The White Lion By Innkeeper'S Collection - Ambleside
54.431508, -2.962161
Overview
18th-century coaching inn in central Ambleside with free parking and a traditional pub
Rooms & Accommodations
The White Lion By Innkeeper's Collection has rooms on the first or second floor with en suite shower rooms. The family rooms are spacious, with one guest review noting a large and delightful room with a sofa bed. Each room has a TV and some units feature a modern bathroom with a heated towel rail.
Dining & Pub
The on-site pub serves traditional pub food daily with a focus on local ales and wines. Breakfast includes a full English cooked to order, with a guest review describing it as one of the best they have had. Dinner options include a Sunday roast, and the bar offers live entertainment like bingo on select evenings.
Location & Outdoor Activities
The White Lion is centrally located in Ambleside with a 9.4 location score from guest reviews. Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is a 1-hour drive from the property. Guests can access hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, with a waterfall trail just behind the hotel.
Family-Friendly Features
The innkeeper's collection ambleside lake district allows dogs for a £15 charge per pet, and the pub has a dog-friendly policy. Children are accommodated in spacious family rooms, and the pub offers kids' meals on the menu. A guest review noted that staff made an effort with children during their stay.
Parking & Central Convenience
The White Lion Hotel Ambleside offers free on-site parking, which a guest review called an absolute necessity in central Ambleside. The property is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and a Tesco Express. Check-in is hassle-free, and the hotel has an app with offers for guests to use.
- Location: Central Ambleside with 9.4 location score
- Rooms: Spacious family rooms with en suite showers
- Dining: Traditional pub with full English breakfast & local ales
- Outdoor: Access to Scafell Pike, hiking, and waterfall trail
- Parking: Free on-site parking in town center
- Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with £15 charge per pet
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Essential information about The White Lion By Innkeeper'S Collection
| 💵 Lowest room price | 124 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 46.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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