Title: The Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=4270&destination=Ambleside%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=124212578&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Retreat ## Photo gallery for The Retreat ![Interior - The Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/8cc44c62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Living area - The Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/829d62db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/990e14ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/7fc54115.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Living area - The Retreat (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/e69851af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Retreat provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View ![Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124220000/124212600/124212578/2df2eb06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Courtyard View - 829 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbleside-Hotels-The-Retreat.h124212578.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAmbleside-Hotels-The-Retreat.h124212578.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Ambleside, The Retreat is in the mountains and in a regional park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding, or hop on a free hire bike nearby and explore all the area has to offer. [Visit our Ambleside travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside.dx4270) [View more Guest houses in Ambleside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Guest-Houses.d4270-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C54.43030%2C-2.96321&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KBjgJYw8RdFMu5RgF_MdY_8vyhM=) King St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BX ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Ambleside Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171373525/529c7003-109f-4368-b4fe-2b3432bd7ce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ambleside Pier 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - White Platts Recreation Ground 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ambleside Climbing Wall 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Stock Ghyll Force 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Windermere Station 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Freshers’ Cafe 3 min walk - Zeffirellis 3 min walk - The Golden Rule 6 min walk - The Royal Oak 2 min walk - The White Lion 2 min walk ## About this property ### The Retreat Guest house near Lake Windermere The Retreat provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An electric car charging station and a nature reserve Room features All guest rooms at The Retreat feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as More conveniences in all rooms include: - 2 bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries - Patios, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers ## Similar properties ![Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88800000/88796900/88796834/6d5edead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rothay Garth Ambleside - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 352 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=88796834&PinnedHotelID=88796834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96470000/96466600/96466516/b0a0ac22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ambleside Fell Rooms Ambleside - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Extra beds/cots 10 Exceptional 11 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=96466516&PinnedHotelID=96466516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16620000/16615600/16615536/698b5996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Diamond Lodge Boutique Guest House - Adults Only Ambleside - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=16615536&PinnedHotelID=16615536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119230000/119227400/119227335/9f87ebfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kelsick Villa Guest House - Helvellyn Ambleside - Free Wi-Fi £123 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=119227335&PinnedHotelID=119227335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119230000/119227400/119227356/460b7290.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kelsick Villa Guest House - Wansfell Ambleside - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 7 Apr - 8 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=119227356&PinnedHotelID=119227356&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642200/109642166/34f9db01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Robins Nest, The Old Bank House Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=109642166&PinnedHotelID=109642166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119230000/119227400/119227348/d8386fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kelsick Villa Guest House - Great Gable Ambleside - Free Wi-Fi £93 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=119227348&PinnedHotelID=119227348&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642200/109642187/cafa3bf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aspen Suite, The Old Bank House Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available £274 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=109642187&PinnedHotelID=109642187&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109650000/109642200/109642177/cd3a9fa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinewood View, The Old Bank House Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £323 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=109642177&PinnedHotelID=109642177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116470000/116466100/116466059/38471090.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground floor apartment, central Ambleside, parking and a dog. Ambleside - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking available 8.0 Very good 1 review £263 includes taxes & fees 14 Apr - 15 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-14&endDate=2026-04-15&selected=116466059&PinnedHotelID=116466059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=124212578&PinnedHotelID=124212578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=124212578,88796834,96466516,16615536,119227335) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - A coffee shop/cafe - Snack bar/deli ### Family friendly - High chair - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room kitchen - In-room microwave - Snack bar/deli ### Outdoors - In a nature reserve - In the mountains ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven ### More - Desk - Heating - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from 29 March 2026 to 28 February 2027 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: GBP 49 per accommodation, per stay. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Retreat pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Retreat? ### What time is check-out at The Retreat? ### Where is The Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---