Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside. We have a bar and restaurant, with 4 en-suite rooms and one 1 small box double room with adjacent bathroom. All rooms have free Wifi, tea/coffee making facilities, fresh cotton bedding, toiletries and towels. The accommodation is room only and guests have private access to the rooms and road. We have no parking but there is a public carpark close by. The Unicorn, serves simple fresh bar food, made on site by our local chef and owners. We pride ourselves on our Sunday roasts and fine ales. Guests will always receive a warm welcome to our cosy traditional English pub.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Ambleside
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christina
    Italy Italy
    Staff are so kind, friendly and welcoming. Loved having tea and coffee facilities in the room. Ensuite bathroom was fine, shower worked well. Pub was very popular and a cosy place to come back to in the evening.
  • Midge690
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy room, great for town centre and pub a downstairs!
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gem of a pub, in the heart of the Lakes, with lovely smart clean rooms and delightful staff. The food is excellent, and the only gap is that they dont do breakfast, but that's understandable given the size of the place, and there are LOADS of...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Unicorn
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of The Unicorn, Ambleside

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Unicorn, Ambleside takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:30 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Bankcard The Unicorn, Ambleside accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property hosts an open mic night every Thursday from 21:00. Some rooms may be affected by noise.

Please note that meals are served at the bar between 12:00 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Sunday.

Please note that this property does not serve breakfast.

FAQs about The Unicorn, Ambleside

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at The Unicorn, Ambleside is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at The Unicorn, Ambleside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Unicorn, Ambleside include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside is 250 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Unicorn, Ambleside has 1 restaurant:

    • The Unicorn