Rydal Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LX

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Rydal Hall and the Rydal Hall Bunkhouse offer accommodation for individuals and groups of all sizes.

Rydal Hall is a Georgian stately home with origins dating back to the 17th century. The Main House offers 30 bedrooms, accommodating up to 50 guests in a variety of single, twin, double, and family en-suite rooms. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant and bar, set in charming oak-paneled rooms. It’s an ideal base for tourists, history enthusiasts, and walkers tackling Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Rooms are available on a nightly basis, and the Hall can also be exclusively hired for groups or special events.

Within the grounds of Rydal Hall, you’ll find award-winning cabins, eco pods, and a campsite. The old stables have been thoughtfully converted into the modern and comfortable Rydal Hall Bunkhouse:-

The bunkhouse can accommodate up to 28 people across four rooms and is available for group bookings only. It’s perfect for groups and seeking simpler, sociable accommodation.

The communal area includes tables, chairs, and a cosy wood-burning stove, with a complimentary bag of logs provided. The fully equipped stainless-steel kitchen features a cooker, microwave, crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils. Two of the dormitories have en-suite facilities, and there are additional showers, toilets, and a drying room on the ground floor. Pillows and pillowcases are provided, but guests are asked to bring their own towels, tea towels, and either sleeping bags or bed linen, blankets, or duvets. Dogs are welcome in the bunkhouse.

Catered packages are available for those who prefer not to self-cater.
Rydal Hall offers a range of accommodation, including rooms, eco pods, cabins, and camping for individuals and families. The Hall is also available for events and large groups, while smaller groups can stay in the bunkhouse, which accommodates up to 28 guests across four rooms. The bunkhouse features a spacious common room, drying room, and a fully equipped stainless-steel kitchen. Dogs are welcome by arrangement.
Rydal Hall is a Georgian stately home with origins dating back to the 17th century. The Main House offers 30 bedrooms, accommodating up to 50 guests in a variety of single, twin, double, and family en-suite rooms. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant and bar, set in charming oak-paneled rooms. It’s an ideal base for tourists, history enthusiasts, and walkers tackling Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk. Rooms are available on a nightly basis, and the Hall can also be exclusively hired for groups or special events.

Within the grounds of Rydal Hall, you’ll find award-winning cabins, eco pods, and a campsite. The old stables have been thoughtfully converted into the modern and comfortable Rydal Hall Bunkhouse:-

The bunkhouse can accommodate up to 28 people across four rooms and is available for group bookings only. It’s perfect for groups and seeking simpler, sociable accommodation.

The communal area includes tables, chairs, and a cosy wood-burning stove, with a complimentary bag of logs provided. The fully equipped stainless-steel kitchen features a cooker, microwave, crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils. Two of the dormitories have en-suite facilities, and there are additional showers, toilets, and a drying room on the ground floor. Pillows and pillowcases are provided, but guests are asked to bring their own towels, tea towels, and either sleeping bags or bed linen, blankets, or duvets. Dogs are welcome in the bunkhouse.

Catered packages are available for those who prefer not to self-cater.

This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.

Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    Bunkhouse 28: 1x10, 1x9, 1x6, 1x3 (accessible). Plus campsite, eco-pods & accommodation for 50 in the main hall.

  • Open:

    Opening February 2023. All year (excluding xmas). All day.

  • Price per night:

    Bunkhouse: Sole use £435 (min 2 nights at w/e), Pods: from £45 (min 2 nights at w/e) Dogs: £5pn.

  • Booking:

    Pre-booking only, deposit payable. Contact by phone or email

  • Directions:

    GR 366 064. Take the A561 from Ambleside to Grasmere, Rydal is reached after 2 miles. By the church turn right and go up lane for 200m.

  • Public Transport :

    Trains at Windermere. National Express at Ambleside. Local Stagecoach service (555) from Lancaster to Keswick 200 yards from the Hall.

  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Ravenber Way Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk Mountain Bike Coast to Coast
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Facilities

aMixed dormitories
bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
rAccessibility features
fSleeping bags required
gFully heated
mMeals available (with notice)
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
!Bike/equipment store (unlocked)
iDrying room
jShowers
[WiFi
tWithin 1 mile of NCN
ZDogs by arrangement

r Accessibility Info

The bunkhouse has a three-person accesssible room. Please ensquire for accessible accommodation in the Main Hall. ..Click for photos and more

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Tranquil stays in the Lake District

May 11th 2026

Looking for an affordable group stay in the heart of the Lake District? The bunkhouse at Rydal Hall offers the perfect base for walkers, youth groups, outdoor adventurers, retreats, and friends exploring the Lakes together. Surrounded by stunning scenery and peaceful gardens, it combines simple, comfortable accommodation with an unbeatable location between Ambleside and Grasmere.

After a day on the fells, wild swimming, or exploring the many walking routes nearby, guests can return to a warm and welcoming space designed with groups in mind. The bunkhouse provides a practical and budget-friendly option without missing out on the beauty and atmosphere that make Rydal Hall so special.

With easy access to some of the Lake District’s most iconic landscapes, plus on-site facilities, gardens, and a tearoom close by, it’s an ideal place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the outdoors together. Whether you’re planning an activity weekend, school trip, retreat, or group getaway, the Rydal Hall bunkhouse offers adventure, tranquillity, and great value all in one place.

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Another option for night 3: A choice of accommodation at Rydal Hall

May 4th 2025

Just over two miles from the Coast to Coast route at Grasmere, Rydal Hall in Ambleside is easily reached, with regular bus services (555 and 599) linking the route to the hall. Here, you can choose from comfortable B&B rooms in the Main Hall, a campsite, or an eco pod. For those travelling together, there is also a groups-only bunkhouse accommodating up to 26 people.

However you are tackling Wainwright’s epic walk and whoever you are walking with (even if your dog is joining you), Rydal Hall should have accommodation to meet your needs.

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