The Daffodil Hotel

Mountain hotel in Ambleside with spa and restaurant

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Nestled by the lake, The Daffodil Hotel offers a serene retreat with a free breakfast buffet, inviting garden views from its charming terrace and on-site spa treatments like hot stone massages. Unwind at the bar or connect to in-room WiFi while taking advantage of helpful staff and 24-hour front desk.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
£122
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Why we love this property

Mountain spa retreat
A full-service spa with treatment rooms awaits in this mountain hotel. Enjoy aromatherapy, hot stone massages, and unwind in the sauna and garden.
Savour British cuisine
This hotel boasts a restaurant featuring British cuisine and a stylish bar. Morning travellers delight in the complimentary buffet breakfast.
Luxury sleep experience
Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding offer comfort in curated, individual decor guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding and turndown service enhance the stay.

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Standard Room, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Standard Room, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Standard Room, Valley View

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Accessible Double (without view) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Accessible Double (without view) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Accessible Double (without view)

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Club Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
SENIOR SUITE | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
SENIOR SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
SENIOR SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
SENIOR SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

SENIOR SUITE

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
VALLEY SUITE | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

VALLEY SUITE

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Standard Double Room (without view) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (without view)

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grasmere Showground - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rydal Water - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 108 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Foxfield Station - 25 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chesters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

When you stay at The Daffodil Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at The Dinning Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1855
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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.

Dining

The Dinning Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Daffodil Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.

Does The Daffodil Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Daffodil Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Daffodil Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Daffodil Hotel and nearby?

The Daffodil Hotel has a spa and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Daffodil Hotel?

Yes, The Dinning Room offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Daffodil Hotel like?

The Daffodil Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Dove Cottage and 10 minutes' walk from Grasmere Garden Village. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were lovely, relaxing, and exceptional with wonderful treatments and great access times. (29 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as delicious, good, lovely, and superb with a great variety of options. (19 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant served high-quality food with friendly and helpful dining staff. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Service staffRoomFoodLocationSpaViewBreakfastWalkingBedroomsLake

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, great facilities and lovely breakfast
Fred, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendl, great views and breakfast. Short walk into Grasmere village
View from the room
Chantel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing as always
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Sara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious clean room with lake view. Excellent food. Polite and helpful staff. Fortunate to have dry and often sunny weather. A lovely winter break.
Grasmere from our room . A early morning glow.
Carol, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was superb, ned was a bit hard for my taste bit not uncomfortable, breakfast was buffet style but very fresh and high quality. Staff were VERY polite and nothing was too much trouble. Overall my stay was excellent
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was spotless although a little dated. Staff were lovely - couldnt do more!! Food was good, would stay again.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay at the Daffodil hotel, we were made very welcome, it was our 50th wedding anniversary, and there was a lovely surprise left in our room of a card and chocolates
Susanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All aspects of our stay at the daffodil were excellent
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, clean. Super king size bed. Shower and separate bath. Staff very nice and helpful. Spar and facilities were fantastic. Easy walking distance to village. Food was also very nice.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and nice restaurant in a great location.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Huge room and huge en-suite. Great lake view. Good night's sleep.Will go again.
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, quite comfortable rooms and gorgeous food. The staff were so friendly and helpful
Louisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel! Staff were welcoming and helpful on arrival the spa was beautiful and overall good access times - although it was soo nice would have enjoyed it being open later into the evening! We only ate breakfast at the hotel but this was lovely, enough options for full English and staff were very attentive!
Lauren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting food was amazing can wait to visit again
Eric, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply beautiful with truly wonderful staff. The scenery and comfort were unparalleled.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel in a beautiful location.

This is a good hotel in a beautiful location. The room was good and the staff were efficient.
Lorna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great area and lovely hotel
Kenny, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was perfect, staff were very friendly and approachable, and the room was immaculate.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spa relaxing. Food good though some was overpriced for the quantity. Burgers and fish large portions though the lamb very expensive and only a small portion. A very clean hotel and very friendly staff.
Franciska, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

One of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in
GRAHAM, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great time and a beautiful little village of Grasmere. Only headache was our safe had a malfunction and wouldn’t open while our things were stored in it but thankfully the staff was able to sort it out. Lovely resort and food was delicious.
Kyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spa facilities and amazing for a getaway within England! Lots of activities nearby. Thank you to Moses for catering our every need.
Bright Kalebs, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at the Daffifol hotel was Amazing ,the staff are 1st Class esp Florin , Georgia , Derek and Archie and so much more
Joseph, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel rooms were amazing, huge bed and big bathroom plus lovely views. The breakfast and drinks on the terrace were superb. Great location for exploring the lakes. Staff were all lovely!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip