Independent, Lakes Peninsula hotels

"I recently stayed at the Salutation Hotel & Spa in Ambleside and came away genuinely impressed. Perfectly located in the heart of town, it’s an ideal base for exploring the Lake District — with shops, cafés, and walking routes right on your Staff were friendly, welcoming"

"Room 5 very clean and cosy, very friendly staff, lovely place with fantastic views and lovely food with great choice of ales."

"Very nice "

"Lovely clean & warm room. Great welcome by the friendly staff and really enjoyed the breakfast during our stay"

"What a wonderful friendly place this is. From the host to the staff at breakfast time. To me that is the most important thing. However the breakfast was wonderful. Room was really nice. Close to the town centre"

"Brilliant stop . Staff all brilliant and friendly . The spa area very clean and accommodating. We were at the restaurant Saturday night and the food was superb . Would recommend it to anyone "

"Super nice rooms, excellent shower, all very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Swimming pool, sauna and steam room were high quality, clean and maintained throughout the day. Breakfast excellent - continental pastries and usual buffet. The restaurant and bar area are picturesque and add to warm cosy feeling of the entire venue. Would highly recommend. "

"We absolutely love this hotel as it has fantastic views to the lake, lovely comfortable rooms and excellent food. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them making the whole stay a real pleasure. We would have no hesitation recommending this hotel as a great place to stay."

"Room lovely bathroom tight staff busy but polite "