10/10 Exceptional
Lovely stay here and the staff we just the right amount of attentive.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
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.
9.0
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
£145
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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
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Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Standard Room, Valley View
9.2Wonderful
22 reviews
- Valley view
- 18 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Standard Room, Lake View
8.8Excellent
9 reviews
- Lake view
- 18 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Accessible Double (without view)
8.0Very good
3 reviews
- 18 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Club Double Room
8.4Very good
16 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
SENIOR SUITE
9.6Exceptional
5 reviews
- Lake view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
VALLEY SUITE
- Hill view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Standard Double Room (without view)
8.8Excellent
13 reviews
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area
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 Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Helm Crag - 12 min walk - 1.1 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 Britannia Inn - 5 min drive
- Zeffirellis - 6 min drive
- The Golden Rule - 5 min drive
- Chesters - 6 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
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- The spa was a highlight, offering relaxing treatments, beautiful facilities, and a wonderful experience for guests. (33 reviews)
- Breakfast was described as good, plentiful, delicious, and with great views. (24 reviews)
- The property's thermal pool, sauna, and steam room were excellent and provided a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomFoodLocationSpaViewWalkingBreakfastVillagesRestaurant10/10 Exceptional
Nice room, great facilities and lovely breakfast
Fred
Fred, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Spa was brilliant, really clean, smelt nice and staff so welcoming. Room spotless, quiet night sleep and nice little extras in room. Breakfast and dinner very nice, again staff very efficient and friendly.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
A lovely stay, didn't use the Spa. Had Dinner in the Hotel the first night, very disappointed with the choice and quality, so I wasn't looking forward to breakfast, but that was excellent, plenty of choice for all tastes.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hotel was great. Made really special from the beginning when Muhammad on reception was so friendly and helpful.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Really great hotel, fantastic breakfast with great views of the lake!
Amir
Amir, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean, friendl, great views and breakfast. Short walk into Grasmere village
Chantel
Chantel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Cleanliness. Friendliness, Professional. Excellent Cuisine.
Highly recommended.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing as always
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Location
Sara
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.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Very friendly staff, good compacted Spa, food and decor average.
Jane
Jane, 1-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
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
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
Susanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel and nice restaurant in a great location.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
All aspects of our stay at the daffodil were excellent
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nice room - we upgraded for the lake view
Lovely spa
Great and helpful staff
Good parking including sufficient electric charging points
Tawqeer
Tawqeer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great staff - especially those in the restaurant. Room was ok and clean.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Room upgrade and very clean guy on reception was very helpful
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Fab welcome to the hotel, informative and polite. The room was a good size clean and bright. The hotel an grounds were just what we were looking for having a night away.
Unfortunately, restaurant and food let the hotel down. Small things like theblack of a steak knife to being served the wrong steak overcooked. This didn't improve at breakfast, cold sausage, cold toat, cold hard bacon, cold eggs. Not what we expected from how well the restaurant had been described on the website. Lovely hotel great staff front of house, just eat somewhere else.
Daniel
Daniel, 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
Richard, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Huge room and huge en-suite. Great lake view. Good night's sleep.Will go again.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting food was amazing can wait to visit again
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel, quite comfortable rooms and gorgeous food. The staff were so friendly and helpful
Louisa
Louisa, 1-night trip
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