Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Green Road Station - 24 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 137 min drive
Restaurants
The Pier Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
The Lake View - Bowness - 13 min drive
Lake View Garden Bar - 13 min drive
The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
The Boathouse - 13 min drive
About this property
Red Lion Inn
Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Red Lion Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guestrooms at Red Lion Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Red Lion Inn Hotel
Red Lion Inn Ambleside
Red Lion Inn Hotel Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Lion Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Red Lion Inn?
Red Lion Inn doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Red Lion Inn located?
Situated in Ambleside, this hotel is steps from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Church of St Mary, and Hawkshead Grammar School. Grizedale Forest and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Red Lion Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
31 December 2024
Really nice homely pub. The owners were very welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfy. Food was tasty. Would definitely return here
Traditional old lakeland inn, rooms not luxurious, but in keeping with the age of place and lots of character. Good choice at breakfast, very tasty, and goo service
Great village pub in an ideal spot. Lovely village. Room was nice. Breakfast really good. Evening meals very good too. Will return here when next in the Lakes.
This was a last minute trip and honestly it was just a lovely one. We weren’t there long but the bed was comfy, the room was clean and the staff were friendly. Can’t complain.
The hamlet of Hawkshead is a national treasure. Tucked away from busier villages like Ambleside. The Red Lion made for a relaxed , comfortable evening with very friendly staff and locals.
Our first stay at the Red Lion. Rooms really clean and comfortable. Food to the usual high standards from Alex and the team. Looking forward to going back again!!
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
olivia
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money. The staff at the property were friendly. Easy to check in. It had a very close community feel to the pub and the whole village. The village is picturesque and quiet. The pub has an Italian menu on the evening and the breakfast was good. Very close to other pubs and restaurants and next to the coop convenience store. Great stay. The room was basic and had a sink in the bedroom and was a bit wonky due to it being an old building but had everything you needed.
olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
David
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The inn's rooms are quirky and characterful, fitting the age of the building: wonky floors and walls, nothing square. Facilities were a bit variable: the heating wasn't working but the staff were able to provide an electric heater to overcome that. The shower was either hot or cold, nothing in the middle. Hot was ok, with plenty of flow, so it worked.
The food in the restaurant was excellent, good menu, really tasty.
Location is great.
There is only a small car park on site, but we got lucky.
Came to stay to visit the area for work. The hotel was my base. The staff were so attentive as soon as I walked through the door of the historic coaching pub. It’s was busy and bustling and I was concerned that it would be noisy in my room but as I was shown to my room tucked away along the winding corridor I was happily wrong. The rooms are the other end to the pub so didn’t hear a thing! The breakfasts are simple but thoughtful and they are happy to cater to everyone’s tastes. The room was clean, quiet and snuggly. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to go back. The little village of hawkshead is like stepping back in time. It’s beautiful!