Title: YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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) # YHA Ambleside - Hostel Travelers can grab coffee or a full meal at the on-site restaurant, prepare their own food in communal kitchens, and relax outdoors between adventures ## Photo gallery for YHA Ambleside - Hostel ![Lounge - YHA Ambleside - Hostel (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/6322ff7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lake - YHA Ambleside - Hostel (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/e580af18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - YHA Ambleside - Hostel (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/ad333d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - YHA Ambleside - Hostel (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/ff623736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Boating - YHA Ambleside - Hostel (Ambleside)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/1bf000d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies YHA Ambleside - Hostel is centrally located in Ambleside, featuring an on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Guests love the garden terrace with free WiFi for planning activities. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar - Laundry room £35 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 7 - Jan 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=11298272&PinnedHotelID=11298272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=11298272&PinnedHotelID=11298272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 8 - Jan 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=11298272&PinnedHotelID=11298272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=11298272&PinnedHotelID=11298272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - 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Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/f7964b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Room (Private, 2 Bed) ![Room (Private, 2 Bed) | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/b1e8a315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private, 2 Bed) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Room (Private, 3 Bed) ![Room (Private, 3 Bed) | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/e7b66dcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private, 3 Bed) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Room (Private, 4 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/f7964b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private, 4 Bed) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Room (Private, 5 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/79993537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private, 5 Bed) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 5 - 5 Single Beds ### View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/f7964b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Private, 6 Bed) ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/f7964b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Private, 4 Bed) ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/425a55e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room, Ensuite (Private, 5 Bed) 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Room (Private, 6 Bed) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/f7964b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Private, 6 Bed) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 6 - 3 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Room (5 Bed Double Private) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/79993537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (5 Bed Double Private) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite) ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/79993537.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (5 Bed Double Private Ensuite) ### Highlights Heating Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 5 - 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Room (3 Bed Double Private) ![Room (3 Bed Double Private) | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11300000/11298300/11298272/bd2875b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (3 Bed Double Private) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen - 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The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - English breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and a vending machine - Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk - 1 meeting room - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Other amenities include: - Communal kitchens and heating ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 10.95 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11536100/11536007/839af3fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YHA Windermere - Hostel Windermere - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 78 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=11536007&PinnedHotelID=11536007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11520000/11518500/11518467/591d9c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### YHA Hawkshead - Hostel Ambleside - Parking included - 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Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar 8.8 Excellent 83 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=116275002&PinnedHotelID=116275002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking available only on request - Limited on-site parking ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Business services - Conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 3 floors - Communal living room - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in. The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children - Towels fee: GBP 2.75 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates) Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Please note that this property does not charge an additional temporary membership fee. Discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or IYHF as part of this booking. 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 ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England. ### Property is also known as YHA Ambleside Hostel YHA Hostel YHA Ambleside YHA Yha Ambleside Hotel Ambleside YHA Ambleside Lake District ## Frequently asked questions ### Is YHA Ambleside - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at YHA Ambleside - Hostel? ### How much is parking at YHA Ambleside - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at YHA Ambleside - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at YHA Ambleside - Hostel? ### Where is YHA Ambleside - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## YHA Ambleside - Hostel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.4 Eco-friendliness ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 113 8 - Good 63 6 - Okay 15 4 - Poor 5 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location very helpful staff .. ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely location good value for 5 adults, stopover on way to Scotland ##### Ross. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jacqueline 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location, staff are very friendly. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vamshi Kumar 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing place to stay, very nice staff all over best play to stay in Lake District ##### Vamshi Kumar Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### graeme 28 Apr 2024 Excellent location ##### graeme Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Young 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and staff services ##### Young Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jun Kyeoung 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Good location close to the lake ##### Jun Kyeoung Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Basic but clean and great location next to the lake. ##### Claire Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chenchira 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I like this place. Staff were nice and welcoming. Would definitely coming back again. ##### Chenchira Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Love it! Love the views, room was clean as were showers and toilets. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in bar and breakfast lounge was tasty. Parking is interesting! ##### Paul Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonathan 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Breakfast was really good. Beds werent comfortable. ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonardo 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My go to place whenever I visit Ambleside. Best view and best prices for a young explorer. Mustn’t forget the great staff and lovely food, great location right by the lake for some peace and quiet and close enough to town for any shopping:) Lovely place. ##### Leonardo Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stunning location, great service Absolutely love the location of this yha. Right by Windermere Was upgraded to a lake and Mountain View room, what’s not to like. Staff were friendly. Big communal space. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### HOWARD 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Basic digs great staff The room was adequate but hot. Staff were great It sufficed for our needs ##### HOWARD Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 2 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jan 2024 from London Enfield Very nice staff and location. So much I have booked again for another week. Regardless of the building and location its the staff that make a place. So its 5 stars. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing view This YHA is in such a stunning location. A couple of the showers on my floor were unfortunately out of order. Parking is very limited. Scaffolding on my dorm window unfortunately restricted the view of the lake. But in spite of all of this I would go back. The views and location were perfect. ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome Absolutely bloody fantastic. I will stay YHA every time from now on. I loved it. Freedom to explore when you want and how you want. The comfiest single bed ever and a gorgeous hot shower too. Excellent location. Staff so helpful. I don't want to give this place the rating it deserves cos I want to keep it for myself, but yeah, Amazing. ##### Maura Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would gladly stay again I had a great stay; my long weekend at YHA Ambleside was above my expectations. The hostel could use a little basic TLC (little things like chipping paint or torn furniture in the lounges) however the view and location are amazing and outweigh any minor faults. For rooms without en-suite, showers and toilets were always available when needed and there was a sink in the room. Shared kitchen was always clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Cooked breakfast in the morning was great. Guests ranged from families with young children to groups of friends, solo travellers and older adults. Everyone was respectful. Really nice, relaxed atmosphere. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicola 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ok Sorry to put poor but the mattress was hard and damp and the pillow was uncomfortable and I could not sleep well at all. The room was way to hot even with the central heating off and the floor boards creeked a lot . But the view was lovely and the overall presence of the hostel was nice. The hot breakfast was poor as wasnt fresh but was nice to have the continental. The staff were friendly which was nice ##### Nicola Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A really pleasant stay again at this YHA in Ambleside. Very friendly staff and a comfortable basic room. Didn’t use the bar/restaurant or have breakfast on this occasion but they were excellent on my stay last year. Would recommend and book again. ##### Greg Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francisco 20 Nov 2025 Everything was fantastic ##### Francisco Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arun 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Amenities Excellent place to stay ##### Arun Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Enjoyable stay Enjoyable stay- so nice to be right on the lake as wel! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/953E085B8FEA21E15F17BE6D8E3C89FB63595B1D1723623772958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tom Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great position ##### William Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing location and excellent facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-YHA-Grasmere-Butharlyp-Howe-Hostel.h11886536.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-New-Dungeon-Ghyll-Hotel.h478120.Hotel-Information) > > [Traveller's Rest Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Travellers-Rest-Inn.h19792972.Hotel-Information) > > [Victorian House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Victorian-House-Hotel.h22784407.Hotel-Information) > > [The Daffodil Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-The-Daffodil-Hotel.h24108.Hotel-Information) > > [Moss Grove Organic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Moss-Grove-Organic.h11899451.Hotel-Information) > > [YHA Hawkshead - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-YHA-Hawkshead-Hostel.h11518467.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [YHA Langdale - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-YHA-Langdale-Hostel.h11886552.Hotel-Information) > > [The Wordsworth Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-The-Wordsworth-Hotel.h1507780.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Rothay-Garden-Hotel.h1461224.Hotel-Information) > > [The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-The-Swan-At-Grasmere.h861143.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Beck Allans Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-Beck-Allans-Guesthouse.h32535160.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [The Three Shires Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Hotels-The-Three-Shires-Inn.h22815308.Hotel-Information) ---