The Temperance Inn

Ambleside

📍 33 Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0BH

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)

Historic inn in the heart of Ambleside town centre
Short stroll from the northern shores of Lake Windermere
Dog-friendly rooms available across all room categories
Live music in the pub on weekend evenings
Good base for car-free exploring via train and bus links

The Temperance Inn sits in the heart of Ambleside, a historic Cumbria hotel just a short stroll from the northern shores of Lake Windermere, surrounded by mountain views and popular fell walks. Rooms range from doubles and twins to family and single rooms, all with complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV and tea & coffee facilities, and dog-friendly options are available throughout. The pub and restaurant serve bold, freshly prepared street food, with live music on Friday and Saturday evenings adding to the lively atmosphere. It's an easy base for car-free travellers too, with Windermere station nearby and local buses into town. Close by you'll also find The Armitt Museum & Library, just a short walk from the door, perfect for exploring Ambleside and the wider Lake District.

How far to…

Town centre: 2 minute walk
Waterhead Pier: 15 minute walk
Grasmere Gingerbread: 10 minute drive
Windermere: 15 minute drive
The Armitt Museum & Library: 0.3 miles away
Station: 4.3 miles away

Practical details

Check-in: from 3pm
Check-out: 10:30am
Parking: No on-site parking; nearest car park on Rydal Road or Lake Road
Pets: Dogs welcome in rooms and designated pub/restaurant areas
Families: Family friendly with a children's food menu

Accommodation on site

Double rooms
Twin rooms
Family rooms
Single rooms

Details taken from the operator's own website on 7 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Evening Entertainment
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Pet Friendly
✓ WiFi
🚌 Near a Bus Stop
🔌 EV Charging Nearby
🚆 Near a Train Station

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