Ponsonby Travel Guide
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Daffodil Hotel
Lovely polite friendly staff. spotless spacious room with a pretty view & lovely little touches throughout the hotel. Free onsite parking, Spa was a real treat - open til 8pm which is fab after a day of exploring. Only negative was the coffee at breakfast was very weak but coffee machine was ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Keswick Country House Hotel
Room was clean.Parking was easy.The bar was bright welcoming with pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024

Fell View
Very pleasant small property. 5 mins walk from central Ambleside. Well equipped and warm. Perhaps a bit small for a family of 4 but great for two people. Nicely decorated with thoughtful touches. Only one parking space but a car park 4 mins walk down the hill. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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
Popular places to visit

Scafell Pike
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Scafell Pike during your travels in Eskdale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.

Wast Water
Explore the great outdoors at Wast Water, a lovely green space in Wasdale. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Wasdale
Explore the great outdoors at Wasdale, a lovely green space in Nether Wasdale. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Ponsonby Tarn
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ponsonby Tarn during your travels in Seascale. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.
Seascale Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Seascale at Seascale Golf Club. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.
Seascale Playground
Explore the great outdoors at Seascale Playground, a lovely green space in Seascale. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its bars.
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- Coniston Water
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Muncaster Castle
- Old Man of Coniston
- Dove Cottage
- Honister Slate Mine
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Wasdale
- Whinlatter Forest Park
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hellvellyn
- Wast Water
- Skiddaw
- Solway Coast
- Grizedale Forest
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Crummock Water




