Brathay Lodge

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

This family-run Ambleside bed and breakfast offers on-site parking £12, free Wi-Fi, and bedrooms, shower and king-size beds. There are scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg. Brathay Lodge was built around 1890 and is very well located for walkers, mountain bikers and golfers visiting the Lake District. Ambleside has many restaurants and bars offering different types of cuisine. Rooms at Brathay Lodge are spread over 4 floors, with access using stairs. Some rooms have Lakeland views and balconies. Fair trade tea and coffee with biscuits are available in the rooms. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning in the warmly decorated dining room overlooking the garden. The bed and breakfast is close to the center of Ambleside and scenic walks. Lake Windermere is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Located in the top-rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private Parking Available On Site

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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff... very welcoming and friendly. Fab room with amazing views and location. Buffet breakfast which suited us more than a big sit down brekkie before a long uphill walk.”
Deborah
United States United States
“Excellent location. Great shopping. We ate at the flying fleece- superb! Trevor and Carol the managers were very helpful.”
Ahmed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“The staff were nice, the place is amazingly clean. I had a really good time”
Aamir
Bahrain Bahrain
“Accessibility, cleanliness and space in the family room”
Steve
Germany Germany
“Excellent location walkable distance to the town center and all amenities. Good parking in front of the hotel. The double room was very comfortable with all the necessary items for a comfortable stay. Also very quiet. Breakfast was excellent,...”
Yasmin
Oman Oman
“The room was amazingly clean, modern finishing. Location was just perfect a stone throw away the little town, and a small walk away from the lake and hiking trails. The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again...”
Ethan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cozy room, clean bathroom, and fantastic breakfast every morning. And the location is so great and easy to walk into town”
Kaye
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Easy access to walks, shops, transport. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are clean and well decorated. Breakfast was delicious fresh fruit, baked items and a good selection. Room was very warm could have done with a fan ( I am...”
Erica
South Africa South Africa
“Room was spacious, clean and modern. Met Karen our host was very friendly and happy to give us some visitor advise. Location of the B&B is ideally located in Ambleside and we could walk to everything in the village.”
Andre
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The B&B is a great location, just short walk to the city center. The room was comfortable and clean. The breakfast is great (with lots of fruits), I really enjoyed. They advise that there is not hot food, but I really miss not having scramble...”

Managed by Brathay Lodge (Ambleside) Ltd

Company review score: 9.5Based on 846 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Family run (since 2007) Lake District bed & breakfast with scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg.

Property info

Brathay Lodge is a family run Lake District bed & breakfast with scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg. Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 12 per day. All rooms en-suite with shower. Free Wi-Fi in all areas. Short walk to Ambleside shops and restaurants or Lake Windermere. Brathay Lodge is very well located for walkers, mountain bikers and golfers visiting the Lake District.

Neighborhood info

There are lots of activities available close to Ambleside, such as go ape, Windermere steamers, climbing wall along with the normal outdoor activities.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Brathay Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note: This property does not have a elevator.

Please note that extra beds are subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Parking is subject to availability and upon request, and charges apply.

Please inform Brathay Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.