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The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Staircase
Exterior
The Temperance Inn welcomes visitors with a praised full breakfast. Enjoy drinks at the cozy bar or meals at the restaurant before retiring to smoke-free accommodations. Attentive staff and prime location make it a favorite in Ambleside, with free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room with bunks | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with bunks

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside is home to The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Treetop Trek and Grasmere Showground are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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33 Lake Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0BH

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Wray Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Inn near Lake Windermere
At The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Churchill Ambleside
Churchill Hotel Ambleside
Churchill Inn Ambleside
The Churchill Inn
The Temperance Inn
The Temperance Inn The Inn Collection Group
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group located?

Situated in Ambleside, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of White Platts Recreation Ground and Lake Windermere. Ambleside Climbing Wall and Armitt Museum and Library are also within 10 minutes.

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The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful pub and hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single traveler, room was small but comfortable, breakfast great, nice pub in centre of Ambleside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, rooms were clean but small. Great area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was really nice and helpful. Would always book this stay again.,
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, bar/restaurant has a really nice atmosphere. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy times

Great couple of nights, great breakfast. Close to centre of town and bus hub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is within easy walking distance of main bus stops. Property is very clean and quiet. Breakfast staff excellent. Nice breakfast included. Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and overall experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old time inn in the center of Ambleside. Easy walkable to the local amenities, waterfall and the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the friendly staff. Location brilliant, within walking distance of the town and restaurants. Bus stop around the corner and car park a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When visiting Ambleside and walking the Lake District, this is the place to stay. Dry comfortable rooms and amenities. The pub downstairs is stellar. Breakfast was delicious. The area is unbelievable and we had a great time wandering about.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well appointed room (albeit up 57 stairs but staff offered help with bag). Quiet and comfortable so slept well. Staff pleasant & helpful. Good breakfast. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean and comfortable rooms and fabulous beer garden. Breakfast was also delicious. Shower a bit too cramped though
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great central stay in Ambleside. Convenient for walking trails and shops & restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely hotel, great location, friendly staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice place for a night or two

A lovely comfortable room, with amazing views. It can be a little noisy if you're a light sleeper. Convenient location in the middle of Ambleside, close to Windermere. Bar is very nice with a decent range of drinks. I'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikenzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel

Overall we had an excellent 2day break the food and service was spot on everything was clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant hotel in amazing location

We had a great Stay, bed was huge, everywhere was lovely and clean, breakfast was great and the staff who worked there were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good place to stay and I would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marywinn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was really accommodating with a king and bunk beds for three generations of “girls”! Nice breakfast included. If you forgo cleaning service, an adult beverage was included for each guest for one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean pub with great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quaintness and the lovely decor. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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