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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Basic Double Room, Mountain View
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 12.00 per person)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall
    6 min walk
  • Lake Windermere
    13 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier
    17 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    47 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

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

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

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

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

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

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

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Ambleside

When you stay at Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. .This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Brathay Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Ambleside, near Lake Windermere
Brathay Lodge offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12.00 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: GBP 12.00 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 8 and December 26.
The property will be renovating from September 30 2024 to December 26 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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

Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

F

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hong chi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brathey Lodge is a lovely hotel, has friendly staff and well located in Ambleside. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent for family stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely 3 night stay
We spent 3 nights at Brathay Lodges. The rooms are spacious and fairly modern with a lovely en-suite bathroom. Breakfast was a lovely continental breakfast with a good range of options. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed. Great to find a three bedroom room, which really helped keep costs down. Room nice and clean with a good view. Staff very friendly. And I’d forgotten breakfast was included so a really nice continental breakfast as a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable- welcoming
Fab, already written a detailed one
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023