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The Daffodil Hotel

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A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$146 nightly
The current price is $175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR
  • Place, Grasmere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Wordsworth Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a carpet with a geometric pattern.

Standard Double Room, Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Lake View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Double Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a bottle of champagne and glasses, a chair, and a carpet with a circular pattern.

Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Club Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a framed picture on the wall.

SENIOR SUITE

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, artwork, desk, chair, and a view through the window.

VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (without view)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Double Room (without view)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ambleside

With a stay at The Daffodil Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Grasmere. .This spa hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Grasmere - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grasmere Showground - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Alcock Tarn - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tweedies Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Dinning Room, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Dinning Room - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Null
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1855
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 5 2026 to November 6 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 767 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely brilliant stay, loved every minute and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The hotel has a wonderful location overlooking Grasmere, the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fab stay. Will definitely be back again. Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, very clean, been several times and never disappointed. Lake view room was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property in a convenient location. Comfortable rooms, great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a fab stay!!! All the staff were so welcoming, so friendly and very attentive. Very much enjoyed the spa and facilities too!! Can’t wait to be back already. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy Review. Absolutely EVERYTHING was Top Notch. Food, staff, rooms and location, location, location!! Do not miss the chance to see the fantastic scenery and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, easy parking, we stayed in room 101 which was lovely the only negative was no privacy when blackout curtains are open this room is clearly visible to all seated outside spa and courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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A beautiful location. Friendly staff especially in the restaurant. I would have liked a menu change or different specials each day I would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean and friendly, lovely views and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, all staff very friendly& welcoming. Breakfast had great choice and again excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great Hotel - we'd originally booked 10 years ago but had to cancel due to a complicated pregnancy. It was lovely to have finally made it! Location was beautiful and the staff were supportive, kind, and friendly Room was clean, lovely bathroom Breakfast was the slight downfall - it was plentiful, do not get me wrong - just the quality was not to the level that you would expect from the Daffodil Would we return - YES
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Overall impression very good. Food was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay here and the staff we just the right amount of attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Th spa was amazing and the staff was exceptional! Very attentive and responsive! Great 5 day 4 night visit:)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room (306} with views of the lake from different angles. Staff were brilliant and made our anniversary trip extra special
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great. One of the only hotels available with air con. Not cheap, but great experience. Only downside (negative Norman because i'm British) was that the ensuite was rather dated and could do with being refurbished
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, great facilities and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really great hotel, fantastic breakfast with great views of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent plenty of choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxury afternoon tea&evening meal absolutely gorgeous,rooms nice&spacious&spotless!Nice friendly staff,couldnt do enough!Definately highly recommend to family&friends xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Overall hotel was very clean, staff are amazing make you feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfast was lovely didn’t wait long at all. Would highly recommend this hotel for a nice chilled and relaxing stay.
View was amazing from our room (Lake View)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant stay. Lovely staff at breakfast and checkout. Very clean and quiet room. Stunning views and facilities. We were made to feel very welcome. So peaceful and relaxing. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel in a perfect location in Grasmere away from the more crowded areas of the south Lake District. The hotel is clean and well-maintained with helpful staff and a very welcome health spa with jetted pool, sauna and steam room. The location on a beautiful lake opposite the historic William Wordsworth Dove Cottage really could not be more ideal. A five star experience: we extended our stay due to the excellence of the hotel and it's ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026