Lakes Peninsula Travel Guide
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Visit Lakes Peninsula

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
We went as a foursome to celebrate an anniversary. The staff, as always, are friendly and helpful and the service in the restaurant is efficient and cheerful. We had great rooms with a great view of the fells. The spa is wonderful. I had a fantastic afternoon in the gym and pool then relaxed with ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

The Daffodil Hotel
Absolutely fabulous second time we have been. One of the best breakfast I’ve had in a hotel rooms are spacious and very clean . The spa is fantastic. And in such a lovely part of the country. Couldn’t fault a thing
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Rothay Garth
Nice clean room with nice view. Staff very welcoming. Prime location. Easy parking. Excellent breakfast. All for a great price.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Luke's Hoose
Luke's Hoose felt really homely as soon as we opened the door. Great views from the elevated living room, looking over the town and hills beyond. So close to the main street so was easy to access all the shops, bars etc.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Waterhead Cottage

Violet Cottage
The property was immaculate. Every room was very clean and tidy. Very comfortable for 2 adults, not sure how 4 adults would feel as it might be a bit on the small side, especially if you are tall people as the ceilings are low. Parking might be a bit tricky. There is space outside for one car, although ...
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit

Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre during your travels in Lakes. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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

Rydal Mount
Find out about the history of Rydal with a stop at Rydal Mount. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Dove Cottage
Find out about the history of Grasmere when you spend time at Dove Cottage. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Dove Cottage
- Rydal Water
- Stock Ghyll Force
- Skelwith Force
- Harrison Stickle
- Helm Crag
- Ambleside Climbing Wall
- The Herdy Shop
- Borrans Park
- White Platts Recreation Ground
- Easdale Tarn
- Armitt Museum and Library
- Cocoa Hearts
- Faeryland
- Lake Windermere




