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Brathay Lodge

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room (4 adults) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪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

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 smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

The property is closed between December 8 and December 26.

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
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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Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

great location. Onsite parking very convenient coupled with balcony accesa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

very accommodating, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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

Liked it all especislly owner Trevor who is a great host
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

good relaxing and quiet 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Friendly Staff, Good Continental Breakfasts, Room with excellent views and parking so we could walk from the hotel each day anfd in the evening drink and walk back to hotel.

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

Nice place. Host friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Ambleside is a great location for exploring The Lake District, and the town has lots of places to eat. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast is very good. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our stay at Brathay Lodge was fantastic. Our room was spotless, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location was also brilliant, it was right in the heart of Ambleside and close to all the main parts of the Lake District. The reserved parking spot was also a lovely added touch.
Our room. (Number 21) it was at the top of 3 flights of stairs!
bathroom
Brathay Lodge
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

Excellent hotel in great position to walk into town. We had a really friendly welcome. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. Plenty of car parking on site available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Lovely stay. Excellent location for exploring the Lake District. Close local transportation, restaurants, and pubs. Our children enjoyed park across the street with mini putt, tennis, lawn bowling, chip and putt, and croquet. Also, a great continental breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

I stayed with my family (including 3 and 6 year old). This place was extremely clean and pleasant. Breakfast was very nice. The staff was super helpful with everything! Amazing place to stay! The staff has kept this place a 5 star with all that they have to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Our first time at brathay lodge after passing many times.our room was large and spacious and comfortable with a new bathroom,and the view was amazing.The staff were friendly but not overly and the continental breakfast was fresh and had everything you could want .Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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

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

We had 2 nights in the twin with Mountain View. The room is spacious ,comfortable an a good place to relax. The hotel is central ,close to our Mountain Goat pick up point and bustop The continental breakfast was excellent as was the car park . We appreciated the parking flexibility on our departure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023