StayScore
86/100
Ambleside
Skelwith Bridge Hotel
StayScore
86
/100
Confidence: High
Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NJ, United Kingdom
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Skelwith Bridge Hotel sits on the edge of Ambleside beside the River Brathay. Housed in a converted 17th‑century farmhouse, it provides 28 en‑suite bedrooms, an on‑site restaurant and bar, and private parking. The hotel welcomes dogs and maintains real log fires in winter. Positioned as a base for walkers and cyclists, it offers direct access to local fell and riverside walks.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 86/100
Skelwith Bridge Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a cosy, characterful Lake District base with immediate access to walking and cycling routes. Sitting on the edge of Ambleside beside the River Brathay, this converted 17th‑century farmhouse feels more like a country bolthole than a town-centre chain; its log fires, dog‑friendly policy and private parking make it a practical pick for outdoor-focused stays. The hotel works well for walkers, cyclists and couples seeking easy access to fells and riverside trails rather than a bustling nightlife hub.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarVery good breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Riverside setting on the edge of Ambleside beside the River Brathay
- ✓ Direct access to fell and riverside walks — ideal for walkers and cyclists
- ✓ Converted 17th‑century farmhouse atmosphere with cosy log fires and dog‑friendly welcome
Things to know
- • A short walk is needed to reach Ambleside’s shops and restaurants — not a town‑centre location
- • Smaller, more intimate property with fewer late‑night dining and entertainment options than larger hotels
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.View point looking north west 900 yd
- 2.The Fort 1.3 mi
- 3.Sawrey's Wood Slate Mine 1.5 mi
- 4.Elterwater Slate Quarry Viewpoint 1.5 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Galava Roman Fort 1.8 mi
- 2.Rothay Park 1.9 mi
- 3.The Cathedral chamber 1.9 mi
- 4.The Armitt Museum & Library 2.2 mi
- 5.The Ruskin Museum 4.4 mi
Transport
- 1.Bus · Foulstep crossroads 100 yd
- 2.Bus · The Britannia Inn 1.3 mi
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