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Rydal Lodge

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8.1Excellent

(183 Ratings)

"Iain was a very accomodating and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast and a beautiful garden next to a stream which if you walk along it will eventually lead to a woodland and lake.He is ..."

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8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(183 Ratings)

Country House in England

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

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About this country house rental

With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodations, 2 miles from the center of Ambleside.

Amenities at Rydal Lodge

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

TV

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Map of England

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Nearby attractions

Stratford Butterfly Farm

King Power Stadium

National Trust - Stowe

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Top rated by guests

8.1Excellent

(183 Ratings)

"Iain was a very accomodating and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast and a beautiful garden next to a stream which if you walk along it will eventually lead to a woodland and lake.He is ..."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(183 Ratings)

Country House in England

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of England

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stratford Butterfly Farm

King Power Stadium

National Trust - Stowe

About this country house rental

With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodations, 2 miles from the center of Ambleside.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

TV

Garden

Family friendly

Free parking

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(183 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Great value for money!

Iain looked after his guests really well and his breakfast was amazing! The hotel is comfortable and is in a fantastic location for local walks and attractions.

10.0 / 10.0

A must stay

Iain was a very accomodating and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent breakfast and a beautiful garden next to a stream which if you walk along it will eventually lead to a woodland and lake.He is very knowledgeable about the area and was always up for a chat. Pi

8.0 / 10.0

Great countryside break from London.

Location, great breakfast, friendly helpful host

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful host, great breakfast, pleasant stay

The room and the bathroom were spotlessly clean, the bedding was comfy and crisp. The B&B is located just a short walk from a nice pub and the house of William Wordsworth. Ian was a perfect host and went far beyond his duties. Also, he makes a wonderful English breakfast!

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great stay , slept so well , yummy breakfast

Great location, very comfy bed, amazing breakfast,(black pudding amazing, very friendly, feel like your in his home and so welcoming, great pub across the road private parking, bus stops outside, we will return

7.0 / 10.0

Comfortable bed & good breakfast

Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good.

Shower was lacking water volume and pressure.

10.0 / 10.0

Warm, comfortable, safe, home away from! Excellent location

Host Iain was very warm and welcoming. Doubled up as a guide and historian. Breakfasts were absolutely delicious and excellent. Had a wonderful, comfortable and fulfilling stay. Definitely recommend Rydal Lodge.

8.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location for a car-free break.

Rydal Lodge is excellently located for local walks and bus routes. With our old dog, we walked the Coffin Trail (overlooking Rydal Water), the Rydal/Grasmere shoreline, plus a visit to the Rydal Hall gardens and wonderful tearoom. There is also a route to Ambleside via Under Loughrigg - a quiet road. Buses to Kendal (via Ambleside, Bowness) and Keswick (via Grasmere) are frequent with a £3 per journey flat rate - good value for longer trips. Breakfast was very good, and served in a lovely dining room. The Glen Rothay Hotel / Badger Bar is 50 yds down the road for a drink and evening meals. The room was comfortable and the garden is next to the river. Being a grade 2 listed building, there is a balance between quaint rooms with leaning floors, low doors and stone floors and the lovely side entrance hall and dining room. Perhaps not as plush overall as a modern luxury hotel but ideal for a short break in a wonderful location with a welcoming host. Our dog was made welcome with a sausage at breakfast.

First impression was a shock - entry through the front door into a rather austere hallway. But after that it only gets better. We used the side door from the garden for a more salubrious entrance.

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly welcoming stay in an excellent location

Very welcoming host. Incredible location close to the river and Ryde Lake within short walking distance to the pub well positioned between Ambleside and Grassmere. Excellent breakfast included even the dog got sausages.

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9.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay, would definitely recommend!

The location is wonderful & the private gardens right by the stream are really beautiful. The short but little-known walk along the stream right to Rydal is a real highlight. The building is quirky and full of character.

The bathroom could probably do with a spruce up and there was no shower gel or shampoo supplied but other than that it’s a lovely place to stay.

7.0 / 10.0

Enjoyed our stay as the weather was exceptional

So close to Rydal lake and surrounding walks also accessibility to buses

Breakfasts were a bit hit and miss as regards to what was available

6.0 / 10.0

Food was great, pleasant just enough to get by.

Locality was great to travel and walk

The bathroom sink was filthy and broken towards the end of our stay. The bed was slanted as it was missing a key feature to the bed

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic cozy experience close to everything you want with a wonderful innkeeper.

Absolutely wonderful! Location was great, Iain is wonderful and makes a fantastic (and accommodating) breakfast! 20 minute walk away from the rydal caves. Comfortable beds with lovely amenities. 100% would come again!

10.0 / 10.0

Rydal Lodge, very special

Highly recommend staying here. Ian was so welcoming and attentive as the host of Rydal Lodge. I was booked to stay in a double room but was given the option to have a suite for my 2 night stay. This was beautifully presented with views over the garden. The hospitality tray was amply stocked, with lovely daffodil mugs. The walled garden sits on the edge of the river Rothay with seating. There is a private walk through the gardens to the bridge leading to Rydal Water. Breakfast both mornings was excellent and I had cereal and a veggie full English. Ian is the chef as well as host, cooking up a treat. Rydal Lodge is set in easy reach of some stunning walks & attractions. I travelled by public transport for this visit bit there's parking on site. Highly recommend if you're looking for a personalised touch for you short or longer stay.

Stay too short.

8.0 / 10.0

Great dog-friendly stay for a walking break

Fantastic location between Grasmere and Ambleside. Beautiful old property in lovely garden with river at the bottom. Fabulous walks from the property, and bus stop right outside for trips further afield. Stunning scenery. Clean room, hot shower, comfy bed and delicious breakfasts! Very dog friendly and Iain is an accommodating and engaging host, sharing useful information about the local area and providing laminated walking guides( to borrow). Good pub almost opposite with great food. Also a coffee shop a few minutes walk away at Rydal Hall.

The room was quite snug, especially as we had our dog with us. An old towel and water bowl for the dog would have been useful. The property needs a bit of TLC, but it made for a relaxing stay because we weren’t too worried about everything being immaculate all the time!

10.0 / 10.0

Iain is a super host, friendly and accommodating. I was grateful for the loan of a pair of walking poles as I’d forgotte

Comfortable bed and gorgeous views over the garden to the river. A great location for walking and an easy stroll into Ambleside without the hassle of finding a parking space.

8.0 / 10.0

lovely stay apart from the rain

great breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Best you could find in the Lake District

Amazing place. Very interesting old property which has kept much of its original charm. Location is beautiful and well placed. The owner is the perfect host.

10.0 / 10.0

Great service, gorgeous location, not too far from anything.

The full english breakfast was fantastic, served by Ian who would keep us company and have a chat, making us feel welcome. The room was cosy and sufficient to out needs, if we needed anything, Ian was pleased to accommodate.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely lakes getaway.

In a perfect location for exploring the lake district. Within a few steps of a lovely pub, the Badger Bar, right next to a bus stop. Lovely walks right from the lodge to Rydal water, Grasmere, Loughrigg Fell and Ambleside. The room was spacious and comfortable with a lovely view of the garden and river. Breakfast was freshly made each morning and delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

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10.0 / 10.0

Serenely beautiful. The perfect getaway.

The character, warm reception, excellent breakfast… and I had a local waterfall image on the wall on the way to the bathroom! Amazing. The location is absolutely perfect for exploring the Fairfield Horseshoe, or nipping between the main towns as there is a bus stop directly outside the front door (not that you’d know from inside, being lovely and quietly peaceful). Iain has created such a perfect spot in this corner of the Lakes and I can’t thank him enough for being such a wonderful host.

Nothing. It was all just stunning.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent host, good rooms, good breakfast, amazing location

The location is amazing, it has wonderful gardens, it packed on the river surrounded by wonderful trees and mountain vistas in the distance

Nothing, the property was full of character

3.0 / 10.0

Well, it was certainly an experience. Maybe I just made the mistake of expecting more for the price.

The owners were lovely and the breakfast was nice. They also gave us helpful tips on places to visit in the area.

We’ve just returned from a 2-night stay at Rydal Lodge and unfortunately, it fell short of our expectations. This was a last-minute booking, and we chose Rydal Lodge primarily for its location, dog-friendly policy, and the appealing room photos shown online. While the setting is undeniably lovely, the experience did not live up to how it was presented. One major issue was the shower — the water flow was extremely weak, making it difficult and uncomfortable to use. For a property positioned as a premium stay, this was particularly frustrating. Overall, while we appreciated being able to bring our dog and enjoyed the surroundings, the room quality and amenities were underwhelming and not consistent with how they were advertised.

5.0 / 10.0

Not too bad in general

The owner is nice, and location is good just next to where we come back from hike.

Super low water pressure and old facility, could’ve refurbished a bit more.

8.0 / 10.0

Great B&B for our 3 night stay.

We loved the location which was within easy reach of many Lake District attractions. Iain was great to chat to and was very helpful. Oh, and he cooked a delicious full English breakfast including good quality bacon, eggs, black pudding The beds were very comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Fab stay, with a very good host Iain who provided us with walks and maps and cooked a great breakfast. Fab place stunni

Lovely quaint place in a very pretty setting with the river running alongside the garden full of wildlife . Perfect setting with so many stunning walks from the doorstep.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely house and grounds, lovely host and excellent Gluten free breakfast was provided (as requested

Lovely host who was knowledgeable about allergens and I had a lovely gluten free breakfast every day

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7.0 / 10.0

Peaceful and tranquil

Excellent location, really good base for doing walks around the area, the start of the Fairfield Horseshoe is right outside which is brilliant for doing this. Also right on the bus route to travel easily to nearby Grasmere and Ambleside. Room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfy. Iain was very friendly and helpful, also cooks a great full English breakfast! Gardens are beautiful as well, very peaceful location

9.0 / 10.0

Ideal location over too soon.

Breakfast great with Cumberland sausage. Lots of walks on the doorstep and the room warm and spacious.

Needed a few more days to do more of the challenging walks.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location for a weekend in the lakes

Great location for plenty of picturesque walks and Wordsworth country. Regular bus service right outside the door for trips further afield. Iain is the host and is friendly and welcoming. Happy to have a nice chat with his guests, although he is super busy when preparing a good breakfast for us all.

The shower was a little lacking in pressure, we made Iain aware and I'm sure he will fix the issue soon. Certainly not a reason not to return!

2.0 / 10.0

We were disappointed with the lodge. It was exceedingly cold and many areas require building work. O

The breakfast team were polite and friendly. The lodge was well-located for bus travel.

The lodge was really cold with little to no heating. In the dining room, we could see our breath when eating. The shower didn’t work properly, intermittently providing either red hot or cold water. We had no choice but to have a bath which is far from ideal for hair washing. The communal area on the ground floor was very small and really cold.

1.0 / 10.0

Great location but a large investment needed ..

The location was amazing ..

The lodge is tired and needs lot of work . Very expensive for the quality of the accommodation . Room was okay , but bathroom cold and shower was a dribble with hole in wall and power cable sticking through .. Breakfast was tasty but breakfast room was cold . The property has a lot of potential but currently it’s too expensive for what’s on offer . The reviews seem very positive but this doesn’t fit with our experience .

10.0 / 10.0

Best weekend ever

Excellent location, stunning scenery, excellent room and services, staff extremely warm and friendly, nothing was a problem to them.

7.0 / 10.0

Overall a good place to stay.

Excellent quality and choice for breakfast.

Separate private bathroom.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent all round stay.Hosts,sleep,food,parking,5 ⭐

Definitely an excellent breakfast.Hosts thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and easy.Superb location for walking.Lots of information from hosts for walks,food etc.

9.0 / 10.0

A great little break

The location was great, there were plenty of walks from the house, you could leave the car in the carpark. Also the bus service was good. The hosts were so helpful and accommodating. The garden was very relaxing to sit in and watch the birds. The breakfast was delicious.

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9.0 / 10.0

Perfect weekend break

Whole experience was lovely. Owners couldn't do enough for you. Such a relaxing place perfectly positioned. Great breakfast and an honesty bar with good selection of drinks. We'll definitely be back.

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