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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.

1. The Britannia Inn

1.9 km from Skelwith Force

Peter

₩218,147

₩261,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a long wooden table, and a bar area.

A cozy room with leather armchairs, a round table, a bar area, and a stone fireplace.

A patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of a lake and forested hills.

2. The Three Shires Inn

2.4 km from Skelwith Force

Colin

₩193,788

₩232,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.8 km from Skelwith Force

Mark

₩58,676

₩70,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

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

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

3.1 km from Skelwith Force

Karen

₩534,093

₩640,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A stone building with multiple windows and doors, a cobblestone ground, and a small garden area.

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in oven, and a wooden stool.

A neatly arranged bedroom with a tufted headboard, a framed deer artwork, two bedside lamps, and a white wardrobe.

A well-maintained garden with a gravel path leading to a stone structure.

5. The Mounting Steps

2.7 km from Skelwith Force

₩698,241

₩837,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A stone house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A stone patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

A stone building with a well-maintained lawn and a stone wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a red armchair, a television, and a patterned rug.

6. Silverthwaite Cottage

0.4 km from Skelwith Force

₩1,152,481

₩1,382,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A stone house with a central door, two windows on the upper floor, and a chimney.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a blue table runner, a wine bottle, and wine glasses. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a skylight.

7. River Bank

< 0.1 km from Skelwith Force

₩1,097,235

₩1,316,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and stairs leading to a porch, surrounded by dense greenery and a flowing stream.

8. Rosewood by the River

0.3 km from Skelwith Force

₩3,402,197

₩4,082,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden exterior with a stone wall and a metal staircase leading to a wooden deck.

A modern living room with a grey sofa set, a coffee table with a natural wood top, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A high-ceilinged staircase with striped carpeting and white railings.

9. Le Chalet

1.9 km from Skelwith Force

₩3,017,014

₩3,620,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A patio with a round table and four chairs, overlooking a lush green valley and distant mountains.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs. A mirror hangs on the wall above the table, and a chandelier is visible above.

A corner seating area with a view of a green landscape and mountains.

A white two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery.

10. Spindle Coppice

0.7 km from Skelwith Force

₩1,784,734

₩2,141,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A stone building with a gravel driveway, a small porch, and pink flowers.

A stone archway leading to a gravel path with a wooden bench and a gazebo in the background.

A stone building with large windows, a gravel driveway, and a small shed in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, sofas, a television, and large windows.

11. Elterwater Lodge

1.3 km from Skelwith Force

₩1,999,577

₩2,399,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.

An outdoor patio with a round table and white chairs, a gazebo in the background, and a well-maintained lawn.

A living room with a fireplace, sofas, armchairs, and a coffee table.

12. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

4.9 km from Skelwith Force

kay

₩122,988

₩147,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

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

13. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Caroline

₩191,072

₩229,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

14. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Ravinder

₩179,042

₩214,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red awning.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a small round table, a floor lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a view, and a wooden accent wall.

15. The Hive at Poppi Red

5.5 km from Skelwith Force

George

₩108,324

₩129,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

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

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

16. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

6.7 km from Skelwith Force

Ece

₩148,946

₩178,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.

A close-up of a dish with sesame seeds and green garnish.

A dish with noodles, vegetables, and meat, garnished with sesame seeds and herbs.

17. Red Lion Inn

5.4 km from Skelwith Force

Steven

₩121,864

₩146,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

18. YHA Windermere - Hostel

6.8 km from Skelwith Force

Robert

₩52,664

₩63,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a view of a lake, a wooden desk, two chairs, and a small table with a book.

A large, ivy-covered Victorian-style house with a classic car parked in front.

A dining area with a view of a lake and hills, featuring wooden furniture and curtains.

A stone building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a stone driveway, and a view of mountains and a lake.

19. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

5.2 km from Skelwith Force

Niall

₩194,375

₩233,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

20. Waterhead Retreat

3.6 km from Skelwith Force

₩133,907

₩204,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

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 ❤️"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were brilliant - helpful and informative. Breakfast was great - the veggie sausage was the best I've ever had - and the hotel was very clean. Will be staying there again."

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

8/10 Good

"Beautiful views, nice rooms, great breakfast. I'm not sure if it's a regular thing but there were jet squadrons screaming over the lake while we there."

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Charming establishment with very friendly staff."

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 :)"

The Three Shires Inn

8/10 Good

"Mountain View from room, room was tidy and ideal. However location is on a very narrow country road. The breakfast wasn’t warm the following morning, took too many orders at once and only one staff member so delays were experienced."

Langdale Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing hotel. Gary gave the smoothest check in ever. Amy in Stove was incredibly hospitable and was one of the reasons our stay was so good. The spa was fantastic."

Rothay Manor Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely hotel, with friendly staff. The rooms and grounds are kept to a very high standard. It’s location is also great,"

YHA Langdale - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Easy check in and friendly staff"

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

9.8/10 (12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

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Allan Bank

Learn about the local history of Elterwater with a stop at Allan Bank. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing 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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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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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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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skelwith Force?

Skelwith Force is located in a welcoming area of Skelwith Bridge known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Skelwith Force?

The Britannia Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Skelwith Force. Other good choices within a few miles include YHA Langdale - Hostel and The Langdale Hotel & Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Skelwith Force?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Skelwith Force.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Skelwith Force.

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

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What can I see and do near Skelwith Force?

You'll want to browse the collections at Wordsworth Museum, Armitt Museum and Library, and Hawkshead Grammar School. While you're exploring, swing by Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount, and Wray Castle to learn a bit about the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tarn Hows, Easdale Tarn, and Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Skelwith Force hotels

1. The Britannia Inn

2. The Three Shires Inn

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

5. The Mounting Steps

6. Silverthwaite Cottage

7. River Bank

8. Rosewood by the River

9. Le Chalet

10. Spindle Coppice

11. Elterwater Lodge

12. Briery Wood Country House Hotel

13. Hillsdale in Ambleside

14. Ambleside Townhouse

15. The Hive at Poppi Red

16. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

17. Red Lion Inn

18. YHA Windermere - Hostel

19. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

20. Waterhead Retreat

Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Rothay Garth

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Crow How Country Guest House

The Three Shires Inn

Langdale Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

YHA Langdale - Hostel

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

Allan Bank

Grasmere

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Rothay Park

Alcock Tarn

White Platts Recreation Ground

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