The Ambleside Inn

A map marker The Ambleside Inn, Market Place, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BU

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Located in the heart of Ambleside, this traditional Lakeland slate building has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years and has a character befitting that long-standing heritage. Offering 29 comfortable rooms with all the essential amenities, if you’re looking for the perfect pub to stay in the heart of the Lakes, then The Ambleside Inn is the place where you’ll fit right inn.
Open all day every day, the cosy pub is an ideal place in which to nestle down and enjoy hearty, honest food and a refreshing drink and watch the bustle of this busy little town.
With quirky, independent shops on the doorstep, Stock Ghyll Force a short walk up the lane and the water sports and boating on Windermere within a leisurely 15 minute stroll there’s something for everyone in easy reach of The Ambleside Inn.

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The Lake District is one of the most popular UK holiday destinations thanks to its picturesque settings, an abundance of activities, and showstopping views and nature – it really is the perfect way to escape city life, even if it is just for the weekend.

When you’re staying in the lakes, you want it to feel authentic; our fantastic rooms here at The Ambleside Inn are filled with character and warmth, adding to the overall experience of your breaks in the UK.

Our dog friendly rooms extend a warm welcome to four-legged friends too, meaning you’ll never have to leave your canine behind! Simply add this option during the booking process and enjoy a wonderful stay with your dog by your side (£15 per dog per night).

The Inn Collection Group is a wonderful collection of pubs, rooms, and restaurants spanning across the north of England, specialising in great beer, proper food, and comfortable rooms in equal quantities to ensure that you’ve got everything you could ever wish for in one cosy location.

Please note, images showcase room types as accurately as possible, however rooms do slightly vary. Contact our central reservations team on  0191 5803610 for more information. 

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Double Room

Spacious and comfortable rooms with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom.

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These comfortable double rooms include a double bed and an en-suite bathroom. With a wide range of facilities including complimentary free WiFi, flat-screen TV and tea & coffee making facilities.

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Double or Twin Room

Spacious and comfortable rooms with a king sized bed or two single and an en-suite bathroom.

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Our double or twin rooms are spacious, well appointed rooms. All rooms offer a comfortable king bed that can be twinned into two singles, a spacious en-suite bathroom, a desk area and a wide range of facilities including free WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

Requests for twin beds need to be confirmed by a member of the team before arrival.

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Family Room with Bunks

Spacious family rooms with a double bed, an en-suite bathroom and bunks for children.

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Our spacious family rooms are equipped with a double bed and bunk beds as well as an en-suite bathroom, a desk area and a wide range of facilities including free WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

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Single Room

Our single rooms include a comfortable single bed and an en-suite bathroom.

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Our single rooms are perfect for the solo traveller and each enjoys a comfortable single bed and an en-suite bathroom, a desk area and a wide range of facilities including free WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

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An icon of a cloche Food service: 7:30am – 9:00pm daily

Whether your fuelling up for a day’s exploring with a hearty breakfast, stopping by for smaller plates with colleagues or friends, or lingering over lunches or evening meals, enjoy a menu packed with quality seasonal and local ingredients and freshly cooked to order.

Tuck into The Ambleside Inn’s Sunday carvery from 12 noon until 5pm, with heaped helpings of hand-carved beef, pork or turkey with crunchy roast potatoes, towering yorkshire puddings, lashings of rich gravy and all the trimmings.

For your little ones, The Ambleside Inn’s children’s menu won’t disappoint. With a wide selection of tasty dishes, we’ll be a firm favourite for all the family.

  • Burger and Chips Autumn 2024

    Seasonal Menu - Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm

    From Great British pub classics to dishes with a culinary twist, our main menus are full of seasonal favourites and flavours, all handmade and freshly cooked to order.

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  • Breakfast Menu - Available 7:30am - 11:00am

    Scaling nearby fells? Our breakfast menu is sure to hit the spot and keep you fuelled up all morning.

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  • Drinks Menu

    Drinks Menu

    Whether you're craving a refreshing start to your morning or just in need of a delightful pick-me-up, our drink menu has something for everyone.

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  • Allergy Advice

    Allergen advice is available for all our main menu meals, click the link below to find out more. Ask our team when you visit about our daily special's allergens.

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FAQs

  • Do you have on site parking available?

    There is no on site car parking at The Ambleside Inn.
    The nearest car park is on Rydal Road, 1-3 Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN.

  • What time is Check in and Check out?

    Check in at The Ambleside Inn is from 3pm and check out is 10:30am.

  • Is there disabled access and accessible rooms at the inn?

    There is no disabled access or disabled rooms available at The Ambleside Inn. For further accessibility information please call our reservations team.

  • Are you dog-friendly?

    We are dog friendly at The Ambleside Inn and all of our rooms are dog friendly. Your four-legged friend can stay over night for only £15 per night, per dog.

  • What facilities are provided in the rooms?

    All rooms at The Ambleside Inn provide complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities. Please note, we do not provide travel cots. If you plan on bringing your own, we recommend speaking with our reservations team on 0191 580 3610 to ensure the room you’re booking will comfortably accommodate one.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    Our standard cancellation policy is as follows:
    You may cancel your booking without any payment to us at any point before 3pm on the day that is two days before the day your booking starts. After this deadline, the whole booking becomes fully non-refundable. If you try to cancel after this deadline (or if you don’t arrive for your booking), you will still be charged the full price for your booking (including any meals or extras).

    Our Advance Purchase Rate cancellation policy is as follows: All bookings on an advance purchase rate are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled by you. If you try to cancel a booking on an advance purchase rate (or if you don’t arrive for your booking), you will still be charged the full price for your booking (including any meals or extras).

    Our special offers/promotions cancellation policy is as follows: The cancellation rights for bookings offered on a special offer will be stated during the booking process and in your booking confirmation. Where we do not state any cancellation rights for a special offer, the advance purchase rate cancellation terms (above) will apply.

  • Do you have any on site bike storage?

    We have no official storage at The Ambleside Inn however there may be space to store in cupboards, subject to availability.

  • How do I make a large group booking?

    For booking 5 or more rooms at The Ambleside Inn please email groups@inncollectiongroup.com

  • Do you take table bookings?

    We only accept bookings for a table of 8 and more at The Ambleside Inn. To book please email info@theambesideinn.com

  • Are you family friendly?

    We are family friendly here at The Ambleside Inn and offer a delicious children’s food menu.

  • Gift Vouchers

    Gift vouchers are sold on our website and on-site at our inns. They are typically valid for 12 months after issue date, unless otherwise specified on purchasing. All discounted vouchers have reduced expiry. Vouchers will be void once expiry date has elapsed. If you would like to register your on-site voucher to be reminded of validity and balance, please do so here: Register Your Card

    Voucher not exchangeable for monetary alternative. All vouchers are non-refundable once purchased.

    To check your balance at any time, please follow this link: Check your gift card balance

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Hidden in the heart of ancient Cumbria in North West England lies a National Park known the world over. The Lake District boasts stone circles, glacial lakes, magnificent views, and a history dating back to the Neolithic Period - all waiting for you to discover.

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    1 minute walk to Ambleside shops

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    20 minute walk to Ambleside Pier

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    10 minute drive to Windermere

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    15 minute drive to World of Beatrix Potter

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    18 minute walk to Stock Ghyll Force

  • Attractions
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  • The Armitt Museum
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  • Ambleside Pier
    1 Mile
    20 Minute
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  • Loughrigg Fell
    4.4 Miles
    54 Minutes
    16 Minutes
  • Windermere
    4.6 Miles
    20 Minute
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    5.5 Miles
    20 Minute
  • The Ruskin Museum
    7.6 Miles
    20 Minute
  • Windermere Railway Station
    5 Miles
    1 Hour 40 Minute
    15 Minute

Things to do

  • Grasmere Ginger

    Grasmere Gingerbread

    Invented by Victorian cook Sarah Nelson in 1985 in the village from where it gets its name, no trip to the Lake District is complete without a stop off at the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop.

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  • Beatrix Potter World

    The World of Beatrix Potter

    Explore the enchanting world that Beatrix Potter created in her books as all 23 of the famous tales are brought to life, recreating the beautiful Lake District countryside.

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  • The Waterhead Inn

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    With Lake Windermere literally on the doorstep and the popular Ambleside town centre an easy stroll away, this Cumbrian classic is not to be missed.

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  • The Wateredge Inn

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    The prime spot on Windermere sits The Wateredge Inn - a fantastic inn perfect for Lake District getaways.

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