The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection
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About this property
Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking. Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor. Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favorites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines. Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Judith
United Kingdom
“Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Large comfortable room.” - Fabio
Malta
“Beautiful location and great staff very friendly. Food at the pub is good too.” - Rebecca
Canada
“Love the charm of this place and the history. It feels very cozy something I always look for in a hotel, staff were super super friendly, warm and accommodating. I wish I remembered the name of the man helping us but I forgot to ask! He was great...” - Chris
Australia
“Staff bent over backwards to make your stay pleasant.” - Nichola
United Kingdom
“Beautiful breakfast and welcoming bar area, great location and parking was a bonus” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was a lot better than expected, the room had a lovely view, brilliant people watching window, lovely big bed, staff very friendly, loved that you needed a key fob to get to the bedrooms it made us feel very safe” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Location fantastic. Service quick and all very friendly. Room right size for 2 and huge bed which was comfortable.” - Mohammed
Saudi Arabia
“I like the location of the hotel with nice and helpful staff there Free privet parking lot for your car Big, nice and clean rooms are there Price is good Best choice in Ambleside 👍” - Glenn
United States
“Location was excellent and food and service outstanding.” - Michael
United States
“Older pub/hotel right in the middle of Ambleside. Close to everything. Excellent bar and restaurant on site.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The White Lion
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
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.


