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a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

Over the top of the pass to Ambleside, with Lake Ullwater just in view.

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About Ambleside

Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere, it is a small but busy Victorian town that is a popular spot with tourists, as it is an ideal location to base yourself to explore the lake district from. The town centre has a host of craft shops, cafe's, guest houses and hotels, and on a wednesday you will find an open-air Market. One of the building's in Ambleside is said to be the most photographed building in the whole of the lake district - Bridge House. This building was originally used as an apple store, and was ingeniously built directly over Stock Beck on a stone arch in order to avoid paying any land tax! It is now however a National Trust Shop after being aquired by them in 1926. Although a small building it is said that it was once home to a family of eight! It is also a place that artists love to paint. The great English landscape artist J.M.W Turner (1775 - 1851) painted it. Also, a few miles North of the town at Grasmere you will find Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage, two of the homes of the famous English poet William Wordsworth.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Ambleside

	Cherry Garth Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Cherry Garth is a non-smoking house situated in Ambleside at the Heart of the English Lake District. We are less than five minutes walk from both the centre of Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Guests ... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Lakes Lodge Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) Lakes Lodge offers modern facilities usually found only in larger hotels but in a relaxed atmosphere - the best of both worlds! Unlike many smaller hotels, the hotel is licensed and offers wine an... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Churchill Hotel 33 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) Located in the centre of Ambleside, with private parking and all the amenities literally on your doorstep. All rooms are en suite and benefit from multi channel LCD televisions, with iron and ironing ... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Rothay Manor Rothay Bridge, Ambleside, Cumbria, Cumbria, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Set in picturesque, landscaped gardens, this regency country house hotel is found in the heart of the Lake District. Located just a quarter mile from Lake Windermere and a short walk from the cen... More info and book online.. Price from £115.00
	Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) In the heart of the Lake District, amid dramatic fells and picturesque valleys you will find The Ambleside Salutation. Enjoying village centre location, boasting breathtaking views, this 17th Century ... More info and book online.. Price from £64.00

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Nearby travel help

Windermere Station	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)
Staveley Station	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE)
M6 Junction 39	(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction NE)
M6 Junction 38	(14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E)
Blackpool Airport	(45.3 miles, 72.9 km, direction S)
Teesside International Airport	(61.9 miles, 99.7 km, direction E)
Ambleside to London	(234.0 miles, 376.5 km, direction SE)