Hotels in Rydal
98 handpicked places to stay
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Rydal Lodge
Hotel · Rydal Water, Ambleside · 0 miles away
A small 8-room hotel by Rydal Water near Ambleside, well suited to walkers and dog owners wanting a quiet fell-side base.
Badger Bar
Hotel · Glen Rothay, Ambleside · 0.1 miles away
A traditional pub-hotel in Ambleside near Lake Windermere, known for hearty food and badgers fed nightly in the garden.
Rydal Hall
Hotel · Rydal Hall, Rydal
Rydal Hall is a Lake District hotel near Rydal Water, set among gardens with fell views and easy reach of Grasmere and Ambleside.
Crow How Country Guest House
Guest House · Rydal Road, on the edge of town towards Rydal · 0.6 miles away
A Victorian country guest house set in two acres of gardens on the edge of Ambleside, built from stone taken from the old Rydal Hall.
Foxghyll Country House B&B
B&B · Under Loughrigg, Ambleside · 0.6 miles away
Adults-only B&B under Loughrigg near Ambleside, with locally sourced breakfasts and just three rooms for a quiet stay.
Meadowbank
B&B · Rydal Road, Ambleside · 0.9 miles away
B&B on Rydal Road in Ambleside, close to Rydal Water and Lake District trails, with bike storage and maps for local walks.
Haven Cottage
Guest Accommodation · Rydal Road, Ambleside · 1 miles away
Adults-only Victorian B&B on Rydal Road, Ambleside, minutes from Lake District walking trails, pubs and restaurants.
Brantholme Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Brantholme, Ambleside · 1.1 miles away
En-suite family rooms with drinks provided greet guests at this Ambleside B&B, set near walking and cycling country in Cumbria.
Rooms at the Apple Pie
Guest Accommodation · Rydal Road, Ambleside · 1.2 miles away
Low-key guesthouse rooms above a bakery-cafe on Rydal Road in Ambleside, some with fireplaces, in the heart of the Lakes.
The Unicorn inn
Hotel · North Road, Ambleside · 1.2 miles away
Small five-room inn on North Road in Ambleside, with en-suite bathrooms and a bar and restaurant on site, handy for walking and cycling in the Lakes.
Waterwheel Guesthouse
Guest Accommodation · 3 Bridge Street, Ambleside · 1.2 miles away
Waterwheel Guesthouse on Bridge Street in Ambleside serves breakfast each morning and puts pubs and restaurants right on the doorstep.
The Waterwheel Guesthouse
B&B · Bridge Street, Ambleside · 1.2 miles away
Adults-only B&B in a Grade II listed 17th-century cottage beside Stock Ghyll in central Ambleside, with three en-suite rooms.
Stiles of Ambleside
B&B · Compston Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Compston Road in Ambleside, with mountain views and fells and lakes on the doorstep for walking and cycling.
Ambleside Salutation Hotel BW Premier Collection
Hotel · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A spa-focused hotel on Lake Road in Ambleside, suited to couples wanting a relaxing Lake District break with jacuzzi rooms and on-site pool.
Claremont House
Guest Accommodation · Compston Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A family-friendly guest house on Compston Road in Ambleside, well placed for walkers and Lake District days out.
The Ambleside Inn
Hotel · Market Place, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A traditional 30-room coaching inn on Ambleside's Market Place, prized for hearty pub food and a dog-friendly welcome near Lake Windermere.
The Gables Guest House
Guest Accommodation · Church Walk, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only guest house on Church Walk in Ambleside, with 14 en-suite rooms and free on-site parking in the heart of the Lake District.
White Lion Innkeepers Lodge Ambleside
Hotel · Market Place, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A traditional inn on Ambleside's Market Place, close to fells, lake and watersports, with free on-site parking.
Easedale Lodge
Guest Accommodation · Compston Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A Victorian guest house on Compston Road in Ambleside, with mountain views and easy reach of the Lake District's fells and trails.
Park House
Guest Accommodation · Compston Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A Victorian B&B on Compston Road in Ambleside, moments from the fells, with some rooms giving mountain views over the Lake District.
The Lakes B and B
B&B · 12 Church Street, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
An adults-only Victorian stone B&B on Church Street in Ambleside, with mountain views and en-suite rooms near the Lake District's walking trails.
Melrose Guest House
Guest House · Church Street, town centre · 1.3 miles away
An elegant Victorian Lakeland townhouse on Church Street, in the centre of Ambleside, known for its breakfasts and hosts.
Compston House B & B
B&B · Compston Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only B&B in central Ambleside with rooms named after US states, free parking and cooked breakfast included.
Norwood House
Guest Accommodation · Church Street, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A small guest house on Church Street in Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, with just 8 rooms and a hearty Lakeland breakfast.
Hillsdale B&B in Ambleside
B&B · Church Street, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Church Street in Ambleside, a good base for Lake District walking, with cooked-to-order breakfasts and free on-site parking.
3 Cambridge Villas
Guest Accommodation · Church Street, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only Victorian guest house on Church Street in Ambleside, close to Lake Windermere and Stock Ghyll Force, with mountain views.
Lacet House
B&B · Kelsick Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
A five-room B&B on Kelsick Road in Ambleside, close to the town centre, with strong showers, hearty breakfasts and free parking.
Amboseli Lodge
B&B · Rothay Road, Ambleside · 1.3 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Rothay Road in Ambleside, with a garden patio, cooked breakfast and free on-site parking near the Lake District.
2 Cambridge Villas
Guest Accommodation · Church Street, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
A five-room guesthouse on Church Street in Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District's walking and cycling country.
The Temperance Inn
Hotel · 33 Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
A 26-room former temperance inn on Lake Road in Ambleside, now a dog-friendly hotel close to Lake Windermere and village walks.
Brantfell House
Guest Accommodation · Rothay Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Adults-only guest house on Rothay Road in Ambleside, with mountain views and rooms kept spotless for a relaxed Lake District stay.
Brathay Lodge
Guest Accommodation · Rothay Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
A 19-room guest lodge on Rothay Road in Ambleside, an easy walk from the town centre and the Lake District's fells and water.
1869 - Room Only Boutique Townhouse
Guest Accommodation · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
A boutique townhouse on Lake Road in Ambleside, with a free parking permit included and en-suite rooms with mountain views.
Rothay Garth
Guest Accommodation · Rothay Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Guest accommodation on Rothay Road in Ambleside, with a varied cooked breakfast and a bar, plus free on-site parking for hiking days.
Ambleside Central - Guest House
Guest Accommodation · 10 Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Guest house on Lake Road in Ambleside, close to the fells and town centre, with free nearby parking and Windermere a short drive away.
Rothay House
Guest Accommodation · Rothay Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Small guest accommodation on Rothay Road in Ambleside, close to Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount & Gardens, with free on-site parking.
Ferndale Lodge
B&B · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Adults-only B&B on Lake Road in Ambleside with 10 casual en-suite rooms, free parking and a full English breakfast included.
Barnes Fell Apartments
Guest Accommodation · Low Gale, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
Adults-only apartments on Low Gale in Ambleside, footsteps from the fells and Lake District walking trails, with free parking on site.
Ambleside Townhouse
B&B · Compston Road, town centre · 1.4 miles away
A boutique bed and breakfast on Compston Road with individually decorated ensuite rooms in the heart of Ambleside.
Wordsworths Guest House
B&B · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.4 miles away
An adults-only Victorian B&B on Lake Road in Ambleside, well suited to couples wanting fell walks and a quiet base near Windermere.
Riverside at Ambleside
B&B · By the River Rothay, on the edge of town · 1.5 miles away
A seventeenth-century house beside the River Rothay, a ten-minute walk from Ambleside's centre, holding a 4-Star Gold rating.
Elder Grove
B&B · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.5 miles away
A 10-room B&B on Lake Road in Ambleside, an easy walk from town, with free parking and a well-regarded breakfast.
Wansfell Heights
Guest Accommodation · 2 Wansfell Heights, Ambleside · 1.5 miles away
A one-room holiday home in central Ambleside, minutes from Lake Windermere and the fells, with free on-site parking.
Rothay Manor
Hotel · Ambleside, near the head of Windermere · 1.5 miles away
Grade II listed Regency house on the edge of Ambleside, family-run in feel, with a well-regarded kitchen, a hot tub and gardens away from the traffic.
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Hotel · Grasmere, on the shore of Grasmere lake · 1.5 miles away
Four-star hotel and spa on the edge of Grasmere village with lake-facing rooms, a bistro and a treatment spa, within walking distance of Dove Cottage.
Diamond Lodge Boutique Adults Only Guest House
Guest Accommodation · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.6 miles away
An adults-only guest house on Lake Road in Ambleside, with modern en-suite rooms and mountain views close to the Lake District National Park.
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking Available Onsite
Hotel · The Fisherbeck, Ambleside · 1.6 miles away
A single smart suite in Ambleside with free onsite parking, mountain views and easy access to Lake Windermere and the town centre.
Lyndale Guest House
Guest Accommodation · Lake Road, Ambleside · 1.7 miles away
Six-room Victorian guest house on Lake Road in Ambleside, with a full breakfast, packed lunches and free nearby parking.
Wanslea Guest House
Guest House · Lake Road, close to the town centre · 1.7 miles away
A traditional Lakeland guest house on Lake Road, within easy walking distance of Ambleside's shops and Waterhead.
Lake View Country House
Guest House · Quiet lane near the lake shore · 1.8 miles away
A family-run stone country house with private lake access and seven individually furnished en-suite rooms.
The Forest Side
Hotel · Edge of village, on the Keswick road · 1.8 miles away
A Victorian Gothic mansion in 43 acres of woodland with a Michelin-starred restaurant built around its own kitchen garden.
Bridge House Hotel and Silver Howe View Cottage
Hotel · Church Bridge, Grasmere · 1.8 miles away
Adults-only hotel by Church Bridge in Grasmere, close to the lake and river with Lake District fells all around for walking.
Quaysiders Club
Hotel · Borrans Road, Ambleside · 1.9 miles away
A low-rise lakeside hotel on Borrans Road, Ambleside, moments from Lake Windermere with its own gardens and free parking.
The Wordsworth
Hotel · Village centre, opposite the green · 1.9 miles away
A 19th-century former hunting lodge in the centre of Grasmere with a spa, riverside gardens and two on-site restaurants.
The Wordsworth, Grasmere - The Inn Collection Group
Hotel · Stock Lane, Ambleside · 1.9 miles away
Hotel in Grasmere village near Dove Cottage, with 56 rooms, a bar and restaurant, well placed for Lakeland walking and cycling.
The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside
Hotel · Waterhead Bay, Ambleside · 1.9 miles away
Lakeside inn at Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, with a bar and restaurant right by Windermere and 25 en-suite rooms.
Beck Allans Guest House
Guest House · Village centre, beside the River Rothay · 1.9 miles away
A well-regarded, family-run guest house in the centre of Grasmere with river views and cooked-to-order breakfasts.
Waterside
Guest Accommodation · Ambleside, Cumbria · 1.9 miles away
Two-room guest stay in Ambleside with lake and fell views, close to Lake Windermere and the town centre.
Moss Grove Organic
Guest House · Village centre, close to the green · 1.9 miles away
A boutique organic guest house in the village centre, built around natural materials and locally sourced breakfasts.
The Grasmere Hotel
Hotel · Broadgate, on the River Rothay · 1.9 miles away
A family-run country hotel trading since 1871, with eleven rooms and a garden running down to the River Rothay.
Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust
Guest Accommodation · Brathay Hall, Ambleside · 1.9 miles away
Guest accommodation at Brathay Hall near Ambleside, with breakfast and packed lunches on offer amid Lake District countryside.
Victorian House Hotel
Hotel · Broadgate, Grasmere · 1.9 miles away
A 13-room hotel on Broadgate in Grasmere, Cumbria, with a garden and free parking, close to the Lake District's fells and lakes.
Jacksons CafeBar & Guesthouse
B&B · Red Lion Square, Grasmere · 1.9 miles away
Adults-only B&B above a cafe-bar in Grasmere's Red Lion Square, with en-suite rooms and drinks on tap for those tackling nearby Lake District walks.
Tweedies Bar and Lodge
Hotel · Red Bank Rd, Grasmere · 2 miles away
Sixteen-room hotel on Red Bank Road in Grasmere, Cumbria, with its own bar and indoor pool for after a day on the fells.
The Inn At Grasmere
Hotel · Red Lion Square, Grasmere · 2 miles away
A well-equipped hotel in the heart of Grasmere, suited to walkers, families and anyone wanting a pool and spa after a day on the fells.
The Waterhead Inn
Inn · Waterhead, on the shore of Windermere · 2 miles away
A lakeside inn with rooms directly opposite Waterhead Pier, combining traditional pub character with Windermere views.
Rothay Garden Hotel & Riverside Spa
Hotel · Broadgate, Grasmere · 2 miles away
Adults-only hotel in Grasmere with a riverside spa, gardens and mountain views, close to Lake District walking and cycling routes.
The Swan at Grasmere
Hotel · Keswick Road, Grasmere · 2 miles away
The Swan at Grasmere is a 38-room Cumbria hotel on Keswick Road with mountain views and free on-site parking.
Raise View House
B&B · Quiet lane five minutes from the village · 2.1 miles away
A traditional Lakeland stone B&B with five en-suite rooms and fell views, five minutes' walk from the village.
Skelwith Bridge Hotel
Hotel · Skelwith Bridge, two miles west of Ambleside · 2.1 miles away
A seventeenth-century former farmhouse and corn mill turned country hotel, two miles from Ambleside towards the Langdale valleys.
Chestnut Villa
Guest Accommodation · Keswick Road, Grasmere · 2.1 miles away
An eight-room adults-only guest house on Keswick Road in Grasmere, with mountain views and easy walking straight onto the fells.
Langdale Hotel and Spa
Hotel · Ambleside, Cumbria · 2.4 miles away
Adults-only hotel near Ambleside with 52 rooms and a spa, close to Langdale Valley and Elterwater in the Lake District.
Travellers Rest Inn
Hotel · Grasmere, Ambleside · 2.5 miles away
A 10-room pub inn just outside Grasmere near Ambleside, with mountain views and a menu built around hearty roasts and sticky toffee pudding.
Thorney How
Guest Accommodation · Thorney How, Ambleside · 2.5 miles away
A no-frills, group-friendly base near Grasmere for walkers and cyclists, with bunk rooms and a shared kitchen close to Easedale Tarn.
The Eltermere Inn
Hotel · Elterwater, Ambleside · 2.5 miles away
A 13-room inn in Elterwater near Langdale Valley, best suited to walkers and couples wanting quiet fell views and proper pub food.
The Samling Hotel
Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 2.5 miles away
A hilltop hotel above Windermere, on Ambleside Road, with spacious rooms and a restaurant known for its views and cooking.
Lancrigg
Hotel · Easedale Road, Grasmere · 2.6 miles away
A restaurant-led hotel on Easedale Road in Grasmere, with a bar and breakfast on-site and Lake District walking country on the doorstep.
Elterwater Park Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
B&B · Elterwaterpark, Elterwater · 2.6 miles away
Adults-only farmhouse B&B near Elterwater and Grasmere, with a cooked breakfast and mountain views from the garden.
Holmeshead Farm
B&B · Skelwith Fold, Ambleside · 2.6 miles away
A farmhouse B&B tucked into the countryside at Skelwith Fold near Ambleside, with a garden and free parking for walkers exploring the fells.
Low Wood Hall Hotel
Hotel · Wasdale Hall, Nether Wasdale · 2.9 miles away
Hotel in Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, surrounded by walking and cycling country with mountain views and a nearby pub and restaurant.
Low Wood Bay
Hotel · Low Wood Bay, Windermere · 2.9 miles away
Lakeside hotel on Windermere with 131 rooms, a spa overlooking the water, and walking, cycling and watersports on the doorstep.
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Hotel · Holbeck Lane, Windermere · 3 miles away
Country house hotel above Windermere with sweeping lake and fell views, 30 rooms, a restaurant and a well-used wedding license.
Langdale Chase Hotel
Hotel · Lake shore, Windermere · 3.1 miles away
Victorian mansion on the shore of Windermere, reopened after a full restoration, with lake-view rooms, a restaurant and gardens running down to the water.
Drunken Duck Inn
Inn · Barngates, near Ambleside · 3.1 miles away
Former farmhouse inn at a crossroads between Ambleside and Hawkshead, with 11 rooms, a serious kitchen and its own Barngates brewery.
Briery Wood Hotel
Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 3.2 miles away
Hearty breakfasts, afternoon tea and a well-regarded restaurant set the tone at Briery Wood Hotel on Ambleside Road, Windermere.
The Mortal Man Inn
Hotel · Beckside, Troutbeck · 3.3 miles away
A traditional 12-room inn in Troutbeck, near Kirkstone Pass, with mountain views and easy access to Lake District walking routes.
Queens Head Hotel
Hotel · Townhead, Windermere · 3.4 miles away
People say this pub offers hearty, flavorful food with generous portions, including delicious pies and Sunday roasts, and provides comfortable, clean rooms. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere with log fires, and the exceptional, friendly staff who are very welcoming to dogs. Visitors appreciate the convenient parking and stunning views.
Three Shires Inn
Hotel · Side Gates, Ambleside · 3.4 miles away
Traditional Ambleside inn known for log fires, hearty steak and ale pie, and comfortable large-bed rooms in the heart of the Lake District.
Merewood Country House
Hotel · Ambleside Road, Windermere · 3.4 miles away
Merewood Country House is a 20-room hotel above Lake Windermere with gardens looking out to the fells and a popular wedding restaurant.
Cragwood Country House Hotel
Hotel · Cragwood Country House Hotel, Windermere · 3.8 miles away
23-room country house hotel near Windermere with lake views, immaculate gardens and free on-site parking for dog owners too.
High Wray Farm
B&B · High Wray, Ambleside · 3.9 miles away
Farmhouse B&B in High Wray near Ambleside, with mountain views, a garden and packed lunches for walkers heading into the fells.
Slack Cottage
B&B · Slack Cottage, Ambleside · 4 miles away
Adults-only B&B above Ambleside in the Lake District, with mountain and Windermere views and a quiet, remote feel.
High Grassings Country House
B&B · Sunny Brow, Ambleside · 4 miles away
An adults-only B&B in Ambleside with just five rooms, suited to couples wanting a quiet base near Lake Windermere.
The Brotherswater Inn
Hotel · Sykeside Camping Park, Patterdale · 4.3 miles away
A walkers' inn at Sykeside Camping Park in Patterdale, Cumbria, surrounded by fells and Lake District trails.
New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Hotel · Great Langdale, Ambleside · 4.3 miles away
A 22-room walkers' hotel deep in Great Langdale, Ambleside, with hearty pies and fell views right from the bedroom window.
The Sun Inn
Hotel · The Sun Inn, Windermere · 4.5 miles away
A 12-room pub inn near Windermere town centre, within easy reach of the Lake District fells and water, with a dog-friendly bar and garden.
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Hotel · Great Langdale, Ambleside · 4.9 miles away
At the head of Great Langdale, surrounded by fells, this Ambleside hotel is a walkers' pub with rooms and mountain views from the door.
Mere Lodge Bed & Breakfast
B&B · Mere Lodge, Hawkshead · 5 miles away
A B&B in Hawkshead, Cumbria, close to walking and cycling country in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
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