Title: River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Lodge Cottage in Ambleside with free parking ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468575/0f765c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468575/cc3ab6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468575/8689cbcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468575/5f6b6308.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468575/2d008fe0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location River Lodge provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking included - Free WiFi £856 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River Lodge Cottage in Ambleside with free parking Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a dishwasher are available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 4 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 private bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89470000/89468600/89468512/16c2f490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rawfell Ambleside - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as River Lodge Cottage River Lodge Ambleside River Lodge Cottage Ambleside ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.44278%2C-2.97968&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W4o62nPcla6-sWo28EvjxsX_Ac0=) 3 Field Foot Under Loughrigg, Ambleside, England, LA22 9LN #### What's nearby - Rydal Mount - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Rydal Water - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dove Cottage - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Lake Windermere - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Windermere Station - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Apple Pie - ‬2 min drive - ‪The White Lion - ‬2 min drive - ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Badger Bar - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Lodge pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at River Lodge? > As of 8 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Lodge on 11 Oct 2025 start from £856.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-River-Lodge.h89468575.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at River Lodge? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at River Lodge? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Lodge? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is River Lodge located? > Situated in Ambleside, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dora's Field and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Windermere. Rydal Mount and Rydal Water are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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