Rydal Hall

Exterior and Fountain at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, Lake District

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

Call direct on:

Tel015394 32050

About

Set in over thirty acres of garden, woodland and natural beauty in he Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rydal Hall is the ideal venue for retreats, events, activity weekends or just a family holiday. With wonderful views over the Rothay Valley and with the Fairfield Horseshoe and Nab Scar as a backdrop, the Hall and its grounds are the perfect place to enjoy this beautiful part of the world.

A listed period property dating back to 1650. A formal Garden designed by Thomas Mawson. The extensive grounds include a Victorian Ice-house, an 18th century Game Larder, an 18th century viewing station known as the Grot with extensive views of a waterfall in Rydal Beck which has been painted by John Constable. A textile, wood, metal and stone sculpture path which includes art by Shawn Williamson in memorial to Josefina de Vasconcelos.

Click here to see Rydal Hall's programme of special events, with anything from an Introduction to Fell Running & Walking, Icon Painting and various music and craft events: www.rydalhall.org/events

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 30

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Room	On Request

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

Facilities

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Booking & Payment Details

Christmas special programme
Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

Evening meals
Licenced (table or bar)
Packed lunches provided
Snacks/afternoon tea
Special diets available
Vegetarian diet available

Children

Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
Cots available
High chairs available

Heating Facilities

Central heating
Real log/coal fires

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Conference facilities

Parking

Private parking

Property Facilities

Designated smoking area
Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
Lounge for residents' use
Television available
Totally non-smoking
WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

Tea/coffee making in bedrooms

Site Features

Building of historical interest
Garden

Target Markets

Coach parties welcomed
Single sex groups NOT accepted

Tripadvisor

Awards

Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020
Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Travelling by car - with easy access from the M6 (J36 from the South - 23 miles, J40 from the North, 28 miles) A591 to Rydal, turn right at the sign of Rydal Hall (near Rydal Church), turn first right after 200 yards.

Public Transport Directions

Travelling by train - There are excellent rail connections to Windermere station (via Oxenholme on the West Coast mainline) which is only 4 miles from Rydal Hall. Bus (555) and taxi services are avalible at Windermere station.

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