Opening Hours

Bar: Noon - Close

Food Served most Lunch & Evenings

Subject to change (please see “what’s new” below)

Newly renovated lounge

Newly renovated lounge

We have smartened up the public areas

We have smartened up the public areas

The woods are full of bluebells in springtime.  Magnificent!

The woods are full of bluebells in springtime. Magnificent!

Jet flying overhead

Jet flying overhead

The river next to the hotel in autumn

The river next to the hotel in autumn

Winter is magnificent when it snows.  Wrap up warm...

Winter is magnificent when it snows. Wrap up warm…

News

It’s a constant challenge keeping on top of maintaining this fine old gem of a building. 400 years of Lakeland weather takes its toll! Most of our roof has now been re-slated, putting paid to the days of dashing round with buckets in every downpour, to catch the drips. We are always looking to upgrade the rooms and public areas, whilst keeping the character of the place intact. William Wordsworth, once our neighbour, would surely still recognise the historic interiors, whilst current visitors love the fine beers, fine food and fabulous staff.

New Year

Posted: December 2nd, 2018

There are just a few rooms left for New Year now, and only one for Christmas, so don't leave it too late. Escape the in-laws and come to the fabulous Lake District instead!

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Christmas is coming!

Posted: November 9th, 2018

Our 3 night packages are nearly full now, so don't delay if you are keen to escape the in-laws! Also, we have just a few spaces left for our non-residents Christmas Dinner on the 25th.

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Christmas is coming

Posted: September 27th, 2018

We have just released our 3 night packages for Christmas and New Year. Have a look on the Xmas page...

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badger feeding

Posted: September 18th, 2018

This is the best time of year to watch our badgers. Up to 10 come out every evening. Watch them at close quarters in the hotel grounds, or see our webcam.

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Ever-so English cream teas!

Posted: June 30th, 2018

Pop in and enjoy our NEW cream teas..... A pot of tea or real coffee served with a plain scone AND a fruit scone with butter & clotted cream, only £4.95pp Or for something a little stronger... an icy cold locally made gin....

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Hotter than Greece?

Posted: June 27th, 2018

Unbelievably its hotter in Ambleside than Greece this week! Absolutely glorious weather here in the lakes...... after a sunny day on the fells... treat yourself to a locally made Gin or a locally brewed Beer. Go on, why not!

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We love spring

Posted: May 18th, 2018

It's the best time of year in the Lakes. Lush vegetation, skipping lambs in the fields, blue skies and don't forget beer & chips in the beer garden!

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Spring is here...

Posted: April 15th, 2018

We're surrounded by daffodils and lambs at the moment! Everything is springing into life after the winter. Come and join us for a great local pint.....

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Snowdrops

Posted: February 17th, 2018

Snowdrops and daffodils are beginning to appear all over the fells. Come & join us for some tasty home cooked food & a great locally brewed pint....

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Valentines Day

Posted: January 25th, 2018

Get all romantic with our fabulous menu. Candlelit dinner, lovely atmosphere, happy ever after! Have a look at the menu at the bottom of the food page

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