The Lilly Bar Manager is very helpful

We had a lovely time at Ambleside Central. We did struggle with the entrance keypad however after popping into the Lily Bar next door, someone came to our rescue (thank you!) It was central which was perfect for us as we were there to cheer on a friend who was running the Lakes 100. Room was clean and welcoming, we were in room 10 which was on the top floor. The only downside was the stairs to get there and the heat in the room, unfortunately the window wouldn't stay open and the fan did very little. But as we only came in on an evening, it wasn't an issue for us. Room was cosy and comfortable, we had a bathroom in our room and the shower was powerful and welcome after trekking round the hills. All in all 10/10 stay and we would return, albeit after booking directly and requesting a room on a lower floor. But for the price we paid and the condition of the property we found it faultless.

Our check in was difficult. They texted codes to us for entry to the building and to our room, and sent it by WhatsApp as well. However, being from Canada we did not have access to our Canadian text plan and don't have WhatsApp. The staff in the adjoining pub were able to help us out by contacting whoever from the hotel. This "hotel" has no lobby or staff, so should probably be classed as a hostel. Once inside our room was two floors up, with stairs only. So be prepared to carry your luggage. Also, once we were in the UK we got an email with a pdf to print for our parking permit. We had no access to a printer, so that wasn't possible. It would have been helpful to have received this before we left home. The room itself was quite adequate, with a nice shower. One night we had to resort to earplugs as the couple on the other side of the wall were having a long conversation that wasn't even that loud, but was very disturbing. Knowing all this, I would stay here again and be prepared for the nuisance factors. The location is very convenient, right in the middle of town and less than a block from the bus.

Good size clean room with clear information about check in and car parking. Nice bar attached where we ate one night ( Lily Bar). Only slight downside which didn’t spoil our stay was that it was suggested on a notice in the room that bins would be emptied daily and we hoped that if that was done the loo roll would also be topped up but the bins weren’t emptied so we had to ask at the bar for more loo roll which was in fairness delivered very quickly. Good stay overall at a decent price in a good location

Just not an enjoyable experience for my wife and I. Car park too far away, too many stairs to climb for elderly couple like us, entrance hallway very dirty. How can this be 4 star property?

The payment method offered rejected every card that we tried and we finally paid at the Lily bar on the day that we arrived. We were very grateful to the bartender who carried our bag upstairs as we were on the top floor. The room was very dark and there were insufficient electrical sockets for the table lights and kettle. The room was clean, but the plumbing was very noisy - sounded like a jet taking off when flushing the toilet. Location was excellent.

Small room and rooms lock is broken. At central but not easy to find.

Great location, easy check in. Parking approx 5 min walk away.

Cudnt get in , every time we went out we had to call into lily's to get the young girl who was so helpful to get us into the place . If u have mobility issues fhis place is not for u . U have to park your car on a football pitch which is a good 15mins walk . Rooms are really small too . Love Ambleside but would stay here again

It was overall the very disappointing accommodation, so much so that my wife was appalled by the room that I had to book alternative room for the rest for our stay the ‘Lyndale Fuest house’ which was 100x better, roughly the same price per night but no comparison between the room, furthermore you also get a brilliant breakfast as well, better then any cafe in the district handsdown. In summary don’t waste your money on this accommodation. Avoid.

Helpful staff

The accommodation itself is great. Unfortunately one of the hotels greatest strengths is also a major drawback, at least if you’re a family staying there. There is a very noisy (but good) bar below the hotel. So it was difficult for us and the children to sleep with the music and shouting until the early of hours of the morning.

Lovely little hotel, super clean, super comfy beds and in the perfect location.

Absolutely fine for a cheaper place to stay as location is good just on a weekend it was very loud. Heard a lot of shouting outside and the hall way didn’t look very inviting. Was clean and we literally just wanted somewhere to sleep as wernt spending any time there.

Nice family room with separate spacious bathroom, located on one way system so some background noise

Very central and very convenient. Great room (No. 5)

Information on website for key pick up was wrong..no tv controller..cleanliness was good, unfortunately rooms could be noisy spolt it for us, not very respectful of other people staying, some guests..

Great overnight room! Quiet, clean and comfortable. Would recommend for short stay, brilliant base / location for walks and bars/restaurants.

Friendly check in, our room was ready so got to check in early. Don’t be put off by the hallway & stairs as the room was spotless very clean & beds really comfy. Could here noise outside but after the two years we’ve all had it was nice to hear a bit of music & laughter.

Friendly check in, our room was ready so got to check in early. Don’t be put off by the hallway & stairs as the room was spotless very clean & beds really comfy. Could here noise outside but after the two years we’ve all had it was nice to hear a bit of music & laughter.

Basic room. Nothing flash if your just looking for somewhere in the centre of Ambleside. Parking off site couple of minute walk away. Overall good.

Basic room. Nothing flash if your just looking for somewhere in the centre of Ambleside. Parking off site couple of minute walk away. Overall good.

The room was small. It served its purpose. The check in in the Lily was easy and the people managing it were very nice. The main thing was we were in Ambleside and had a comfortable bed in a room right in the centre. It was adequate and allowed us to explore and relax.

The room was small. It served its purpose. The check in in the Lily was easy and the people managing it were very nice. The main thing was we were in Ambleside and had a comfortable bed in a room right in the centre. It was adequate and allowed us to explore and relax.

we loved our stay here. the staff are really helpful and friendly.we loved it so much we booked an extra night!! Parking is a little difficult as the hotel car park is a 5 minute walk from the hotel

we loved our stay here. the staff are really helpful and friendly.we loved it so much we booked an extra night!!Parking is a little difficult as the hotel car park is a 5 minute walk from the hotel

The stay was great, hotel very good and great location for pubs, restaurants etc. The weather was very wet so only real issue was the car park being 5 min walk away and subject to flooding. The car was in a foot of water on departure day!

The stay was great, hotel very good and great location for pubs, restaurants etc. The weather was very wet so only real issue was the car park being 5 min walk away and subject to flooding. The car was in a foot of water on departure day!

Poor nights sleep due to outside noise and bar below room.

Poor nights sleep due to outside noise and bar below room.

Room is lovely and big with high ceiling.our room was en-suite with shower. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Parking is free at the football club around an

We stayed in room 9 which was spotless and nicely decorated.There needs to be a mirror over the desk to do your hair and make up and there needs to be a little shelf in the shower to put your things on.It is over a bar which is open until 12.30 so a little noisy but still worth staying .Really good value for money