Skelwith Bridge Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (927 reviews)
Skelwith Bridge , Ambleside , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Location is beautiful
Good value for money
Cons:
Some room amenities need updating
Occasional plumbing noise

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Most reviews indicated the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.93
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.97
Many reviewers praised the hotel's location for its accessibility to beautiful walks.
Room Quality
7.92
Overall favorable, though some comments noted issues such as shower functionality.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities were generally appreciated, with some wish for updates.
Value for Money
8.91
Reviewers overwhelmingly felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Most mentioned breakfast positively, though some noted the restaurant's food quality.
Overall Experience
8.43
A positive experience was shared, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:49

Property Description

Luxurious En-Suite Accommodation
Skelwith Bridge Hotel, nestled on the outskirts of Ambleside, offers a luxurious stay with en-suite rooms and complimentary private parking. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing experience for guests.

Gastronomic Delights and Leisure
Indulge in culinary delights at the on-site à la carte restaurant, offering a variety of menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unwind at the bar with a selection of wines, beers, and soft drinks, or enjoy a fun-filled time at the games room. The beautiful garden and terrace provide a serene spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Exciting Outdoor Activities
For adventure seekers, the hotel offers a range of outdoor activities such as sailing, cycling, fishing, and golfing in the picturesque surroundings. Explore the beauty of Rydal Water just 3 km away or venture into various recreational activities nearby.

Experience luxury and leisure at Skelwith Bridge Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 927 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Jeremy • extended_group • fr
6
For a walking group it was more than adequate but if you are looking for a little more this is not t
Pros:

Good service and ability to create own egg options. Would have been improved with the addition of a brown bread/granary/sourdough option.

Cons:

The bar has a fire but it was not in use despite cold temperatures and the ambiance it can create.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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WENDY • couple • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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gordon • couple • gb
9
A lovely place to stay for the area and for our wedding anniversary
Pros:

Very comfortable and the staff made us feel very welcome

Cons:

Room bins not emptied after first night

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Wheatley • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay, and at a very reasonable price.
Pros:

Great location; friendly efficient staff; spacious room; dog friendly. Excellent breakfast.

Cons:

No control over the heat in the rooms; far too hot. Bathroom window wouldn’t open, and extractor fan didn’t work. No paperwork in the room to explain tv operation (no normal channels, but fire stick attached - not everyone knows what to do with that); or WiFi password; or room cleaning schedules (apparently alternate days), etc.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Boyd • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenni • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Relaxed friendly atmosphere and easy check in.

Cons:

Bed was a little fitm

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • gb
8
Breakfast choices and tastes were excellent and superior to a recent higher star London hotel.
Pros:

All staff were not only responsive and accommodating, but also warm and appropriately friendly with their hospitality.

Cons:

Booking dot com immediately cast doubt on confirmation of the booking and gave a wrong hotel number to call for confirmation. Then a request for my estimated earlier arrival time was twisted by Booking dot com into a request to check in earlier and raised misleading expectation from the hotel staff.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mark Flinn • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Shabby and tired Public areas.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsey • couple • gb
7
Enjoyable break with fur baby!
Pros:

Breakfast lovely, location great and very dog friendly

Cons:

Bar was very understocked, no cider on draught at all and ran out of bottled ciders

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice location, quiet and secluded.
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff.

Cons:

TV in room did not work, poor shower.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor • couple • gb
6
Excellent but the menu could be better
Pros:

Perfect area

Cons:

The menu was very restrictive

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Russell • couple • gb
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark_Crompton • couple • gb
8
Mixed review
Pros:

Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Shower went from medium to cold the steaming dangerously hot. Told reception but it was never fixed and the room was never cleaned over the 2 day stay.
Tv was broke and signal breaking up.
The bar is shut at 9pm which is a shame.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were very nice and the location is fabulous.

Cons:

It was disappointing that we stayed for 3 nights and the room wasn't cleaned once 🙁

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Great location for a base in the Lake's.
Pros:

We spent a 4 night stay at Skelwith Bridge Hotel. Location was excellent. Food and staff were good. Room were what we would expect for the cost of our stay. Bed very comfortable, slept well. HisenseTV worked well with all channels HD quality. Room heated up quickly when turning on radiator

Cons:

Only bleat would be the pressure on the electric shower which was very low but, In British fashion, we just got on with it.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • gb
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee