Lake House Ambleside

Lake House

Hotel Lake House 4 class

Ambleside, Lake Rd, Waterhead Bay

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A luxury country house. Modern, stylish and luxurious. Relaxed and informal. Spectacular views across Waterhead Bay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and Langdale Pikes. Set apart in sweeping gardens but a short walk from fascinating, bustling Ambleside and only a minute from the Lake. This hotel is extremely luxurious and offers comfortable rooms with facilities and added luxuries mostly only found in larger hotels. This is a must for anyone wanting a luxury getaway at affordable prices in an excellent location.

Rooms: 12
Rate: 89 - 1019 GBP
Hotel chain: Recommended Hotels


Hotel information

A stay at Lake House Hotel combines the best of all possible worlds and provides a unique Lake District experience. From the moment you lay your luggage down in our spacious reception, you’ll know you’ve arrived at somewhere special - somewhere where you’ll successfully combine a luxury escape with sheer homeliness. Whether it’s a quiet getaway for 2 or a full family or business gathering, Lake House Hotel creates an atmosphere that will allow you to be yourself, unwind and simply enjoy your time.

The sister hotel of Lake House (The Regent by the Lake) is located 100 metres away and offers an award-winning restaurant and indoor swimming pool for the use of all guests at Lake House.

The hotel operates a completely non-smoking policy. If guests smoke in their rooms, the hotel may charge up to 1 night's accommodation as a penalty.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking , Bar, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
Activities:   Golf Course (within 3 km), Hiking
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Room information

Lake House combines the comfort of a chic hotel with the warmth of a country guest house. Each of the 12 bedrooms are decorated and fitted to the highest standards. King-size, twin or family, they are all en suite. You¹ll find large, modern TVs with DVD players so you can make the most of our up-to-date DVD library. There are CD players and tea/coffee making facilities too. Young children (and even the big kids) can borrow our PlayStation 2, free of charge.

Classic rooms are comfortable and offer king-size double beds, twin and family accommodation. These rooms have a country feel, taking on the character of the house.

Lake view superior rooms are larger, with fantastic views over Lake Windermere and the Langdale pikes beyond. Rooms have king-size beds.

Lake view four-poster rooms are beautiful, with breathtaking views of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes beyond. Each has king-size four-poster beds.

There is one fully converted disabled room on the ground floor that meets ETC accessibility for all criteria and other ground floor rooms with good access.

Area information

Ambleside is right in the heart of the English Lake District, situated at the northern tip of Windermere, England's longest lake. Whilst in Ambleside, why not explore some of the many shops, or visit Bridge House, a National Trust property and probably one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District? A region made famous by poets such as William Wordsworth, the English Lake District boasts spectacular scenery which can be enjoyed all year round, and a number of excellent and award-winning tourist attractions, including lake cruises on Windermere from Waterhead Bay.

Travel information

By car:
- Exit at junction 36 of the M6 and head for Ambleside on the A591. The hotel is on the right just after the traffic lights.

Important information

Check-In Information:
If you are due to arrive later than 20:00, please contact reception in advance in order to inform them of your estimated time of arrival. You can contact reception by telephone or via email, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-22:00
Check Out:   08:00-11:00
Cancellation policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 15.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa