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Red Lion Inn

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Lake Windermere

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A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.
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A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.
A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0NS
  • Place, Church of St Mary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizedale Forest
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkshead Grammar School
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside retreat .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Church of St Mary and Hawkshead Grammar School. Also, Grizedale Forest is within half a mile (1 km) and Hill Top Farm is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Church of St Mary - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 21 min drive - 13.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 21 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Road Station - 24 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Joey's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Red Lion Inn

4-star hotel near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Red Lion Inn offers 8 accommodations. This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Hotel
Red Lion Inn Ambleside
Red Lion Inn Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Lion Inn to the airport?

Red Lion Inn is 105.4 mi (137-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn?

As of Sept 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn on Sept 2, 2026 start from CA $134, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Red Lion Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Inn.

Does Red Lion Inn offer free breakfast?

Red Lion Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Lion Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Red Lion Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Red Lion Inn have a pool?

Red Lion Inn does not have a pool.

Does Red Lion Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Red Lion Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Inn to downtown Ambleside?

Red Lion Inn is 0.1 mi away from Hawkshead.

Red Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub feel. Nice room good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Very homely and cosy with amazing fire place and great food. Bed was very comfy as well. Free parking which is a bonus. And the most importantly - the staff was amazing!!! Thank you for making our stay great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really characterful property with basic but nice clean rooms with amusingly uneven floors upstairs highlighting the age of the property. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a decent size and good facilities. Bar is great with a good selection of beers and spirits. The food is fantastic! I have a dietary requirement and they catered for me and were very knowledgeable of the ingredients in the meals. Thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff and the food was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm and friendly welcome when we arrived. Rooms were cosy and spotless and the beds really comfortable. Great Sunday roast for dinner. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

frank

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

a good stay

great warm room breakfast very good a good 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab little place. Meal, service and breakfast was amazing for what we paid
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent,Food very good room clean facility very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless really clean with a tv nice clean bedding. With a sink toilet and shiwer that was really clean. And a great pub with great people who run the place. 100% recommend the place. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff were friendly and talkative. Housemaid was terrific she also served us a delicious breakfast… she worth her weight in gold. We would definitely recommend and go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice, friendly pub in the village of Hawkshead. The room was good with an excellent bed and the food was amazing. We’d definitely be up for returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Akiyoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good the staff were excellent. Appart from the TV which decided to loose connection about 9pm, we enjoyed our stay 😄
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional old lakeland inn, rooms not luxurious, but in keeping with the age of place and lots of character. Good choice at breakfast, very tasty, and goo service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Really nice homely pub. The owners were very welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfy. Food was tasty. Would definitely return here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Christmas travel

Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hamlet of Hawkshead is a national treasure. Tucked away from busier villages like Ambleside. The Red Lion made for a relaxed , comfortable evening with very friendly staff and locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Love the e Red Lion

Our first stay at the Red Lion. Rooms really clean and comfortable. Food to the usual high standards from Alex and the team. Looking forward to going back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

emma

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

We would definitely stay again

Lovely place and very friendly staff. Great food and choice of drinks. The area of Hawkshead was gorgeous. The room was very cozy, we stayed in room 7. The only downside was the creaky floor boards in the room that got a little annoying in the end and the lack of hanging space. We would definitely stay at the Red Lion Inn again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great village pub in an ideal spot. Lovely village. Room was nice. Breakfast really good. Evening meals very good too. Will return here when next in the Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

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

Short but sweet

This was a last minute trip and honestly it was just a lovely one. We weren’t there long but the bed was comfy, the room was clean and the staff were friendly. Can’t complain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great

Lovely old pub in cute village. Good food. Very creaky floors!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024