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A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A view through a window of a church with a tall spire, surrounded by hills and buildings.

1. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.6 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Avery

RM422

RM507 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, two pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

A town with stone buildings, a main road, and parked cars.

A floor lamp with a white base and black stand, positioned against a wall with a white railing and a carpeted floor.

A plate of breakfast food including sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, and baked beans.

2. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Gertruida

RM416

RM499 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

A lush green landscape with a gravel path, trees, and a stone wall.

A grassy outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a view of a green valley with hills in the background.

A room with a large grey sectional sofa, a smaller sofa, and a blue armchair. There is a chandelier, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

3. Crow How Country Guest House

0.6 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Matthew

RM595

RM714 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

4. Waterhead Retreat

0.8 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM301

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A village with traditional stone houses, a main road, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

5. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Ravinder

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

6. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Christopher

RM405

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

7. Rothay Garth

0.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Tony

RM321

RM385 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A stone house with a sloped roof, a small attached shed, and a garden with daffodils.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Trusha

RM360

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A close-up of a white radiator with a string of lights wrapped around it.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

A stone building with multiple windows, a sign for Norwood House, and a Hillsdale Bed & Breakfast sign.

9. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Caroline

RM578

RM694 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

10. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

1.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Jennifer

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

11. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

1.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Gregory

RM444

RM532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool, sun loungers, and a stone wall.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

12. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Lynne

RM917

RM1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A view from a balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a bridge.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

13. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

1.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Lisa

RM405

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional stone building with a sign for 'The Ambleside Inn' and a shop named 'Rush'.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a sign reading "Hotel Reception".

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a mirror, and a wall with two framed pictures.

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

14. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

sheena

RM359

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, a small table with a chair, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a variety of food items, and storage containers.

15. Brathay Lodge

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Niki

RM631

RM757 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A row of traditional buildings with a waterfront view, a wooden fence, and a boat docked in the water.

A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".

A marina with several boats docked at the pier.

A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.

16. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Arun

RM168

RM202 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

17. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

1.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Lina

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view through a glass door, and a window.

A modern room with a sofa, a patterned rug, a large window, and a view of the cityscape.

A two-story building with a balcony, a bench, and a stone wall.

A building with a sign reading 'The Fisherbeck' at the entrance, a stone-paved courtyard, and a bench on the right.

18. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Andrew

RM368

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A room with a view of a lake, a wooden desk, two chairs, and a small table with a book.

A view from a balcony overlooking a lake with mountains in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone building.

A wooden desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view.

19. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Niall

RM588

RM705 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by trees and wooden deck chairs.

A modern building with a large glass facade, a stone base, and a well-lit entrance.

A cozy cabin with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a wooden interior.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a table with a vase. It has a large window with a view of a lake and mountains.

20. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

2.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Jill

RM684

RM821 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Great beer and ale selections."

Ambleside Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"The gentleman on reception was really friendly and helpful. The room was really clean and the breakfast was very good ."

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and warm. They accommodated an early checkin and held our suitcases for us after checkout. Victor had local knowledge of the cruises and cycle hire. Will be staying here again"

Elder Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little spot on the outskirts of Ambleside but easily walkable to downtown. Great cozy room and absolutely phenomenal hot breakfast. Hosts were responsive, helpful, and friendly. Can't recommend this enough for anyone passing through."

Ambleside Fell Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"The fell rooms was an absolutely stunning place to stay in Ambleside. The rooms were incredible, so clean and well thought out. The little extras such as biscuits, a fan in the room and heated towel rails made such a positive difference in our experience. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, and we really enjoyed our stay here."

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about our stay was perfect. The beds were comfy. The breakfast was just awesome. Meg and John were fabulous hosts."

The Gables Guest House

8/10 Good

"Very warm welcome and friendly staff, very comfy bed and hot shower. Close to town. Full English breakfast every morning what more do you need! Warren was really nice and let me check in early. Thank you for a lovely stay."

Melrose Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Melrose Guest House was just brilliant from start to finish. There wasn’t one single thing I could find fault with. Everything was so clean and the breakfast one was of the best I have had. There was so much choice of breakfast items. Tracy and Alan are brilliant hosts. A bonus was the included secure parking area, only a couple of minutes away from the property. The guesthouse is very near to the town centre of Ambleside. Definitely stay there if you are in the area."

Ambleside Central

8/10 Good

"Impossible to rate staff as there are none Shower a little small Place was very clean and I had no problem with noise All in all I would have no qualms about staying there again The code access worked a treat"

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Ambleside Climbing Wall

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ambleside Climbing Wall during your travels to Lakes. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Stock Ghyll Force

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stock Ghyll Force during your travels in Lakes.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Dora's Field

Explore the great outdoors at Dora's Field, a lovely green space in Rydal. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Rydal Hall Labyrinth during your stay in Rydal. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Armitt Museum and Library?

Armitt Museum and Library is located in a welcoming area of Lakes known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 748 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Armitt Museum and Library?

Adjacent to Armitt Museum and Library, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group and The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Armitt Museum and Library?

Expedia has 748 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Armitt Museum and Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Armitt Museum and Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Armitt Museum and Library.

What can I see and do near Armitt Museum and Library?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Hawkshead Grammar School. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Holehird Gardens, Tarn Hows or Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Armitt Museum and Library hotels

1. Elder Grove

2. Compston House B&B - Adults Only

3. Crow How Country Guest House

4. Waterhead Retreat

5. Ambleside Townhouse

6. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

7. Rothay Garth

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

9. Hillsdale in Ambleside

10. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

11. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

12. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

13. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

14. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

15. Brathay Lodge

16. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

17. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

18. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

19. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

20. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Armitt Museum and Library

Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Townhouse

Rothay Garth

Elder Grove

Ambleside Fell Rooms

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

The Gables Guest House

Melrose Guest House

Ambleside Central

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Rothay Park

White Platts Recreation Ground

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Stock Ghyll Force

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Dora's Field

Rydal Hall Labyrinth

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