Budget Hotels in The Lake District

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Cheap accommodation in the Lake District is more in demand than ever in the midst of our ‘credit crunch’ economy, although the hotel trade generally has suffered a downturn in bookings, the budget sector is thriving and mid to luxury hotels have been forced to lower their rates or have empty rooms.  Travellers seeking budget hotels in The Lake District therefore are well-placed and with a bit of smart research, should be able to not only stick to their budget but also get a little luxury for less!

Check out Lastminute.com who offer luxury Lake District hotels discounted up to 45%. Leave your booking arrangements until 48 hrs before the first night of your stay and you’ll get the best deal this way, as most hotels who have unsold rooms release them to booking agencies at a competitive discount, rather than risk the rooms not selling. Lastminute.com offer this discount under their Top Secret Hotels scheme - you will be able to specify your chosen location and room requirements, as well as other options such as lakeside, swimming pool etc., but you will not be told the actual name of your hotel until you have booked, however you will be given a description of the hotel and its’ facilities, amenities and star rating. The really good thing about Lastminute.com is their Price Match Promise to refund in full if you find the hotel cheaper elsewhere, so this ensures you get the very best deal. For Lake District Hotels with up to 45% discount check out either lastminute.com or laterooms.com. 

Lake House Hotel Waterhead Bay – Highly Recommended

Undoubtedly one of the best budget hotels in the Lake District, Ambleside, LakeHouse opens out onto Windermere and offers spectacular views across WaterheadBay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and the Langdale Pikes.

An elegant small country house which at the same time manages to be stylish, modern and informally relaxed with caring staff and management that really go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. The 12 ensuite individual rooms are extremely well-appointed with extras that you don’t expect at this price – doubles start at £49, such as flat screen TVs, music system and DVDs.  Some rooms have lake views for which there is a supplement which still offers value for money

The hotel serves a traditional Lakeland hot and cold buffet breakfast in its’ dining room which affords wonderful lake and mountain views.  Its’ sister hotel, just 400 yards away has an indoor pool which guests staying at Lake House are welcome to use as well as their restaurant (Lake House does not serve dinner).  Room service is available and LakeHouse is only a short walking distance away from Ambleside with plenty of inns and restaurants.

Ambleside is in the heart of the Lakes, a bustling, charming town, half a mile from the northern end of beautiful Lake Windermere where the steamer departs from Waterhead pier. The town has numerous Inns, restaurants, cafes and tea rooms as well as a delightful old fashioned cinema which is well worth a visit if it rains.

Ambleside Lodge is ideally located 2 minutes walk from the centre, in its’ own woodland setting. It is an award-winning bed and breakfast with standard rooms starting at £70 for a double ensuite, per night inclusive of breakfast. Superior rooms with four poster beds and spa baths are also available as are communicating family rooms and singles. The Lodge offers comfortable, cheap accommodation in the Lake District and as an added bonus, complimentary use of a pool, spa and leisure centre nearby. The breakfasts are hearty, serving local Cumbrian sausage and cooked to order. It is a friendly place, full of character where you will be made very welcome.

One must visit eating establishment in Ambleside is Lucy’s on Church Street which is delicatessen selling all manner of local Cumbrian foods (ideal to fill your picnic hamper with) and they also have a fabulous café restaurant serving light snacks to full meals – they have recently won national awards for their delicious home-made desserts, such as Westmorland toffee apple crumble.

Ambleside offers plenty of tourist attractions including historic houses, museums, art galleries, craft and gift shops all situated centrally and a within a few minutes drive abundant outdoor activities such as golf, hiking & biking, fishing, riding and country fairs, special exhibitions, music, food and drink festivals – check out the local tourist information for events.

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