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    The Regent Hotel

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    Waterhead Bay, Ambleside LA22 0ES, England
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Two day break

    Just returned from a lovely two day break, wow! All staff from reception, housekeeping and restaurant/bar are professional and courteous, nothing and I mean nothing is too much trouble. We had a problem with the toilet which we mentioned on way to breakfast, returned to...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    LUNCH ON THE DECK - MOST AGREEABLE

    Having our two, well behaved dogs in-tow, we weren't sure where to eat until we noticed, The Deck, an open-air eatery area, part of The Regent Hotel, in Ambleside - a great find! With all of the tables busy (a good sign), we were lucky...More

    Thank Aabaana
    Response from RegentLakes, General Manager at The Regent HotelResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review about The Deck. We are glad that both you and your wife enjoyed the food and the comments on the service will most definitely be passed on to the staff. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Definitely will return

    We stayed here last weekend for 2 nights and will definitely be back . Having stayed in this part of Ambleside in an apartment for the last 15 years we have walked passed this hotel every time and thought what a lovely location it had...More

    Thank Gillian25_12
    Response from RegentLakes, General Manager at The Regent HotelResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to write such a delightful review about your stay. We appreciate the time you've taken to write this review and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. The positive comments will be passed on to...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    For alfresco dining

    For alfresco dining the Regent hotel has the “deck”; situated across the road from the lake; so you can sit and watch the boats and the tourists amble by. The deck is protected by an efficient awning, so that the rain should not inconvenience you....More

    Thank Buster D
    Response from RegentLakes, General Manager at The Regent HotelResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you for your kind review of The Deck. We are happy you enjoyed your experience dining with us and we would have to agree on the comments on the Cumbrian meat platter - it is one of our most popular dishes! We look forward...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fabulous hotel in a great location.

    My wife and I have just returned from a five night stay at the Regent Hotel and cannot praise it enough. The staff were all extremely attentive and helpful. We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis but ate in the hotel restaurant called Table...More

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    Response from RegentLakes, General Manager at The Regent HotelResponded 6 days ago

    We are delighted you enjoyed your time at The Regent Hotel. The feedback regarding the service and the hotel is highly appreciated and will certainly be passed on to the staff. Our breakfast is extremely popular and we are glad you enjoyed the Lakeland Breakfast...More

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    Situated on the shores of Lake Windermere, The Regent Hotel is one of the Lake District's premier hotels. Just minutes from all the picturesque villages of Ambleside, Grasmere,Windermere,Hawkshead and Coniston ...More this family-run hotel is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. The Regent Hotel offers a wide range of facilities for guests including cosy bar serving great bar food and local beers all day. An elegent restaurant serving fresh locally sourced food including Lamb, shrimps and Fellbred beef. Plus our superb Late Breakfast is served until 12noon everday! Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free Parking
    Restaurant
    Room Service
    Bar/Lounge
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
    Dry Cleaning
    Multilingual Staff
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Spa
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
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    Hotel Style
    Romantic
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Romantic
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    30
    Price range
    US$127 - US$237 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Regent Ambleside
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    Ambleside Regent
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    The Regent Hotel Ambleside, Lake District
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Ambleside
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Hotel Style
    Romantic
    Room types
    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
    Number of rooms
    30
    Price range
    US$127 - US$237 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Regent Ambleside
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    Ambleside Regent
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    The Regent Hotel Ambleside, Lake District
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Ambleside
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    Dinah52
    28 October 2017|
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    Response from Graham M | Reviewed this property |
    The dogs sleep in the same room Generally there are dog bowls toys and a special area in the hotel where you can eat with your dogs too ! We take our own dog bed as our dog is quite big and they cannot cater for all sizes I... More
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    30 September 2017|
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    "Don't go anywhere else !!!"
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    "Room 18 is on second (top) floor and has a view of Lake Windermere"
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    "If you have mobility problems they have rooms on the ground floor."
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    "Superior rooms are situated across the car park and have their own entrances."
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