Ambleside Family Friendly Hotels, England: Ambleside Hotel Guide

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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Ambleside family-friendly hotels

A couple in a clear, calm swimming pool with a view of a lake and distant mountains.

A modern lounge with sofas and ottomans, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a table with a vase. It has a large window with a view of a lake and mountains.

A cozy cabin with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a wooden interior.

1. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Windermere

Family fun flourishes on Lake Windermere's edge with watersports, an indoor pool, and a luxurious spa for all ages.

€185

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern spa with a large pool, two hot tubs, and a stone statue.

A lakeside view with picnic tables and a sailboat.

A large, multi-story building with a prominent white facade, situated on a hillside with lush greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and hanging plants.

2. Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

Windermere

Family-friendly retreat with stunning lake views and relaxation awaits both parents and children at this lakeside haven.

€125

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre

€244

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a glass enclosure, a sofa with cushions, a table with glasses, and a view of a lake and forest.

A table with chairs and an umbrella set up on a grassy area with a view of a lake and boats in the background.

A spacious living area with a glass ceiling, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A four-poster bed with a view of a lake, a round table with a lamp, and a chair in a hotel room.

4. The Belsfield Hotel

Windermere

Lakeside family escape with kids' meals and entertainment in walking distance of Potter attraction.

€207

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden wall with built-in lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, two sinks, and a dark door.

5. The Daffodil Hotel

Ambleside

€154

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

6. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Ambleside

€172

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

7. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

€105

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

A living room with a fireplace, sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A house with a driveway leading to a gated entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

8. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

Windermere

€159

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Ambleside

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre

€105

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

Rothay Garth

Ambleside

€104

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre

€107

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

€107

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre

€129

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

€105

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

€93

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

€117

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

€117

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a TV, and a window with a view.

A stone building with multiple windows and a door, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

A staircase with red carpeted steps and a cushioned bench with patterned cushions.

A dining area with tables set for breakfast, featuring green tablecloths, white plates, and various breakfast items.

Lyndale Guest House

Ambleside

€131

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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4-star family-friendly hotels in Ambleside

A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre

€107

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

Rothay Garth

Ambleside

€104

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

Waterhead Retreat

Ambleside

€107

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Ambleside

€105

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Ambleside

€93

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

€117

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Ambleside

€117

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A buffet with various food items including eggs, cheese, and watermelon slices.

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre

€244

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

Victorian House

Ambleside

€112

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with multiple pillows, a small stool with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside

€379

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Family friendly things to do in Ambleside

Ambleside, nestled in the heart of the Lake District, presents a paradise of family-friendly activities that promise both adventure and exploration. Start your journey at the charming Stock Ghyll Force, a stunning waterfall that’s easily accessible for families, where children can marvel at the cascading waters while enjoying a picnic in the surrounding park. Just a short stroll away, the Ambleside Climbing Wall offers an exhilarating experience for older children and teenagers looking to embrace their adventurous spirit under expert supervision. For a leisurely day, head to the beautiful Lake Windermere, where you can enjoy a family boat trip or enjoy water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, ensuring every family member has a memorable time. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Armitt Museum, which offers fascinating exhibits on local history and nature, sure to pique the interests of curious minds. Finally, spend some time at the picturesque Borrans Park, where children can run free, and families can enjoy a scenic walk with breathtaking views all around. For accommodation, the area near the town centre, dotted with welcoming family-friendly hotels, provides easy access to these attractions, ensuring you can explore at your own pace without the hassle of long commutes. With attentive guest service and amenities designed for families, your stay in Ambleside will be both comfortable and convenient, making it a perfect base for your Lake District adventures.

Find the best family friendly hotels in Ambleside

For families planning a getaway to Ambleside, here are five fantastic hotels that cater specifically to your needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all ages.Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Perfectly suited for families, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa has a welcoming atmosphere with a superb review rating of 9.4. Guests can enjoy delightful kids' meals at the on-site restaurant, along with the convenience of daily housekeeping, ensuring a stress-free stay. The hotel also features an indoor pool, providing a great space for family fun and relaxation after a day of exploring the beautiful surroundings.
Other amenities: Additional amenities include a luxurious spa with treatment rooms for parents to unwind, a hot tub, and a health club for fitness enthusiasts. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary toiletries, free self-parking, and stunning mountain and water views from select rooms, making it a delightful retreat for the whole family.
Nearby attractions: Lake Windermere - 1.5 km, Ambleside Pier - 1.4 km, Rydal Mount - 2.9 km

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Families looking for a charming stay will find the Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn to be a perfect match, with a popular review rating of 9.2. This hotel features family-friendly amenities such as a garden for outdoor play and a sofa bed for added comfort. With a complimentary English breakfast included, families can start their day on the right note before heading out to explore.
Other amenities: Additional highlights include early check-in and late check-out options, free self-parking, and nearby activities like golf and rafting that cater to adventurous families. The hotel's Victorian design adds character, while its historical district location offers plenty of exploration opportunities for curious young minds.
Nearby attractions: Lake Windermere - 0.1 km, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2.7 km, Ambleside Pier - 0.1 km

The Daffodil Hotel

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Families will find a welcoming retreat at The Daffodil Hotel, which has earned an excellent guest review rating of 9.2. This hotel caters to families with features such as free cribs and a child-friendly window design, enhancing safety and comfort for little ones. Daily housekeeping and a garden provide an inviting atmosphere for families to relax and enjoy their time together.
Other amenities: Beyond its family-focused amenities, The Daffodil Hotel offers a variety of luxurious experiences including hydrotherapy treatments and a range of body treatments in the onsite spa. Guests can unwind in the steam room or enjoy manicures and pedicures. The hotel provides ample parking and features a terrace for outdoor relaxation, ensuring a delightful family getaway amid stunning surroundings.
Nearby attractions: Dove Cottage - 0.2 km, Wordsworth Museum - 0.3 km, Grasmere Showground - 0.5 km

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: The Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels is an excellent family-friendly option, with a review rating of 9.0. With connecting rooms available, families can enjoy privacy and space while staying together. Daily housekeeping keeps the accommodations tidy, and the garden provides a lovely area for children to play and explore safely.
Other amenities: Guests can also indulge in complimentary breakfast, relax in the hot tub, and treat themselves to massages at the spa. The hotel features a sauna and steam room for adult relaxation, while the stunning mountain views create a beautiful backdrop for family memories. Other amenities include self-parking and toiletries provided for convenience.
Nearby attractions: Helm Crag - 0.7 km, Grasmere Garden Village - 0.7 km, St Oswald's Church - 0.7 km

The Wordsworth Hotel

Why it's great for a family-friendly adventure: Families will enjoy a delightful stay at The Wordsworth Hotel, which has received an excellent guest review rating of 8.6. The hotel features a lovely garden for children to explore and a restaurant that offers kids' meal options, ensuring dining is appealing for younger guests. Additionally, the hotel provides late check-out options for added convenience.
Other amenities: In addition to its family-friendly offerings, The Wordsworth Hotel includes a terrace with mountain views, perfect for scenic relaxation. The hotel also provides essential amenities such as free toiletries and accessible parking. With nearby hiking and biking opportunities, families can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Ambleside during their stay.
Nearby attractions: Wordsworth Museum - 0.7 km, Helm Crag - 0.2 km, Grasmere Garden Village - 0.1 km

Top Ambleside Hotel Reviews

Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with parking. Lovely room."

The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

The Langdale Hotel & Spa

The Langdale Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing hotel. Gary gave the smoothest check in ever. Amy in Stove was incredibly hospitable and was one of the reasons our stay was so good. The spa was fantastic."

Frequently asked questions

What's Ambleside like for family-friendly holidays?

The walkable destination of Ambleside is a great choice if you've been considering a holiday with the children. The lake views, parks and American football matches are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Arrange a flight into Carlisle (CAX), which is located 35.8 mi (57.6 km) from the city centre.

What's the best family accommodation in Ambleside?

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments is a guesthouse with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Ambleside?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 11°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Ambleside is 1552 mm.

What's there to see and do with your family in Ambleside?

While you and your family are visiting Ambleside, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Ambleside Pier, Hill Top Farm and Ambleside Climbing Wall. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Wray Castle and Wordsworth Museum.

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