Reviews of Skelwith Bridge Hotel 3 stars
Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside, LA22 9NJ, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful time at this dog friendly property, the staff were very friendly and attentive. Gabriel is amazing member of their team so cheerful he couldn’t do enough for us, a real treasure. The breakfast was great a lot of choice very fitting. We had two evening meals there, the steak pie with homemade chips and vegetables is delicious, compliments to the chef.
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel was comfortable and friendly with a good bar and excellent food.
There were no charging points for mobile phones in the room.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was beautiful, the room was spotlessly clean and the breakfast was outstanding. There is a lovely cafe and shop next to the hotel, bordering the river. Well worth a visit.
Room 5 was above the reception area and at the top of the stairs to the other guest rooms, so it was noisy. If you want a quiet room, I would recommend you avoid this room.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely smiley helpful staff
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewStaff were very helpful. Nice clean room.Very nice breakfast and meals.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff. Food . Building. Location. Price
Kitchen extractor outside room 17
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt is a lovely hotel in a beautiful location. The room was spotless and very comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us and were all so very friendly. The breakfast was excellent, was made to order, and arrived in good time.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA friendly place with excellent staff. Good value and good breakfast and dinner. Spacious room with the usual facilities.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely setting, comfortable room and enjoyable breakfast
Level of service could have been a bit better. Continually concerned to please - friendly and obliging
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFrom the minute I walked into this hotel I could feel the warmth of the staff. Joe and Ness have hospitality off to a fine art. Nothing was too much trouble to sort and their whole ethos is the customer comes first. The breakfast was a great to start to a days trekking and very varied. The evening meals were superb. I really cannot praise this hotel enough and recommend it to any and everyone. The additional back up staff of Katy G and Gav make up a very strong and energetic team that is managed superbly by BOB the manager and I for one will be returning soon. Thanks guys for a wonderful stay. x
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location , friendly staff , clean . Really good food.
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff, lovely traditional hotel with lots of character in a beautiful setting.
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were friendly and helpful and location is good
The interior is very dated and the exterior needs maintenance
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location Good breakfast Friendly staff Nice food served at the bar
TV was on the window sil, so couldn't have the curtains shut when watching it. Only 1 set of plug sockets beside the bed (not on both sides)
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewGood location for walks. Excellent friendly staff special Katie was very helpful
Needs to be refurbished. There was a leak and the carpet near the toilets were wet and it smelled like damp but beds were comfortable and amenities in the room and toilets very clean
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, friendly staff & overall a very pleasant stay.
Possibly offer a wider option on the menu for vegetarians & for Gluten free diets as it was quite limited.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and spacious room. Thoughtful touch with beautifully presented brownies and happy birthday in chocolate writing in the room when we arrived for my partners birthday. Thank you! Friendly staff. Good location.
It’s very dated, not in a charming country inn way sadly, looks to need a bit of TLC.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable beds. Nice breakfast.
Rooms quite noisy. Looks rather tired