Best Western Salutation Hotel Ambleside travel guide

Set in the Ambleside village centre amidst rolling fells and valleys, the Ambleside Salutation Hotel is a traditional property dating from the 17th century, located one mile from Lake Windermere. The 39 traditional guestrooms are decorated with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. Modern amenities include wireless Internet access, satellite television, direct-dial phones, trouser presses, hair dryers and coffee and tea makers.<BR> The hotel offers two dining options: the Garden Room Restaurant which serves a wide range of international and regional dishes, including locally caught fish, in a relaxed, modern setting, and the Lounge Bar offers a selection of snacks and drinks in an informal setting. At the hotel's Leisure Club, guests can work out in the fully equipped fitness room, go for a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, and enjoy relaxation in the sauna, steam room and jetted tub. Guests arriving by car can use complimentary parking onsite, and further practical amenities include room service, conference rooms and laundry facilities. The hotel is well placed for exploring the surrounding area; Wordsworth's Cottage, Beatrix Potter's Cottage and the Windermere Steamboat Museum are all four miles away, Lakeside Railway and Ruskin's House are ten miles away, and the Pencil Museum at Keswick is at 20 miles distance. Manchester International Airport is 95 miles from the hotel, approximately two hours by car. Windermere train station is four miles away.