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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Pool
VALLEY SUITE

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (without view)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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VALLEY SUITE

VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Valley View

Standard Room, Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE

SENIOR SUITE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a sauna
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, massage/treatment rooms, and concierge services.
The Daffodil Hotel offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The onsite 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Daffodil Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dove Cottage. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Dinning Room
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with body treatments, body scrubs, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Dove Cottage and 3 minutes by foot from Wordsworth Museum
The Daffodil Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Daffodil Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Dinning Room - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1855
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and July 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is 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

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 595 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great break in very nice and convenient location. Brilliant walks in doorstep including Rydal Cave. Thank you Daffodil.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fab break

A wonderful stay. Fab location, friendly helpful staff , gorgeous food & drinks. Comfortable rooms. The spa was lovely & the treatment was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Lovely Hotel and would definitely recommend the afternoon tea it was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary weekend

Lovely location on the lake Great sauna and pool was okay - but not a swimming pool as quite shallow Great breakfasts Ideal location for Hellvelyn or Windermere
View of Lake at rear of Hotel
Rydal Cave approx 2 miles from Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
For a hotel advertised as luxury was a disappointment. No extra touches. Ordinary bedroom no drying facility for coats etc. Dining menu restricted and did not change.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room with safe, hairdryer , tea and coffee making, robes and slippers. Enjoyed the spa after a good walk. Quality breakfast. My only negative was the bed was too hard so I didn't sleep well. My friends in other rooms found beds ok so personal experience. There are some electric car charging facilities in the car park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, Quiet & comfortable, will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Great location for access to Grasmere and surrounding area. Spacious, clean and well maintained accomodation hosted by welcoming staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place . Staff so friendly and always ready to help. Breakfast really good x
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Daffodil is conveniently located for easy access to Grasmere and the nearby lakes. It is ideal for a walking holiday and is surrounded by the beautiful Lakeland fells and lakes. The hotel staff are friendly and the hotel offers a good menu with a range of meals at reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and excellent service. The spa was quiet when we used it after check in and the following morning, which was an added bonus! I would definitely recommend the evening food - this was delicious. Breakfast was a bit basic but other than this, a great stay. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property only thing is hanging space in the room is inadequate and television is a bit of a mystery!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in the beautiful part of the Lake District, ideal place to stay if you love hiking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Myself and my partner had an amazing stay here. My partner has a couple of dietary requirements and they couldn’t have been more accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025