Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside. We have a bar and restaurant, with 4 rooms with attached bathroom and one 1 small box double room with adjacent bathroom. All rooms have free Wifi, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh cotton bedding, toiletries and towels. The accommodations is room only and guests have private access to the rooms and road. We have no parking but there is a public parking lot close by. The Unicorn, serves simple fresh bar food, made on site by our local chef and owners. We pride ourselves on our Sunday roasts and fine ales. Guests will always receive a warm welcome to our cozy traditional English pub.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Matthias
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is of course not the most luxurious of accomodations. But price quality it was an absolute winner. Staff were very friendly and did everything they could for us to have a great time. Even when it was so busy they had no tables they still went...
  • Christina
    Italy Italy
    Staff are so kind, friendly and welcoming. Loved having tea and coffee facilities in the room. Ensuite bathroom was fine, shower worked well. Pub was very popular and a cosy place to come back to in the evening.
  • Midge690
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy room, great for town centre and pub a downstairs!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Unicorn
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of The Unicorn, Ambleside

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:30 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Debit card The Unicorn, Ambleside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property hosts an open mic night every Thursday from 21:00. Some rooms may be affected by noise.

Please note that meals are served at the bar between 12:00 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Sunday.

Please note that this property does not serve breakfast.

FAQs about The Unicorn, Ambleside

  • Check-in at The Unicorn, Ambleside is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside has 1 restaurant:

    • The Unicorn

  • Room options at The Unicorn, Ambleside include:

    • Double
    • Twin

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

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside is 800 feet from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)