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Places to Stay Near an Ice Cream Parlour in Ambleside

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Places to Stay Near an Ice Cream Parlour in Ambleside

A daily ice cream is a holiday rule, not a treat. Every stay here is within walking distance of a parlour or creamery — many churning their own from local milk.

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Keen Ground Farm

Keen Ground Farm

✓ Small intimate site on the edge of Hawkshead village

🏖️ 2.03 miles from Coniston Water, Monk Coniston (Good water quality)

Ambleside

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Lama Lodge

Lama Lodge

🏖️ 2.31 miles from Coniston Water, Monk Coniston (Good water quality)

Hawkshead and Near and Far Sawrey, North West England

Sleeps 2

£323 per break

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The Croft

The Croft

✓ Situated in the picturesque village of Hawkshead

🏖️ 2.36 miles from Coniston Water, Monk Coniston (Good water quality)

Hawkshead

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The independent parlours and farm creameries are the ones worth the walk — look for 'made on site' on each place's page, and expect honest seasonal hours outside summer.

Browse the ice cream & creameries themselves in our Eat & Shop Local guide, or see all holidays in Ambleside for the full picture.

Frequently asked questions

Are these proper ice cream places?

Yes — independent parlours and creameries from our Eat & Shop Local guide, not a freezer in a corner shop. Each has its own page with what it makes.

Do I book through this site?

No — every listing links straight to the holiday operator and you book with them at their live price. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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