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The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

8.1/102283 reviewsAmbleside

Located in the heart of Ambleside, The Ambleside Inn is a traditional Lakeland building with over 300 years of history. With 29 comfortable rooms, it is a central base for couples, families and walkers, with a welcoming pub serving hearty food and drinks throughout the day. Dog-friendly rooms are available, and Lake Windermere is a short walk away.

What this place offers

Free English breakfast
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed

Policies & house rules

Check-in from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out until 10:30
Minimum check-in age 18
Children welcome
Pets allowed
No parking

Pet-friendly rooms are limited. A GBP 15 fee per pet per night applies and guests are required to inform the property in advance. When booking five or more rooms, group terms and conditions are applied to your reservation. A 10% non-refundable deposit is taken at time of booking and full payment and rooming list are required six weeks prior to your arrival. These terms replace any other booking policies agreed with online travel agents. A deposit may be required at the property.

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2283 reviews

Guests liked

Excellent central location
Friendly and helpful staff (many mentions)
Comfortable beds
Very good breakfast/pub food
Dog friendly
Good base for walking/visiting the Lakes

Guests mentioned

Cleanliness issues in some rooms / poor bathroom standards
Small/cramped bathrooms in several rooms
Staff overwhelmed at busy times / occasional poor attitude
Scaffolding/privacy issues during some stays
No parking and restrictive check-in/out complaints
TV/amenity problems (remote, kettle/boiler, no fan power point)

craig
GB · solo_traveller · Oct 2026
8/10
Margaret
GB · solo_traveller · Oct 2026
8/10
Clean, comfortable, great location.
Very comfortable stay in a great location
There isnt a lift and yet quite a few stairs to negiotiate my suitcase
Fiona
AU · couple · Oct 2026
10/10
Great stay!
Lovely property in the middle of town. Nice, comfortable rooms.
Lots of stairs!!
Damhnait
IE · family_with_children · Oct 2026
8/10
Thompson
GB · family_with_children · Oct 2026
10/10
Birthday break with dog too !
Friendly staff , great location clean and tidy , comfy bed .Dog friendly. Couldn't fault it .
No car park on site , Rydal car park just a 5 min walk though .

Location

Market Place · Ambleside