The Best Hotels Closest to Tarn Hows in Ambleside - 2026 Updated Prices

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Tarn Hows hotels

A two-story white house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a small garden area in front.

A stone bench with cushions and a lantern, overlooking a grassy landscape with trees and hills.

A modern living room with a large window, a white sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

1. High Grassings Country House

1.3 km from Tarn Hows

Paul

3.405.095 ₫

4.086.114 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A stone wall entrance with a door labeled "The Grange".

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a vase with dried flowers, and a door leading to a garden.

A stone building with a rustic exterior, a wooden bench, and a grill area.

A stone wall with a gate leading to a green field.

2. The Granary

2.2 km from Tarn Hows

"Visable damp on the bathroom wall by the shower and a very strong smell of damp in the downstairs area including bedrooms. The owner tried to disguise the smell with air fresheners and by leaving the windows open but the smell of damp was still immediately apparent on entry. Had we been staying longer than 2 nights and not arrived so late in the evening on the first night we would have left. It was a real shame because everything else about the property and surrounding area was beautiful, but...

Ron

12.958.819 ₫

15.550.583 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs.

A wicker chair and table set outdoors with a wooden fence and greenery in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a toaster, and a sink.

A white building with a wooden door and a sign that reads "BETTYS MEWS 2".

3. Betty's Loft

3 km from Tarn Hows

10.907.299 ₫

13.088.759 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A white building with a window, a stone wall, and a large green ivy plant.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, flanked by wooden chairs. A wooden cabinet with drawers is to the left, and a lamp with a red base is on the table. A mirror hangs on the wall above the table.

A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a plaid armchair, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

An outdoor wooden table with four chairs, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

4. Columbine Cottage

3 km from Tarn Hows

15.760.726 ₫

18.912.871 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A lush garden with various trees and shrubs, a stone pathway, and a view of distant mountains.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a sofa with cushions, and a patterned rug.

A white house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

A cozy living room with a red armchair, a beige sofa with multiple cushions, a red patterned rug, and a wooden ceiling.

5. The Farmhouse

2.6 km from Tarn Hows

15.410.488 ₫

18.492.586 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a nightstand.

A room with a ping pong table, a fireplace, and a black leather couch.

A stone cottage with a gravel driveway, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A cozy room with a foosball table, two wicker chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.

6. Hawkshead Hall

2.3 km from Tarn Hows

28.147.868 ₫

33.777.442 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a leather armchair, and a cabinet.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

7. Rothay Garth

5.9 km from Tarn Hows

Tony

2.023.386 ₫

2.428.064 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

5.6 km from Tarn Hows

Trusha

2.270.802 ₫

2.725.100 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone house with multiple windows and a large lawn.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are two windows with curtains, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A stone building with multiple windows, a well-maintained lawn, and a large tree in the background.

A neatly made bed with a fluffy white throw blanket, two wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden headboard with carved details.

9. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

7.2 km from Tarn Hows

Rewa

3.420.276 ₫

4.104.332 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden cabin with a curved roof, a glass door, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs.

A pub with a stone facade, a red telephone booth, and flower baskets.

A corrugated metal building with a circular window, surrounded by a wooden fence and a garden area.

A room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown headboard, and a window with curtains.

10. The Wilson's Arms

7.5 km from Tarn Hows

Abi

2.289.140 ₫

2.746.968 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a clear sky, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A staircase with a red carpet and patterned wallpaper, leading to an upper floor.

A large, white, two-story house with a stone wall surrounding the property, set in a lush green landscape with trees and a clear sky.

11. Ees Wyke Country House

5.8 km from Tarn Hows

Trynne

5.725.024 ₫

7.556.908 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A house with a garden featuring purple flowers and a red flower in full bloom.

A cozy bar area with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a variety of bottles.

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a stone wall.

A bar with wooden furniture, a counter with a menu, and shelves with bottles.

12. Cuckoo Brow Inn

6.7 km from Tarn Hows

Nick

3.162.036 ₫

3.794.443 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a large bay window, outdoor seating, and a snow-covered landscape.

A covered dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A neatly made bed with folded towels, a headboard with wall-mounted lamps, and a window with curtains.

13. The Sun

3.9 km from Tarn Hows

RALPH

3.147.567 ₫

3.777.081 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

A bar area with wooden bar stools, multiple taps, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

14. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

3.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ece

2.432.096 ₫

2.918.653 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden cabin with a bed and two chairs outside.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense greenery.

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, a whiteboard, stone walls, and a kitchen area with a sink.

15. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

4.1 km from Tarn Hows

Arun

1.144.455 ₫

1.373.483 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A spacious lobby with wooden beams, large windows, and a central chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, safety signs, and lounge chairs.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and large windows.

16. Windermere Manor Hotel

7.6 km from Tarn Hows

Joy

2.935.821 ₫

3.522.986 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

17. Waterhead Retreat

6 km from Tarn Hows

1.897.221 ₫

3.104.544 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Temperance Inn".

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

18. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.3 km from Tarn Hows

Ian

2.558.489 ₫

3.070.049 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lakeside property with a marina, multiple boats, and a large house with a white facade.

A corner room with a bay window, two armchairs, and a small table with bottles.

A stone bridge over a calm river, a stone building with outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.

A room with a table and chairs by a large window with a view of greenery and houses.

19. Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside Town Centre, 6.2 km from Tarn Hows

Ravinder

3.118.838 ₫

3.742.606 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a view of a lake with boats, and a brick wall.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a bar counter, and a patterned floor.

20. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

5.6 km from Tarn Hows

Lina

2.845.832 ₫

3.414.998 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

View all properties

Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

Lakes Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, towels were not changed daily and tea/coffee facilities were not replenished every day, luckily I had taken my own. Staff very friendly, breakfast was good with lots to choose from. Pool area was good main pool was bright but a bit dark and dangerous in areas, the hot tub was not very clean or clear you could not see the steps to get in, needs lighting to see where you are going, health a safety hazard. Nice to have a bar on the poolside, and it stayed open till late. Lots of people in the on-site pub in bathrobes eating and drinking as you had to go through pub to get to the pool. Good in the pub had a good variety to choose from reasonable priced. All in all it was a nice hotel and a pleasant stay, but the pool area definitely needs to a bit brighter to see where you are going."

Red Lion Inn

8/10 Good

"The Red Lion is perfectly located within the picturesque village of Hawkshead. The pub is a great, friendly place to spend the evening and the fact that they serve food is a bonus if you don't want to go out. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again."

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We had room 310 it where there are some sort of blowers air con also a fire door is left open and the staff use it come come in and out but the hotel is a great place to stop apart from this"

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

8/10 Good

"At the fringes of the town, so it’s quieter. There is no lifts at Lakehouse so please ensure you get the ground floor if you have difficulty climbing stairs, especially with big luggage."

Rothay Garth

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent little guest house for a short stay in the Lake District. Victor checked us in and looked after us for breakfast. He’s a lovely lad super friendly nothing was too much trouble."

The Sun

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay. Easy parking. Good breakfasts"

The Three Shires Inn

10/10 Excellent

"What a gem Loved it Period building lovingly maintained"

The Hive at Poppi Red

10/10 Excellent

"We were greeted by a lovely, friendly guy who gave us the code for our room and warned us about the low ceiling when exiting the bathroom. The room was lovely, cosy and spotlessly clean. I personally loved the wallpaper, and the beds were very comfortable. My partner, however, clearly wasn’t paying attention. 藍 After using the bathroom, he came down the steps and BANG — hit his head. I reminded him we’d literally just been warned about it. You’d think that would be the end of it. It wasn’t. Throughout the evening, he proceeded to hit his head a further FOUR TIMES, bringing the grand total to FIVE. There is even a sign saying “MIND YOUR HEAD.” At this point, I have confirmed my suspicions that my partner is, in fact, a raving idiot. Unless there was a member of staff standing there holding a flashing neon sign saying “MIND YOUR HEAD, YOU ABSOLUTE PLONKER”, I genuinely believe he’d have carried on until he eventually sustained brain damage. 😂 Thankfully, it had absolutely no negative consequences for me as I’m only 5ft tall. In fact, watching it unfold provided some of the entertainment highlights of our stay. 藍 This is absolutely NOT a negative review! Lovely hotel, beautiful decor, cosy historic town, comfy beds and some great pubs serving good food within walking distance. Highly recommend — just mind your head. And if you’re travelling with an idiot like my partner, pack a helmet. 😂❤️ Thank you for a lovely stay! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (one for each bump)"

The Britannia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff and excellent food."

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

After visiting Church of St Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hawkshead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

See properties

Hawkshead Grammar School

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

See properties

Grizedale Forest

9.0/10 (40 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grizedale Forest, a lovely green space in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

See properties

beach near Church Beck

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Church Beck during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

Skelwith Force

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Skelwith Force during your travels in Skelwith Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

See properties

Donald Campbell's Grave

Learn about the local history of Coniston when you spend time at Donald Campbell's Grave. Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Steam Yacht Gondola during your trip to Coniston? Stroll along this quaint area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

See properties

John Ruskin Museum

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Ruskin Museum in Coniston. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tarn Hows?

Tarn Hows is located in a welcoming area of Ambleside known for its beautiful lakeside setting and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Tarn Hows?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tarn Hows.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tarn Hows, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Tarn Hows.

What can I see and do near Tarn Hows?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Wordsworth Museum, Hawkshead Grammar School or John Ruskin Museum. Sights like Hill Top Farm, Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around Old Man of Coniston, Grizedale Forest and Go Ape Grizedale.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Cars

Car hire near Lake Windermere

Search Hotels Near Tarn Hows, Ambleside

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Tarn Hows hotels

1. High Grassings Country House

2. The Granary

3. Betty's Loft

4. Columbine Cottage

5. The Farmhouse

6. Hawkshead Hall

7. Rothay Garth

8. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

9. New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

10. The Wilson's Arms

11. Ees Wyke Country House

12. Cuckoo Brow Inn

13. The Sun

14. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

15. YHA Hawkshead - Hostel

16. Windermere Manor Hotel

17. Waterhead Retreat

18. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

19. Ambleside Townhouse

20. The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Top Tarn Hows Hotel Reviews

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Red Lion Inn

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

Rothay Garth

The Sun

The Three Shires Inn

The Hive at Poppi Red

The Britannia Inn

Other attractions near Tarn Hows

Church of St Mary

Hawkshead Grammar School

Grizedale Forest

beach near Church Beck

Skelwith Force

Donald Campbell's Grave

beach near Steam Yacht Gondola

John Ruskin Museum

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia