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Traveller's Rest Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Ambleside inn

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Fireplace
Exterior
Twin Room
Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine
Property entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9RR
  • Place, The Herdy Shop
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room

King Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Double Room

Superior King Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ambleside

Ambleside retreat .You'll find Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and The Herdy Shop within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Grasmere Garden Village and St Oswald's Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Herdy Shop - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Grasmere Showground - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dove Cottage - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wordsworth Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 21 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chesters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Traveller's Rest Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Ambleside inn
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Traveller's Rest Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Traveller's Rest Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30.00 per night (for stays between 21 December - 03 January)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Traveller's Rest Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 501 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention to detail from the team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice inn Bed very squeaky Bathroom average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosalyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position away from the bustle of the town but walkable. Excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay

The bedroom was small, with a tiny ensuite. The mattress was flimsy and very uncomfortable. The hotel sits on a busy main road and the traffic noise keeps you awake. We stayed two nights and when our room was cleaned the shower gel wasn't restocked so had nothing to clean ourselves with. The shower itself is awful, with no water pressure, and the shower head isn't attached properly, so water comes out the top of it. The toilet seat doesn't work properly and keeps closing on itself, so hits you in the back when you sit on it. Breakfast was disappointing - I had the Eggs Royale and the poached egg was hard and they didn't even toast the mufffin - not worth the extra £13 we paid each for breakfast. All in all it wasn't a great stay and I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it to anyone, unless you're after somewhere really basic. Definitely wasn't worth the money. We spent most of our stay at The Swan just down the road (which roughly costs the same) and if we ever return to the area we will stay there instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As it was an old property it had lots of character
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tariq

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The entrance was stinking with wine or some other foul smell which we couldn’t withstand. The beds were too small although it says double bed. Rest was good, the washrooms were clean and the towels as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a charming property. An old inn so it should be expected it is not modern but has been sensitively maintained. Staff were helpful and the manager was very hospitable. Food was exceptional. If you want a more traditional stay in a lovely location within the Lakes I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What’s not to love about this place! Quirky, amazing food and drinks, fantastic location, dog friendly and wonderful staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

katie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our evening meal was not good, but staff handled it ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kinjal

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location , lovely lovely staff and beautiful rooms , couldn’t have asked for a better stay ! Thank you to everyone there for making our trip very memorable
Went down lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our two night stay that included an amazing hike that started right out front of the Inn. Our room was lovely but a tad noisey as the Inn is right on the road. It quiets down at night. We had realfast and dinner on site and all were delicious! A cozy spot very easily reached without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was brilliant for visiting in and around Grasmere, a few minutes walk away. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The room was cosy and had everything needed. Had evening meal and breakfast - both fantastic. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Staff are amazing at this place, I very rarely leave a tip but I did here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

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

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

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

Excellent Stay

Excellent room, excellent food, excellent people. Lovely stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Lovely Inn

Great little place for an overnight stop. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Room was compact, but clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025