Rooms At The Apple Pie - Premium Accommodation in Ambleside, Cumbria

The 8 individually designed en-suite rooms include king rooms, double rooms, standard twin rooms, and the Apple Loft Room 34, which overlooks Bridge House and the fells. Attic rooms have low beams and roof windows, some rooms are dog-friendly, and an allergy-free room is available. The hotel provides a drying room for wet hiking gear and an honesty box with snacks, drinks, and fresh milk.

Guests receive a 10% discount at the Apple Pie Cafe and Eating House next door, where the hotel's own bakery supplies bread, cakes, and gingerbread. The family-friendly restaurant has vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, plus kids' meals. A complimentary piece of the bakery's gingerbread is left in each room.

The hotel is on Rydal Road in the centre of Ambleside, steps from Bridge House and the town's shops and restaurants. Windermere Lake Cruises is 1.9 km away, and the World of Beatrix Potter is 9 km away. Helvellyn hiking route, Dove Cottage, and the Wordsworth Museum are nearby, and boating is available on Lake Windermere, 16 km from the hotel.

The hotel welcomes families with children and pets, with dog-friendly rooms available. Staff speak German, English, and Ukrainian and give expert recommendations on local dining, activities, and hiking routes. The property provides luggage storage and an electric vehicle charging station, and its operations focus on sustainability and local community engagement.

Recognition: The Guardian top 10 B&Bs in the Lake District

Rooms: 8 individually designed en-suite rooms including Apple Loft Room 34

Dining: 10% discount at Apple Pie Cafe and Eating House

Parking: Free parking on site and nearby

Family: Dog-friendly rooms and family-friendly hotel

Sustainability: Strong focus on sustainability and local community engagement