The Best Hotels Closest to Dove Cottage in Ambleside for 2026

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A stone building with ivy-covered walls and multiple 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.

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

1. Victorian House

0.8 km from Dove Cottage

Cameron

₩140,970

₩169,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

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

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

2. The Britannia Inn

2.6 km from Dove Cottage

Peter

₩185,220

₩222,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.8 km from Dove Cottage

Mark

₩68,153

₩81,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A traditional stone building with a green roof, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

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

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

4. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

1.1 km from Dove Cottage

meara

₩206,445

₩247,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A room with a wooden cabinet, floral chairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

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

A large white building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn with picnic tables and umbrellas.

5. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

1.3 km from Dove Cottage

Ross

₩131,878

₩158,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A living room with a beige sofa, a red sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

A bedroom with a bed, a red blanket, white towels, and floral curtains.

A modern living room with a red sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a flat-screen TV and a small table with a lamp.

A two-story stone building with multiple windows, a small garden area with plants, and a sign indicating 'Molly's Cottage'.

6. Molly's Cottage

0.7 km from Dove Cottage

₩971,794

₩1,166,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A large, historic stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by autumn foliage and a mountainous backdrop.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows with curtains.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A set of stone steps ascending a rocky slope in a forested area.

7. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

1 km from Dove Cottage

Jun Kyeoung

₩47,464

₩56,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A window with a view of a stone building and a mountain range.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a quilted duvet, a bedside table with a lamp, a radiator, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden flooring, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A living room with two brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

8. Daisy Cottage

0.4 km from Dove Cottage

₩900,761

₩1,080,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A house with a gravel driveway, a wooden fence, and a door.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a staircase, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a window, and a stone wall.

9. Acorn Cottage

0.9 km from Dove Cottage

₩858,443

₩1,030,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A stone building with a cafe named 'Freda + Ray' on the ground floor.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

A double bed with white bedding and striped pillows, a star decoration on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a flat-screen TV, a white coffee table, and a window with grey curtains.

10. The Bakers Loft

0.7 km from Dove Cottage

₩965,128

₩1,158,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone wall, and a white house with a stone roof in the background.

A stone house with multiple windows, a small wooden door, and a bench in the yard.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable brown leather sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wicker laundry basket, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Dove Holme Cottage

< 0.1 km from Dove Cottage

₩1,060,963

₩1,273,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A stone building with a wooden structure adjacent to it, featuring a stone facade, a wooden door, and a small porch.

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.

12. Le Chalet

2.5 km from Dove Cottage

₩2,971,302

₩3,565,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A rural village with stone houses, a wooden staircase, and a view of mountains.

A wooden bench in a garden with gravel path, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

A white building with multiple windows and a small porch.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a patterned rug, and a comfortable seating area.

13. White Lion Cottage

2.7 km from Dove Cottage

₩937,033

₩1,124,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A two-story white house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small garden area in front.

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

A stone bench with cushions and a lantern, overlooking a grassy landscape with trees and hills.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

14. High Grassings Country House

6.9 km from Dove Cottage

Paul

₩176,486

₩211,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

15. Rothay Garth

4.3 km from Dove Cottage

Tony

₩104,297

₩125,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

16. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

5.3 km from Dove Cottage

Trusha

₩117,049

₩140,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front.

17. YHA Windermere - Hostel

8.6 km from Dove Cottage

Max

₩60,812

₩72,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10 km from Dove Cottage

Ece

₩126,056

₩151,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A stone building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a pathway leading to the entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, safety signs, and lounge chairs.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows.

A stone-walled room with a bed, two wall-mounted lights, and a table with chairs.

19. Windermere Manor Hotel

10.1 km from Dove Cottage

Joy

₩152,023

₩182,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

4.7 km from Dove Cottage

₩97,793

₩160,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Dove Cottage

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 340 reviews	View
The Britannia Inn	9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
YHA Langdale - Hostel	9.2 Wonderful 35 reviews	View
Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels	9.0 Wonderful 605 reviews	View
The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group	8.6 Excellent 555 reviews	View

Top Dove Cottage Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and a fantastic location. Friendly hosts highly recommend"

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Superb location, lovely and comfortable place to stay. Will stay again"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent little guest house for a short stay in the Lake District. Victor checked us in and looked after us for breakfast. He’s a lovely lad super friendly nothing was too much trouble."

Victorian House

10/10 Excellent

"A best place to stay. Perfect location with parking. The staff was really friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and tidy. Loved staying here. And will be booking again whenever visiting nearby areas."

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"

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 :)"

Moss Grove Organic

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, lovely chilled environment, fab breakfast and friendly staff, really recommend this place. It is such a shame it is being developed into apartments later in the year taking all the character away."

The Langdale Hotel & Spa

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."

Other attractions near Dove Cottage

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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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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Cocoa Hearts

Enjoy an outing to Cocoa Hearts during your stay in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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St Oswald's Church

After visiting St Oswald's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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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Helm Crag

Explore the great outdoors at Helm Crag, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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The Herdy Shop

Enjoy an outing to The Herdy Shop during your stay in Grasmere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dove Cottage?

Dove Cottage is located in a welcoming area of Grasmere known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 188 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Dove Cottage?

Adjacent to Dove Cottage, 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. Other good options close by include Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Dove Cottage?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dove Cottage.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Dove Cottage.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Dove Cottage, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Dove Cottage?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Armitt Museum and Library. Rydal Mount, Wray Castle, and Allan Bank are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Dove Cottage. Local parks like Tarn Hows, Alcock Tarn, and Helm Crag are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Dove Cottage hotels

1. Victorian House

2. The Britannia Inn

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

4. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

5. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

6. Molly's Cottage

7. YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

8. Daisy Cottage

9. Acorn Cottage

10. The Bakers Loft

11. Dove Holme Cottage

12. Le Chalet

13. White Lion Cottage

14. High Grassings Country House

15. Rothay Garth

16. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

17. YHA Windermere - Hostel

18. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

19. Windermere Manor Hotel

20. Waterhead Retreat

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Top Dove Cottage Hotel Reviews

Beck Allans Guesthouse

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rothay Garth

Victorian House

The Daffodil Hotel

YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel

Crow How Country Guest House

Moss Grove Organic

The Langdale Hotel & Spa

Other attractions near Dove Cottage

Wordsworth Museum

Grasmere Showground

Alcock Tarn

Cocoa Hearts

St Oswald's Church

Grasmere

Helm Crag

The Herdy Shop

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