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Ambleside Central

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with bar/lounge, near Lake Windermere

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in a national park, Ambleside Central offers an upscale retreat. Unwind with a drink at the bar and stay connected with WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$93 nightly
The total price is $112
May 29 - May 30
Total includes taxes and fees

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The Windermere Hotel

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
7.4 out of 10, Good, 614 reviews
The price is $98
$81 nightly
$98 total
Total includes taxes and fees
May 19 - May 20
The Windermere Hotel
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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0AD

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rydal Mount - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 18 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ambleside Central

When you stay at Ambleside Central, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Ullswater.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 1969 ft
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Lily Bar - This bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Ambleside Central Guest House
Ambleside Central
Ambleside Central Guest House Guesthouse
Amblesi Central House house
Ambleside Central Hotel
Ambleside Central Ambleside
Ambleside Central Guest House
Ambleside Central Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ambleside Central?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ambleside Central?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ambleside Central?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What's the area around Ambleside Central like?

Ambleside Central is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 15 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Ambleside Central Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Bar
Parking
Bed
Walking
Live music
Shower
Car
Service staff

Reviews

6/10 Good

Somewhere inexpensive to stay a couple of nights while visiting the Lake District.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little hotel, super clean, super comfy beds and in the perfect location.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room amd shower.

Ideal basic room and shower. Basic hot drinks and kettle supplied.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely building and lovely room. 2 adults 1 child in bedroom 2. Large room with small ensuite shower, toilet and sink. Situated in a lovely street, can be a bit noisy at night with the pub but not enough to annoy us. Will definitely stay again.
Lynsey, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice room but very noisy both nights
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, easy check in. Parking approx 5 min walk away.
Daniel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The Lilly Bar Manager is very helpful
CHEUK KEE, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Nice family room with separate spacious bathroom, located on one way system so some background noise
christine, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Was simple accomadation. Whole building has a weird smell. Our chests were hurting after waking up. Facilities were standard. There was damp on the ceiling of the shower. Parking was a 7 min walk away which was inconvenient when having luggage to carry.
Jonny, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Just not an enjoyable experience for my wife and I. Car park too far away, too many stairs to climb for elderly couple like us, entrance hallway very dirty. How can this be 4 star property?
Mebs, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location excellent, staff very friendly and helpfu

The payment method offered rejected every card that we tried and we finally paid at the Lily bar on the day that we arrived. We were very grateful to the bartender who carried our bag upstairs as we were on the top floor. The room was very dark and there were insufficient electrical sockets for the table lights and kettle. The room was clean, but the plumbing was very noisy - sounded like a jet taking off when flushing the toilet. Location was excellent.
Jane, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible experience
Sabbir, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great accommodation, noisy location

The accommodation itself is great. Unfortunately one of the hotels greatest strengths is also a major drawback, at least if you’re a family staying there. There is a very noisy (but good) bar below the hotel. So it was difficult for us and the children to sleep with the music and shouting until the early of hours of the morning.
Stephen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Small room

Small room and rooms lock is broken. At central but not easy to find.
WEICHIH, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bad Parking

Whilst the room was pleasant, the hotel itself was a nightmare to find, its literally a doorway on a high street. We didn't receive the said text message with entry codes to entre the building or further instructions how to find it. Parking was off site, 15 minutes walk away, we had to travel back to the car twice to collect our belongings, not ideal.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Left a day early.

Terrible experience. Wish i had read reviews before booking. Stayed in room 2 which was over the bar. Noise from people outside went on until 3am. We had booked for two nights but after one to avoid another sleepless night. Room was dark and felt like a haunted house. Strange red mark left in toilet. Won't be returning.
Michelle, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value for a cheap place to rest your head.

Absolutely fine for a cheaper place to stay as location is good just on a weekend it was very loud. Heard a lot of shouting outside and the hall way didn’t look very inviting. Was clean and we literally just wanted somewhere to sleep as wernt spending any time there.
Harriet, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Extremely loud basic room

It’s a shame as the room (2) was fine; basic with very small en-suite (needed the tap fixing and the extractor fan before the mould properly sets in, but none issues really!) The actual issue was the noise on a night, it wasn’t that bad on the Friday - there was a live singer which ended at midnight ish. But OMG we thought it would be similar sat night, but after the musician the thumping hard core club music started and went on until 3am. We came away to catch up on sleep and had a lot less than we would with our little ones. Unless you want to join the party avoid!
Francesca, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

At first look seems OK but is a bit grotty. It was very noisy, too hot, cooler/fan did not work and shower did not work properly. Could hear every slightest noise from within the building and some kind of boiler kept buzzing very loudly all night. We literally didnt sleep despite trying and checked out at 7AM. I quite franky want a refund and we will never returm again.
Gareth, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Cudnt get in , every time we went out we had to call into lily's to get the young girl who was so helpful to get us into the place . If u have mobility issues fhis place is not for u . U have to park your car on a football pitch which is a good 15mins walk . Rooms are really small too . Love Ambleside but would stay here again
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely central hotel

We had a lovely time at Ambleside Central. We did struggle with the entrance keypad however after popping into the Lily Bar next door, someone came to our rescue (thank you!) It was central which was perfect for us as we were there to cheer on a friend who was running the Lakes 100. Room was clean and welcoming, we were in room 10 which was on the top floor. The only downside was the stairs to get there and the heat in the room, unfortunately the window wouldn't stay open and the fan did very little. But as we only came in on an evening, it wasn't an issue for us. Room was cosy and comfortable, we had a bathroom in our room and the shower was powerful and welcome after trekking round the hills. All in all 10/10 stay and we would return, albeit after booking directly and requesting a room on a lower floor. But for the price we paid and the condition of the property we found it faultless.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was overall the very disappointing accommodation, so much so that my wife was appalled by the room that I had to book alternative room for the rest for our stay the ‘Lyndale Fuest house’ which was 100x better, roughly the same price per night but no comparison between the room, furthermore you also get a brilliant breakfast as well, better then any cafe in the district handsdown. In summary don’t waste your money on this accommodation. Avoid.
Wasay, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great value for money :-)

Make sure your phone number is up-to-date on your account as they will try to text/Whatsapp the entry codes to you. I didn’t realise that, so had to call them and pop by the bar next door to get said codes, defeating the point of a self-serve accommodation which is what we wanted. Still, it was a quick fix, but something that seemed avoidable if I knew to check the details Hotels.com hold for me (or if Ambleside Central email you instead? My messages from them, via email, were coming through fine). The car park is about an 8 minute walk away from the accommodation so be prepared for that. The room itself was great for what we needed - clean and comfy. The fan didn’t work and it was too late at night to contact anyone when we realised, so it’d be fab to just check those sort of things regularly (eg the kettles) if possible, so guests can continue to enjoy the self-serve accommodation :-) Excellent location, brilliant value for money, and although a few minor comments above, I’m simply hoping to help future guests and I’m in no way whinging; we would happily stay again!
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Matthew, 2-night trip