The Old Vicarage

9.1/10 · 103 Reviews Book

Vicarage Road, Ambleside, LA22 9DH, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Free Parking Indoor Swimming Pool Family Rooms Free WiFi Non-smoking Rooms Very Good Breakfast

9.1/10 (103 Reviews)

Location

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Neighborhood

Forests

Grizedale Forest

On foot: 8,5 km · 1 hr 42 minBy car: 9 km · 8 min

Waterfalls

Skelwith Force Waterfall

By car: 205 m · 1 min

Historic and Protected Sites

Beatrix Potter Gallery

On foot: 8,3 km · 1 hr 39 minBy car: 8,6 km · 8 min

Aira Force And Ullswater

On foot: 18,8 km · 3 hr 45 minBy car: 18,9 km · 15 min

Bars

The Cellar Bar - Ambleside

On foot: 214 m · 2 minBy car: 311 m · 1 min

The Golden Rule

By car: 387 m · 1 min

Rail Stations

Windermere

On foot: 7,9 km · 1 hr 35 minBy car: 8,1 km · 9 min

Staveley

By car: 13,9 km · 14 min

Ski lifts

Lake District Ski Club – Raise Ski Lift

On foot: 17,3 km · 3 hr 31 minBy car: 17,6 km · 18 min

Kendal Ski Centre Tow 2

By car: 21,8 km · 20 min

Kendal Ski Centre Tow 1

By car: 21,8 km · 20 min

Natural Parks

Lake District National Park Entrance

By car: 15,1 km · 14 min

Museums

Hill Top

On foot: 10,9 km · 2 hr 10 minBy car: 12,1 km · 11 min

Adventure Parks

Treetop Trek

On foot: 4,4 km · 52 minBy car: 4,7 km · 6 min

Broadgate Meadow Recreation Ground

On foot: 6,3 km · 1 hr 15 minBy car: 6,6 km · 7 min

Phoenix Playing Field

By car: 7,9 km · 9 min

Glebe Park

On foot: 9,7 km · 1 hr 56 minBy car: 9,8 km · 11 min

Restaurants

Walnut Fish Bar

By car: 118 m · 1 min

Fino

By car: 118 m · 1 min

Jintana

On foot: 171 m · 2 minBy car: 313 m · 1 min

Lakes

Windermere

By car: 1 min

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Rydal River Cafe

By car: 2,3 km · 2 min

Information

The Old Vicarage on Vicarage Road offers family-friendly accommodations featuring free Wi-Fi, spacious family rooms, complimentary parking, and a hearty breakfast served daily. Guests can relax indoors with access to an indoor swimming pool while enjoying non-smoking rooms throughout the property. Just over two blocks away lies The Cellar Bar, Ambleside, accessible within a 2-minute walk along scenic routes. Windermere Lake sits about nine minutes drive away through winding roads, providing serene views and water-based activities year-round. Treetop Trek adventure park is even closer at six minutes’ drive, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking elevated forest trails. Nearby dining options include Walnut Fish Bar, known for its locally sourced seafood dishes.

Amenities

Bathroom

Toilet paper Towels Bathtub or shower Private bathroom Hairdryer Bathtub Shower Bathrobe

General

Smoke-free property Heating Family rooms Ironing facilities Non-smoking rooms Fan

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV TV DVD player

Outdoors

Garden Terrace Sun deck

Spa

Hot tub/Jacuzzi Sauna Indoor swimming pool

Services

Daily housekeeping Shared lounge/TV area

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Safety & security

Smoke alarms

Internet

Internet

Food & Drink

Breakfast in the room

Activities

Game room

Free on-site parking

Parking

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Reviews

10 / 10

Robert - 10/25/2025

Beautiful

10 / 10

Stewart - 11/07/2025

Perfect for us and Saffy the dog

Everything ok , no problems

9 / 10

Brian - 01/03/2026

brilliant location The staff were amazing!! we will definitely be back

8 / 10

Niall - 10/27/2025

Lovely staff and breakfast. Pool a nice feature and dog friendly too. Location right in centre bit quiet off road.

At a push to put something... No facility to eat later on have to go out.

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Important information

Please inform The Old Vicarage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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