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    The Unicorn Inn

    187 reviews
    #72 of 101 B&Bs / Inns in Ambleside
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    North Road, Ambleside LA22 9DT, England
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    187 reviews
    • Excellent46%
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    North Road, Ambleside LA22 9DT, England See on map
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    All reviewsmixed grillthe pubopen mike nightold style pubselection of local alespeasquick drinkolde worldwould highly recommend a visitstaying elsewheregreat beerlarge portionsate hereenjoyed my staylong walkan overnight staybeautiful village
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Birthday treat

    Visited as an overnight stay as a birthday treat from my partner. Small snug rooms in what they describe as the older inn in Ambleside, but don't mistake snug, cosy etc. as euphemisms for shabby. Scrupulously clean, nice clean bedding, clean bathrooms. When we went...More

    Thank FlorianFY
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great Pub

    A small pub with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. The food we had was delicious and the staff were really helpful and friendly. Just off the main road in Ambleside, it could be easy to miss but it is well worth a visit, especially for...More

    Thank Mary E
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great swim

    We came to Ambleside to take part in the 2 mile great swim We decided to stay the night rather than drive back to Knutsford The room was clean and comfy the beer was full flavoured and the breakfast next day didn’t disappoint Top marks...More

    Thank Braithwaite69 .
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Historic and charming

    I stayed here last night. Room was clean and comfortable. Lovely historic atmosphere. Staff were friendly and really helpful. One of them went home to give me a loan of his swim float for the event I was doing. Breakfast V.G. definitely worth a visit.

    Thank DeniseN777
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Lovely find

    Went here two nights for a meal whilst staying elsewhere in Ambleside. The food is very good. The staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. The only problem was that it was a shame that it was so busy due to a karaoke night and...More

    Thank morebeard
    Response from Carl W, General Manager at The Unicorn InnResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your kind review we are so happy you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again take care from all the team at the unicorn inn

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    United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Ambleside
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    March 24, 2017|
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    No, I didn't stay there... I thought I reviewed it as a pub, I didn't notice it was listed under a hotel as it suggested on trip advisor that I rate it based on my location. I didn't realise it was an issue? we just popped... More
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    "Good place for a fuller evening menu"
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    "Yes the bak of the hotel"
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    "There is live music in the bar on Saturday nights which can be heard from bedrooms. Finishes about 2300."
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    "Room 5 is a double with en-suite shower room"
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