The Daffodil Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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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

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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

Club Double Room

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

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

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

VALLEY SUITE

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Double (without view)

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

Standard Room, Valley View

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

SENIOR SUITE

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

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

On lake.You'll be steps from Dove Cottage and a 5-minute walk from Wordsworth Museum. Alcock Tarn and Grasmere Showground are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wordsworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Daffodil Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
The Daffodil Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Daffodil Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ambleside hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1855
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Daffodil Hotel to the airport?

The Daffodil Hotel is 101.1 mi (108-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Daffodil Hotel?

As of Sep 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Daffodil Hotel on Sep 30, 2025 start from $150.69, 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.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Daffodil Hotel.

Does The Daffodil Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Daffodil Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Daffodil Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Daffodil Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Daffodil Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a pool?

The Daffodil Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a restaurant?

The Daffodil Hotel is home to The Dinning Room, which features British cuisine.

Does The Daffodil Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features prenatal massages, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Daffodil Hotel to downtown Ambleside?

The Daffodil Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Grasmere.