Elder Grove - 4-Star Hotel in Ambleside

Elder Grove serves an award-winning Cumbrian breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can choose from a full cooked breakfast or a continental option served until noon on request. Homemade marmalades, jams, and bread are prepared on-site, and dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten-free options are supported.

All rooms are en-suite and individually decorated, reflecting the character of the Victorian building. Each room includes a digital TV, locally sourced toiletries, and a hot drinks tray with biscuits and fresh water. Some rooms offer views over Ambleside and the surrounding hills, and bed linen is crisp with comfortable mattresses.

The hotel has two lounges: a ground-floor lounge with a fireplace, TV, and DVD player, and a lower-ground-floor lounge with an honesty bar. The honesty bar offers local beers, wine, and soft drinks at fair prices. Walking information folders and maps are available for guests to use in these areas.

Elder Grove offers free private parking for guests, a rare convenience in central Ambleside. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away, with cafes, restaurants, and shops within easy reach. Lake Windermere is 4.7 miles away, and local walking trails start directly from the doorstep.

Hosts have extensive local knowledge and provide recommendations for walks, dining, and attractions. Breakfast times are flexible, and housekeeping attends to rooms on request. Bus stops nearby offer access to Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick, and Coniston without a car.

Breakfast: Award-winning Cumbrian breakfast with homemade preserves

Rooms: Individually decorated en-suite rooms with local toiletries

Parking: Free on-site private parking

Bar: Honesty bar with local drinks

Location: 5-minute walk to Ambleside centre and walking trails