Rooms At The Apple Pie - 4-Star Hotel in Ambleside

Rooms At The Apple Pie offers complimentary snacks and beverages through an honesty fridge in the foyer. The property provides free private parking on-site and additional designated off-street parking a short walk away. Guests have access to a drying room for wet outdoor gear after hiking.

Each of the recently renovated en-suite bedrooms has a boutique style with unique design elements, such as attic rooms with sloping ceilings and roof windows. Room 34, the Apple Loft, overlooks the famous Bridge House and provides views of the mountains. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and complimentary wine or champagne alongside homemade gingerbread biscuits.

The guest house sits in the centre of Ambleside, directly next to the Apple Pie Eating House and café. Lake Windermere is 9.3 km away, and the Hellvellyn hiking route starts within easy reach. Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, the historic home of the poet, is a short drive from the property.

The on-site Apple Pie café and bakery serves fresh bread, cakes, and gluten-free options daily. Guests receive a 10% discount on meals and takeaways at the café next door. The bakery's sourdough bread and large bath buns are made fresh each morning.

Children of all ages are welcome, and the hotel offers family rooms such as the Standard Twin Room. Dogs are permitted in designated rooms, with staff providing personalised recommendations for local dog-friendly walks and pubs. The property's central location places families within walking distance of Ambleside's shops and restaurants.

Recognition: Listed by The Guardian as a top 10 Lake District B&B

Parking: Free on-site and nearby designated off-street parking

Dining: On-site bakery with daily fresh bread and gluten-free options

Location: Steps from Ambleside centre, 9.3 km to Lake Windermere

Rooms: Boutique attic rooms with Bridge House views

Sustainability: Strong focus on local sourcing and community engagement