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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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Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Large comfortable room.
  • Fabio
    Malta Malta
    Beautiful location and great staff very friendly. Food at the pub is good too.
  • Rebecca
    Canada 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 Australia
    Staff bent over backwards to make your stay pleasant.
  • Nichola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful breakfast and welcoming bar area, great location and parking was a bonus
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Location fantastic. Service quick and all very friendly. Room right size for 2 and huge bed which was comfortable.
  • Mohammed
    Saudi Arabia 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 United States
    Location was excellent and food and service outstanding.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    Older pub/hotel right in the middle of Ambleside. Close to everything. Excellent bar and restaurant on site.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The White Lion
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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