Ambleside is home to Red Lion Inn. Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
Main St, Ambleside, England, LA22 0NS
What's nearby
Church of St Mary
1 min walk - 0.2 km
World of Beatrix Potter
15 min drive - 9.8 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Grizedale Forest
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hawkshead Grammar School
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Green Road Station
24 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
137 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden
13 min drive
Quayside Sports Bar
13 min drive
Driftwood
13 min drive
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
6 min drive
The Old Pump House Coffee Shop
13 min drive
About this property
Red Lion Inn
Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Red Lion Inn provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guest rooms at Red Lion Inn have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
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 fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Red Lion Inn Hotel
Red Lion Inn Ambleside
Red Lion Inn Hotel Ambleside
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Lion Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Red Lion Inn?
As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Inn on 17 Mar 2026 start from HK$544, 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.
How much is parking at Red Lion Inn?
Red Lion Inn doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Red Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Red Lion Inn located?
Situated in Ambleside, this hotel is steps away from Beatrix Potter Gallery, Church of St Mary and Hawkshead Grammar School. Grizedale Forest and Hill Top Farm are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Red Lion Inn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
10 - Excellent
21
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 39 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wayne
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless really clean with a tv nice clean bedding. With a sink toilet and shiwer that was really clean. And a great pub with great people who run the place. 100% recommend the place. I would definitely stay there again.
Bar staff were friendly and talkative. Housemaid was terrific she also served us a delicious breakfast… she worth her weight in gold. We would definitely recommend and go back.
A really nice, friendly pub in the village of Hawkshead. The room was good with an excellent bed and the food was amazing. We’d definitely be up for returning.
Lovely place and very friendly staff. Great food and choice of drinks. The area of Hawkshead was gorgeous.
The room was very cozy, we stayed in room 7. The only downside was the creaky floor boards in the room that got a little annoying in the end and the lack of hanging space.
We would definitely stay at the Red Lion Inn again
emma
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara
31 Dec 2024
Really nice homely pub. The owners were very welcoming. Rooms were clean and comfy. Food was tasty. Would definitely return here
The hamlet of Hawkshead is a national treasure. Tucked away from busier villages like Ambleside. The Red Lion made for a relaxed , comfortable evening with very friendly staff and locals.
Great village pub in an ideal spot. Lovely village. Room was nice. Breakfast really good. Evening meals very good too. Will return here when next in the Lakes.
Our first stay at the Red Lion. Rooms really clean and comfortable. Food to the usual high standards from Alex and the team. Looking forward to going back again!!
This was a last minute trip and honestly it was just a lovely one. We weren’t there long but the bed was comfy, the room was clean and the staff were friendly. Can’t complain.
Alexandra
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Lyndsey
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great
Lovely old pub in cute village. Good food. Very creaky floors!
Lyndsey
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
olivia
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money. The staff at the property were friendly. Easy to check in. It had a very close community feel to the pub and the whole village. The village is picturesque and quiet. The pub has an Italian menu on the evening and the breakfast was good. Very close to other pubs and restaurants and next to the coop convenience store. Great stay. The room was basic and had a sink in the bedroom and was a bit wonky due to it being an old building but had everything you needed.
olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
David
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The inn's rooms are quirky and characterful, fitting the age of the building: wonky floors and walls, nothing square. Facilities were a bit variable: the heating wasn't working but the staff were able to provide an electric heater to overcome that. The shower was either hot or cold, nothing in the middle. Hot was ok, with plenty of flow, so it worked.
The food in the restaurant was excellent, good menu, really tasty.
Location is great.
There is only a small car park on site, but we got lucky.
Came to stay to visit the area for work. The hotel was my base. The staff were so attentive as soon as I walked through the door of the historic coaching pub. It’s was busy and bustling and I was concerned that it would be noisy in my room but as I was shown to my room tucked away along the winding corridor I was happily wrong. The rooms are the other end to the pub so didn’t hear a thing! The breakfasts are simple but thoughtful and they are happy to cater to everyone’s tastes. The room was clean, quiet and snuggly. I would highly recommend a stay here and would love to go back. The little village of hawkshead is like stepping back in time. It’s beautiful!
A warm and friendly welcome when we arrived. Rooms were cosy and spotless and the beds really comfortable. Great Sunday roast for dinner. Will definitely be back.
Traditional old lakeland inn, rooms not luxurious, but in keeping with the age of place and lots of character. Good choice at breakfast, very tasty, and goo service