Lakes Peninsula
Travel Guide





Visit Lakes Peninsula
Where to stay in Lakes Peninsula

Ambleside Town Centre
Though Ambleside Town Centre might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ambleside Pier and Rydal Mount.

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
"Great stay, we arrived while the hotel waa experiencing a local power cut and the team on duty couldn't have been more helpful. It was all resolved quickly and we had a brilliant weekend. The spa was clean and well maintained, breakfast was well cooked and the hotel was spotless. We stayed in a loft ..."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Daffodil Hotel
"A beautiful hotel in a perfect location in Grasmere away from the more crowded areas of the south Lake District. The hotel is clean and well-maintained with helpful staff and a very welcome health spa with jetted pool, sauna and steam room. The location on a beautiful lake opposite the historic William ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
"Very helpful and friendly staff. Room clean and bed comfy. A bit of a wait for dinner but it was well worth the wait; delicious. You couldn't find a more fabulous landscape as the setting either."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Paradise in the Lake District.
"Beautiful location - well equipped and very clean apartment. The balcony up in the trees with views over a pretty pond and woodland was gorgeous.. Enjoyed walks straight from the apartment with great views too Thank you"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Ambleside quiet detached Mountain Vw balcony Sleeps 6 Pool and Spa Parking3cars

Fell View
"Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend."
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Popular places to visit

Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family.

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a trip to Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Enjoy views of England’s largest lake, cruise the waters on a steamer and by rowboat and ride a horse-drawn carriage into a historic village.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.
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