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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside, near Lake Windermere

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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
The Lake District's Brathay Lodge is a perfect base for exploring the scenic region. Guests appreciate in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, and laundry facilities. The property offers luggage storage, an electric car charging station, and praised multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults) | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
20 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
20 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Brathay Lodge is in a rural area and in a national park. Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and Bowness Pier are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Ambleside Pier and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Apple Pie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Brathay Lodge

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Located close to Ambleside Pier and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre, Brathay Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Brathay Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 20 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1890
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 20 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

This property is closed from January 18 2026 to January 25 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between December 14 and December 26.
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities

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

Property 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brathay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Brathay Lodge?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Brathay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brathay Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Brathay Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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