“In the little village of Ambleside, nestled amongst the Southern Lowland Fells lies this 18th century inn. A landmark Lake District pub as famous for its smart food as its own-brew beer and with an attractive contemporary-country style. Comfortably inviting rooms are stylish yet uncluttered. ”
“In the little village of Ambleside, nestled amongst the Southern Lowland Fells lies this 18th century inn. A landmark Lake District pub as famous for its smart food as its own-brew beer and with an attractive contemporary-country style. Comfortably inviting rooms are stylish yet uncluttered. ”
Hotel Review
This pub deceives in so many ways. First, it's at a cross-roads, seemingly miles from anywhere with glorious fell views, yet is just 10 minutes from bustling Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Second, from the outside it looks a typical country inn, yet has a quirky-contemporary style - rugs on oak floors, wood-burning stoves, slate-topped bar and walls crammed with prints. And third, while it's very much a pub with its own microbrewery, its food is serious: inventive and tantalising and with an entertaining open kitchen. Rooms are split between the pub and a two-storey addition across the courtyard that blends well with the original building. No two are the same, though the feel is similar with a mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings, wool cushions and bed-throws, faded-floral curtains and country-fresh colours. Prints and cartoons hang on walls while bathrooms are rustic-chic with tongue-and-groove panelling or slate-effect tiling; most have feature baths as well as separate showers. You'll be torn whether to relax in your room or in the bar, which is always full of lively banter. A real pub where everyone is made welcome.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Country Escape
- Located within the Southern Lowland Fells, amidst Beatrix Potter territory, this is the best of the British countryside
- Active Holiday
- The Lake District, home to Lake Windemere is a haven for outdoorsy types
- Sights nearby
- Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, former homes of poet William Wordsworth
- Foodies
- A well known destination for delicious food
- Great walks
- Traverse the Southern Lowland Fells
- Learning
- Visit the Beatrix Potter gallery
- Watersports
- At Lake Windemere
- Birdwatching
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Sit-out Terrace
- Restaurant
- Quiet
- Owner managed
- Gourmet
- Secluded setting
- Charming
- Traditional
- Antiques
- Inn
- Chic
- Boutique
Facilities
- Good wine list
- Sit-out Terrace
- Restaurant
- No pets
- Outdoor dining
- Fireplace
- Bar
- Parking
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount, former homes of poet William Wordsworth
- Great walks
- Traverse the Southern Lowland Fells
- Learning
- Visit the Beatrix Potter gallery
- Watersports
- At Lake Windemere
- Birdwatching
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