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The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Pool
VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
$209
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, England, LA22 9PR
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room (without view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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VALLEY SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Accessible Double (without view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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SENIOR SUITE | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

SENIOR SUITE

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

4-star Ambleside hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, massage/treatment rooms, and concierge services.
The Daffodil Hotel offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Ambleside hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

The Daffodil Hotel features a full-service spa and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Daffodil Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Dinning Room - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dinning Room

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1855
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and July 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Daffodil Ambleside
Daffodil Hotel
Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
Hotel Daffodil
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel
The Daffodil Hotel Ambleside
The Daffodil Hotel Hotel Ambleside

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 605 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 605 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 605 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 605 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 605 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

A few days in the Lake District

Soulless interior design (including plastic flowers on dining tables) Uncomfortable chairs Uncomfortable sofas in the lounge Menu needs something to be added: say daily specials Very friendly and welcoming personnel and efficient service Efficient check-in and check-out
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely hotel! Situated close to the beautiful town of Grasmere, and on the edge of the lake which was so picturesque you could sit and watch the view for hours - we did this whilst sipping a drink on the outside seating area. The spa was a perfect way to relax after a day of walking. We got the bus to walk the Fairfield Horseshoe but there are so many other walks to choose from (the bus stops are a fee meters away in either durection). In relation to the hotel it was clean, the rooms were lovely (we upgraded from the standard one) and the beds were comfy. The hotel staff were friendly and very attentive. There waa a great breakfasf choice and extra options were available to be cooked outside if the hot and cold buffet range. We had an evening meal which was also delicious. The only issue we had was I thought I had booked a 60 min spa treatment but in fact I hadn't. My fault but feel like the website could be updated and the email confirmation provide clearer timings i.e., the length of treatment and not just the start time as I would have realised my mistake. Appreciate this is a me problem, not them, so don't let this stop you from booking... I definitely recommend this hotel and will return myself sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely stay made special by wonderful staff- special thanks again to Purmina who always welcomes us back like family. 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very good only problem was dinner menu same for all the time was there expensive but lakes are expensive. Staff made the holiday very helful and very friendly would stay again.we were lucky with the weather it was glorious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely room, and the food was excellent. Let down a bit by inconsistent messaging through staff. High turnover is inevitable in this part of the world and the ethos of delivery of high standards is not maintained through the core of the staff. I feel that some clear and consistent messaging needs to be passed throughout the staff. It’s no doubt a difficult issue but it is one that managers need to address if they are going to reach higher standards. Really enjoyed my stay all the same. Food was right up my street, unpretentious and downright yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Dinner menu disappointing. Buffet breakfast not what I expected at a hotel of this reputation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, perfect short birthday break. Staff were very attentive, relaxing break all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Short Stay

Short stay and we were very impressed. Welcoming friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Incredible location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Wonderful weekend with the Girls

Perfect place to switch off. The food was excellent, not a huge menu to choose from but there was something for everyone. Prices seemed high at first glance, but I can assure you that you definitely get what you pay for. really good. The homemade sourdough bread!!!! amazing, would return just for that. (honestly it is something else) The staff really make this place wonderful. Very attentive and friendly. The room was really nice, really clean and comfortable. The SPA, this was really wonderful, the treatments were exceptional, and the facilities were amazing. Location was great, we walked into Ambleside on the opposite side of the lake and caught the bus back (559) to the hotel after some shopping and a shandy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were superb and really made us feel welcome. The food was delicious and expertly prepared. The only blemishes were a table in our room that was damaged and should have been replaced plus there was a little mould on the shower sealant. Overall, an excellent hotel and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a suite with lake views, it was really nice, very large room with nice big bed and large bathroom we had evening meal and breakfast, the food was good staff friendly and helpful. Great location for walks. will be back in the future
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great break in very nice and convenient location. Brilliant walks in doorstep including Rydal Cave. Thank you Daffodil.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

A fab break

A wonderful stay. Fab location, friendly helpful staff , gorgeous food & drinks. Comfortable rooms. The spa was lovely & the treatment was so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Hotel

Lovely Hotel and would definitely recommend the afternoon tea it was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Anniversary weekend

Lovely location on the lake Great sauna and pool was okay - but not a swimming pool as quite shallow Great breakfasts Ideal location for Hellvelyn or Windermere
View of Lake at rear of Hotel
Rydal Cave approx 2 miles from Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025