Nestled in Ambleside, The Temperance Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy bar, and delightful restaurant. Connect to free WiFi and unwind amidst smoke-free premises. Previous guests rave about the delicious breakfast, attentive staff and prime location.
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 9 min drive
Staveley Station - 18 min drive
Kendal Station - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Royal Oak - 1 min walk
Rothay Manor Hotel - 9 min walk
Ambleside Tap Yard - 4 min walk
The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 1 min walk
The Cornish Bakery - 3 min walk
About this property
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
At The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this inn is within a short drive of Ullswater. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Churchill Ambleside
Churchill Hotel Ambleside
Churchill Inn Ambleside
The Churchill Inn
The Temperance Inn
The Temperance Inn The Inn Collection Group
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group Inn
Frequently asked questions
Does The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group like?
The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group is a short 14-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 15 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier. Travelers love the inn's prime location.
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Reviews
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Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Really nice place for a night or two
A lovely comfortable room, with amazing views. It can be a little noisy if you're a light sleeper.
Convenient location in the middle of Ambleside, close to Windermere.
Bar is very nice with a decent range of drinks.
I'd happily stay here again.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2025
Looks nice, however the room was quite small, but doable for one night. The staff were also friendly, but quite odd and not flexible. The manager (I think) kept putting a reserve sign on every table I sat at in the bar, even though other tables were free. I think it was a power trip because I challenged their room availability at 2.55 when check in was at 3
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Russell
Russell, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Dale
Dale, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2025
Wai Chong
Wai Chong, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
A great central stay in Ambleside. Convenient for walking trails and shops & restaurants.
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2024
The hotel was good.
We were in an annex, which you would have selected when booking (which we didn’t). We’d have preferred to be in the main building, for convenience and ambience, however, the room was good and clean.
The staff were great and the bar area was really nice, plus it’s very central. Overall, we’d stay again.
Mr S N
Mr S N, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 30, 2024
Jose Miguel
Jose Miguel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
It would have been nice to have neen offeredparking
David
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 28, 2024
An okay stay, rooms fine and warm. Stayed two nights and not made up after first night. The most annoying thing about this place was ordering a Pepsi Max in the bar and being charged £4.50 for it. Don't rip off your customers.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Holly
Holly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2024
The hotel
Overall we had an excellent 2day break the food and service was spot on everything was clean and tidy
Keith
Keith, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
There were cobwebs on the ceiling around the light, the bed and pillows were really hard (enough to make my neck and jaw hurt by morning). The night they had a Trivia night, we had to sit up until 11pm, when it finished. Very loud. Maybe we should have expected a pub to be noisy! Never again!
Katherine
Katherine, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 6, 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2024
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Enjoyed the quaintness and the lovely decor. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was great.
Heather M
Heather M, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2024
Check in was easy and speedy. We were informed that there would be live music in the evening but were not informed as to how audible it would be in our room… it finished at 11.27 and we could hear every single line sang which did not mean a relaxing evening for us. The TV signal was really poor so we suggest connecting to the WiFi and streaming. The staff were lovely and helpful but I’m not sure we’d return due to the noise.