Rydal Lodge

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Scored 7.3
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodations, 2 miles from the center of Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just 6 minutes’ drive away, this Cumbrian hotel offers a full breakfast menu and free parking and Wi-Fi. Rooms are traditionally furnished, many enjoying views of the gardens and river. Each has a TV, DVD player and tea and coffee facilities, as well as an en suite or private shower. A Continental and full English/Irish breakfast is served in the dining room, overlooking the gardens and River Rothay. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast is also available. Packed lunches can be ordered in advance, and the hotel also provides a licensed bar and lounge with a wood-burning stove. The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Rydal Mount, the former home of William Wordsworth, which is now a visitor attraction. The Armitt Gallery and Museum in Ambleside is a 2-minute drive away, and The World of Beatrix Potter in Windermere is around 7 miles from Rydal Lodge Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Managed by Iain Smith

Company review score: 8.5Based on 163 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

I studied and worked in catering for 10 years, before working in financial services. Now I've returned to hospitality, as it's my true calling. I have a passion for good food and wine, together with a love for music and dance. And, I eagerly await the pleasure of hosting you and creating a genuinely magical experience, perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine.

Property info

Rydal Lodge is a Grade II Listed treasure boasting a blend of history. With one half dating back to the 16th century and the other to the 18th century. Larger rooms at the back of the Lodge overlook the garden, which has the river Rothay bordering its expansive grounds, so you can unwind to the sound of flowing water while you soak in stunning scenery.

Neighborhood info

Rydal is a hamlet with an intimate cluster of houses, Rydal lodge hotel, and a church, on the A591 midway between Ambleside (1.5 miles) and Grasmere (1.5 miles). Rydal Water, is only 20 0 yards from the Lodge. So, our location is a dream come true for walkers, with countless iconic walks starting at our doorstep. The walks vary in difficulty from a light stroll to others that will challenge even a hardened walker. Looking over Rydal Water, is Rydal Cave, a man-made quarry that has been hollowed out over the years. This curious cavern invites explorers to step inside and marvel at the impressive rock formations and the interplay of light and shadows. William Wordsworth lived at Rydal Mount (200yrds) from 1813 to 1850, and much of his poetry was inspired by the breathtaking scenery. You might walk around the garden he designed, or cross the road to walk through the formal gardens to Rydal Falls & Grot, which is one of Britain’s earliest examples of a viewing station. Alternatively, go further afield and Lake Windermere is only 6 miles away; or take the bus, which stops regularly outside the front door and can take you North to Keswick, or South to Kendal.

Language Spoken

English

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Amenities of Rydal Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children over 8 are welcome.

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Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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Smoking is not allowed.

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Please note that pets can only be accommodated in the Suite with Mountain Views.

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