New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ambleside with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Lounge
Room Four Poster | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lounge
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Great Langdale, nr. Ambleside, Ambleside, England, LA22 9JX
  • Place, Harrison Stickle
    ‪32 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Harrison Stickle, New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel places you within a few miles (5 km) of Pike of Stickle. This 22-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Ullswater - 26 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 35 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Foxfield Station - 26 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Hotel in Ambleside with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests staying at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a reception hall. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find 22-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1832
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel?

This hotel is located in Ambleside, close to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water, Dove Cottage, and Rydal Mount. You'll also find Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $94.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel?

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

Does New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.

Does New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel?

No, at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Enjoyable stay

Friendly staff, lovely room, good food Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed not comfortable Room very hot Window would open but wouldn’t stay open Food average Hotel a little dated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We would not stay again.

Not enough staff for the number of guests - chap having to cover both the bar/food orders and reception when multiple guests were arriving and wanted to check in at the same time as people were wanting drinks and food. Stressful check in demanding a physical credit card to secure against failure to pay for meals/drinks charged to the room. It would be helpful if this requirement was clearly described at the point of confirmation of a booking. The corridors and our room were very tired and in poor condition. Musty smell in the corridors, mould behind the door in the room, broken tiles and ‘bodged’ repairs in the bathroom. Mattress was very soft. To be fair to the cleaners, they are doing a good job with the environment they have- there is clearly effort to make the room & bathroom clean & tidy. Breakfast was a stressful affair with the staff appearing to be rushing everything and quite surly in manner. The same stress and attitude on check out relating to the credit card (from a different member of staff) despite not having made any charges to the room. Charged for breakfast despite the pre-paid booking stating this was included. The food we had in the evening was well cooked and hot and the garden setting was nice. Overall, given our experience, the general condition of the place and the cost, we would look to stay elsewhere when visiting the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Last minute booking

Quick night away for a hike . The hotel as just got new owners and the manager Francesca and staff couldn't do enough considering the workload and changes they are having to do. Beautiful room in the attic even though it was just a standard room. Great breakfast and plenty coffee & tea in room too. Brilliant location and free parking included too. I'm looking forward to going back after the upgrades and changes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bayan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel situated deep within the Langdale valley. Fantastic walking options from the front door. The restaurant & bar are a very welcome oasis at the end of a day’s walking. Gorgeous views to be had all around. Ample parking available. Our bathroom could’ve done with a bit of work (extractor fan not working), but otherwise very comfortable and recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, right at the bottom of the Dungeon Ghyll. Staff were really nice, and worked hard to make everyone happy. Whole place looking tired and dated now (or oddly modernised), in need of sympathetic renovation back to a classic Lakeland hotel style.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome location, and it’s one of two hotels in the valley, so there’s not much competition. Room was ok, modern big bathroom but as it was top floor, care needs to be taken to avoid constantly bumping your head on the sloping ceiling. FOH Staff were great and very friendly. When Katy was there, everything seemed to work fine. When she wasn’t, things were different. There was a new staff member who was single handedly taking evening meal orders, manning the bar, reception, waiting on tables, etc, all with a very commendable calm and apologetic demeanor, but 35 mins for our standard Sunday roasts to appear seemed a bit long. But we weren’t in a rush, so no problem. There was a different staff member on duty at breakfast the next day and 20 mins for breakfast to come also seemed a long time to wait, especially as we then had other things we’d sooner have been doing. Apparently Katy was poorly, but it would be worthwhile having a contingency plan in place if possible. Gardens are lovely, with some all-weather furniture. Super- warm drying room, which is very much appreciated, esp in this location. Best thing about this place is the location, with paths up to the Langdale Pikes right out the back of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Harpenden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very friendly staff, good breakfast, comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Nuneaton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in a stunning part of the Lake District. Perfect base for numerous hikes in the area. Room very comfortable and clean. Food very good, but service was a little erratic. Staff very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Ngesti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in was quick and easy. Dinner was good. Breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked. Staff was very friendly. We were stayed just for one night. Was really bonus that we were allowed to.leave our car in hotel car park until before 2 pm after we checked out, so we can hikes to Stickle Tarn. Great location definitely recomended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous location. Rooms quite dated. Lovely food and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Great as usual

Great as usual! We’ve been here several times but met a member of staff we had never met before. A lovely lady. So friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was great. We love it here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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