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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests find tranquility with lake views at this welcoming retreat, where spa treatments soothe tired muscles and staff create a warm atmosphere for travelers.

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The Daffodil Hotel offers a lakeside getaway with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Relax on the terrace with garden views, enjoy hot stone massages at the spa, and evening drinks at the bar. Rooms include WiFi, and the helpful staff mans the front desk 24/7.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Club Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (without view)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, The Daffodil Hotel is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Grasmere Showground and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage
    Dove Cottage
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alcock Tarn
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St Oswald's Church
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    14 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    108 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Britannia Inn
    5 min drive
  • Wainwrights' Inn
    6 min drive
  • Zeffirellis
    6 min drive
  • The Distiller’s Arms
    8 min walk
  • The Golden Rule
    5 min drive

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Daffodil Hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Dinning Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a steam room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1855
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and July 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is The Daffodil Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Daffodil Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum. Alcock Tarn and Grasmere Showground are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 704 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 704 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 704 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 704 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 704 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, all staff very friendly& welcoming. Breakfast had great choice and again excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury afternoon tea&evening meal absolutely gorgeous,rooms nice&spacious&spotless!Nice friendly staff,couldnt do enough!Definately highly recommend to family&friends xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall hotel was very clean, staff are amazing make you feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for you. Breakfast was lovely didn’t wait long at all. Would highly recommend this hotel for a nice chilled and relaxing stay.
View was amazing from our room (Lake View)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent plenty of choice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and spa. Lovely room with massive bed. Had a relaxing stay. Meals were tasty but overall a very expensive couple days .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, great facilities and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely polite friendly staff. spotless spacious room with a pretty view & lovely little touches throughout the hotel. Free onsite parking, Spa was a real treat - open til 8pm which is fab after a day of exploring. Only negative was the coffee at breakfast was very weak but coffee machine was better!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel, fantastic breakfast with great views of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and welcoming hotel. Staff were friendly and efficient. The room was comfortable with a good bathroom (though I would have welcomed a shaving mirror). The lounge and restaurant were pleasant. Breakfast was good but I was less impressed by the evening meal so went elsewhere as a result. Spa facilities were a welcome bonus. Great setting, particularly for local walks. Beautiful views. All in all, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for relaxing night away and we coulnt fault the hotel , the staff were friendly and the spa was very nice . Our room was very clean with a nice view. The only complaint was the pillows were very flat /hard apart from that it was very good .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and efficient. The room was delightful and clean. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious with my dietary requirements well catered for.
View of Grasmere
Lovely artwork all around
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stop . Staff all brilliant and friendly . The spa area very clean and accommodating. We were at the restaurant Saturday night and the food was superb . Would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Daffodil Hotel is a really decent hotel, we came for our little honeymoon. Room was very clean, reception staff very welcoming and the beds are comfortable. We loved the view from our window of the lake and hills. Gorgeous location! Only issues was we had no fridge in our room, not having somewhere cold to store our 'bottled gifts' we brought from our wedding was disappointing. Also the reception lounge bar was closed constantly, its a shame as we fancied a nice cocktail and snack to celebrate, the actual restaurant was a bit too pricey for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and nice restaurant in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good compacted Spa, food and decor average.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room with lake view. Excellent food. Polite and helpful staff. Fortunate to have dry and often sunny weather. A lovely winter break.
Grasmere from our room . A early morning glow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless although a little dated. Staff were lovely - couldnt do more!! Food was good, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was superb, ned was a bit hard for my taste bit not uncomfortable, breakfast was buffet style but very fresh and high quality. Staff were VERY polite and nothing was too much trouble. Overall my stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tawqeer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room - we upgraded for the lake view Lovely spa Great and helpful staff Good parking including sufficient electric charging points
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - especially those in the restaurant. Room was ok and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the Daffodil hotel, we were made very welcome, it was our 50th wedding anniversary, and there was a lovely surprise left in our room of a card and chocolates
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our daughter got married here 21 years ago when the hotel was warm,welcoming,full of character and very much Lake District at its best.Now its soulless,clinical and nothing to make it any different from other hotels who have gone up market and are totally lacking Cumbrian atmosphere.You will probably be successful because you are catering for trendy people,who fail to see what the Lake District is all about.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting food was amazing can wait to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room upgrade and very clean guy on reception was very helpful
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Bathroom Products
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms, clean. Super king size bed. Shower and separate bath. Staff very nice and helpful. Spar and facilities were fantastic. Easy walking distance to village. Food was also very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025