Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Street parking
Free WiFi
Internet services
Kitchen facilities
Electric kettle
Views
Mountain view
About this property
Your perfect lakes escape begins here, at our family-run hotel situated in the bustling village of Braithwaite.
Experience the beauty of the surrounding areas from our newly renovated hotel where nature intertwines with Victorian elegance. Whether you’re joining us for a family adventure, a foodie getaway or to romanticise the views towards Skiddaw; we are the perfect base for your getaway.
The Ruddings has now been transformed into a boutique hotel, offering a unique blend of timeless charm and modern luxury. Each of our 21 rooms and suites is individual and offers a selection of spaciously appointed, characterful rooms, all luxuriously furnished by our local friends at Satu Interiors. Contemporary features and sophisticated furnishings provide the little luxuries to make your stay at The Ruddings unforgettable. If you would like to book one of our dog-friendly rooms, please make us aware at the time of making a reservation.
You can expect to wake up refreshed and indulge in a delightful breakfast to kickstart your day of exploration. Nestled amidst the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, The Ruddings is ideally situated near the magnificent Grisedale Pike and the spectacular hanging valley: Coledale Horseshoe, beckoning adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.
For the foodies, you can savor a culinary journey during your stay with us. Our talented chefs craft exquisite dishes using locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a true taste of the region.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Great breakfast and evening meal. Bed is comfortable and staff very helpful”
Al
United Kingdom
“Fantastically clean and well decorated modern hotel. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“This was our second time at The Ruddings - we visited last year and knew we had to return. The hotel was as fantastic as we remembered! From the welcome received from all staff, to the gorgeous food, it was such a joyous stay. The interior design,...”
Claire
United Kingdom
“The decor and comfort of the room was fantastic, also the in room amenities and showering products were lovely. I have since sourced them locally and brought some home!!”
Martin
United Kingdom
“Staff, decor, food, condition of the property, views out the front.”
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Jaime
United Kingdom
“The Ruddings is a beautiful location, room are gorgeous and fresh. They very dog friendly with special touches like a dog cleaning area.”
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Wrigs
United Kingdom
“Lovely location for visiting the lakes.
Great food both breakfasts and dinner. Comfortable and well sized rooms.”
J
Jeffrey
United Kingdom
“Very clean the food was very good the staff where so friendly”
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Hannah
United Kingdom
“The room was lovely and it was extremely comfortable after a long day in the hills. Breakfast was nice and it was well situated along a bus route for Keswick which was convenient if you didn’t want to drive in the evening.”
Adrian
United Kingdom
“Great location, very comfortable room.
Very friendly staff nothing to much trouble.
Very good Breakfast and well presented.
Evening meal's to die for. Exceptional.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Facilities of The Ruddings
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
House rules
The Ruddings takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that rooms contain either a bath, a shower or both. If guests have any preference to the bathroom arrangement, this information can be added during the booking phase in the 'Special Request' box. Although the property does their best to accommodate guests' wishes, this request is still subject to availability.
All rooms are on either the first or second floor, with access from the reception. Please contact the property if you have any mobility requests.
There is no cycle storage available.
Please note that irrespective of future government changes to VAT rates and your arrival date, the gross price of your booking will not change.
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