Skelwith Bridge Hotel
Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 623 reviews)
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The bed, the room, the river, the food were all lovely. The staff were pleasant enough, but ...
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Located on the outskirts of Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers en-suite accommodation with free on-site private parking facilities. The property features a garden with a terrace, as well as an à la carte restaurant, a bar and a games room for guests to enjoy. Each room at Skelwith Bridge Hotel has a work desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with either a bathtub or a shower and free toiletries. A wholesome breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant or in the guest rooms. A variety of menu options are available for lunch and dinner, and a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks is served in the bar throughout the day. An array of activities including sailing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, golfing and shopping can be enjoyed in the surroundings of the accommodation. The hotel is 3 km from Rydal Water and Manchester Airport is 152 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Skelwith Bridge Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 5 Mar 2015.- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
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- Croft
United Kingdom“The bed, the room, the river, the food were all lovely. The staff were pleasant enough, but ...” 
DeliaUnited Kingdom“Although the hotel is a bit older, my room was quiet, clean and comfortable with newly renovated bathroom. Both dinner in the adjoining pub and breakfast in the dining room were excellent. Parking available and staff very friendly and welcoming....”
RobinUnited Kingdom“To sum it up, I keep coming back here. An excellent location in a picture perfect setting. Peaceful with beautiful walks from your door step. One is only 10 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Ambleside, should you want it, or similarly to...”
MichaelUnited Kingdom“Breakfast was excellent and beautifully presented. Very comfortable room.”
IanUnited Kingdom“Fantastic value for money room and allowed to park the car earlier so that I could go for a walk from the hotel. The room was small, even though I was upgraded to a double, but the full size bath was just what I needed after a long walk. Evening...”- JaneUnited Kingdom“The location was fabulous. Just yards from an amazing river walk that was easy for this elderly lady. The staff were lovely and the food too!! Would definitely recommend and return. It was also super dog friendly”
- JulieUnited Kingdom“Breakfast was great with a good cooked breakfast to order which was nice. Room was large and comfortable. Dinner was lovely and fresh. Staff were especially good with dogs.”
EileenUnited Kingdom“Very clean, bathroom was excellent, excellent breakfast was included in the price, including a cooked breakfast I think. Bar food to a high standard. Nice seating area outside at the front.”
PaulUnited Kingdom“Location and scenery and all the staff and amenities.”
GillianUnited Kingdom“Went above and beyond to help. As i was having to get up early and leave by 5.30, I was going to miss breakast. They were able to provide me with food to take with instead.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Doog friendly
Yes we are a dog friendly hotel. dogs are allowed anywhere in the hotel and bar area except for the main restaurant. We can cater for breakfast and di..Answered on 30 November 2019What is your pet policy we have 2 dogs,are they allowed where we are allowed to order food
We allow dogs in the Talbot Bar but not the main restaurant. You can dine in the Talbot Bar and breakfast can be arranged in the snug area where you c..Answered on 30 November 2019We have three dogs can you accommodate them
Good evening unfortunately we only allow a maximum of 2 dogs to occupy one room at one time. Sorry we can not accommodate them all and would like t..Answered on 1 January 2020Are there downstairs room or a lift
Thank you for your question. unfortunately we do not have a lift due to the age of our building. we do have one ground floor room, room Grasmere which..Answered on 17 November 2019is this property situated to any nice walks not at all intouch with the lakes but wanting a 3 day visit where one day out is for scenic views an walk
Good Morning, We are pretty central to a lot of walks. Walks include Louphrigg Fell in to Ambleside, Grasmere and up to the Langdales. Many Thanks ReceptionAnswered on 30 April 2021I note that you advertise as pet friendly. I have two small parrots (roughly budgie size) that I would like to bring with me in their own travel cage ..
Hello, Thank you for your question, we do not see an issue with you bringing your parrots along with you, please note that they would be under the sa..Answered on 21 October 2022- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
Facilities of Skelwith Bridge HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Superb breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Children's high chair
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
- Games room
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Luggage storage
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
- Hungarian
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash
Skelwith Bridge Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Skelwith Bridge Hotel
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Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Games room
- Darts
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Guests staying at Skelwith Bridge Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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Skelwith Bridge Hotel is 2.1 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Skelwith Bridge Hotel include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin
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Skelwith Bridge Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The prices at Skelwith Bridge Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Skelwith Bridge Hotel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.
