Innkeepers Lodge Ambleside Lake District

Shane poured a perfect pint of Asahi and had great craic with us at the bar. The next morning Tom served an incredible breakfast, and Victoria made check-in easy. A lovely hotel in the heart of the Lakes, and a real hidden gem in Ambleside. Five stars.

The rooms were spot on, with plenty of space for a couple, and the staff were friendly. There was a good choice of beers and a convenient checkout time. The letdown was dinner: we both ordered the fisherman’s baskets because they sounded great, but they looked like frozen food from iceland that had been deep fried. For £18 I expected something fresh, so we decided not to have breakfast there the next day.

After a long day walking, the food hits the spot, and there’s always a good pint. It’s in a perfect location and feels like a home away from home. The staff are lovely and chatty, especially Megan and Jordan. Megan always greets us with a smile. My favourite place in Ambleside!

The family friendly atmosphere was great, and the food and service were fantastic. Megan was especially helpful, though all the staff were attentive and kind. One small idea for the QR ordering: letting customers modify dishes in the app would make things easier for them and save staff time editing orders. We asked staff to make changes and that worked fine. A wonderful visit, highly recommended.