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The Hive at Poppi Red

Ambleside guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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December 2025
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Located in a national park, The Hive at Poppi Red offers an immersive experience with a coffee shop and bar to unwind. Savor the flavors of the restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Executive Room | Bathroom
Executive Room
Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite | Bathroom
Deluxe Suite | Bathroom

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Basic Double or Twin Room
Basic Double or Twin Room
Basic Double or Twin Room

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
The Hive, main street,, Ambleside, England, LA22 0NT

What's nearby

  • Church of St Mary - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grizedale Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hawkshead Grammar School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 15 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 138 min drive
  • Kirkby-in-Furness Station - 24 min drive
  • Green Road Station - 25 min drive
  • Ulverston Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Hive at Poppi Red

When you stay at The Hive at Poppi Red, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 16

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 44-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Wet bar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fee & policy details

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

The Hive at Poppi Red Ambleside
The Hive at Poppi Red Guesthouse
The Hive at Poppi Red Guesthouse Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Does The Hive at Poppi Red offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Hive at Poppi Red 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 Hive at Poppi Red?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Hive at Poppi Red?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Hive at Poppi Red.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hive at Poppi Red?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Hive at Poppi Red and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near The Hive at Poppi Red?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Hive at Poppi Red have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Hive at Poppi Red like?

The Hive at Poppi Red is located a short 2-minute walk from Grizedale Forest.

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The Hive at Poppi Red Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, superbly cooked, and one of the best. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Stay

Gorgeous Hotel centrally located in the village of Hawkshead, room had all the facilities, key pad entry so no keys to carry Bottles of water by the bedside and even my favourite Costa Coffee pods for the coffee maker Beautiful restaurant/cafe downstairs. Breakfast was included in my stay and was one of the best I’ve had Staff were very helpful and very nice Really can’t fault it and would definitely stay again
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday weekend away

Lovely stay at the hive. Easy check in and out. Room was clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast and delicious evening meal at Poppi red.
Sue, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

Lovely room, breakfast was lovely. We also ate there in the evening and the food was excellent. Great location in the centre of hawkshead and dog friendly
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have booked to come back :)
Isaac, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very cosy and clean stay with very helpful staff.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel n location excellent. Staff also very efficient and friendly in Bar/Restaurant.
Nicola, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor poppy Red

No Communication at all from the Hotel . It was all very basic and starting to look very tired . We ate in the Restaurant but was very very poor !!
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spooky!

Accommodation was great! Unfortunately our dog was pretty spooked the whole time….might have been due to the ghost tour over the road!!!
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just perfect

A lovely place to stay. Right in the centre of the village. Lovely comfortable room with everything we needed. Breakfast was one of the best we have had!! We can’t wait to come and stay again.
Andrea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for couples!

Had a great stay! Beautiful room and en-suite, really good condition and very clean. Perfect location for exploring the Lakes with a few nice food options locally too. Easy self check in and out
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic accommodations.

Got there late. Was helped with checking in by a lovely lady. Everything was beautiful and comfortable. Fantastic stay!
randy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A little gem to visit

Little mix up on the bed numbers, but can't blame the hotel as we booked through Hotel.com. Beautiful room, exceptionally clean, the most divine little touches. Fantastic breakfast and great communication from the manager, who allowed us to rescue the bed situation. I would recommend this hotel, set in beautiful surroundings.
A L Medd, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Can't praise the staff enough, helpful, friendly, accomodating, and the room was lovely. We both had the full English breakfast which was superbly cooked and high quality, and check in was easy and convenient. The only downside was that the mattress was just too firm for both myself and my wife which lead to a quite uncomfortable nights sleep, the staff kindly offered to switch rooms however they all have the same mattress on the beds so this wouldn't have improved the situation, and we decided to leave a night early due to this. I fully appreciate that a mattress firmness is very much a personal preference so depending on the individual it may or may not be a concern, but I do think it's something to be aware of, as a comfortable nights sleep is the primary reason for staying somewhere and sadly we couldn't acheive this. This was the only downside to an otherwise excellent accomodation which I'd happily recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Rob, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ms barton

To start off, I didn’t get a code to get into the property, couldn’t get into the room So trying numerous times to get in contact with owners was impossible and even hotel.com couldn’t get in contact We set off to the property to see if we could speak to anybody, and we spoke to a woman who managed to get the codes for us Great room, great bath Just to service was terrible and the staff wasn’t that helpful
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Kjempeflott, men liten og hard seng samt harde puter trekker helhetsinntrykket ned.
Trond Petter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

james, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oliver, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oliver, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stuart, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lee, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marianne, 1-night trip