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Skelwith Bridge Hotel

Skelwith Bridge, two miles west of Ambleside · Hotel

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A seventeenth-century former farmhouse and corn mill turned country hotel, two miles from Ambleside towards the Langdale valleys.

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About Skelwith Bridge Hotel

Skelwith Bridge Hotel began life as a seventeenth-century farmhouse with an attached corn mill and hostelry, and retains a good deal of that older building's character across its 28 en-suite bedrooms. Set two miles west of Ambleside on the road towards Great and Little Langdale, it makes a practical base for anyone planning to spend their days out on the fells to the west of the town rather than in Ambleside itself.

The Bridge Restaurant and the Talbot Bar both draw on locally sourced ingredients, and a drying room for wet boots and waterproofs, along with secure cycle storage, mark the hotel out as built with walkers and cyclists specifically in mind. A garden and terrace give a quieter outdoor space than the busier spots directly in the town centre.

Families, couples and dog owners are all well catered for, and the hotel's position close to Skelwith Fold and the Langdale valleys suits anyone prioritising quick access to the western fells over a central Ambleside address.

What guests say

Diane Brown

An absolute masterpiece of a stay! The Skelwith Bridge Hotel is breathtakingly gorgeous, radiating warmth, luxury, and charm from the moment you step through the door. But the absolute crown jewels of this place are Toni and Aiden, truly the most phenomenal, glorious staff you could ever hope to meet! Their warmth, sparkling energy, and impeccable service turned an already wonderful getaway into an unforgettable fairytale experience. If I could give them ten stars, I would. Simply world-class!

3 weeks ago · via Google

David Burrow

A two night stay which corresponded with the later stages of the football World Cup. A problem with Wi-Fi in my room was thankfully resolved so viewing was good. I think I got an upgrade because my allocated room was still occupied, bath and room was huge! The food was very good for both breakfast and dinner. The bar and stairs/corridors could do with a bit of smartening up but overall a nice stay and attentive staff

a month ago · via Google

Liza

What a fantastic hotel,staff and accommodation. Food was excellent, well priced the room was clean and fresh and very comfortable, serviced daily. Breakfast was lovely lots of choice and again service great. Thank you to all the staff for all the hard work you put into making your visitors happy, would recommend this hotel.

a month ago · via Google

David Prag

We have been about six or seven times to this hotel over the past twenty years. We booked early in the year so got a good deal, but I have to admit to being a little apprehensive for our stay due to recent reviews, which are quite mixed. However, from the minute we checked in our experience has been nothing positive. All the staff were polite, helpful and full of smiles, the room was large, clean and very comfortable. Yes, the hotel is a little faded around the edges but that's part of its charm. We ate in the bar both nights, one night being fairly quiet, the other fairly busy. The young barman coped very well, full of energy and kept his his cool. The meals were delicious, especially the pie and the sticky toffee pudding. The breakfast service has now changed, for the better in my opinion, where you help yourself to cereals, beverages, , fruit salad, yoghurts, toast and pastries. The coffee from the coffee machine is excellent. We had Eggs Florentine both mornings, absolutely fab. Considering the cost of staff and energy these days, the hotel, like many others, has had to adapt and cope with less staff. All things considered I think they manage this very well and made our stay memorable. This has been one of our best stays at this hotel. It is ideally placed for keen mountaineers/cyclists or for those who prefer a less strenous walk or even with motability issues as there are numerous low level paths. Reading some of the reviews I do wonder if people research first , it's such a beautiful picturesque area. Yes, that's all there is, beautful scenery, walks, waterfalls, narrow roads...all part of the charm.

3 months ago · via Google

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Guests mention this hotel offers delicious and generous food portions, including excellent breakfast options and hearty meals like steak and ale pie. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the hotel's very dog-friendly atmosphere.

Some reviews mention the rooms can be affected by kitchen exhaust fans.

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At a glance

Address
Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NJ Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Skelwith Bridge, two miles west of Ambleside
Star rating
3 star
Guest score
8.3 / 10 (900 reviews)
Prices from
£130 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Ambleside