ELDER GROVE, Ambleside

Elder Grove serves award-winning Cumbrian breakfasts featuring locally sourced ingredients, including homemade bread and award-winning homemade marmalades. The breakfast room includes a local slate wall and offers flexible serving times from 08:15 until 09:15 for cooked options, with a continental breakfast available from 09:30 to noon on request. Dietary requirements such as vegan and gluten-free options are supported, and the hotel uses quality local produce for all meals provided.

All rooms are en-suite with individually decorated interiors that reflect the character of the Victorian building. Guests can choose from single rooms, superior doubles, deluxe junior suites, and king rooms, each equipped with digital TVs and locally sourced toiletries. Some rooms offer views over Ambleside and surrounding hills, including Loughrigg Fell.

The hotel provides limited free private parking on-site, a significant advantage in Ambleside where parking is scarce. Two guest lounges are available: a lower ground floor lounge with an honesty bar offering local beers, wine, and soft drinks, and a ground floor lounge with a fireplace, TV, and DVD player. CCTV is installed in common areas, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Elder Grove is a 5-minute walk from Ambleside town centre, with easy access to Lake Windermere for water sports and leisure activities. Local walking trails and scenic views of the fells start directly from the doorstep, and the hotel is 4.7 miles from Windermere and 7.7 miles from Coniston. Nearby attractions include cafes, restaurants, and diverse dining options within walking distance.

Breakfast: Award-winning Cumbrian breakfasts with homemade marmalades

Rooms: En-suite rooms with local slate wall dining room

Parking: Free private parking on-site in central Ambleside

Dining: Local produce used for all meals, dietary support available

Location: 5-minute walk to Ambleside, doorstep access to fells

Ideal for: Couples and outdoor enthusiasts