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Reviews of The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection 4 stars

Market Place, Ambleside, Ambleside, LA22 9DB, United Kingdom

#11 of 11 hotels in Ambleside

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 974 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the staff, the food, the hotel, the warm welcome

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Slightly pricey for what it is but great location with parking and accommodating staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaking shower constantly dripping

    Excellent location; delightful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable short two night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately our room, number five, was situated next to the room housing the properties heating boiler, which had a fault that was causing it to produce a loud whine/squealing noice when running, which was almost constantly. This noice could be heard as soon as you reached the security door at the top of the stairs.

    Central Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should be able to get a table in restaurant if you're staying there

    The location is good but would be too busy in peak season

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    7.0
    Great pub & good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing was the noisy motor as mentioned. Maybe an air con unit which was clicking in all night.

    Central location with a car park. The main reason we chose the White Lion. The room was spacious and clean as was the modern bathroom. The staff were all very pleasant and welcoming. Nice atmosphere in the bar & restaurant areas. Great selection of beers, wines and spirits and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good & so was some sharing plates we had at lunchtime. Nice late checkout. Would have given 10 out of 10 had it not been for a noisy motor running all night next to our room, possibly an air con unit? but wouldn't stop us booking again although would request a different room. Overall it is a lovely pub, great staff & very clean and comfortable room.Good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    food was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Cracking breakfast by ruby.made on order excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a little tired in regards the decor

    Beautiful breakfast and welcoming bar area, great location and parking was a bonus

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    A lovely break away .. long walks , good food and a rest was had
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t dislike anything

    Location is perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Very friendly and welcoming staff .Nothing was too much trouble
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable,and situated perfectly for what we wanted to do

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed it very much ,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows were single glazed and got very steamed up causing a lot of condensation ,it didn't really bother us but didn't look very nice ,they were very black at the sills .also the bathroom was freezing cold ,

    Fantastic location, very central for restaurants bar's and shops etc,we could have eaten in the pub but chose to try different restaurants near by ,the staff were excellent so helpful and friendly, especially jess and the breakfast staff,nothing was too much trouble for them, our room was comfy and warm and roomy .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed the ambience of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in the morning in the bathroom. Rather noisy boiler by the bedroom door. Full skip just outside bedroom window.R

    The room was very much to my taste . Spacious and warm. Comfortable bed.Breakfast was good. Location lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bar closed too early!

    Location and parking and nice cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Good Value and Happy Place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bar stay open longer.

    Food and Drink

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location and the room was nice and big. Well decorated and artworks on all walls in the room and in the restaurant were all tasteful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was the knocking noise from the pipes. Not sure whether it was our room or elsewhere.

    Location fantastic. Service quick and all very friendly. Room right size for 2 and huge bed which was comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some noise until around 11pm but this is to be expected and it didn’t affect our kids. Radiator in our room didn’t work so it was a little cold but not a massive issue.

    Perfect location for beautiful Ambleside! This is a really nice pub as well and was very nice to sit and have a drink at the end of the day. The room was spacious, clean and bed was very comfortable! The shower was excellent! Loved the massive TV as well for relaxing after kids went to bed. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve ever had and overall this stay was excellent value for money!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Had a great time with a handy location and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great and the car parking was really handy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Good sleep, clean & a great pub with lovely owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have no complaints.

    Location good for us, We had dinner & breakfast, both very nice. Parking available right next to the pub ..You expect there may be some noise when staying in pubs, but we heard nothing & slept well all night

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Had overall a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hotel required paint/repairs

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Ambleside Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower tray was stained and worn. Cleanliness could have been better. Needed more attention to detail. The rooms were a bit dated and worn. Was told very abruptly that check-in was not until 3 pm. Felt unwelcome, and barman was unfriendly. No choice of cereals at all for breakfast.

    Fantastic location. Most of the staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. Bedrooms warm and bed comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only problem we had was the radiator valve in the room was broken so couldn't turn it down, hence was really warm in the room. 1st world problems though!

    A1 location!!! if you like a central spot with everything in walking distance then can't get much better. Free parking too which seems to be a rarity in Ambleside, a lot of places ask you to pay circa £10 a night. The pub downstairs is really nice and has a decent selection of beers and is probably one of the cheaper ones. I've stayed here twice and both times the room has been surprisingly big, the bed nice and comfy, with a decent bathroom and warm.big tv, ironing board, tea and coffee, WiFiall included. Haven't had a lunch or evening meal there as yet but the breakfast was excellent, all local produce and cooked fresh as you like it. Surprisingly cheap to stay too for what you get, place is run by a couple from Sheffield now after changing hands recently, really nice friendly people and interested in what you think/ your feedback so I expect they will make it even better as they go on

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cereal with breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to lug our luggages through the restaurant, in order to go to our rooms, which was rather crowded at that time.

    The place has a nice cosy old English feel to which I liked. Rooms are nice and beds are comfy. Breakfast was good. Enjoyed the dinner there, which totally feels like a classic English pub.

    Stayed in December 2023

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