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The Britannia Inn sits in picturesque surroundings with a peaceful garden that invites relaxation. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while the restaurant serves authentic local flavors. After exploring, the bar provides the perfect spot for a refreshing drink.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Ambleside is home to The Britannia Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Grasmere Showground and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP

What's nearby

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    Lake Windermere
    13 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Ambleside Pier
    Ambleside Pier
    16 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Rydal Mount
    Rydal Mount
    19 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Allan Bank
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Skelwith Force
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    102 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Britannia Inn
    1 min walk
  • Wainwrights' Inn
    11 min walk
  • Freshers’ Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Chesters
    2 min drive
  • Zeffirellis
    5 min drive

About this property

The Britannia Inn

Inn near Lake Windermere
Consider a stay at The Britannia Inn and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Britannia Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Brit

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Britannia Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn
Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Is The Britannia Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Britannia Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Britannia Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Britannia Inn located?

Situated in Ambleside, this inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Allan Bank and within 3 mi (5 km) of Skelwith Force and Faeryland. Rydal Water and Helm Crag are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Britannia Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly atmosphere, great breakfast and evening meals, beer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking space was a great plus. A nice old traditional pub with plenty tables outside. Bed comfortable enough for one night stay. Good, powerful shower. Delicious full english breakfast. Dining room was a little fusty and in need of a some TLC and the evening meal was a bit overpriced for what it was but still an overall charming stay in this gorgeous location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great basic rooms for walkers woth dogs. Rooms are comfortable warm and showers are excellent. The breakfasts are fabulous and a great way to fuel up for a day of walking. Great pub food during the day and evening too. Superb location where walkers can walk a number of beautiful routes direct from the front door.
Frosty morning
Morning sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic lovely pub great service excellent food very comfortable stay great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay beakfast was a mighty feast All staff were helpful and friendly was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Amol

Liked: Staff & service
Location was really great, perfect walk to elter water and grasmere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at a great pub. Really friendly staff, great food and a good range of local beers. Highly recommended and we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab birthday weekend getaway! Lovely pub, great food fantastic staff, couldn't be better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay we had been years ago They made us welcome straight away Lovely room comfy bed very clean Great breakfast everything lovely and hot and cooked fresh The parking made a big difference Staff lovely definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly caring staff. Great food and service. Comfortable bedrooms with great attention to detail. 100’s of walks straight from the front door, something to suit all abilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful country inn located at the heart of the South lakes. The rooms are compact but well appointed and comfortable. The food (especially the breakfast) ‘hits the spot’ and the staff are brilliant. The spectacular Langdales are all around with no need to use the car - so just park up and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on a long weekend with the family and dogs - everything we could have asked for - good location with the Langdales just up the road (easy parking, pay and display), does packed lunches which were superb, very good evening food, good bar and lovely staff who were attentive, very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite to Ambleside and also up to the Langadales for those with no car
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Too expensive

Nice inn. Old school. Great view, quiet. But way too expensive. £170 per night is just a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in lovely location and staff and food fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a wonderful find. Everything is perfect as it should be as a Lakeland Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cosy inn in beautiful village. Lovely food and friendly staff. Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn, staff are super friendly and happy to help. Bed was very comfy and the room was spotless. Lovely view out the front to the villiage square and hills beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and friendly place

Lovely Lakeland pub with restaurant and rooms. Great beer, good food and friendly staff. Also dog friendly and great for walkers and bikers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best pub in the Lakes

Always wanted to stay here. We had a great 2 nights, walks to Skelwith Force and Dungeon Ghyll within easy reach. The Langdales is a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking. Wonderful stay in lovely warm and welcoming surroundings. Excellent menu and great local beers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two night stay with my daughter. Beautiful property and excellent food. In stunning surroundings. Loved the hotel. The only thing I would mention is because I booked through hotels .com and not the Inn I wasn’t aware that you have full use of the spa facilities at the Langdale. Had I booked directly with the Inn I would have known. Fortunately though my daughter has a swim suit with her even if I didn’t
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Escape to Elterwater

Beautiful area with shorter low level walks around Elterwater as well as longer and higher walks. Loughrigg Tarn is stunning. Ambleside is just 4 miles away but it feels like a world away. Langdale has amazing views from the bottom at Blea Tarn and from the top. The Britannia Inn offers rooms with lots of character and excellent food, usually eaten outside with a view depending on the weather. The staff are helpful, friendly and relaxed. We had a wonderful 3 night escape here. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Chambers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting, excellent stay

The Britannia is an old Lakeland inn, so you can’t expect all the amenities of a modern hotel. However, I would forego a lift (elevator) in favour of such a lovely and evocative place. The hotel is really well run, with excellent staff. The bedrooms have been refurbished with modern en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, smart TV etc. We ate in the hotel on both nights of our stay and found the food very good. The breakfasts were exceptional, comprising all locally sourced produce. There is a first class selection of local cask beers and a lovely outdoor seating area and garden. The atmosphere is very relaxed, which makes for a fantastic, restful stay. A brilliant few days in Elterwater. Thank you Britannia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My two walking chums and I each with our own room, couldn’t praise this more highly. Everyone of the staff were friendly and helpful. The beer was great, the food too, and I got more than I bargained for when I asked for the full monty breakfast which as well as black pudding included haggis! Delicious! This set is up nicely for our 7 hour climb. Also whoever does the gardening is a genius. Beautiful flowers, vegetation and hanging baskets. Good value for money too. A massive thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We left as friends after our 2 day stay. Thank you all at the Britannia. Jeremy, Chris and our American chum, Tony. The Lakes was on his bucket list, now superbly fulfilled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022