Ferndale Lodge - Ambleside

Family-run 10-room lodge in Ambleside, a short stroll from Lake Windermere

Accommodations

Ferndale Lodge offers just 10 rooms, including a ground-floor king room and a pet-friendly double room with its own front door. All rooms are light and airy, equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, a TV, and a private shower room. Some rooms also provide views over Ambleside and the surrounding fells.

Amenities & Services

The property includes free on-site parking and free WiFi in all rooms and throughout the building. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for guest convenience. Safety features include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access, with an invoice issued upon request.

Location & Accessibility

Lake Windermere cruise boats are a 10-minute walk from the lodge, while scenic Rydal Water is a 2-mile drive away. The bus stop for services to Windermere town (5 miles away) is just 2 minutes from the front door. Ambleside town center with shops, pubs, and restaurants is a 5-minute walk, and the property offers free parking to ease exploration.

Dining & Flexibility

Ferndale Lodge operates on a room-only basis, giving guests total flexibility to have a lie-in, brunch, or early lunch. No on-site breakfast is served, but the host provides plates, cutlery, and crockery for takeaway meals. A generous supply of tea, coffee, milk, and sugar is available in the room with extras free to collect.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The pet-friendly double room is a self-contained annex behind the main house with its own front door, avoiding the need to walk through shared areas. Dogs are allowed only in this specific room type, which includes a designated parking space. The room offers a comfortable bed, a powerful shower, and a view of the fells, ideal for walkers with dogs.

• Location: 10-minute walk to Lake Windermere cruise boats, 2-minute walk to bus stop
• Rooms: 10 rooms including ground-floor king and pet-friendly annex with own front door
• Parking: Free on-site parking with additional public car park permit available
• Pet Policy: Designated pet-friendly double room only, with separate entrance and parking
• Flexibility: Room-only basis with no fixed breakfast times; cutlery and crockery provided for takeaways