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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
Terrace/patio
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 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
  • Place, Dove Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Place, Rydal Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(20 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Club Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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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

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

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
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬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 Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Daffodil Hotel on Nov 10, 2025 start from $162.23, 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 body treatments, body wraps, and massages.

How close is The Daffodil Hotel to downtown Ambleside?

The Daffodil Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Grasmere.

The Daffodil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 619 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tessa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahamed

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

Excellent Hotel with Great Views

It was a one night stay and we were welcomed from the very beginning and given helpful information on local attractions by Mohammed at the reception. The tepidarium, sauna and steam room were excellent. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms were amazing, huge bed and big bathroom plus lovely views. The breakfast and drinks on the terrace were superb. Great location for exploring the lakes. Staff were all lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel in a beautiful location.

This is a good hotel in a beautiful location. The room was good and the staff were efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Basharat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
As a whole property is really nice but there was kitchen smell in the corridor on 1st floor. I choose Club rooms ,expecting higher quality furniture. Our bed had springs pushing out, making sleep really uncomfortable. My partner had to cover these with towels which was not very helpful. Changing room may have been an option , but there was no guarantee that other room will be any better. Breakfast is very ordinaryI must say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starting to look a bit tired and in need of a refresh. Dinner was lovely in the evening, however breakfast was disappointing, layout was poor, with no coffee options ! Spa was nice and included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spa and dining options. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a lovely setting food was amazing can wait to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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