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The Three Shires Inn

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels
Property grounds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Little Langdale, Ambleside, England, LA22 9NZ
  • Place, Skelwith Force
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Studio Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Three Shires Inn

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
The Three Shires Inn offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Three Shires Inn, you'll be close to Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 6 minutes by car from Lake Windermere and 7 minutes from Coniston Water
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Three Shires Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Ambleside inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Three Shires Inn Ambleside
Three Shires Inn
Three Shires Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn
The Three Shires Inn Ambleside
The Three Shires Inn Inn Ambleside

The Three Shires Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great value for money, lovely surroundings and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Staff really helpful and friendly. Breakfast was fantastic. Bar and restaurant really good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, big room and comfy bed - certainly will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay in a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing, quiet, beautiful. The staff were great 😊😊😊we had great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and very spacious. Bathroom modern and shower worked great. Plenty of walking routes from the hotel and a warm welcoming log fire to return to after a good days walking. Food was very well presented and tasty. Special mention to the lovely staff, very pleasant and nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel in a great area

Great stay excellent friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lottie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at The Three Shires Inn which is in the lovely, quiet spot in the middle of the countryside. Loved seeing the mountains and sheep. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is beautifully situated on the side of a peaceful valley . Lots of lovely walks around. Great food , friendly service, beautifully furnished. Heartily recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, very welcoming , very tranquil location with a beautiful view, food is somewhat expensive but it's out on the sticks so expected Staff - George very welcoming nothing was too much and the short young lady very polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend break

This is a beautiful location, our room was spotless and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely decorated and very pretty location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent break in quiet corner of the lakes . Staff were excellent as was the hotel and our room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely out of the way Inn

Very clean, great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food and beer. Cosy and comfortable

Staff lovely. A very nice comfortable stay with newly refurbished room. Great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty much perfect

Great food, location. Clean modern rooms without losing the Lake District charm. Strong shower, great breakfast...all you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location. Plenty of walks from the front door. Food available with plenty of options for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday getaway

We had a superb stay at this lovely hotel in a beautiful place topped off with some delicious food in the evening all in all brilliant we will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and quality gotel

Good honest traditional english pub, hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

We had a friendly welcome at the hotel from the staff. Located in the Langdales with beautiful scenery. We had dinner on 2 evenings and the room had everything you could want plus a bit of space- lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from the creaky floorboards our stay was wonderful and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous overnight stay. The place is spotless, the food was amazing. Rooms modern and comfortable despite it being a beautiful old building. Customer service was great too. Couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel, within driving distance of Grasmere. nice bath, large room the bed was 2 beds put together which was a little disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and peaceful location. We had dinner and breakfast, and both were delicious with locally sourced produce. The suite was lovely with a private patio next to a running stream. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025