Hotel
 Regent Hotel By The Lake

Waterhead Bay, Ambleside, LA22 0ES, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2015 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
2,015 reviews

The location. The rooms were very comfortable. Nice bar and lounge areas. Good restaurant.

Janet United Kingdom

Lovely hotel with an amazing view of the lake, very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was delicious, and we managed to get a dinner booking at the sister hotel on a very busy evening which we greatly appreciate.

Laurence United Kingdom

Staff were excellent throughout our stay. We were upgraded on arrival which made our stay even better. The location is perfect for the views across Windemere, location between Windemere & other lakes. We cannot fault the hotel or its staff in any way, they really made our stay very special.

Jason United Kingdom

Breakfast was lovely . Nothing was a trouble and requests were fully met . Staff very polite and attentive.

Sally United Kingdom

Location was easily accessible to numerous places not just by car but by public transport of various types, car park and ability to leave the car during check out day to enable further exploring without struggle to find somewhere else to park. Hotel itself clean, staff friendly

Emm_a22 United Kingdom

Ambiance was relaxed and layout of the Hotel was also very good. Our room was excellent and no complaints.

Manni4444 United Kingdom

The room was clean and tidy and spacious and warm. We had a little outside seating area. Also theres a feeling of privacy as all the doors lead to a courtyard area. Almost like having your own private residence. The staff were delightful. And the food was wonderful.

Jemma United Kingdom

Staff and room and food all excellent.Location spot on to explore the Lakes.

Sue United Kingdom

Immaculate room and hotel . . Lovely restaurant the food was delicious . . Amazing staff

Sandra United Kingdom

Everything! I have stayed at the Regent before but this was my wife’s first time and she was blown away! The weather certainly helped, we were lucky to have beautiful blue skies and warm sunshine.

Colin United Kingdom
8.8
Excellent
2,015 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location. The rooms were very comfortable. Nice bar and lounge areas. Good restaurant.”
    Janet Janet United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely hotel with an amazing view of the lake, very friendly and helpful staff.”
    Laurence Laurence United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were excellent throughout our stay. We were upgraded on arrival which made our stay even better.”
    Jason Jason United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was lovely . Nothing was a trouble and requests were fully met . Staff very polite and attentive.”
    Sally Sally United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was easily accessible to numerous places not just by car but by public transport of various types, car park and ability to leave the car during check out day to enable further exploring...”
    Emm_a22 Emm_a22 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Ambiance was relaxed and layout of the Hotel was also very good. Our room was excellent and no complaints.”
    Manni4444 Manni4444 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was clean and tidy and spacious and warm. We had a little outside seating area. Also theres a feeling of privacy as all the doors lead to a courtyard area.”
    Jemma Jemma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff and room and food all excellent.Location spot on to explore the Lakes.”
    Sue Sue United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Immaculate room and hotel . . Lovely restaurant the food was delicious . . Amazing staff”
    Sandra Sandra United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything! I have stayed at the Regent before but this was my wife’s first time and she was blown away! The weather certainly helped, we were lucky to have beautiful blue skies and warm sunshine.”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi7.6

This hotel overlooks Lake Windermere and has free parking, free Wi-Fi and fine food. The shops of Ambleside are a 10-minute stroll away.

Each room at Regent By The Lake has a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Some have a private terrace. Ground-floor rooms are available, some with walk-in showers.

The Table 22 restaurant features a modern British menu and serves fresh, local produce. Booking is essential. Hearty Cumberland breakfasts are available on site and booking is essential at all times.

The hotel is in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ambleside, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Regent Hotel By The Lake has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 5, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ambleside, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.8
Excellent · 2,015 reviews
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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.8
    Breakfast
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi7.6

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Janet
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location. The rooms were very comfortable. Nice bar and lounge areas. Good restaurant.”
  • Laurence
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely hotel with an amazing view of the lake, very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was delicious, and we managed to get a dinner booking at the sister hotel on a very busy evening which we greatly appreciate.”
  • Jason
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were excellent throughout our stay. We were upgraded on arrival which made our stay even better. The location is perfect for the views across Windemere, location between Windemere & other lakes. We cannot fault the hotel or its staff in any...”
  • Sally
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was lovely . Nothing was a trouble and requests were fully met . Staff very polite and attentive.”
  • Emm_a22
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was easily accessible to numerous places not just by car but by public transport of various types, car park and ability to leave the car during check out day to enable further exploring without struggle to find somewhere else to park. Hotel...”
  • Manni4444
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Ambiance was relaxed and layout of the Hotel was also very good. Our room was excellent and no complaints.”
  • Jemma
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was clean and tidy and spacious and warm. We had a little outside seating area. Also theres a feeling of privacy as all the doors lead to a courtyard area. Almost like having your own private residence. The staff were delightful. And the...”
  • Sue
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff and room and food all excellent.Location spot on to explore the Lakes.”
  • Sandra
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Immaculate room and hotel . . Lovely restaurant the food was delicious . . Amazing staff”
  • Colin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything! I have stayed at the Regent before but this was my wife’s first time and she was blown away! The weather certainly helped, we were lucky to have beautiful blue skies and warm sunshine.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi There, We are booked for this Wednesday to Friday, just wondering if there are hairdryers in room. Thanks
    YEs, we have hairdryers in the room
    Answered on July 27, 2020
  • Is there a balcony
    Some of the Superior rooms have balconies, but not all of them
    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on September 30, 2019
  • e.g. Is there free parking ?
    Yes, we have a car park and it is free of charge
    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Do you have disabled toilet facilities.
    Yes we have disabled toilet facilities in our bar area
    Answered on February 18, 2020
  • Hi there, is there any free parking available?
    We have free car parking available for all hotel guests.
    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on December 19, 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rydal Mount & Gardens
    2 miles
  • Rydal Water
    2.2 miles
  • Grizedale Forest
    3.6 miles
  • Lake Windermere
    3.9 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    4.3 miles
  • Hill Top
    4.8 miles
  • Tarn Hows
    4.8 miles
  • Coniston Water
    6.8 miles
  • Lakes Aqaurium
    9.9 miles
  • Scafell Pike
    10.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Kendal Castle
    11.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Scafell Pike
    12.8 miles
  • Lake Windermere
    0 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Table 22

    Food: British, Local

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Regent Hotel By The Lake Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Hiking Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Regent Hotel By The Lake accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If guests smoke in the bedrooms, the hotel may charge the cost of up to one night's accommodations.

When booking more than four rooms, our group terms and conditions will be applied - for further details contact hotel directly.

The hotel kindly requests guests to contact the property directly if they would like to check in with children.

It may not be possible to accommodate guests in the same room for each consecutive night of their stay.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Regent Hotel By The Lake

  • Guests staying at Regent Hotel By The Lake can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Regent Hotel By The Lake is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Regent Hotel By The Lake by:

    • Car 1h 40min

  • Room options at Regent Hotel By The Lake include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Regent Hotel By The Lake is 0.7 miles from the center of Ambleside.

  • The prices at Regent Hotel By The Lake may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Regent Hotel By The Lake offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Regent Hotel By The Lake has 1 restaurant:

    • Table 22