Last-minute bed and breakfast deals in Ambleside

With a stay at Victorian House in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This bed & breakfast is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Coniston Water and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater.

Set close to Lake Windermere, just a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, Briery Wood Hotel is surrounded by peaceful fields and woodland. The traditional property has its own restaurant looking out onto landscaped gardens.

Each bedroom at Briery Wood Hotel comes with an en suite bathroom and complimentary toiletries. The décor mixes modern and traditional, some with heated towel rails and large sash windows, while all rooms come with a flat-screen TV.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, the Holbeck Bar offers fine wines and whiskies, and tea or coffee can be served by the fire in the lounge area.

Food at Briery Wood is sourced from local farmers, fishermen and butchers, and freshly cooked breakfasts are served each morning. The creative menu includes Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses and fresh trout. Al fresco dining on the hotel’s terrace can even be arranged, weather permitting.

The spectacular Langdales are within 10 minutes’ drive, and mountain biking can be enjoyed from the doorstep.

The YHA Ambleside sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It offers a range of budget accommodation and a café serving local food. After being refurbished, the property now boasts newly decorated rooms, a new restaurant and a decked terrace with lake views.

Some bedrooms have views across both the lake and the Langdale Pikes. This hostel offers private rooms with en-suite or allocated shared bathrooms..

The bar offers a range of local ales and there is a large garden.

There are many walking and cycling routes surrounding YHA Ambleside, and there is a bike store on site. A variety of watersports can be enjoyed on the lake.

Ambleside village is a 10-minute walk from the YHA hostel. It has a selection of quaint tea rooms, artisan shops and country pubs.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

When you stay at Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside. We have a bar and restaurant, with 4 en-suite rooms and one 1 small box double room with adjacent bathroom.

All rooms have free Wifi, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh cotton bedding, toiletries and towels. The accommodation is room only and guests have private access to the rooms and road. We have no parking but there is a public carpark close by.

The Unicorn, serves simple fresh bar food, made on site by our local chef and owners. We pride ourselves on our Sunday roasts and fine ales. Guests will always receive a warm welcome to our cosy traditional English pub.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This spa hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Coniston Water and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater.

The extensively-refurbished Bridge House Hotel is set in Grasmere, directly across from St Oswalds Church and the graveyard where William Wordsworth rests. The hotel sits in its own mature grounds, with beautiful views overlooking the River Rothay.

The hotel has an Art Deco design and is set in an elegant Edwardian house with some period features. All bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms complimented with luxury Noble Island Bath House. Most rooms also offer stunning views of the river Rothay or the scenic fells.

Guests are welcomed with cream tea with homemade scones and cakes upon arrival and the pantry offers complimentary tea/coffee also with homemade cookies.

Each morning, the hotel offers a hearty breakfast. A range of cold platters and snacks are available to order, and the property can recommend and book local restaurants for an evening meal. You can also relax on site in a cosy lounge with a log fire, while the residents bar offers an extensive wine and drinks menu.

Guests can use the leisure facilities at the property's sister hotel, The Inn Grasmere. Facilities include a swimming pool and sauna.

Many mountain and lakeshore walking routes are available directly from the hotel. These include Helvellyn, Fairfield Horseshoe, Langdale Pikes, and low level routes beside Rydal Water and Grasmere Lake.

Bridge House Hotel & Silver Howe View Cottage is less than 5 miles from Lake Windermere and around 13 miles from Keswick. Ambleside’s attractions include the Armitt Museum and 17th-century Bridge House.

Free parking is included for guests.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

With a stay at The Three Shires Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force. This inn is 10 mi (16 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Situated in Grasmere, 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Grasmere Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 22 km from Lake Windermere, the hotel with free WiFi is also 22 km away from Derwentwater Lake. Muncaster Castle is 43 km from the hotel and Wasdale is 46 km away.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Buttermere is 37 km from The Grasmere Hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.

Located on the outskirts of Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers en-suite accommodation with free on-site private parking facilities. The property features a garden with a terrace, as well as an à la carte restaurant, a bar and a games room for guests to enjoy.

Each room at Skelwith Bridge Hotel has a work desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with either a bathtub or a shower and free toiletries.

A wholesome breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant or in the guest rooms. A variety of menu options are available for lunch and dinner, and a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks is served in the bar throughout the day.

An array of activities including sailing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, golfing and shopping can be enjoyed in the surroundings of the accommodation. The hotel is 3 km from Rydal Water and Manchester Airport is 152 km away.

Set within the beautiful Lakeland village of Grasmere, this Victorian mansion features fabulous views of the surrounding fells and valleys. Guests can enjoy the restaurant and relaxing TV lounge.

Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is just 15 minutes’ walk away from YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe. The shores of Grasmere Lake are just 15 minutes away on foot and the surrounding fells contain numerous scenic walking trails. Grasmere village is just a 10-minute walk away.

Home-cooked meals are available in YHA Grasmere’s restaurant, while guests can also cook within the self-catering kitchen and make use of the dining room. There is also a cafe on-site and a small shop for guests.

The majority of rooms at YHA Grasmere’s contain bunk beds. Guests are able to relax in spacious, lovely grounds, whilst there is also a games room and Wi-Fi access.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This beach hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Coniston Water and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater.

The Quaysiders Club is located on the shore of Lake Windermere at Waterhead, which is a short walk from the village of Ambleside. Waterhead has several bars, restaurants and cafés.

Each of the hotel rooms have en suite facilities, Sky TV, free Wi-Fi, a TV and a fridge.

The Quaysiders Club also has self-catering apartments and suites, available for up to 6 people. These offer 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a TV, DVD player and Hi-Fi.

The leisure spa at The Quaysiders Club has a small heated pool, a sauna and showers. There is also a barbecue area and laundry facilities available.

With a stay at Wanslea Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 9 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This guest house is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ullswater and 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from Lodore Falls.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Coniston Water and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Lyndale Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This bed & breakfast is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Coniston Water and 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Lodore Falls.

Boasting a garden and views of quiet street, Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Ambleside, 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property is around 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake and 34 km from Askham Hall. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with slippers, walk-in shower, hot tub and bath. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with mountain or garden views. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available.

The bed and breakfast has a sun terrace and a picnic area.

Muncaster Castle is 35 km from Brantholme Bed & Breakfast, while Buttermere is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 124 km away.

Situated in the centre of Windermere village, only 2 minutes walk from Windermere Train station and 20 minutes walk from Lake Windermere. Lingmoor offers modern en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and a central location for exploring the beautiful Lake District.

Built in 1854, the family-run Lingmoor maintains its traditional charm, and all rooms have a smart TV, generously stocked hospitality trays and hairdryers. No Parking available onsite due to the incredibly central location but there is parking very close by.

Windermere has a broad choice of pubs and restaurants all within walking distance.

There are various hiking and cycling routes nearby. Lake Windermere offers boating trips and cruises, and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is only a 20-minute walk away, or 5 minutes by bus. Beatrix Potter's house 'Hill Top' is only 4.5 miles away from the guest house.

3 star budget accommodation in the centre of Windermere Village, Lake District

Located in Ambleside, Mere Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This bed & breakfast is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.