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The Three Shires Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Ambleside with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Superior Twin Room | Living area
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Property grounds
The Three Shires Inn welcomes guests with a full breakfast and comfortable spaces to unwind. Visitors enjoy the garden, relax on the sunny terrace, or venture out to nearby trails with their bikes. The staff helps arrange tours and tickets, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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Little Langdale, Ambleside, England, LA22 9NZ

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Wray Castle - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Three Shires Inn

Upscale inn near Lake Windermere
At The Three Shires Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Exterior

Ambleside Rooms & Suites

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 72 reviews
$77 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Three Shires Inn Ambleside
Three Shires Inn
Three Shires Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn
The Three Shires Inn Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is The Three Shires Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Three Shires Inn?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Three Shires Inn on Dec 2, 2025 start from $146.49, 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 The Three Shires Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Three Shires Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Three Shires Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Three Shires Inn located?

Situated in Ambleside, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Allan Bank, Skelwith Force, and Tarn Hows. Lake Windermere and Rothay Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Three Shires Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, big room and comfy bed - certainly will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty much perfect

Great food, location. Clean modern rooms without losing the Lake District charm. Strong shower, great breakfast...all you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent break in quiet corner of the lakes . Staff were excellent as was the hotel and our room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend break

This is a beautiful location, our room was spotless and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated and very pretty location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous overnight stay. The place is spotless, the food was amazing. Rooms modern and comfortable despite it being a beautiful old building. Customer service was great too. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the creaky floorboards our stay was wonderful and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Break

Brilliant and excellent staff. Made to feel very welcome. Lovely place to stay. Excellent meals served in restaurant. Great for access to the fells - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Everything excellent

Everything excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem

We were welcomed by Gary who was very attentive & worked very hard throughout our stay. We were upgraded to a beautiful room which was a nice surprise. Food was excellent & overall we had a very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thus us the second time in the past five years that my family and I have booked a multi-day stay at the Three Shires Inn. This time, again, we were enormously pleased with our visit. The amenities, the food, the location, and particularly the staff were all first-rate. As was the weather, surprisingly. Only the traffic on the narrow roads was a challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, lovely clean room, nice outdoor seating area to enjoy the beautiful views. We never had a problem parking but space is limited. You need a car to drive to other locations or be extremely fit! The rooms are up a relatively steep staircase so enquire if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great value for money, lovely surroundings and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing, quiet, beautiful. The staff were great 😊😊😊we had great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location. Plenty of walks from the front door. Food available with plenty of options for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

We had a friendly welcome at the hotel from the staff. Located in the Langdales with beautiful scenery. We had dinner on 2 evenings and the room had everything you could want plus a bit of space- lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnífico pequeño hotel con habitaciones reformadas y con mucho encanto. Muy práctico para hacer senderismo desde el propio hotel. La cocina, tanto para los desayunos como las cenas, es buenísima. El personal muy atento, agradable y profesional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is excellent but it is very remote. A car is essential to travel over very narrow roads to get anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and peaceful location. We had dinner and breakfast, and both were delicious with locally sourced produce. The suite was lovely with a private patio next to a running stream. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, very welcoming , very tranquil location with a beautiful view, food is somewhat expensive but it's out on the sticks so expected Staff - George very welcoming nothing was too much and the short young lady very polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel, within driving distance of Grasmere. nice bath, large room the bed was 2 beds put together which was a little disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy night in the lakes

Arrived late afternoon. Reception was all ready for our arrival, so hassle free. Booked in for the evening meal and had some refreshments before viewing the room. Very happy with the room and really clean. Had our meal and were happy enough with all the food, very tasty. The bar lounge was comfortable and a decent drinks selection on other, an excellent whiskey selection was also available. The staff did ask if anyone required more drinks as they were closing the between 9pm and 10pm. I guess if more were in, it might stay open longer. We slept really well and were very happy with the breakfast the following morning. The staff were very attentive and professional. We'd certainly come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024