Skelwith Bridge Hotel, Ambleside
About the Hotel
Rooms: Comfort and Variety
Skelwith Bridge Hotel features 28 en-suite bedrooms, with single, double, twin, and king-sized options. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, Bright Earth toiletries, a refreshment tray, a hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV. The Grasmere room features super king or twin beds, a light seating area, ground floor access from the hotel gardens, and a large en-suite with a wet room style shower and a conventional bath. Superior Double/Twin Rooms offer space for up to two additional single beds. The Superior Queen room includes a corner bath and separate shower. The Grasmere Suite provides enhanced accessibility features, including a wheelchair-accessible bathroom and private entrance. Dog-friendly accommodations are available.
Dining Options
The Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers a menu, including the Classic Bolognaise (Lakeland minced beef with garlic, basil, oregano, sun blushed tomatoes, paprika and chopped tomatoes atop tagliatelle, parmesan, and garlic bread), and Battered Halloumi. The bar offers food from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily. The Bridge Restaurant is open from 6:30 PM daily. A Full Cumbrian breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM in the Bridge Restaurant, including tea, coffee, toast, fresh fruit, yoghurts, and cereals. Traditional Sunday Roasts are available throughout the day, featuring locally sourced meats and vegetarian options. A selection of wines, beers, and soft drinks is served in the bar, including Birra Moretti, Heineken, Corona, Estrella Daura, Shipyard Low Tide, Warsteiner Fresh, Warsteiner, Carlsberg, and Somersby ciders.
Leisure and Entertainment
Skelwith Bridge Hotel features a garden with a terrace, a bar, and a games room. Activities in the surroundings include sailing, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, bird watching, golfing, and shopping. Guests can enjoy the sunset from the terrace. Lot of information in showcase at reception.
Location and Transport
Skelwith Bridge Hotel is a short drive from Ambleside and 80 km from Carlisle Lake District. Nearby landmarks include Rydal Mount (3.5 km), The Armitt Museum And Gallery (3.5 km), Lake Grasmere (3 km), Rydal Cave (2.5 km), Skelwith Fold (1 km), Loughrigg Tarn (1 km), Todd Crag (1.5 km), Borrans Park (3 km), and Merz Barn (2.5 km).
Hotel Services
Skelwith Bridge Hotel offers a 'home away from home' experience with real fires and a friendly Lakeland welcome. The property provides real log fires. The hotel provides cask Marque Excellence. The chimes of Big Ben will herald the new year followed shortly after by a fireworks display on the front lawn at midnight.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor