Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX, England
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Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

A fabulous hotel set in one of England's greatest beauty spots.

The Ambleside Salutation Hotel BW Premier Collection by Best Western, is a unique hotel in the heart of the English Lake District. Here you can enjoy the epic scenery of the great outdoors and then return to equally impressive surroundings indoors to show more

For enquiries or to make a reservation please call 03330 031841

For meetings and events enquiries please call 0844 387 62 40

Bars, Electric Car Charge, Free WIFI, Gym, Indoor Pool, Lift to all floors, Restaurants, Spa Pool
There is free parking available onsite.
Pets not accepted
Guide, hearing and assistance dogs only
Free WIFI available throughout the hotel
Check-in & Check out15:00 | 11:00
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX, England
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Restaurants & Bars

Our Chef and Sous Chef, Mike and Roy have both been at the Ambleside Salutation Hotel for over 20 years. Thanks to their dedication, the quality of the food served here is of the highest of standard.

Chef Mike Durkin
  • Breakfast Room
  • Brasserie
  • Lounge Bar
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Breakfast Room

In the Garden room, you can choose from a vast array of delicious starters and cold items, then enjoy our award-winning full Lakeland breakfast. Not to worry if you're a late riser - we also offer a range of brunch options to satisfy your needs, including delicious home cooked snacks served throughout the ground floor of the hotel.

Opening hours
Breakfast: 08:00 - 10:00
Weekend times may vary

Brasserie

The Brasserie features lots of little nooks and crannies where you can feel cosy. The menu is based on a traditional flair for English food interspersed with dishes from around the world. Our Bistro is a more informal dining experience with a 3-course menu featuring the finest local ingredients and a wide variety of dishes. We specialise in home-cooked wholesome food and take pride in everything we create.

Opening hours
Lunch: 12.00 - 14.00
Dinner: 17.30 - 21.00
Weekend times may vary

Lounge Bar

At the Ambleside Salutation Hotel, you can enjoy a warm welcome and a cold drink in the lounge, with comfortable seating, cosy fires and local ale. Come in with a book or a newspaper (or electronic equivalent) and take time out in a relaxed atmosphere. After a long day exploring the wonders of the Lake District, theres no better place to while away the evening.

Opening hours
11:00-23:30
Weekend times may vary
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Golf

Keen golfers are sure to relish a round of golf set against some of the finest scenery in England. There are two courses a short drive away from the Ambleside Salutation Hotel.

As you might expect, Windermere is one of the most scenic golf clubs in England and is sometimes referred to as a miniature Gleneagles.
Located 5 miles from the hotel, this parkland, 5132-yard course has 18 holes and a par of 65.

  • Windermere
  • Keswick
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Windermere

Keen golfers are sure to relish a round of golf set against some of the finest scenery in England. There are two courses a short drive away from the Ambleside Salutation Hotel.

As you might expect, Windermere is one of the most scenic golf clubs in England and is sometimes referred to as a miniature Gleneagles.
Located 5 miles from the hotel, this parkland, 5132-yard course has 18 holes and a par of 65.

5.00 miles away in Windermere

Course type

Parkland

Location

Off Site

Holes

18

Par

65

Distance

5132 Yards

Handicap

Handicap required

Prices

Keswick

Enjoy a round of golf with breathtaking views of the surrounding Lakeland Fells - including Blencathra, Skiddaw and the Helvellyn Range.
A little further away at 15 miles from the hotel, this parkland terrain, 6200-yard course has 18 holes and a par of 71.

15.00 miles away in Keswick

Course type

Parkland

Location

Off Site

Holes

18

Par

71

Distance

6200 Yards

Handicap

No handicap required

Prices

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Spa & Leisure facilities

After a hard day exploring mountains, what could be better than to return to a lovely Lake District Spa hotel for some quality pampering?

  • Spa Facilities
  • Treatments
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Spa Facilities

To help ease away those stresses and strains, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel has the on-site Waterfall Spa. Here we can provide various massages, facials and body treatments.

We use only the finest natural and holistic treatments combined with unique treatment techniques to achieve incredible results, so you'll leave feeling renewed and revitalised.

  • No. of treatment rooms: 4
  • Minimum guests per booking: 1
  • Maximum guests per booking: 16
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Opening Times

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Treatments

We only use the finest natural spa products from Clarins.

Health & Beauty
From £40.00 / Treatment
Massage
From £45.00 / Treatment
Mind & Body
From £55.00 / Treatment
Health & Beauty
From £40.00 / Treatment
Clarins Body Shaper
70 mins
From£74.00
Clarins Discovery Facial
30 mins
From£45.00
Clarins Expert Facial
70 mins
From£74.00
Indulgence Spa Package
70 mins
From£95.00
Manicure or Pedicure
50 mins
From£40.00
Massages
From £45.00 / Treatment
Clarins Back, Neck and Scalp M
30 mins
From£45.00
Clarins Re Balancing Massage
70 mins
From£74.00
Hot Stone Massage
25 mins
From£55.00
Sports Massage
60 mins
From£75.00
Mind & Body
From £55.00 / Treatment
Clarins Wellness Treatments
70 mins
From£74.00
Reflexology
50 mins
From£55.00

Make the most of our leisure facilities and enjoy some down time

Gym and Swimming Pool Leisure Facilities

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Meetings & Events

Set in the heart of the Lake District at a delightful location, The Ambleside Salutation Hotel is a wonderful place to hold a meeting or event.

Venue

With a location that include...

For any enquiries please contact events on 0844 387 62 40

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Set in the heart of the Lake District at a delightful location, The Ambleside Salutation Hotel is a wonderful place to hold a meeting or event.

Venue

With a location that includes free onsite parking, we have much to offer as an excellent conference venue. As well as fabulous rooms and on-site leisure facilities, you can expect good food and helpful staff who are dedicated to making your meeting a success. We endeavour to create a conference package that best accommodates your needs and budget.

Rooms

We cater for dinner dances, conferences, small weddings and more. For a smaller meeting, choose Garden room 1 for plenty of natural light and a relaxed atmosphere. For events involving up to 80 people, book Garden rooms 1 & 2 together. This is ideal for meetings, banquets, classes or theatre-style events. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all rooms.

Packages

We'll provide all the basics, like pens and flip charts, as well as refreshments throughout the day. We've also designed a range of standard packages for day delegates to accommodate your needs from the standard Westmorland package of essentials to the more lavish Westmorland Plus and Premier. If you'd prefer something tailor-made, we offer bespoke solutions too. Why not call us to discuss your requirements?

Available Room Set Ups

  • Banquet
  • Boardroom
  • Classroom
  • Theatre
  • U shape
Room Theatre Classroom U-Shape Boardroom Banquet
Garden Room 1 40 12 12 18 20
Garden Room 2 50 24 20 20 30
Garden Room 1&2 together 80 36 30 26 50
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Reviews of Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection

Traveller Overview:
4.5 Rating: 1986 reviews
Excellent 70%
Very Good 22%
Average 4%
Poor 1%
Terrible 1%
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Karen L, wrote review 01/08/2021

First visit in 2 years!

Had another lovely stay in our favourite Lakeland hotel. Given the staffing difficulties in the area it's a real tribute to the management to see lots of familiar faces. Spa booking was great, we had... more

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sarahd_hutch, wrote review 31/07/2021

Great stay at Salutation

Had another great stay at the Salutation. Room clean and comfy, spa/gym/pool a great facility for a hotel in a good central location. Staff always welcoming and helpful. We've returned here as a famil... more

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kenlynn3, wrote review 31/07/2021

Simply the Best

Another great stay. Even the weather didn't spoil it . The staff and the service are why we continue to come back. We are already planning our return. Even after Covid -19 the situation at The Salutat... more

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catherine333444, wrote review 28/07/2021

Review.

Very disappointed that no air con was in the rooms on this very hot day! The ventilation was unbearable. No fan could be provided for my mums room. Restaurant and spa was lovely. Staff were friendly... more

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helpfulhadvice, wrote review 27/07/2021

Lovely relaxing break at the Salutation

As a returning guest, we knew what to expect from the Salutation and we weren't disappointed. The hotel has put lots of time and effort into making the guest experience the best it can possibly be. ... more

Owner Response
Paul Cookson, General Manager at Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection, responded to this review
Thank you so much for your wonderful remarks it gives me great pleasure to read your kind words about your stay it sounds like we ticked all the boxes for your stay. We have experienced exceptional hot weather over the last free weeks and we have taken the measure of buying more fans that can cool the rooms more effectively. Good to read that our measures re Covid have given you the reassurance of the best possible safe guest experience. Our team do work hard to ensure our guests enjoy their stay, they are a friendly, professional helpful bunch and we are all greatfull for your continued loyalty.We look forward to welcoming you back once again.

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