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Riverside Hotel

Under Loughrigg, Ambleside LA22 9LJ, England
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Ranked #1 of 75 Ambleside B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 531 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Homemade bread(21)
  • Spotlessly clean(15)
  • Very comfortable(12)
  • Perfect hosts(11)
  • River Rothay(10)
  • Best B B(9)
  • Short walk(9)
  • Little touches(8)
  • Local produce(8)
  • Guest lounge(8)
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Sarah H
jacksonville
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012 NEW

My husband and I had high expectations due to the rave reviews about Riverside and we were not disappointed. David and Brenda made us feel at home, offered wonderful suggestions for walks and restaurants, and prepared a delicious breakfast. It is by far the best place we have ever stayed and we are longing to get back one day. Beautiful... More

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Simon M
Birmingham
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Our long weekend stay was fantastic, we could not have asked for anymore. David and Brenda are so welcoming, everything is perfect in terms of room, breakfast, the setting... The personal touch makes staying at the Riverside Hotel a must for all. This is the best hotel we have ever stayed in and we will be back later in the... More

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Stephen B
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is the friendliest place that I have ever stayed at. David and Brenda are attentive to your every need and have obviously spent a lot of time getting everything just right. The accomodation is on a par with a very good hotel but with the addition of the personal touch. When we visited, they baked a different type bread... More

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linda g
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My Husband and I returned yet again for a fabulous stay at Riverside thanks to the wonderful surprise that our brilliant Son and Daughter In-law (Carl & Helen) arranged for us to celebrate our 60th Birthdays this month.They also came with us and we had a great time together. They made it even more special by booking the 4 poster... More

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Helen F
Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
5
people found this review helpful

We returned to Riverside early in December for my birthday treat. Once again everything was perfect. Dave and Brenda are the most lovely, kind and caring couple who deserve every ounce of praise that is given to them. We arrived on a very wet Friday evening to a hotel with a roaring log fire and fairy lights all around, Our... More

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Amanda L
Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The location and standard of accommodation are excellent and are matched only by the hosts David and Brenda who make you feel very welcome. Very worthy of all the comments and awards. Everything you need has been thought about. We have also used and will continue to book the cottage next door, Gilbertscar, which is the best cottage we have... More

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eclair999
norwich
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

David and Brenda really have turned the business of hospitality into an art-form at this small but charming hotel. The attention to detail is amazing; a printout from the internet of the local weather as well as the national news at your place at breakfast every morning, and bird books on the window sill in the breakfast room if you... More

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SnowyWirral
Wirral
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

Owners Brenda & David made us feel very welcome as always. The house has a wonderful calming atmosphere with every comfort provided. We have stayed at the Riverside a number of times now and we have experienced excellent standards of service, food and accommodation on each occasion. We would recommend the Riverside as the perfect place to stay when visiting... More

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ChunkyMonkey53
Glasgow
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16 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We booked the Riverside purely on the previous tripadvisor reviews. We were in Ambleside for a family weekend away before Christmas and wanted accomodation close to the town centre but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. The Riverside is perfection! It's a nice 10 mins walk along the river and then through a park to reach the town... More

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alwaysaway76
kendal
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

One word for our stay AMAZING. On arrival we were greeted with upmost friendliness by the owners Brenda & Dave which signified the personal touch that the hotel offers.The bedrooms were immaculate which was continued throughout the hotel,a lovely touch was the shampoos and shower gels were made locally and could be purchased at the hotel.breakfast was beautiful offering a... More

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