Ambleside Cumbria - travel guide and travellers tips on Ambleside
There are few places in the Lake District more picturesque than Ambleside. When you first arrive, the nature of this sleepy village makes you wonder, "So what am I going to do now?" Not to worry just lay back, put your feet up and enjoy. Tranquil to some, heavenly to others, Ambleside wont let you down when you are looking to relax.
Location
Ambleside is located at the Northern tip of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park. It is easy to find on the A591, which runs north south from near Keswick in the north to near Kendal in the south. The A593 also runs into the village. This road runs south west from Ambleside to Broughton in Furness.
What's in Ambleside
Within 2 kilometres of the village are a least 20 cash machines. So you wont go wanting for money. There are two separate tourist information centres, one in the village and one close to the lake. The village has a museum, which is worth a look. There are also lake cruises around Lake Windermere that set off from around here. There are three pubs around here. You will also be able to quench you thirst at the many restaurants and cafes nearby. Car parking is an issue. There is a main car park in the village and at least 2 other public ones close by. But, getting into them during the peak season is difficult.
Although a very sleepy village, this is quite enough to be a calling for the bustling British holidaymaker. There are a good selection of hotels and B and B accommodation in the village and nearby. The hotels tend to be of the smaller variety. Most of them you will feel are more aptly called bed and breakfast establishments. The one thing you will notice is that because of competition in a place people want to go, there are only nice places to stay. Nice can mean cheap as well, but not too cheap.
The cost of your accommodation will depend on a number of things. Firstly there is the star rating of the establishment. The more stars the better the facilities and the more the cost. Secondly there will be the location. The closer to nowhere you are out here, seemingly the more expensive it is.
Best time to stay
Not wishing to state the obvious, the closer to summer time you are on holiday in Ambleside, the more costly it will be. Seasonal adjustment come to all places and the Lake District is no different there. When there are loads of people wanting to stay, they put the prices up. THe best time to stay in my own opinion is spring and autumn. Both of these times of year will be attractive price wise. This is because accommodation will not be full and they want people to stay. It is also worth noting that the peak seasons include school holiday times. When the kids are not around, you can find a bargain or two.
There are a few gems about, that don't cost the earth and are pleasant, comfortable and clean. The best way to find these is to read some customers reviews. These are generally written by the public, like you, and will give an honest opinion.
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