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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a sauna

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Pool
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (without view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

VALLEY SUITE

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

SENIOR SUITE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 Coniston Water. Grasmere Showground and Cocoa Hearts are also worth visiting.
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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬6 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 a detox wrap, hydrotherapy, and a manicure/pedicure 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), luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • Massage treatment rooms, concierge services, and wedding services
  • 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

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

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 at The Daffodil Hotel?

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.

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The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 610 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, quite comfortable rooms and gorgeous food. The staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time and a beautiful little village of Grasmere. Only headache was our safe had a malfunction and wouldn’t open while our things were stored in it but thankfully the staff was able to sort it out. Lovely resort and food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bright Kalebs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spa facilities and amazing for a getaway within England! Lots of activities nearby. Thank you to Moses for catering our every need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at the Daffifol hotel was Amazing ,the staff are 1st Class esp Florin , Georgia , Derek and Archie and so much more
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms were amazing, huge bed and big bathroom plus lovely views. The breakfast and drinks on the terrace were superb. Great location for exploring the lakes. Staff were all lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in an excellent location, right upon Lake Windermere itself. The staff are all friendly and the breakfast is good. The beds are firm and uncomfortable for me but that might be a personal preference.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa and dining options. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, perfect short birthday break. Staff were very attentive, relaxing break all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, Quiet & comfortable, will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Short Stay

Short stay and we were very impressed. Welcoming friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Incredible location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very good only problem was dinner menu same for all the time was there expensive but lakes are expensive. Staff made the holiday very helful and very friendly would stay again.we were lucky with the weather it was glorious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a suite with lake views, it was really nice, very large room with nice big bed and large bathroom we had evening meal and breakfast, the food was good staff friendly and helpful. Great location for walks. will be back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in the beautiful part of the Lake District, ideal place to stay if you love hiking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

A fab break

A wonderful stay. Fab location, friendly helpful staff , gorgeous food & drinks. Comfortable rooms. The spa was lovely & the treatment was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A few days in the Lake District

Soulless interior design (including plastic flowers on dining tables) Uncomfortable chairs Uncomfortable sofas in the lounge Menu needs something to be added: say daily specials Very friendly and welcoming personnel and efficient service Efficient check-in and check-out
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starting to look a bit tired and in need of a refresh. Dinner was lovely in the evening, however breakfast was disappointing, layout was poor, with no coffee options ! Spa was nice and included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Anniversary weekend

Lovely location on the lake Great sauna and pool was okay - but not a swimming pool as quite shallow Great breakfasts Ideal location for Hellvelyn or Windermere
View of Lake at rear of Hotel
Rydal Cave approx 2 miles from Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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