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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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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Pool
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wordsworth Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Garden Village
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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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
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Accessible Double (without view)

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

SENIOR SUITE

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

The Daffodil Hotel places you next to Dove Cottage and within a 5-minute walk of Wordsworth Museum. This 78-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alcock Tarn - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rydal Water - 14 min walk - 0.8 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 Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chesters - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and a sauna
A full-service spa, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at The Daffodil Hotel. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include meeting rooms, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
40-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Other amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Daffodil Hotel?

The Daffodil Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Daffodil Hotel?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Daffodil Hotel on Jan 19, 2026 start from $112.61, 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.

What's there to do near The Daffodil Hotel?

This hotel is located in Ambleside, just steps from Dove Cottage and Wordsworth Museum, and within a short walk of Grasmere Garden Village. You'll also find Rydal Water and Alcock Tarn less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Daffodil Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Daffodil Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include prenatal massages, hot stone massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does The Daffodil Hotel include a casino?

No, The Daffodil Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Daffodil Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Daffodil Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Daffodil Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Dinning Room.

Will The Daffodil Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Daffodil Hotel.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Daffodil Hotel?

No, at The Daffodil Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Daffodil Hotel.

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 646 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

8/10 Good

J M

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

What a view

The location was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean snd spacious although we were disappointed it didn’t have a full lengh mirror. Breakfast certainty wasn't worth £30.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply beautiful with truly wonderful staff. The scenery and comfort were unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Over priced piir value and servuce for money paid

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hajra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Traveled with partner
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

Kate

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

Wonderful hotel

We have never met such happy and helpful staff anywhere like this hotel! They are a really great team from reception and dining to cleaning staff. Well done!! A great hotel in the most stunning setting! We have had the perfect stay! Great walks around the lakes and mountain opposite. Literally minutes walk into beautiful Grasmere. Particular thanks to Moses, Aiden and Amber for spoiling us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bright Kalebs

Traveled with partner
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

Louisa

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Mohammad

Traveled with family
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

Michael

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

Relaxing, good for hikes

Relaxing comfortable place by a large lake, easy access to wonderful hikes in the hills. It’s not terribly busy even in the peak of the summer, it’s away from the crowds.
Located next to lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was perfect, staff were very friendly and approachable, and the room was immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a dream. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location is right across the street from Dove Cottage and a short walk into Grasmere to see Wordsworth's grave. There is also a convenient bus stop right across the street if you are traveling without a car. The location is stunning; even a view of the car park provided beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The hiking path around Grasmere Lake was one of the most beautiful trails I've ever hiked. We stopped in Keswick and Windermere as well, and highly preferred the quiet location in Grasmere. The hotel provides excellent food, so you don't have to leave, although there is a great cafe and pub a short walk away. The property was clean, the bed was comfortable, the location was quiet, and the breakfast room was gorgeous! Not a bad view in any room in the place. Absolutely loved this place and plan on returning. Thanks for the remarkable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

4/10 Poor

Tessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahamed

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

Excellent Hotel with Great Views

It was a one night stay and we were welcomed from the very beginning and given helpful information on local attractions by Mohammed at the reception. The tepidarium, sauna and steam room were excellent. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel in a beautiful location.

This is a good hotel in a beautiful location. The room was good and the staff were efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Basharat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
As a whole property is really nice but there was kitchen smell in the corridor on 1st floor. I choose Club rooms ,expecting higher quality furniture. Our bed had springs pushing out, making sleep really uncomfortable. My partner had to cover these with towels which was not very helpful. Changing room may have been an option , but there was no guarantee that other room will be any better. Breakfast is very ordinaryI must say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

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