Ambleside and Grasmere Country House Hotels

The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel overlooks the centre of Ambleside. Many rooms enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding fells. The Garden Room restaurant offers a la carte and table d'hote cuisine.The Leisure Club offers a fitness room, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi®.

Set in several acres of beautiful gardens and grounds on the shore of Lake Grasmere, this elegant Victorian hotel is set in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The en-suite bedrooms are comfortably decorated with modern facilities including satellite TV. The hotel has a restaurant, lounges and a bar.

Forest Side, a traditional stately home built in 1853 with a unique elegant interior and magnificent views over some of the Lake District's most popular hills. Set in 42 acres of landscape and wooded gardens, and boasting a comfortable bar lounge is the ideal location to sit and enjoy a selection of home cooked foods from the Bistro menu.

The Macdonald Swan Hotel is a former coaching in set in 33 acres of it's own grounds on the edge of Grasmere Village. This Lake District gem offers log fires, oak beams, fine cuisine and comfy lounges. The rooms are traditionally furnished and promise a great nights sleep, with en-suite facilities and many with views across the garden to Helm Crag.

Set in two acres of riverside gardens, on the outskirts of picturesque Grasmere village. Rothay Garden offers an unrivalled level of comfort and service. The conservatory restaurant provides AA two rosette cuisine and a 140 bin wine list compliments the dining experience. Complimentary membership of a luxurious local leisure club is also available to guests.

Situated in the heart of the Lake District this luxury country house hotel stands in its own grounds just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside and 1/4 mile from Lake Windermere. With its drawing rooms and candle-lit dining room the hotel is renowned for the relaxed, comfortable, friendly atmosphere and excellent food and wine.

As you approach the beautiful refurbished georgian building, you can appreciate a sample of the three acres of mature gardens with secluded seating areas for you to relax and unwind. For exquisite food, beautiful relaxing surroundings and that extra special personal service there is no place better than The Lodge Restaurant.

Elterwater, the most glorious of Lakeland Villages with a local pub. The Eltermere was built in 1756 and overlooks Lake Elterwater an area of fantastic natural beauty. The Lounge with its log fire provides the perfect setting for afternoon teas, pre-dinner drinks and chatting to fellow guests.

In a quiet corner of Grasmere village in the English Lake District, overlooking the lake and surrounded by majestic fells, stands the Gold Rill Hotel. The hotel is just two minutes walk from the village centre and boasts an outdoor swimming pool, bar, restaurant and a putting green. En-suite bathrooms are standard in every room.

The Grasmere Hotel is a delightful small Victorian Country House Hotel and Restaurant set in the heart of the English Lake District. The hotel was extensively refurbished in 2006 and still retains the character of an English country house. All rooms are en-suite with beautiful soft furnishing create help create an atmosphere of warmth and cosiness.

Set amidst The Lake District’s most dramatic fells in the picturesque Langdale Valley, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel nestles in six acres of mature gardens and pasture. This is the perfect place to wind down and relax - with the highest quality cuisine, fine wines, extremely comfortable bedrooms and roaring log fires.