Ambleside, White Lion Hotel

the staff at the white Lion were very friendly. the pub itself was inviting with a good range of food on offer. We had two visits because our first one was so positive. However, our second visit a day later was spoilt because the White Lion staff loaded our tab with an extra drink which unfortunately we did not notice until we were back at our accomodation 20 miles away.

Couple this with the fact that one of our party of six suffers from a severe egg allergy which requires great caew when ordering food. She found that the sour cream with the chilli contained egg requiring her to quickly take a counter tablet which she always carries with her. The staff dealt with it well but it should not have happened and could have been serious.

A warm welcome is guaranteed. We have stayed in the hotel on several occasions, in two different en suite rooms, both of which had extremely comfortable beds with firm mattresses - a good night's sleep is essential if you are planning a 12-15 mile hike the following day! The rooms were spacious and certainly provided all that we required for a "relaxed" holiday. Breakfasts were stupendous and needed at least three or four hours on the fells to walk them off!!

We can thoroughly recommend the White Lion with its friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and relaxed air, all contributing to ensure we enjoy our time away from the routine humdrum of office life.

We've already booked our next break at the White Lion - that should say it all!!

I go to Ambleside at least twice a year to chill out with my little lady.If part of this did not include a visit (all afternoon normally) to the White Lion,my stay would not be complete.A slow afternoon drink session followed by one of the absolutely massive dinners is a must.Then taking an even slower wobble back to the b&b. Absolutely marvellous! Seriously I know going to the Lakes is a very enjoyable experience, Hawkshead bear shop, a trip on the lake etc, but being able to relax in a pub/hotel that is so easy going, with staff that are more than helpful, very friendly and an atmosphere of good company, good beer and seriously large portions, it just makes a weekend break well worth saving up for. Can't wait for the next one.

Watch our for the MIGHTY WHITE MIXED GRILL - it's a belly buster. Maybe see you there.