The Best Hotels Closest to Rydal Water in Ambleside for 2026

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

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.

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 bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative mirror, and a patterned wall.

1. Brantfell House

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Eva

₩189,089

₩226,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

2. Victorian House

2.2 km from Rydal Water

Paulina

₩149,916

₩179,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

3. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.1 km from Rydal Water

Debbie

₩191,452

₩229,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A stone house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and hills in the background.

A lush green landscape with a gravel path, trees, and a stone wall.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A grassy outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and a view of a green valley with hills in the background.

4. Crow How Country Guest House

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Matthew

₩170,038

₩204,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A four-poster bed with wooden posts and a white mattress, a small bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

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

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

5. Moss Grove Organic

2.1 km from Rydal Water

Kevin

₩234,791

₩281,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Judith

₩228,797

₩274,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

7. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

alan

₩292,562

₩351,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

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

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

8. Rothay Garth

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Yvette

₩153,034

₩183,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

9. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Jonathan

₩219,021

₩262,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

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".

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

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Michael

₩187,519

₩225,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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.

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

11. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.9 km from Rydal Water

Mark

₩61,454

₩73,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

12. The Britannia Inn

2.9 km from Rydal Water

Simon

₩187,519

₩225,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

13. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

2.4 km from Rydal Water

"Really lovely stay. The room was very spacious, spotlessly clean and well kept, with a modern bathroom. The spa was excellent, and it was especially nice to relax in the hot tub overlooking the mountains. Breakfast had a great range of options, including a hot breakfast and continental selection, and the food was excellent. Would definitely stay again. The only slight downside was the £10 parking charge, although I appreciate parking in the area is limited."

Rebecca

₩282,366

₩338,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

A spa area with a hot tub, a towel with a label, and a person in the background.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, framed artwork on the wall, and a wine rack in the background.

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

14. The Daffodil Hotel

1.4 km from Rydal Water

John

₩286,167

₩343,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

15. Rothay Manor Hotel

3 km from Rydal Water

Karen

₩559,381

₩671,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

16. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

sheena

₩181,204

₩217,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

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

17. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

2.5 km from Rydal Water

Martin

₩187,519

₩225,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A compact bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

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.

18. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Melody

₩126,578

₩151,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

19. Kelsick Heights

Ambleside Town Centre, 3 km from Rydal Water

Lynn

₩949,886

₩1,139,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging wicker lamps, and bar stools.

A street view with stone buildings, a clear sky, and parked cars.

20. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre, 2.9 km from Rydal Water

Cheryl

₩160,725

₩211,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Rydal Water

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Brantfell House	10.0 Exceptional 205 reviews	View
Victorian House	9.6 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 164 reviews	View
Crow How Country Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
Moss Grove Organic	9.6 Exceptional 69 reviews	View

Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay when walking in the lakes. Owners where lovely and helpful"

Victorian House

8/10 Good

"Friendly lady at check in. This lady was helpful over the free car parking and showed us a space af the back of hotel. Clean room that was comfortable. Nice breakfast."

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 Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

8/10 Good

"Great location. I liked the view from my upstairs window."

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"A very quiet old fashioned style which we loved. Excellent breakfast. The entrance gate is a challenge! We would certainly return to this charming very centrally located guest house."

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodation is very clean, free hot drinks while we stayed and staff very nice, it could do with a lick of paint in certain areas. The location is amazing for walking to both Grasmere and Ambleside. We went to the local pub to watch the badgers. The grounds of Rydal Hall are beautiful and include the grot and a waterfall, Would stay again."

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, the location works well and the facilities superb, highly recommended."

The Gables Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with great amenities. Located near the town centre which was very helpful. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly."

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and service!"

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 house with a stone wall and a stone chimney.

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 lively bars in this relaxing 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 42 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 42 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?

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What can I see and do near Rydal Water?

Beatrix Potter Gallery, Wordsworth Museum, and Armitt Museum and Library feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage, and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows, and Holehird Gardens.

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Our top choices for Rydal Water hotels

1. Brantfell House

2. Victorian House

3. Elder Grove

4. Crow How Country Guest House

5. Moss Grove Organic

6. Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

7. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

8. Rothay Garth

9. Ambleside Townhouse

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

11. YHA Langdale - Hostel

12. The Britannia Inn

13. Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

14. The Daffodil Hotel

15. Rothay Manor Hotel

16. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

17. The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

18. Ambleside Central

19. Kelsick Heights

20. Ambleside Guest House

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Top Rydal Water Hotel Reviews

Lake View Country House and Self-catering Apartments

Victorian House

Moss Grove Organic

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Crow How Country Guest House

Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

The Gables Guest House

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

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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