DescriptionThe Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel is situated in the center of the Lakeland village of Ambleside. All our tastefully decorated bedrooms are en-suite, some with JacuzziÆ baths and all with trouser press, hairdryer andtelevision with satellite channels. Many of our rooms enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding fells. All the public areas have recently been refurbished to provide comfortable and relaxing surroundings. We offer a choice of dining, with our Beech Tree restaurant where you can enjoy an excellent choice of dishes or our more informal Lounge Bar where we serve meals all day. Conference facilities are available for up to 100 delegates in our Library or Garden Lounge, providing a relaxing venue for that all-important meeting.Guests enjoy free membership to a nearby luxury leisure club with swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, JacuzziÆ and beauty salon. The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel is situated in the heart of the picturesque Lake District with so much to see and do. With free private parking, the Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel is the ideal base for a holiday in the most beautiful corner of England.** If booking more than one room the cancellation policy is 4pm the day prior to arrival **
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Hotel AmenitiesRestaurantBar/loungeSaunaMeeting/banquet facilities accommodates up to 100Safe deposit boxFree parking
Amenities
Bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
Free parking
Hairdresser
Meeting facilities
Non smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Restaurant
Room Service
Cable television
Area Information
Local Attractions:
2 miles from Brock hole National Park, set in award-winning gardens, which run down to the lake. Exciting exhibitions, adventure playground, special events, walks and a chance to learn about the National Parks.
4 miles from Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth 1799-1808. Guided tours of the cottage are available, also, a museum displaying manuscripts, along with paintings of the life and work of Wordsworth, his family and friends.
6 miles from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's home where she wrote her famous children's stories.
10 miles from Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin, one of the greatest figures of the Victorian age. The house is beautifully situated on the shores of Coniston with 250 acres of woodland gardens and lakeshore meadow.
10 miles from Grizedale Forest Park, famous for its Forest Sculptures along marked trails with routes for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cycles.
11 miles from Aquarium of the Lakes, discover the often-secret world of the wildlife dwelling alongside the lakes, from mountain stream to the river estuary. Watch the otters at play.
15 miles from Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, 15-inch narrow gauge railway travels from the Roman port of Ravenglass, seven miles through Eskdale Valley. Visit the watermill along the way.
20 miles from Holker Hall, the beautiful home of Lord and Lady Cavendish with its award-winning gardens. A fine collection of vehicles is on show in the Lakeland Motor Museum.
20 miles from Muncaster Castle, visit the 13th century Castle with its free audio tour. Beautiful gardens. The finest owl center in the world is located here where the World Owl Trust has its headquarters.
25 miles from South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the North's leading zoo park. See rhino, zebra, tigers, cheetah, red panda, kangaroos, wolves, monkeys and over 100 other species.
Restaurants/Lounges:
On Premise:
Beech Tree Restaurant, English and continental cuisine serving breakfast and dinner.
Lounge Bar, serving English bar meals and drinks.
Nearby Cities:
4 miles from Windermere
4 miles from Grasmere
15 miles from Keswick
Transportation:
4 miles from Windermere Train Station
49 miles from Carlisle Airport
95 miles from Manchester International Airport
96 miles from Newcastle International Airport
180 miles from Glasgow Airport
Directions
Take M6, Junction 36, A591 through Windermere to Ambleside, to the village center.
