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The rooms at The Unicorn Inn are well-appointed, each maintaining the inn's traditional charm while providing all the conveniences for a modern traveller. They are tastefully decorated, and come with en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and tea and coffee making facilities. The comfortable beds, paired with the tranquility of the Lake District, ensure guests have a restful night's sleep. Some rooms also offer breathtaking views of the surrounding fells, adding to the appeal of the stay.
One of the major draws of The Unicorn Inn is its prime location in the heart of Ambleside. It's an ideal base to explore the beautiful Lake District, with Lake Windermere and a host of walking trails just a short distance away. Furthermore, Ambleside's charming town centre, with its variety of shops, cafes, and other attractions like the iconic Bridge House and the Armitt Museum, is on the doorstep of the inn. Whether for a pint of local ale at the end of a day of exploration or for a comfortable place to stay while discovering the Lake District, The Unicorn Inn stands as a quintessential choice.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 220 feet / 67 metres above sea level
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International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
24.4 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
35.8 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 39 Keld
13.6 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.7 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
15.4 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
4.4 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
7.0 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near The Unicorn Inn Ambleside
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Armitt Museum And Library -
LA22 9BL
NY 37609 04736
= calibrate.typified.boating Hotels nearby. 1 minutes walk
LA22 9BL
NY 37609 04736
= calibrate.typified.boating Hotels nearby.
A museum and gallery dedicated to the heritage of the Lake District with prominent Art work and book collection plus Beatrix Potter exhibitions as part of the overall collection
0.1m / 0.2km -
Stagshaw Gardens -
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby. 16 minutes walk
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby.
An informal woodland garden run by the National Trust. Located a little south of Ambleside with the Stencher Beck running though with mini falls adding even more interest.
1.1m / 1.8km -
Stock Ghyll Force Waterfall -
LA22 0QT
NY 38003 04510
= shaves.cubed.lectures Hotels nearby. 3 minutes walk
LA22 0QT
NY 38003 04510
= shaves.cubed.lectures Hotels nearby.
A 70 foot cascading waterfall in a woodland setting within walking distance of central Ambleside. In the spring it is particularly good with daffodil's and good water flow.
0.2m / 0.3km -
Rydal Hall Gardens -
LA22 9LX
NY 36638 06369
= gross.respected.closed Hotels nearby. 19 minutes walk
LA22 9LX
NY 36638 06369
= gross.respected.closed Hotels nearby.
The gardens are located in the village of Rydal in the Lake District of England. The gardens feature a range of plant life, including a formal garden, a rose garden, and woodland areas. Visitors can also explore the nearby Rydal Mount and gardens, the former home of poet William Wordsworth.
1.3m / 2.1km -
Ambleside Climbing Wall -
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby. 4 minutes walk
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby.
A indoor Climbing wall for both beginners and experts , ideal as a rainy day activity or a honing your skills, or simply to try something different
0.3m / 0.5km -
Doras Field -
LA22 9LU
NY 36444 06304
= trader.duplicate.flipping Hotels nearby. 20 minutes walk
LA22 9LU
NY 36444 06304
= trader.duplicate.flipping Hotels nearby.
An area of semi-open woodland now manged by the National trust and once owned by William Wordsworth and gifted to the trust by the Wordsworth family. Depending on the season you can see large areas of daffodils and bluebells
1.3m / 2.1km -
Ambleside Roman Fort -
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
0.8m / 1.3km - 12 minutes walk
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
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Cared for by English Heritage, located south of the village close to Lake Windermere - stone footings of a 2nd century fort remain
0.8m / 1.3km -
Rydal Mount and Gardens -
LA22 9LU
NY 36422 06390
= cared.quickly.should Hotels nearby. 20 minutes walk
LA22 9LU
NY 36422 06390
= cared.quickly.should Hotels nearby.
A 16th century house and the home to William Wordsworth’s for much of his life together with the garden, which Wordsworth designed and remains very similar to those days. There is also a tea room
1.4m / 2.3km -
Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier -
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby. 14 minutes walk
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby.
A small pier used for bording of the lake ferry & cruise's with a cafe and bar and nearby gift shops
0.9m / 1.4km -
Rydal Caves -
LA22 9SD
NY 35000 05000
= traffic.chaos.encounter Hotels nearby. 25 minutes walk
LA22 9SD
NY 35000 05000
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A a man-made cavern that on first glace looks like a natural cave though was actually Loughrigg Quarry.
1.7m / 2.7km - View more hotels nearby with distances
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