The Best Hotels Closest to Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

1. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

Natascha

₩149,084

₩178,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone building with multiple chimneys and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a foggy background.

A reception area with a 'Please ring for attention' sign, a bulletin board with various items, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, chairs, a clock on the wall, and a view through the window.

A building with a sign reading "Brantfell" and a "NO VACANCIES" sign on the window. There are flower boxes with various plants and flowers, and a metal fence with pink flowers in the foreground.

2. Brantfell House

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Sharon

₩177,481

₩212,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a unique light fixture.

A tall sign for 'Ambleside Fell Rooms' indicating a luxury room-only accommodation.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by green hills and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, multiple seating options, and a view through large windows.

3. Ambleside Fell Rooms

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Thomas

₩146,422

₩218,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

A stone building with multiple windows, a sign for Norwood House, and a Hillsdale Bed & Breakfast sign.

A tranquil lake with a wooden dock and a forested mountain in the background.

4. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Caroline

₩187,835

₩225,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

5. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Cameron

₩141,704

₩170,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A stone building with a sign reading "GRASMERE BREWERY."

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A balcony with a round table and two chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.

A stone building with a sign reading 'Lake View Country House.'

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Harry

₩170,826

₩204,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

7. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ravinder

₩161,206

₩193,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

8. Rothay Garth

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Tony

₩90,928

₩109,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

9. The Britannia Inn

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Peter

₩214,451

₩257,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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.

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Ian

₩131,638

₩157,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hot tub in an outdoor setting with a wooden pergola overhead.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and large windows.

A stone building with a balcony, multiple windows, and a sign for Mossgrove Hotel.

A kitchen pantry with shelves stocked with food items, a bowl of fruit, and a cutting board with vegetables.

11. Moss Grove Organic

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Kevin

₩205,577

₩246,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A modern room with large windows, a grey sofa, a round table, and wicker chairs.

12. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Lynne

₩305,131

₩366,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

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

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.

13. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

₩199,667

₩239,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, leather seating, and a chandelier.

14. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Mark

₩57,681

₩69,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by large windows offering a view of a green landscape.

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

A hot tub with water jets in a room with large windows overlooking a grassy area.

A modern lounge area with a high ceiling, skylights, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

15. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

2.4 km from Rydal Water

meara

₩244,333

₩293,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a stone foundation.

A hallway with a dog sitting by a door leading to a garden.

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with multiple pillows, a small stool with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

16. Rothay Manor Hotel

3 km from Rydal Water

Karen

₩502,858

₩603,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

₩116,836

₩140,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

18. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Ross

₩161,206

₩193,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

1.3 km from Rydal Water

Genady

₩144,204

₩173,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, two bedside tables with candles, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A small, cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a wooden desk with a chair, two wicker chairs with cushions, a radiator, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

A town with stone buildings and a church spire in the distance.

20. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Melody

₩110,900

₩133,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 169 reviews	View
Brantfell House	10.0 Exceptional 206 reviews	View
Ambleside Fell Rooms	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Hillsdale in Ambleside	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 338 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing location and room. Great breakfast and convenient to walkable and drivable Lake District attractions."

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

8/10 Good

"Ok"

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous place and location is close to restaurants and bars. Bus stop at end of drive for Ambleside/ windermere. The house and garden is lovely will definitely book again if wanting to stay in the same area. Lovely breakfast."

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, centrally located for all of the trails, short walk into Grasmere was very convenient, restaurant was a great place to grab a good meal at the end of a long day"

The Gables Guest House

8/10 Good

"Very warm welcome and friendly staff, very comfy bed and hot shower. Close to town. Full English breakfast every morning what more do you need! Warren was really nice and let me check in early. Thank you for a lovely stay."

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay Highly recommended and intend to stay again next year"

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the balcony,more like a little garden. Very comfortable stay,spa bath in room was a nice surprise. Spa facilities were good amazing ❤️"

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

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 cottage with ivy, surrounded by lush greenery and stone walls.

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 check out its lively bars.

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Wordsworth Museum

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

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Grasmere Showground

Learn about the events happening at 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, check out the 45 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Rydal Water?

The Daffodil Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 will I be able to find near Rydal Water?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodations 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Rydal Water.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rydal Water?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Rydal Water, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 Tarn Hows, Holehird Gardens, and Dora's Field.

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Our top choices for Rydal Water hotels

1. Elder Grove

2. Brantfell House

3. Ambleside Fell Rooms

4. Hillsdale in Ambleside

5. Victorian House

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

7. Ambleside Townhouse

8. Rothay Garth

9. The Britannia Inn

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

11. Moss Grove Organic

12. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

13. The Daffodil Hotel

14. YHA Langdale - Hostel

15. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

16. Rothay Manor Hotel

17. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

18. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

19. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

20. Ambleside Central

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Victorian House

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

The Gables Guest House

The Daffodil Hotel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Crow How Country Guest House

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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