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A two-story stone building with a traditional architectural style, featuring multiple windows and a flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A view through a window of a church with a tall spire, surrounded by hills and buildings.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, plush seating, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

1. Elder Grove

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.6 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Natascha

Rp2.345.760

Rp2.814.912 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, large windows with curtains, and decorative wall elements.

A tranquil lake with a wooden dock and a forested mountain in the background.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a variety of flowers, and a white umbrella.

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, two fluffy pillows, and a pair of folded towels on the bed.

2. Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Caroline

Rp2.745.674

Rp3.294.809 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a red armchair, a checkered sofa, a small table with a cup and saucer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A buffet with various food items including eggs, cheese, and watermelon slices.

3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Sara

Rp4.048.675

Rp4.858.410 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

4. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Ravinder

Rp2.367.726

Rp2.841.175 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, a small table with a chair, and a door leading to another room.

A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a variety of food items, and storage containers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Brathay Lodge

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Niki

Rp3.524.012

Rp4.228.814 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

6. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Michael

Rp2.168.605

Rp2.602.421 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

7. Rothay Garth

0.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Tony

Rp1.577.748

Rp1.893.297 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Wincy

Rp2.487.103

Rp2.984.428 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bathtub, a bed with multiple pillows, a small stool with toiletries, and a window with curtains.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

9. Rothay Manor Hotel

1 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Karen

Rp7.063.066

Rp8.475.775 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A room with a large bay window overlooking a lake, two leather chairs, a wooden table, and a banner advertising a lakeside restaurant.

A round table with four blue chairs, a wooden table top, and a blue pendant light.

A row of traditional stone and timber-framed buildings with a restaurant named "The Lakeside" and a sign welcoming visitors to "YHA Ambleside".

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a flag indicating its name.

10. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

1.7 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Sarah

Rp736.079

Rp883.391 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lakeside town with a dock, boats, and a large building with a green roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.

11. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

1.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Colin

Rp2.566.608

Rp3.079.930 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating, a dock, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A cozy seating area with a view of a lake and boats, featuring a table with a menu and a chair.

A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of boats on the water.

12. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

1.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Rp2.765.490

Rp3.318.684 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

13. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

1.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Linda

Rp2.767.120

Rp3.320.639 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a view through a glass door, and a window.

A building with a sign reading 'The Fisherbeck' at the entrance, a stone-paved courtyard, and a bench on the right.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a hanging plant, and a chandelier.

A two-story building with a balcony, a bench, and a stone wall.

14. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

0.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Andrew

Rp2.282.968

Rp2.739.705 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A room with a view of a lake, a wooden desk, two chairs, and a small table with a book.

A dining area with a view of a lake and hills, featuring wooden furniture and curtains.

A stone building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a stone driveway, and a view of mountains and a lake.

A large, ivy-covered Victorian-style house with a classic car parked in front.

15. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Giuseppina

Rp2.747.763

Rp3.297.316 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A cozy, rustic interior with wooden floors, plaid-patterned chairs, and a dining area with a stone wall and hanging lights.

A carpeted staircase with a sign indicating the direction to the second floor room and reception.

The exterior of The Ambleside Inn, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a signboard.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a sign reading "Hotel Reception".

16. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.3 km from Armitt Museum and Library

sheena

Rp1.969.722

Rp2.363.667 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by trees and wooden deck chairs.

A cozy cabin with a stone fireplace, a large window, and a wooden interior.

A room with a bed, two chairs, and a table with a vase. It has a large window with a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern lounge with sofas and ottomans, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

17. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

2.9 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Lesley

Rp2.873.408

Rp3.448.090 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.

A small, cozy room with a sloped ceiling, a wooden desk with a chair, two wicker chairs with cushions, a radiator, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

A town with stone buildings and a church spire in the distance.

A compact bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

18. Ambleside Central

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.5 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Melody

Rp1.598.252

Rp1.917.903 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A stone building with a wooden deck and outdoor seating area, surrounded by greenery and a small stream.

A stone building with a signpost indicating directions to various local attractions.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, and woven placemats.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

19. Rose Cottage

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.2 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Mary

Rp18.567.917

Rp22.281.500 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging wicker lamps, and bar stools.

A street view with stone buildings, a clear sky, and parked cars.

A stone building with a sloped roof, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture, and a garden area with various plants and flowers.

20. Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Town Centre, 0.4 km from Armitt Museum and Library

Cheryl

Rp2.029.411

Rp2.674.047 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Armitt Museum and Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Elder Grove	9.8 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Hillsdale in Ambleside	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa	9.4 Exceptional 962 reviews	View
Ambleside Townhouse	9.4 Exceptional 234 reviews	View
Brathay Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 202 reviews	View

Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

Crow How Country Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this accommodation. The room was spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We'll be back :)"

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly, comfortable bed, nice room with good well presented breakfast."

Ambleside Townhouse

8/10 Good

"From pictures, I thought it was by the lake but it is not. However it is a nice place to stay"

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

10/10 Excellent

"Great room. Very good breakfast. Good central position"

Brathay Lodge

8/10 Good

"Very good our room was on the ground floor and excellent, loads of room , very clean, parking great , breakfast continental plenty of choice. Friends stayed with us they booked on the 3rd floor, would not recommend if you have mobility problems , we swapped around and all worked out fine."

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location,right in the heart of Ambleside. Food was great and the price was good.I would definitely stay again."

Melrose Guest House

10/10 Excellent

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Hillsdale in Ambleside

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hosts who had plenty of useful knowledge. Great breakfast which kept us going all day. Comfy bed. Lots of nice pictures and ornaments throughout the house. Big brollies came in very useful too."

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very well maintained and super clean one of the nicest hotels we’ve ever stayed in the Uk, the staff went above and beyond and were very accommodating they kept our luggage as we planned a hike and the breakfast was lovely too. We hadn’t had the time to use the spa facilities or anything else. We would recommend this hotel as everything is super close and convenient. Thank you to all the staff"

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Ambleside Pier

9.2/10 (155 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Ambleside Climbing Wall

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Ambleside Climbing Wall during your travels to Lakes. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Stock Ghyll Force

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stock Ghyll Force during your travels in Lakes.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Dora's Field

Explore the great outdoors at Dora's Field, a lovely green space in Rydal. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Armitt Museum and Library?

Armitt Museum and Library is located in a welcoming area of Lakes known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 737 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Armitt Museum and Library?

Adjacent to Armitt Museum and Library, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options close by include The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group and The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Armitt Museum and Library?

Expedia has 737 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Armitt Museum and Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Armitt Museum and Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Armitt Museum and Library.

What can I see and do near Armitt Museum and Library?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum and Hawkshead Grammar School. Sights like Rydal Mount, Dove Cottage and Wray Castle are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Easdale Tarn, Tarn Hows or Grizedale Forest.

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Our top choices for Armitt Museum and Library hotels

1. Elder Grove

2. Hillsdale in Ambleside

3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4. Ambleside Townhouse

5. Brathay Lodge

6. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

7. Rothay Garth

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

9. Rothay Manor Hotel

10. YHA Ambleside - Hostel

11. Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

12. Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

13. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

14. Waterhead Rooms & Suites - Parking and Light Breakfast

15. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

16. The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

17. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

18. Ambleside Central

19. Rose Cottage

20. Ambleside Guest House

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Top Armitt Museum and Library Hotel Reviews

Crow How Country Guest House

Rothay Garth

Ambleside Townhouse

Compston House B&B - Adults Only

Brathay Lodge

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Melrose Guest House

Hillsdale in Ambleside

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Other attractions near Armitt Museum and Library

Ambleside Pier

Rothay Park

White Platts Recreation Ground

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Stock Ghyll Force

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Dora's Field

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