Brathay Lodge

Property class: 4
B&B within easy reach of Lake Windermere

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Brathay Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Also, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Ullswater are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $153
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Double Room, Mountain View

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a desk, and a ceiling light fixture.

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room (4 adults)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Borrans Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 108 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 18 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Fleece - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Brathay Lodge

  • Brathay Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Also, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Ullswater are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite self parking (GBP 12.00 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
  • Television in common areas
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 14 and December 26.
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 12.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Brathay Lodge Ambleside
Brathay Lodge
Brathay Ambleside
Brathay Hotel Ambleside
Brathay Lodge Ambleside, Lake District
Brathay Lodge Ambleside
Brathay Lodge Bed & breakfast
Brathay Lodge Bed & breakfast Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is Brathay Lodge currently open?

The property is closed between December 14 and December 26.

Does Brathay Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Brathay Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Brathay Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Brathay Lodge?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Brathay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Brathay Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing.

What's the area around Brathay Lodge like?

Brathay Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 17 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Reviews

Brathay Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The continental breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and plentiful with a great variety of food. (16 reviews)
  • On-site parking was convenient and available, with some guests appreciating the flexibility and proximity to their rooms. (11 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a convenient location with nearby restaurants and a great continental breakfast. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I were in Ambleside for four nights and this turned out to be an excellent place to stay . This is a very, very nice hotel. Extremely clean and well appointed. It is family owned and the attention to detail reflects that is locally owned and operated. They are very accommodating. They lay out an excellent breakfast that is a beauty in itself. And there is a nice selection of amenities in the room. I highly recommend this hotel for any Traveler and would stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Very good our room was on the ground floor and excellent, loads of room , very clean, parking great , breakfast continental plenty of choice. Friends stayed with us they booked on the 3rd floor, would not recommend if you have mobility problems , we swapped around and all worked out fine.
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10/10 Exceptional

spotlessly clean, very friendly staff in a great location. Mountain View room excellent.Ev charger a big plus for us. Will definitely return.
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8/10 Very good

Room 17 with mountain view is very big with pretty church view too. Clean room but TV remote did not work. Check in time is only 4-6PM which is too short and inconvenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Faultless stay. The whole place was immaculately clean. Being on motorbikes with very wet weather the room was lovely and warm for helping dry out clothing over night. Will deffinatley stay again. Breakfast lovely too plenty of choice and nice fresh food .
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
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10/10 Exceptional

very accommodating, clean and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

great location. Onsite parking very convenient coupled with balcony accesa
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Ambleside

This is our first trip to Lake District and Brathay Lodge helped to make it a great family experience for us. Very clean and spacious room, nice breakfast, staffs are nice can helpful especially for arranging EV charging.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay our room and shower room were spotlessly clean. The bed linen and towels excellent quality. Parking at the premises was a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional

100% would stay again

Very friendly hotel located just outside of the main town centre. Parking was easy and reasonably priced, and the welcome by the host was excellent. The whole hotel was very clean, comfortable bed, nice shower bathroom, and a good selection for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean hotel with friendly staff and onsite

Lovely hotel with great staff. Very clean although the room and bathroom were not huge. Newly decorated it was very clean - great shower. Great parking and access to Ambleside. Only grumble is the continental breakfast went out for cooked breakfast on 1st morning
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10/10 Exceptional

10 out of 10!

Great property, ideally located with clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly, there’s a nice continental breakfast included and there’s on site parking which is a rarity in most properties in Ambleside
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Lovely stop between Scotland and Slough.

The hotel is in a very good location with local shops and restaurants very nearby. Its near the waterfalls and lake. Staff very nice. One minor things no cooked breakfast on offer but I could do with losing a few pounds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good Place

Upon arrival there was ample parking places. Carol the receptionist was very welcoming and explained things clearly. The room was comfortable, clean and warm. The breakfast was plentiful and of good quality. Overall the place is a good place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay in Ambleside

Brathay Lodge makes for a very comfortable and convenient stay in the Lake District. The room was modern and well-maintained and the staff friendly and considerate. There is a parking fee (unless booked direct) but you’d have to pay elsewhere anyway. If you have an electric car it’s a good idea to let them know in advance so you can use their reasonably-priced ProjectEV charger. The continental breakfast was fresh and varied and set us up for the day. Would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel with good views and clean rooms. Rooms we stayed were compact with Mountain views. A great location in Ambleside. Bus stops with Public Buses towards Windermere are next door. The hotel didn't have lifts but the climb on the stairs didn't seem steep.but older people might struggle a bit. There's a £12 parking charge per day. Breakfast was included but very limited options and a limited window for an hour
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4/10 Fair

The staff were friendly and very helpful. We stayed for 4 nights and the room was never cleaned in that time. I question the parking policy whereby guests booking directly with the hotel they receive free parking, whereas booking via an agency I am required to pay £12/day extra for parking. Please see this from a guests perspective rather than your own profitability. All guests should be treated equally regardless of which channel they used to find and book the accomodation.
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean room , room was on the ground floor at the front so there was a bit of road noise . In hindsight as I was up early for a sporting event I should have asked for a room further away from the road . The bathroom was very nice but decor and furniture in the room was a bit tired , and the bed was not to me and my wife’s liking but that’s just a preference I guess . Generally a very nice place and perfect for our stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house, very clean nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our weekend two night stay at the Barthay lodg
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brathey Lodge is a lovely hotel, has friendly staff and well located in Ambleside. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent for family stays.
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8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and overall comfortable. Great that parking is available but this came at an additional cost. The selection at breakfast was great, especially for a continental offer, although some items could have been slightly better quality. Staff were really helpful, especially in making late check in possible. Location of the property was amazing.