Top 10 Hotels Near Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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

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

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

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

1. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Greta

RM442

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

RM451

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and a wooden wall with built-in lighting.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

3. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

John

RM775

RM930 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Michael

RM497

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large stone building with a covered patio area, featuring multiple windows and a chimney.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, shelves with bottles, glasses, and a map on the counter.

A room with a fireplace, a clock, a bookshelf, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide natural light and views of greenery outside.

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Mark

RM178

RM213 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A well-maintained garden with outdoor seating, a staircase, and a variety of trees.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and a variety of bar stools.

A room with a wooden cabinet, floral chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

6. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Martin

RM542

RM651 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery.

A street with stone buildings, one with a sign for 'Peter Rabbit and Friends'.

A stone staircase leading to a wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden table, and a window with a view of trees.

7. Riverbank

1.8 km from Rydal Water

"It was a great location. We did find the car park a little bit tight and tricky to get into (as the road was fairly busy when we arrived). The cottage was great and had all we were after and the downstairs bathroom was great for my elderly Mum. The two single beds mattresses were a bit past their best so the only thing I’d suggest to improve the property would be an update of those. Otherwise it was a great place to stay right on the river."

Terrence

RM2,189

RM2,627 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

RM1,319

RM1,583 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A stone house with a balcony, a table with chairs, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A room with a wooden desk, a white sofa with two pillows, a large window with curtains, and a radiator.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a dresser.

A stone house with a gravel driveway, a green door, and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.

9. Huntingstile Lodge

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Kathleen

RM9,713

RM11,655 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A stone building with a stone pathway, benches, and a small garden area.

A stone building with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf.

A stone building with large windows and a stone pathway leading to a door.

10. Easedale

1.2 km from Rydal Water

RM1,822

RM2,186 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 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 modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a brick backsplash.

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

11. Scafell

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

RM2,073

RM2,487 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

A cozy kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, and a stone oven.

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

12. Penny Red Cottage

3.1 km from Rydal Water

RM2,146

RM2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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.

13. Hillhead

2.7 km from Rydal Water

RM3,727

RM4,473 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A stone exterior wall with a bench and two heart-shaped decorations.

A stone house with a covered porch and a small garden area.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Holly Cottage

2.1 km from Rydal Water

RM8,073

RM9,687 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Orchard House

2.7 km from Rydal Water

RM7,901

RM9,481 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A stone house with a wooden gate, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

A stone house with a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a staircase, and a white counter with decorative items.

A room with a white wall and a patterned wallpaper. There is a potted plant, a glass jar, and a straw hat on a white surface.

16. Eller Close House

2.7 km from Rydal Water

RM5,256

RM6,308 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A stone fireplace with a lit fire, a metal bucket, and a wooden chair.

A fireplace with copper pots and kettles hanging above it.

A sign for 'The Travellers Rest' with a walking figure, surrounded by flowers and a mountainous backdrop.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a green hillside.

17. Traveller's Rest Inn

3.2 km from Rydal Water

Sarah

RM498

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area.

A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A room with a wooden ceiling and two skylights with brown curtains.

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a door.

18. YHA Windermere - Hostel

7.1 km from Rydal Water

Robert

RM159

RM191 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

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

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

19. Queens Head Hotel

6.5 km from Rydal Water

Dennis

RM558

RM669 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a view of a garden and mountains through large windows. There are two leather chairs and a small table in the center.

A traditional house with a stone facade, a central entrance, and a driveway leading to the main entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple beer taps, and a sign reading "THE GIDDY GOOSE BAR".

A staircase with a colorful mural, a yellow tufted sofa, and a small table with a candle.

20. The Ryebeck Hotel

11.9 km from Rydal Water

thomas

RM731

RM877 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group	8.6 Excellent 243 reviews	View
The Daffodil Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 753 reviews	View
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group	9.2 Wonderful 258 reviews	View
YHA Langdale - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 34 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"It would be hard to imagine friendlier proprietors at a guest house than Jim and Jenny. From the moment we arrived to our departure we were treated like family. If planning a stay in Grasmere, please consider this property, you will not be disappointed."

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 Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and good staff nice breakfast"

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."

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The staff working in the lounge and dining room were very friendly and helpful and made our experience extra lovly Nice hotel with the grounds being extra beautiful - fabulous views Breakfast was ok Didn’t think it was great not having bar open between 5 and 9 as we had to go to the dining room lounge for service - I did think the bar wasn’t manned very well but the staff were lovly and seemed rushed off their feet Bedroom was clean and bathroom too and really nice sizes too Location was perfect"

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Everything at the hotel was brilliant! the reception, housekeeping and dinning room staff were all very attentive and the hotel room was very clean and comfortable"

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"

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay. Room very clean and great attention to detail. Everything you could possible need. Thank you"

Other attractions near Rydal Water

A quaint cottage surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

Rydal Mount

9.4/10 (77 reviews)

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

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A white house with a stone wall and a stone chimney.

Dove Cottage

9.2/10 (36 reviews)

Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

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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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Alcock Tarn

Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. 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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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or visit its lively bars.

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Wordsworth Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum during your trip to Grasmere. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening in Grasmere Showground during your trip to Grasmere. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rydal Water?

Rydal Water is located in Lakes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 44 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Rydal Water?

The Daffodil Hotel 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. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Rydal Water. Another good choice is Rydal Hall Christian Retreat, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Rydal Water?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rydal Water.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rydal Water, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Rydal Water.

What can I see and do near Rydal Water?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows and Dora's Field.

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Our top choices for Rydal Water hotels

1. Victorian House

2. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3. The Daffodil Hotel

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

5. YHA Langdale - Hostel

6. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

7. Riverbank

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

9. Huntingstile Lodge

10. Easedale

11. Scafell

12. Penny Red Cottage

13. Hillhead

14. Holly Cottage

15. Orchard House

16. Eller Close House

17. Traveller's Rest Inn

18. YHA Windermere - Hostel

19. Queens Head Hotel

20. The Ryebeck Hotel

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

Rothay Garth

Crow How Country Guest House

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Daffodil Hotel

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

Other attractions near Rydal Water

Rydal Mount

Dove Cottage

Dora's Field

Alcock Tarn

Rydal Hall Labyrinth

Grasmere

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere Showground

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