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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 favourites. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    The hotel was right in the middle of Ambleside. The room was quirky and pleasant.
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms are huge great value for money. Excellent staff that make your feel so welcome.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All staff were excellent and couldn't do enough for you.
  • Doreen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location great staff especially Shane Good food and great selection of drinks
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location brilliant especially for us we don’t want to drive to location bus station 100 yards away. Also bus service excellent. Staff so friendly nothing to much trouble can’t praise them enough
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Didn't have breakfast but the location was great
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean room, good service, polite staff, and great food.
  • Joerg
    Germany Germany
    Has been a great experience. Staff was friendly, the room was spacious, reasonable priced and ideal for motorbike travellers as there is free and safe parking directly adjacent to the hotel. Food served in the restaurant is what was expected for a...
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked everything, the location was superb , the room was very big and spacious , the hotel is a pub but a very nice busy pub with excellent food and I loved everything about it . Will definitely be going back
  • Kbeare
    Australia Australia
    The room was amazing, a bar fridge would have helped, the staff were friendly, food was great.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The White Lion
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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