Ambleside

The Ambleside Inn

Name: The Ambleside Inn
Address: Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BU, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BU, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Ambleside Inn is a pub-with-rooms operated by The Inn Collection Group in Ambleside town centre, close to Lake Windermere and local walking routes. The property offers around 30 guestrooms with complimentary Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee facilities, and features a ground-floor bar and restaurant serving daily menus and a Sunday carvery. The inn is dog-friendly and does not provide on-site parking; public car parks are nearby.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

80/100

8.2/10

4.1/5

3.8/5

Scores last verified: 18 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 80/100

The Ambleside Inn is best suited to travellers who want a lively, central Lake District base with easy access to Windermere, Ambleside's shops and starting points for local walks. As a pub-with-rooms in Ambleside town centre it appeals to walkers, dog‑owners and anyone who enjoys a convivial pub atmosphere and straightforward, characterful accommodation rather than polished boutique luxury. The inn works well as a practical, social base for day hikes, boat trips and evening pub meals, while offering better town access than quieter rural boltholes.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free WiFiFamily roomsRestaurantNon-smoking roomsBarFabulous breakfast

Highlights

✓ Town-centre location steps from Lake Windermere and popular walking routes
✓ Pub-with-rooms atmosphere that suits social evenings and relaxed stays
✓ Dog-friendly — a good pick for walkers and pet owners

Things to know

• No on-site parking; nearby public car parks mean a short walk to the inn
• Pub atmosphere can be lively in the evenings, so not ideal for a very quiet countryside retreat

Hotel surroundings