 284
per night

Offering fresh, elegant rooms with fell views, Wordworths Guest House provides free parking in Ambleside’s centre. Lake Windermere is only a 10-minute walk away.

Each room at Wordsworths features an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, or a heated towel rail and a hairdryer, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a smart flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a radio alarm clock.

Beautifully maintained guesthouse, spotlessly clean, Janet was always available to assist! homemade cakes and slices wonderful

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9.8
Exceptional
296 reviews
Price from
BGN 216
per night

Set within the heart of the beautiful Lake District in the idyllic village of Ambleside, Melrose Guesthouse offers spacious rooms and is just 15 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere.

Surrounded by numerous fells and stunning Lakeland, there are countless opportunities for rural walks, and the famous Lake Windermere offers steamer cruises.

Everything!! Convenient, great hosts, clean!

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9.6
Exceptional
417 reviews
Price from
BGN 188
per night

Set in the historic Rydal Valley, amidst the fells, sits Crow How Country Guest House. Crow How is situated in 2 acres of private woodland gardens surrounded by countryside views, the Fairfield Horseshoe and Loughrigg Fell. It is set next to a working farm, a 15-minute walk from Ambleside town centre.

The service was impeccable as was the morning breakfast service. The owners have put a great deal of work and thought into restoring and keeping the place up to date and modern while making sure to retain the old charm of the guest house from the late 1800’s. There are little details that that show up such as a drying room for folks to dry off their hiking gear and shoes thanks to the notoriously rainy and wet area. They are close to Ambleside (3-4 minute drive to the shipping and dining district) The room and bath were top notch.

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9.3
Superb
549 reviews
Price from
BGN 273
per night

Just a short stroll from Ambleside’s village centre, this beautiful Victorian house has excellent breakfasts and boutique-style rooms, many with views of the fells. Wi-Fi is free.

Brantfell House has a Visit Britain Silver Award and the owners, Mandy & Adie, aim to offer a relaxing stay with personalized service.

I loved everything about this property, the decor was beautiful, it had that lovely home from home feeling as soon as you walked through the door

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9.7
Exceptional
468 reviews
Price from
BGN 284
per night

This property has views over the Lakeland Fells and also offers free WiFi.

Both Apartments and the en-suite bedroom are individually decorated. Both the Loughrigg and Fairfield Apartments have their own designated private parking spaces.

We enjoyed and loved everything in this apartment and in Ambleside during our two night stay! The host, Ethna, was exceptionally kind and welcoming. The apartment was spacious and beautifully decorated with added touches such as fresh flowers. Ethna really added lovely personal touches to make our stay memorable. The view from this apartment is unbeatable and you want to keep looking at the beauty that surrounds this little town. The kitchen is very well equipped, again with extra touches such a jar of fresh milk in the refrigerator. Everything was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The private parking spot was perfect. We highly recommend this apartment to anyone interested.

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10
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
BGN 321
per night

Located in Ambleside in the heart of the beautiful Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lakes B&B offers mountain views and is only a 5-minute drive from Windermere, England’s largest lake.

Fantastic English breakfast with lots of choice! Served with a smile and great quality food.

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9.7
Exceptional
91 reviews

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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    The property was stunning and the interior design was so well thought out and clearly no expense was spared. We loved the spaciousness of the cottage. It was absolutely immaculate and worth every penny.
    Judette
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 263.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 566 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel in a great location.
    BRIAN
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 287.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,391 reviews
    Bed was super comfy, duvet was lovely, tea coffee options good, breakfast stunning!
    J
    Joanne
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 263.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 566 reviews
    Super Cosy Room in a gorgeous stylish yet quirky Townhouse, location Perfect, extremely close to everything. Parking Permit is a brilliant perk of the Booking, especially as we could use it at so many other car parks around The Lakes. Totally Dog Friendly down to providing towels to dry off your muddy pup after, in our case, a few soggy walks. We would highly recommend this lovely Townhouse - will happily return ourselves, loved every minute.
    Anthony
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 534.54
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,071 reviews
    Lovely setting and location and gorgeous help yourself breakfast
    Gillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 263.86
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 566 reviews
    Excellent boutique hotel in the heart of Ambleside. Lovely well appointed room - thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners were also very helpful with the issues caused by the extreme weather and offered discounted price for the necessary extra nights stay we had to take. Excellent hotel and highly recommended.
    BRIAN
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 384.41
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,686 reviews
    Great location, lovely design, quiet, has parking, nice breakfast, nice view from the room
    iyyar
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 520 reviews
    Lovely big room, very clean, super spa day, beautiful estate with great architectural design and landscaping
    Rickman-Williams
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 287.74
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,391 reviews
    Staff were excellent, polite, courteous and welcoming. The hotel in itself is lovely. Boutique luxury but a little different. I really liked the fish pond and outside seating area with a view and the little sheep on the walls. Beds are super comfy and linens top quality. Shower was superb.
    Lynn
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: BGN 384.41
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,686 reviews
    Can't fault at all. Definitely offers that little bit extra. The room was gorgeous. Beautifully presented and super comfortable. The staff were so lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious. Worth every penny and every 5 star review. The location means you can park up and not use your car for you whole stay if you don't want to .
    Kath Conway
    People with friends