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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, Ambleside

Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX, UK

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Free Wifi
Private Car Park
Lift
Pets Allowed
Leisure with pool
Spa
Walk-in Showers
Public Transport Nearby

For over 350 years, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa has offered a warm Lake District welcome with beautifully designed rooms, private hot tubs, luxurious spa experiences and locally sourced dining—all just steps from Lake Windermere.

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Rooms & Facilities

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Free Wifi
Private Car Park
Lift
Pets Allowed
Leisure with pool
Spa
Walk-in Showers
Public Transport Nearby

Number of Bedrooms: 70

Parking Spaces: 80

Steps into Hotel: 0

Check In Time: 3pm

Check Out Time: 11am

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa is perfectly located at the foot of Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Surrounded by dramatic fells and beautiful valleys, this historic Lake District hotel offers a warm Westmorland welcome and the ideal base for both relaxing spa breaks and active adventures in Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just a short walk away, and Grasmere and Wordsworth’s heritage only minutes by bike, bus or car, guests can explore the very best of the Lakes directly from the hotel’s doorstep.

At the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, you can select from 70 elegantly designed bedrooms, each crafted to make your Lake District stay truly memorable. Options include spa suites for special occasions, private hot tub rooms, family accommodations, accessible rooms, and dog-friendly rooms. After a day exploring the fells or visiting local pubs and cafés, you’ll return to a room that’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Experience the world-famous Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa breakfast—an unforgettable start to your day in the Lake District. The Head Chef and team take pride in using locally sourced ingredients from trusted Lake District suppliers, ensuring every meal, from breakfast to dinner, is packed with fresh, delicious flavours.

Exclusively for hotel guests, the on-site Leisure Club and Health Spa at the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offers a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and a 13m indoor swimming pool—perfect for relaxing and unwinding. Treat yourself to one of the spa’s tailored packages, including facials, massages, and manicures, and leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and pampered in beautiful surroundings

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year. Book online today with My Hotel Break.

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Ground Floor Rooms

Wifi

Walk In Showers

All 70 rooms at the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa include complimentary access to the Leisure Club and Health Spa, so you can relax and unwind without any extra charges.

Classic Rooms
The Classic Rooms combine traditional charm with comfort, featuring spacious king or twin beds, ensuite bathrooms with jet baths and showers, heated towel rails, and fluffy towels. Some rooms can be upgraded to include a balcony for added views and relaxation.

Club Rooms
Spacious and inviting, Club Rooms feature a super king bed and a cozy seating area—perfect for reading or enjoying a cup of tea. Upgrading to a balcony room adds private outdoor space to unwind.

Lakeland Classic Collection
The Lakeland Classic Rooms offer modern comforts and a welcoming seating area, with select rooms boasting stunning views over the village and surrounding fells. Each room is uniquely furnished to create a warm, home-like atmosphere.

Lakeland Club Collection
Featuring super king beds and separate shower and bath facilities, the Lakeland Club Rooms are designed for relaxation. Many include private outdoor areas with hot tubs—ideal after a day exploring the Lake District.

Lakeland Spa Collection
For ultimate indulgence, the ground-floor Lakeland Spa Collection offers stylish lounges, super king beds, and private steam rooms, saunas, and showers. Step onto your balcony to enjoy the fells or relax in your own outdoor hot tub.

Suites Collection
Choose from the luxurious ground-floor Olive Mews or first-floor Loft Suites, each decorated with elegant fabrics and offering floating super king beds, private steam rooms, saunas, showers, and double spa baths. These suites provide the perfect setting for an indulgent Lake District escape.

Bar & Restaurant

Award-Winning Breakfast
Kickstart your day with the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa’s award-winning breakfast! Enjoy a delicious spread including a continental buffet, freshly baked breads and pastries, and cooked favourites like kippers, haddock, and a full Westmorland grill—perfect for fuelling your day in the Lake District.

Breakfast Served 8:00am to 10:30am – View Sample Menu

Fresh, Locally Sourced Ingredients
For dinner, the menus feature classic English dishes alongside globally inspired options, all prepared using the finest fresh, local produce. With a variety of flavourful choices, there’s always something new and delicious to discover.

Dinner Served 5:30pm to 9pm – View Sample Menu
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Leisure

Hot Tub

Sauna

Steam Room

Relaxation Area

Beauty Treatments

Indoor Swimming Pool

Take a refreshing dip in the relaxing indoor pool at the Ambleside Salutation Hotel or enjoy the sunshine in the outdoor hydrotherapy pool. Unwind in the steam room, ease tension in the infrared sauna, or simply relax on the comfortable recliners and swing seats.

Guests can also make use of the fully equipped gym, while the tranquil Elemis Waterfall Spa offers bookable treatments delivered by the expert therapists, along with a shop fully stocked with premium Elemis products.

Location & Directions

Directions to the Ambleside Salutation Hotel in Ambleside

From the North (e.g., Carlisle, Penrith, Scotland)
Take the M6 southbound.
Exit at Junction 40 (Penrith).
Follow signs for the A66 West toward Keswick.
After a few miles, turn left onto the A591 signposted Windermere / Ambleside.
Follow the A591 all the way into Ambleside.
As you enter Ambleside, continue straight following the one-way system.
Stay on Lake Road — the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa will be on your left near the top of the road in the town centre.

From the South (e.g., Manchester, Lancaster, Kendal)
Take the M6 northbound.
Exit at Junction 36.
Follow the A590 for a short distance, then merge onto the A591 toward Kendal / Windermere / Ambleside.
Stay on the A591 past Windermere.
Continue straight into Ambleside.
Follow the one-way system, staying on Lake Road.
The Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa will appear on your left in the town centre.

By Public Transport
There is good public transport near the Ambleside Salutation Hotel — both within Ambleside and connecting you to the wider Lake District

Local Bus Services
Right outside or very close to the hotel you’ll find bus stops served by regular services. Nearby bus stops include:
Salutation Hotel – immediate stop on Lake Road
Ambleside bus interchange (Stand 1) & Ambleside bus interchange (Stand 2) – main bus hub in Ambleside
Other nearby stops: Vicarage Road, Health Centre, Loughrigg Avenue, Bowling Green, etc.

Nearest Train Stations
Ambleside itself doesn’t have a train station, but there are convenient rail links nearby. Windermere – the closest mainline station (about 4 miles / 6 km from Ambleside)

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Dog Friendly
Our dog policy is a maximum of 2 dogs per room at the cost of £15.00 per dog per night. We have designated seating in the bar area where you are welcome to have breakfast with you dog, however, this must be booked with reception the night before. Please note this area is not reserved in the evening for evening meals. We can provide room service if you would like to dine with your pet.
6x Dog friendly rooms:
• Room 102 – Single
• Room 103 – Club Double
• Room 114 – Classic Twin
• Room 115 – Classic Double
• Olive 3 and Olive 4. Olive Suite

Children:
There is no charge for children under 7 years of age. Children aged between the age of 7 and 15 years of age are charged at £12.95 for breakfast. There is no charge for their bed.
9x rooms can accommodate 1x Sofa Bed:
• Room 105 – Family
• Room 116 – Club Double
• Room 220 – Club Double
• Olive 1 – Olive Suite
• Olive 2 – Olive Suite
• Olive 3 – Olive Suite
• Rothay – Lakeland Club
• Toddcragg – Lakeland Club
• Woodlands – Lakeland Classic

3x rooms can accommodate 2x Sofa Beds:
• Room 209 – Family
• Helvellyn – Lakeland Classic
• Olive 4 – Olive Suite

Things to See and Do

Walking

Nature Reserves

Sailing

Cycling

Climbing

The Lake District is one of England’s most stunning regions, boasting some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery. From historic castles and Beatrix Potter attractions to beautiful gardens and expansive lakes, there’s something for everyone right on the hotel's doorstep.

For those wanting a break from sightseeing, the area offers a wealth of visitor attractions and points of interest. Lace up your hiking boots and explore the fells, where you’ll be rewarded with postcard-perfect views and unforgettable landscapes.

Top Things to See and Do Near the Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

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