Top 10 Hotels Near Skelwith Force in Ambleside for 2026

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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

1. The Britannia Inn

1.9 km from Skelwith Force

Peter

P8,667

P10,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A stone house with a white porch and flower boxes.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a long wooden table, and a bar area.

A cozy room with leather armchairs, a round table, a bar area, and a stone fireplace.

A patio area with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a view of a lake and forested hills.

2. The Three Shires Inn

2.4 km from Skelwith Force

Colin

P11,360

P13,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and umbrellas, a gravel path, and a wooden fence.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, shelves with bottles, glasses, and a map on the counter.

A large stone building with a covered patio area, featuring multiple windows and a chimney.

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, leather seating, and a chandelier.

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

1.8 km from Skelwith Force

Mark

P2,765

P3,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot tub with a blue towel on it, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A spacious room with a large dining table, multiple chairs, and a decorative cart.

A hallway with a dog sitting by a door leading to a garden.

A traditional building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

3.1 km from Skelwith Force

Karen

P23,503

P28,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A well-maintained garden with a variety of flowering plants and a neatly trimmed lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

A window with a view of a green landscape, including trees and a lawn.

A white cottage with a stone wall and a garden with pink flowers.

5. The Old Farm

1.1 km from Skelwith Force

P40,685

P48,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A stone house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A stone building with a well-maintained lawn and a stone wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a red armchair, a television, and a patterned rug.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a Bosch oven. There's a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

6. Silverthwaite Cottage

0.4 km from Skelwith Force

P53,112

P63,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A two-story house with a white exterior, a black door, and a small porch.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with books and a cup, a TV on a stand, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with floral curtains, and a vase with flowers on a dresser.

A dining area with a round table, four wooden chairs, a bottle of champagne, and a fruit bowl.

7. 2 Riverside Cottage

3 km from Skelwith Force

P28,345

P34,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A stone building with multiple windows and a door.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, a heart-shaped decoration, and a wooden wardrobe.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a small potted plant, and a view into a living room with a sofa and a television.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a red rug, and a wooden coffee table.

8. Townfoot Cottage

1.8 km from Skelwith Force

P65,223

P78,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A stone building with multiple chimneys and a sloped roof, surrounded by trees and a foggy background.

A reception area with a 'Please ring for attention' sign, a bulletin board with various items, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a decorative mirror, and a patterned wall.

A building with a sign reading "Brantfell" and a "NO VACANCIES" sign on the window. There are flower boxes with various plants and flowers, and a metal fence with pink flowers in the foreground.

9. Brantfell House

3.4 km from Skelwith Force

Sharon

P8,295

P9,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

10. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

3.8 km from Skelwith Force

Gregory

P6,760

P8,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden furniture and a stone wall.

A waterfront property with a stone patio, wooden bridge, and a row of windows.

A bathroom with a skylight, a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A covered outdoor area with a glass roof, a number '12' sign, and a hanging flower basket.

11. Waterhead Retreat

3.6 km from Skelwith Force

P5,116

P8,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a clear sky, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A large, white, two-story house with a stone wall surrounding the property, set in a lush green landscape with trees and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a green carpet.

12. Ees Wyke Country House

8.2 km from Skelwith Force

Trynne

P10,608

P14,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A cozy restaurant with wooden floors, leather seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pergola structure.

A room with a plaid armchair, a bookshelf, and a wall with a sign reading "The Coniston Inn Eat, Drink, Sleep, Explore".

A stone building with multiple windows and a sign reading "The Coniston Inn."

13. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

6.7 km from Skelwith Force

Ece

P7,258

P8,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, wooden chairs, and a plaid carpet.

A room with a wooden bookshelf, a leather chair, and a menu on the table.

A close-up of a dish with sesame seeds and green garnish.

A building with a sign reading "The Red Lion Inn."

14. Red Lion Inn

5.4 km from Skelwith Force

Steven

P4,977

P5,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy restaurant with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a buffet area.

A campsite with two tipi-style tents, each with a picnic table in front.

A bunk bed with a mural of a boat on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a door.

15. YHA Windermere - Hostel

6.8 km from Skelwith Force

Max

P2,489

P2,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

A ferry docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with a bed, two patterned armchairs, a small table with two cups, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A stone building with a small patio area featuring a table and two chairs.

16. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

3.6 km from Skelwith Force

Trusha

P5,477

P6,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with views of greenery, and a wooden ceiling with a chandelier.

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, two bedside lamps, and a dark pillow.

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a green sign reading "Rothay Gardens Residents Car Park Telephone 01539 4".

17. Rothay Garth

3.3 km from Skelwith Force

Tony

P5,498

P6,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a caution sign.

A staircase with a sign reading "Residents only" and a wooden handrail.

A bar area with wooden bar counter, stone flooring, and a stone wall in the background.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

18. Queens Head Hotel

7.3 km from Skelwith Force

Dennis

P8,088

P9,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A bar area with a Christmas decoration, a bartender, and a sign reading "TEMPERANCE".

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

Three dogs in a doorway with a red ribbon, and people in the background.

A traditional village with stone buildings, a church, and a pub with outdoor seating.

19. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside Town Centre, 3.7 km from Skelwith Force

Ian

P6,844

P8,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A large, historic stone building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a herringbone floor pattern, and large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A chessboard set up outdoors with a house in the background.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and a view of a body of water and mountains in the background.

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

7.8 km from Skelwith Force

Carole

P11,210

P11,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Had an amazing stay here! Brilliant room and lovely club amenities with free cake and coffee and incredible breakfast! Only the inside pool is included so you have to pay £60 for 2 hours in the evening to use the whole spa. I feel like one spa session should be included when paying for club level."

Brantfell House

10/10 Excellent

"Bed and pillows very comfortable, room tastefully decorated and clean. Stairs upto bedrooms. Parking at rear. Lovely breakfast and hand made starter with fresh fruits and granola/ yogurt."

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff, room was clean, breakfast was good."

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really good place for a relaxing little break would highly recommend"

The Gables Guest House

8/10 Good

"Very warm welcome and friendly staff, very comfy bed and hot shower. Close to town. Full English breakfast every morning what more do you need! Warren was really nice and let me check in early. Thank you for a lovely stay."

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Our room was on the top (2nd) floor so beware if you have heavy cases"

The Daffodil Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is lovely, well situated and very clean. Staff were few but very pleasant Spa was ok, but pool not very big Food was high quality and well presented Booked on line for restaurant, but no record of bookings when we checked in. All in all 7out of 10"

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the balcony,more like a little garden. Very comfortable stay,spa bath in room was a nice surprise. Spa facilities were good amazing ❤️"

The Britannia Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, helpful staff and excellent food."

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

9.8/10 (12 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

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Allan Bank

Learn about the local history of Elterwater with a stop at Allan Bank. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Grasmere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grasmere during your travels in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or check out its lively bars.

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Ambleside Roman Fort

After visiting Ambleside Roman Fort, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterhead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Borrans Park

Explore the great outdoors at Borrans Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Rothay Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rothay Park, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Alcock Tarn

Explore the great outdoors at Alcock Tarn, a lovely green space in Grasmere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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White Platts Recreation Ground

8.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at White Platts Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Lakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skelwith Force?

Skelwith Force is located in a welcoming area of Skelwith Bridge known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Skelwith Force?

The Britannia Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Skelwith Force. Other good choices within a few miles include YHA Langdale - Hostel and The Langdale Hotel & Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Skelwith Force?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Skelwith Force.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skelwith Force, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Skelwith Force.

What can I see and do near Skelwith Force?

You'll want to browse the collections at Wordsworth Museum, Armitt Museum and Library, and Hawkshead Grammar School. While you're exploring, swing by Dove Cottage, Rydal Mount, and Wray Castle to learn a bit about the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tarn Hows, Grizedale Forest, and Holehird Gardens.

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Our top choices for Skelwith Force hotels

1. The Britannia Inn

2. The Three Shires Inn

3. YHA Langdale - Hostel

4. Rothay Manor Hotel

5. The Old Farm

6. Silverthwaite Cottage

7. 2 Riverside Cottage

8. Townfoot Cottage

9. Brantfell House

10. Rydal Hall Christian Retreat

11. Waterhead Retreat

12. Ees Wyke Country House

13. The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

14. Red Lion Inn

15. YHA Windermere - Hostel

16. Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

17. Rothay Garth

18. Queens Head Hotel

19. The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

20. Windermere Manor Hotel

Top Skelwith Force Hotel Reviews

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Brantfell House

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

The Gables Guest House

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

The Daffodil Hotel

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

The Britannia Inn

Other attractions near Skelwith Force

Rydal Water

Allan Bank

Grasmere

Ambleside Roman Fort

Borrans Park

Rothay Park

Alcock Tarn

White Platts Recreation Ground

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