Skelwith Bridge Hotel, Ambleside
Overview
Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Skelwith Force, the 3-star Skelwith Bridge Hotel Ambleside includes 30 rooms. Offering an à la carte restaurant along with a private garden, this Ambleside hotel is located directly on the outskirts of the city.
Location
Stock Ghyll Force is 2.5 miles from the hotel, while Carlisle Lake District airport is 50 miles from it.
The Ambleside property lies around 10 minutes' drive from Rydal Cave.
Foulstep crossroads bus stop is 0.2 miles away.
Rooms
Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers rooms with a sitting area featuring ironing facilities, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms have a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hairdryer and shower caps.
Eat & Drink
The restaurant at the hotel serves local cuisine. The bar serves soft drinks.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Pool tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Hike Loughrigg Fell
Explore Loughrigg Fell, accessible directly from the doorstep, offering panoramic views of Rydal Water and Grasmere.
Cycle Grizedale Trails
Ride through Grizedale Forest Park's trails, known for mountain biking routes and outdoor sculptures.
Cruise Lake Windermere
Board steamers at Lake Windermere for a scenic cruise, with stops at Bowness and Lakeside.
Visit Dove Cottage
Tour Dove Cottage, William Wordsworth's former home, showcasing his life and literary works.
Location
Convenient Location
Ambleside is close to Lake Windermere, Stock Ghyll Force, and Rydal Mount, offering scenic views and activities.
Historic Neighborhood
Ambleside is a historic market town with cobbled streets, featuring the Armitt Museum and Bridge House.
Local Bites to Try
The Drunken Duck Inn, Zeffirellis, and The Old Stamp House serve British, Italian, and fine dining options.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants