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

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

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

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Michael

RM497

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

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

The exterior of The Ambleside Inn, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a signboard.

2. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

sheena

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a hanging plant, and a chandelier.

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

3. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Andrew

RM349

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

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

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

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

4. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

1.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Colin

RM570

RM683 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

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

A round table with four blue chairs, a wooden table top, and a blue pendant light.

5. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Sarah

RM169

RM202 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

A large stone house with a well-maintained garden and a green gazebo.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

6. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Wincy

RM433

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

7. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

1.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Linda

RM524

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

A modern lounge with sofas and ottomans, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A balcony with a table, a chair, a bottle of champagne, and a glass of wine.

8. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

2.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Adam

RM653

RM783 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

9. Waterhead Retreat

0.8 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Priyank

RM437

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel room with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, a large bed with a blue bedspread, and a vertical wooden panel wall.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a potted plant, and a view through a glass door.

A balcony with a view of a street, a wooden bench, and a glass railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

10. Waterhead Bath Suites

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM513

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a floral cushion.

A two-story building with a white facade, a small balcony on the upper floor, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

A living room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining table, and curtains.

11. Scafell

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.6 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM2,073

RM2,487 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a window with a view, and a dining area with stools.

12. The Old Stamp House Retreat - Three En-suite Bedrooms with Parking

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM1,319

RM1,582 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a red sofa, and a staircase leading to a kitchen.

A stone house with a wooden fence, a bench, and a potted plant.

A living room with a red sofa, a television, and a stone fireplace.

A bedroom with a large window, a radiator, a bedside table with a vase, and a neatly made bed.

13. Penny Red Cottage

0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM2,146

RM2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a residential area with houses and mountains in the background.

14. Windows

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM2,259

RM2,710 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A house with a view of a snow-capped mountain in the background.

A garden patio with a wooden picnic table, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, an oven, a microwave, and a sink.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a green sofa, a patterned ottoman, a television, and a wooden floor.

15. Beckside

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM2,565

RM3,079 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A dining area with a table set for six, outdoor chairs, and a glass railing overlooking a scenic landscape.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a view of a garden through a large window.

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs. A vase with green foliage is on the table.

A two-story house with a white exterior, a front porch with a bench, and a small garden area.

16. Hillhead

0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM3,727

RM4,473 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A well-maintained garden with a variety of flowering plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.

A window with a view of a green landscape, including trees and a lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, green carpet, and a fireplace.

17. The Old Farm

3.2 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM2,682

RM3,218 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A traditional house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a doormat, and a staircase leading to a bedroom.

A white building with a stone wall and a bench in a lush garden.

18. Orchard House

0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

RM7,901

RM9,481 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A person sitting by a window reading a book, with a vase and a mirror on the windowsill.

19. Victorian House

4.8 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Greta

RM442

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a caution sign.

A staircase with a sign reading "Residents only" and a wooden handrail.

A wooden door with a sign reading "BOWFELL 295ft." and a bed with white bedding and pillows.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

20. Queens Head Hotel

3.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Dennis

RM533

RM640 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Armitt Museum and Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group	9.2 Wonderful 258 reviews	View
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group	8.6 Excellent 243 reviews	View
Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast	8.8 Excellent 113 reviews	View
Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn	9.0 Wonderful 449 reviews	View
YHA Ambleside - Hostel	9.0 Wonderful 202 reviews	View

Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is situated a short walk from the centre of Ambleside and has a lovely dining room and sitting room. The staff were most helpful. Breakfast was included and there was a large range of possibilities to choose from. We wished we could have stayed longer!"

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was very good. Quiet. Comfortable walk to town."

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location,right in the heart of Ambleside. Food was great and the price was good.I would definitely stay again."

Melrose Guest House

10/10 Excellent

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Hillsdale in Ambleside

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hosts who had plenty of useful knowledge. Great breakfast which kept us going all day. Comfy bed. Lots of nice pictures and ornaments throughout the house. Big brollies came in very useful too."

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and super clean one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in the Uk, the staff went above and beyond and were very accommodating they kept our luggage as we planned a hike and the breakfast was lovely too. We hadn’t had the time to use the spa facilities or anything else. We would recommend this hotel as everything is super close and convenient. Thank you to all the staff"

Elder Grove

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, spotless, comfortable, excellent breakfast and friendly, helpful owners. Recommended."

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely bed and breakfast, the room was well equipped whit a coffee machine and a kettle. The breakfast was great. Lovely hosts, will definitely return."

Brantfell House

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well located with easy access to the centre of Ambleside, our room was very comfortable and clean, the breakfast was very high quality and delicious, and our hosts were so welcoming and friendly. We’ll definitely stay there again, and happy to recommend it!"

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Ambleside Pier

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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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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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 737 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 Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group and The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group.

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

Expedia has 737 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 Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows or Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Armitt Museum and Library hotels

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

2. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

4. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

5. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

6. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

7. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

8. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

9. Waterhead Retreat

10. Waterhead Bath Suites

11. Scafell

12. The Old Stamp House Retreat - Three En-suite Bedrooms with Parking

13. Penny Red Cottage

14. Windows

15. Beckside

16. Hillhead

17. The Old Farm

18. Orchard House

19. Victorian House

20. Queens Head Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Armitt Museum and Library

Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

Rothay Garth

Crow How Country Guest House

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Melrose Guest House

Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Elder Grove

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Brantfell House

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Ambleside Pier

Rothay Park

White Platts Recreation Ground

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Stock Ghyll Force

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Dora's Field

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