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With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a designer bathroom with quality toiletries.

Lovely views from our room, very homely and food was extraordinary!

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8.7
Fabulous
600 reviews
Price from
RSD 20,686
per night

Three Shires Inn is a family-run inn set in Little Langdale, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. This traditional Cumbrian slate-tiled property has free Wi-Fi, a bar and award-winning, home-cooked food.

Perfect location. Small but lovely room with everything we needed, comfy bed, nice bathroom etc. Excellent breakfast and evening meals. Friendly service. We will come again.

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9.3
Superb
189 reviews
Price from
RSD 17,148
per night

The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group has recently been refurbished and features en-suite rooms, 2 bars and a beer garden overlooking the fells. The center of Grasmere is within a 10-minute walk.

The cleanliness of the property was exceptional

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8.2
Very good
885 reviews
Price from
RSD 14,834
per night

Located in Grasmere, The Traveller's Rest features a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi. This 3-star inn offers luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the inn, each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Room was spacious, comfy, clean and had beautiful views. It was very cozy and snug which was perfect after a long hike. The pub itself also has a really nice atmosphere, we ate there one night and the food was delicious. Staff were lovely and pleasant throughout the stay.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,007 reviews
Price from
RSD 8,846
per night

Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside. We have a bar and restaurant, with 4 en-suite rooms and one 1 small box double room with adjacent bathroom.

The situation and owner and staff and home cooked food

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7.6
Good
124 reviews
Price from
RSD 10,207
per night

In the centre of Ambleside, close to all the amenities, The Temperance Inn, Ambleside - The Inn Collection Group has modern, comfortable rooms and a good breakfast. Numerous off-site car parks can be found within a 5-minute walk.

Quiz night was great fun even for we Americans. Meals were excellent and breakfast offerings were generous. Staff were friendly and helpful. Central location in Ambleside was great.

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8.3
Very good
865 reviews
Price from
RSD 9,390
per night

Located in the pretty Lake District village of Ambleside, this 18th-century hotel is situated in the centre of this historic town, with all the amenities on your doorstep. Lake Windermere can be reached after a picturesque 15-minute walk from The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group. Free WiFi is accessible in public areas.

We had a really great experience staying at the Ambleside Inn. The food was very good, and the selection of beers was really nice too. For us, we found the staff to be one of the highlights of our entire stay. From Josh & Jack behind the bar, to Kali and Julie (managers on shift), to the cooks in the kitchen busting themselves to prep breakfast and our supper orders....it was a memorable stay, and we cannot wait for an opportunity to return to the Lake District just to stay here. The location is very central, and makes everything walkable - including the ferries (about 15-20 mins away).

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8
Very good
1,601 reviews
Price from
RSD 9,390
per night

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group stands on the shores of Lake Windermere, a short walk from Ambleside centre. Set across two former 17th century fishermen's cottages, it offers cosy bedrooms and period features.

The large bath in our room was amazing and the view we had was exceptional, the location overall was amazing with a little walk into Ambleside and the boats on our doorstop to travel the lake.

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8.3
Very good
1,070 reviews
Price from
RSD 17,556
per night

Next to Lake Windermere, the stylish Waterhead Inn offers an onsite restaurant/bar and comfortable rooms, many of which have lake views. Ambleside is just a 10-minute walk away.

Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available and Wray Castle and Windermere are just a 10-minute drive away.

The English Experience. Exactly what I've had in my dreams. Super location, atmosphere, perfect room, amaizing restaurant/pub, Breakfast perfect.

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8.4
Very good
1,374 reviews
Price from
RSD 16,195
per night

Situated in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 8.4 km, Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 36 km from Derwentwater, 42 km from Askham Hall and 200 metres from Grizedale Forest. The inn has family rooms.

The staff was very very friendly and helpful, chilled and relaxed which made the whole experience great

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7.7
Good
707 reviews
Price from
RSD 13,609
per night

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Inns that guests love in Elterwater

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    Location. Comfort. Value for money. Everything really. Absolutely loved it. And Winnie loved it too. She was well and truly worn out in the end, as were we. Stunning location. Great pub at the bottom of the hill too. Wonderful lamb shanks!
    Smyth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 23,135.99
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 484 reviews
    Staff were friendly, helpful and efficient. Had a dinner reservation and the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Breakfast was fabulous, excellent range of choices for continental or English. Room was warm, bathroom fine and bed was comfortable.
    Alex
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,686.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 600 reviews
    The location was perfectly sited between nearby locations, so walking was in striking distance of the Inn. The peace & quiet made our break perfect. The staff were warm & friendly & the facilities first class The breakfast provided had many choice items available & staff couldn't do enough to ensure our stay was comfortable & pleasant.
    Judge
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,686.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 600 reviews
    Well maintained and tastefully decorated hotel. Superb location. Breakfast excellent. Dinner very good but if you were staying, as we were, for 3 nights the kitchen really needs to offer some specials of the day to vary the menu. Attentive staff
    Dilys
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,686.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 600 reviews
    Lovely room and very friendly manager who gave us a warm welcome (and served our dinner)
    Gillian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,686.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 600 reviews
    The Eltermere Inn is approximately 7 miles from Grasmere which was perfect for us. We only went for two nights, we initially intended to go kayaking on the second day but the weather was absolutely atrocious so we visited Keswick and windermere instead. Even with bad weather the lake district looks amazing and we really looked forward to returning to the Eltermere Inn for an evening meal with drinks served by lovely friendly staff and the food was simply to die for.
    William
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 20,686.30
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 600 reviews
    We came to enjoy the gorgeous Lake District and the Eltemere Inn was the perfect location to use as our base. What a charming village Elterwater is! And one day we returned to our room to find four peacocks just hangin' around by the steps to our room, located in a building adjoining the main lodge.
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: RSD 12,425.39
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 160 reviews
    It was a perfect location, the staff were lovely and the facilities where better than expected - there was a dry room which was perfect, the room was lovely and warm (plus clean). Breakfast was great and dinner was delicious! We are looking forward to coming back!
    Noa
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews
    The breakfast was excellent and order form to complete ahead of visit was great. Location was perfect for our requirements and our room was very comfortable. Guest house was nice and quiet and impeccably clean.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 97 reviews
    The location was peaceful with beautiful views. 2 mile scenic path to nearby pub.The guest house was clean, with a lovely breakfast clearly using good quality ingredients. Very nice and quiet.
    duncan
    Family with young children