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The Three Shires Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Ambleside with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Superior Twin Room | Living area
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Little Langdale, Ambleside, England, LA22 9NZ
  • Place, Skelwith Force
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Allan Bank
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

The Three Shires Inn is located within a few miles (5 km) of Allan Bank and Skelwith Force. This 4-star inn has 10 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Skelwith Force - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Allan Bank - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Three Shires Inn

Inn in Ambleside with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Three Shires Inn features free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and wardrobes or closets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Three Shires Inn Ambleside
Three Shires Inn
Three Shires Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn
The Three Shires Inn Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Three Shires Inn?

This inn is located in Ambleside, close to Lake Windermere, Dove Cottage, and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. You'll also find Skelwith Force and Allan Bank within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Three Shires Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Three Shires Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Three Shires Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Three Shires Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Three Shires Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include rainfall showerheads and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at The Three Shires Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Three Shires Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Three Shires Inn serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does The Three Shires Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Three Shires Inn.

Does The Three Shires Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Three Shires Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this inn offer a patio where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

The Three Shires Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel, deal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great value for money, lovely surroundings and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely views and lovely dinner. The evening meal was delicious, expensive but very good indeed. ,The breakfast sadly let them down. Tough mushrooms that I couldn't cut and dry black pudding. I needed to ask for my poached egg to be runny. All very overcooked or likely left on a heat shelf for too long. People very friendly and helpful. Nice room although smaller than anticipated and a shame we were above the kitchen to gain the smell of garlic which lingered but overall a nice trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing, quiet, beautiful. The staff were great 😊😊😊we had great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Pretty much perfect

Great food, location. Clean modern rooms without losing the Lake District charm. Strong shower, great breakfast...all you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location. Plenty of walks from the front door. Food available with plenty of options for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Lovely

We had a friendly welcome at the hotel from the staff. Located in the Langdales with beautiful scenery. We had dinner on 2 evenings and the room had everything you could want plus a bit of space- lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, big room and comfy bed - certainly will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is excellent but it is very remote. A car is essential to travel over very narrow roads to get anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Amsterdam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and peaceful location. We had dinner and breakfast, and both were delicious with locally sourced produce. The suite was lovely with a private patio next to a running stream. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous overnight stay. The place is spotless, the food was amazing. Rooms modern and comfortable despite it being a beautiful old building. Customer service was great too. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Great stay

Great stay, very welcoming , very tranquil location with a beautiful view, food is somewhat expensive but it's out on the sticks so expected Staff - George very welcoming nothing was too much and the short young lady very polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent break in quiet corner of the lakes . Staff were excellent as was the hotel and our room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel, within driving distance of Grasmere. nice bath, large room the bed was 2 beds put together which was a little disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

paul

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

Cosy night in the lakes

Arrived late afternoon. Reception was all ready for our arrival, so hassle free. Booked in for the evening meal and had some refreshments before viewing the room. Very happy with the room and really clean. Had our meal and were happy enough with all the food, very tasty. The bar lounge was comfortable and a decent drinks selection on other, an excellent whiskey selection was also available. The staff did ask if anyone required more drinks as they were closing the between 9pm and 10pm. I guess if more were in, it might stay open longer. We slept really well and were very happy with the breakfast the following morning. The staff were very attentive and professional. We'd certainly come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great food and beer. Cosy and comfortable

Staff lovely. A very nice comfortable stay with newly refurbished room. Great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book again

Friendly staff clean rooms grate food defenetly a place I will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the creaky floorboards our stay was wonderful and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short Break

Brilliant and excellent staff. Made to feel very welcome. Lovely place to stay. Excellent meals served in restaurant. Great for access to the fells - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

beryl

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

Perfect break.

Lovely break. Modern spotless room. Excellent meals and friendly helpful staff. Beautiful situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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