Lodging in Ambleside, Cumbria

“Beautiful house in the heart of the lakes! Johnathan welcomed us and had impeccable service. He was friendly and attentive throughout. We enjoyed our evening in the bar and again Johnathan was extremely welcoming. It’s obvious he is dedicated to providing exceptional guest service. The breakfast was lovely so much attention to detail in every part. Nothing was ever too much trouble. The rooms were superb had everything you needed and were cleaned to a high standard. The whole hotel is beautifully finished and cared for. Thank you for a great weekend!”

“Thoroughly enjoyed my wee stay at Skelwith Bridge Hotel. I needed a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and my stay here was worth the trip. The room was super cosy upon arrival and I was able to check in early despite being half an hour early which was so nice and welcoming. The location is excellent for walks and close to Ambleside. The breakfasts were a great start to my day. The hotel lobby has a very helpful cabinet full of leaflets and walking guides which I found super helpful. Plenty of parking at the hotel with front and rear car parks. I also appreciated having actual room keys, as I find the electronic room card keys you often get a real pain as they can be easily deactivated when stored closely to electronic devices. I noticed a lot of reviews mention the lack of signal reception, but for me personally, this was not a problem as I do not watch television when I'm on a walking holiday. (I actually stored the room's television in the wardrobe during my stay.) The view from my room was stunning, and I could clearly see the sunrise and sunset. In addition the hotel's wifi is excellent so you are able to make calls via Whatsapp and not use up your data. Would highly recommend this hotel, particularly as a solo traveller I felt that all my needs were met. If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful place to stay in the Lake District then this would be the place.Rooms: Clean, cosy and comfortable.Nearby activities: Close proximity to AmblesideWalkability: Great location for walks”

“We stayed at the Rothay as a last minute break ,on arrival we were greeted by the receptionist who was very polite,the room was very clean and very beautifully presented and of a good size ,spa consists of a hydro pool, sauna, therapy room and also some heated lounges with beautiful view of the mountains and the well maintained gardens.evening meal was full of flavours and beautifully presented . Breakfast was an array of fruits ,pastries,yoghurts, cereals along with hot food from the kitchen.
Overall we had a lovely stay and worth every penny”

“Lovely place for John Lewis Partners. We have stayed in both the hotel and the hostel, hostel superb value for families. We love coming to stay here, plenty to do in the beautiful area.”

“Pretty much everything you could want is provided in this apartment, all of good quality and in good condition. Comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, stunning views from the balcony mean you hardly need the TV! Parking is a bit tight, and only space for one car, but a main car park is available down the hill for £38.50 for the week - and that ticket can be used in other car parks in the area. The pool is lovely - again, stunning views over Ambleside - water warm, pool area clean and well maintained, changing rooms basic but adequate.”

“As a timeshare owner's guest regularly since 1989 and as a timeshare owner myself for 10+ years, this is a little piece of heaven on earth. A few years ago the public areas of the hotel and lodges were starting to look a little tired. But the refurbishment of both has been spectacular and brought back the feeling of luxury and calm. For me, the lodges feel like home and holiday at the same time. I doubt you could stay anywhere better in the Lake District.”

“This is our second time coming here! We love it, we had the whole tipi site to ourselves! Everything you possibly could need is provided and the tipis are spacious and warm! Especially with the log fire! The camp site is amazing, the showers are hot and there’s even plugs for hair dryers and straighteners. There’s a wood stove pizza place on site for those times you don’t want to cook and the shop has everything you could need! I love it here!”