Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel - Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Lake Road
Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX Nightly Rates(174.95 - 233.66)3 Star
Property Description
The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel overlooks the centre of Ambleside, a busy market town in South Lakelands. Tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms and Club rooms feature a trouser press, hairdryer, television with satellite channels and refreshments tray. Many rooms enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding fells. The Garden Room restaurant offers a la carte and table d'hote cuisine, whilst the Lounge Bar offers a more informal dining experience for lunch and afternoon tea. Meeting facilities are available for up to 80 delegates in our Conference and Syndicate rooms, providing a relaxing yet professional environment. The Leisure Club offers a fitness room, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and JacuzziŽ. Guests also have access to indoor heated swimming pool at our sister hotel, Best western Grasmere Red Lion Hotel. The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel has a fishing permit for residents, which offers fishing on local waters; all you need is a rod license. We will also be happy to arrange for golf at nearby villages, Windermere or Keswick, for which you will require a handicap certificate.
Amenities
Coffee Maker in Room
Fitness Center or Spa
Bar/Lounge
Fishing
Free Parking
Hairdryers Available
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pets Allowed
Pool
Television with Cable
Restaurant
Room Service
Room Information
1 SINGLE BED,BUSINESS CLASS,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Single Bed * Business Class * Full Breakfast
1 SINGLE BED,-,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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1 SINGLE BED,BUSINESS CLASS,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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2 SINGLE BEDS,-,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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1 DOUBLE BED,-,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
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1 SINGLE BED,STANDARD,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Single Bed * Standard * Full Breakfast
1 DOUBLE BED,STANDARD,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Double Bed * Standard * Full Breakfast
2 SINGLE BEDS,STANDARD,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 2 Single Beds * Standard * Full Breakfast
1 DOUBLE BED,BUSINESS CLASS,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Double Bed * Business Class * Full Breakfast
1 DOUBLE 1 SINGLE,LARGE ROOM,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Double 1 Single * Large Room * Full Breakfast
SUITE-1 ROOM 3 BEDS,LARGE ROOM,FULL BREAKFAST
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* Suite-1 Room 3 Beds * Large Room * Full Breakfast
1 DOUBLE BED,LARGE ROOM,FULL BREAKFAST
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* 1 Double Bed * Large Room * Full Breakfast
Rate Disclaimer
Indicative rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods of time. Check for specific rate availability when making a reservation.
Miscellaneous Information
British Pounds is the native currency.
Check in time is 3:00 P.M.
Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
Time Zone is Greenwich Mean Time
39 rooms.
0 suites.
3 floors.
Directions
ˇFrom: all directions M6 J36 A591 through Windermere to Ambleside village center
Carlisle Airport 49 miles, Manchester International Airport 95 miles, Newcastle Airport 96 miles
Guarantee Policy
You must use a credit card to book online.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
Restaurants/Lounges:
On Premise: * Beech Tree Restaurant, English and continental cuisine serving breakfast and dinner. * Lounge Bar, serving English bar meals and drinks.
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 1.5 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2.5 mile(s) from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 mile(s) from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 mile(s) from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 mile(s) from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 mile(s) from Holker Ha, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 mile(s) from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 mile(s) from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Local Attractions:
* 0 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 0.5 mile(s) from Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 1 mile(s) from Armitt Museum * 2 mile(s) from Brockhole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 10 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play.
Local Attractions:
* 0 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 0.5 mile(s) from Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 1 mile(s) from Armitt Museum * 2 mile(s) from Brockhole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 10 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play.
Local Attractions:
* 0 mile(s) from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2 mile(s) from Brockhole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 0.5 mile(s) from Hill Top Farm, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 1 mile(s) from Armitt Museum
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Transportation:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 96 mile(s) from Newcastle International Airport, 180 miles from Glasgow Airport
Transportation:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 96 mile(s) from Newcastle International Airport, 180 miles from Glasgow Airport
Transportation:
* 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station
Transportation:
* 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Nearby Cities:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere * 4 mile(s) from Grasmere * 15 mile(s) from Keswick
Community Services:
* Tennis * Squash * Horseback riding * Fishing
Community Services:
* Tennis * Squash * Horseback riding * Fishing
Transportation:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 96 mile(s) from Newcastle International Airport, 180 miles from Glasgow Airport
Transportation:
* 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 96 mile(s) from Newcastle International Airport, 180 miles from Glasgow Airport
Community Services:
* Tennis * Squash * Horseback riding * Fishing
Community Services:
* Tennis * Squash * Horseback riding * Fishing
Local Attractions:
* 0.0 mile(s) from Windermere Lake Cruises * 0.5 mile(s) from Beatrix Potter * 1 mile(s) from Armitt Museum * 2 mile(s) from Brockhole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 mile(s) from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 4 mile(s) from Hill Top Farm * 10 mile(s) from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 95 mile(s) from MAN
Local Attractions:
* 1˝ miles from Windermere, England's largest lake, cruises available from Ambleside to Bowness and Lakeside. * 2˝ miles from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks. * 4 miles from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends. * 6 miles from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories. * 10 miles from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow. * 10 miles from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles. * 11 miles from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play. * 15 miles from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way. * 20 miles from Holker Hall, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum. * 20 miles from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters. * 25 miles from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Transportation:
* 95 mile(s) from Manchester International Airport * 49 mile(s) from Carlisle Airport * 4 mile(s) from Windermere Train Station
Community Services:
* Tennis * Squash * Horseback riding * Fishing
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