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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Ambleside with spa and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Pool
Nestled by the lake, The Daffodil Hotel offers a serene retreat with a free breakfast buffet, inviting garden views from its charming terrace and on-site spa treatments like hot stone massages. Unwind at the bar or connect to in-room WiFi while taking advantage of helpful staff and 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift

Room options

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Club Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (without view)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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VALLEY SUITE

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Double (without view)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Valley View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 108 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Foxfield Station - 25 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

The Daffodil Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at The Dinning Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Polish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1855
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Dinning Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is The Daffodil Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 21 July and 26 July.

Does The Daffodil Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Daffodil Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Daffodil Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Daffodil Hotel and nearby?

The Daffodil Hotel has a spa and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Daffodil Hotel?

Yes, The Dinning Room offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Daffodil Hotel like?

The Daffodil Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Dove Cottage and 10 minutes' walk from Grasmere Garden Village. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location with very friendly and helpful staff.
Claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location
Allan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend break
Great location for access to Grasmere and surrounding area. Spacious, clean and well maintained accomodation hosted by welcoming staff.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff perfect night away
Stacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Myself and my partner had an amazing stay here. My partner has a couple of dietary requirements and they couldn’t have been more accommodating.
Georgia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice Good food
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well appointed hotel with nice spa.
An excellent 2 night stay at The Daffodil Hotel. Friendly, helpful staff and a very well appointed hotel. It was nice to use the spa facilities after a long (rainy) walk around the lakes.
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply “a must” place to stop
Loved the hotel and facilities. The Room had a wonderful view of the lake and was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The restaurant was wonderful and the food fantastic. The biggest and best part of our stay were the staff. Friendly, attentive, and helpful. A huge plus for the hotel.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing from start to finish second time going to daffodil hotel and would go again
Sophie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely location, very attentive staff, great facilities. A wonderful stay
Nigel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend if you’re staying in or around Grasmere
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another fabulous Christmas stop over when visiting relatives nearby. Lovely spa, comfortable rooms and great food. Staff amazing as always. We will back next year !!
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the spa. Staff were also very helpfull.
Esther, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
stunning 4 star hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful. Nothing is to much trouble. Will definately return and reccomend to friends and family
neil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location
The dinner was delicious, breakfast not the best. Spa we really enjoyed it. The room is comfortable however, the carpet is very dirty and needs a good clean. The location was perfect.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Room Excellent staff Excellent food All together fabulous hotel Spa pool was a little small for the size of hotel at the busy periods and not enough lounges.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Particularly liked the facilites especially the spa
Conor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were extremely nice and agreeable. Spa came in handy during the stormy weather.
Terry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved our short stay. Spa treatments we so good, waiting staff excellent as was food and drinks. Spa was a little disappointing ie the pool (small and cramped)
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the most comfortable stays in the Lake District I’ve ever had. The rooms are wonderful and well equipped, the staff are amazing and the the breakfast was the best! Thank you Daffodil!
Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff, location was perfect, spa was lovely
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel close to Grasmere village. Spa was very quiet and was just the job after an excellent day walking.
Nick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful x
What a place !! From the staff at reception to the staff in the lounge and dining room they could not do enough for us!! The facilities in the spa were amazing and our room was something else. We will definitely be returning here hopefully very soon x
catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our time at the daffodil gardens where stunning
Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, food was amazing and the staff were brilliant.
Jason, 1-night trip