Guide to Hotels in Ambleside and holiday accommodation in Ambleside

Its called The Samling. Set in its won sixty seven acre estate, its like no other place youve ever stayed. This is a hotel in the country and, emphatically, not a country house hotel, so theres none of that snooty nostalgic stuff. Instead, youll discover deep comfort the fruits of a thoughtful kitchen and service so good youll hardly notice it. Breakfast at The Samling is generally agreed is preferable in bed and a many splendoured thing it is. There is no other hotel like it.

The Waterhead Hotel is ideally located for exploring the lakes, walking the fells, taking a cruise on Lake Windermere or simply visiting the many local attractions in the nearby towns and villages.

Luxury themed rooms are also available with wide screen TVs king size beds and en-suite spa bathrooms. We have been featured in the Times reccomended by the Lake District Guide and are in the AA best B and B 2008.

The nearby fells and the steamer pier for cruises around the lake create a truly unique, ethereal ambience. Pretty bedrooms offer the best of traditional lakeland comfort, many with lake views. Country inn style dining where freshly prepared food of the highest quality, world wines and real ale are all served with spectacular views of the lake and fells. In warm weather these can be taken alfresco on the lakeside terrace.PLEASE NOTE:We have a 2 night minimum stay at weekends (3 nights at Bank Holidays)

West Vale Country House & Restaurant is an elegant traditional Lakeland stone built house, built in the 1890s as a Victorian gentlemans residence. We are  nestled deep in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the beautiful village of Far Sawrey which is only a short walk away from Lake Windermere and Esthwaite water. The villages of Near & Far Sawrey are well known for their association with Beatrix Potter whose house Hilltop is only a few minutes walk away. The stunning location overlooks Grizedale Forest and The Old Man of Coniston. The surrounding area is a pot pourri of cultural, historic and architectural interest along with the historical village of Hawkshead nearby.

West Vale Country House is all about peace and comfort.