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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property
B&B within easy reach of Lake Windermere

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
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Escape to the picturesque Lake District and unwind at Brathay Lodge. Enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, laundry facilities, luggage storage, an electric car charging station and multilingual staff. Helpful staff have made a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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)

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 97 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 18 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 21 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

Brathay Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • On-site self-parking (GBP 12.00 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
  • Television in common areas
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 per person

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 12.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

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 currently open?

This property is closed from 18 January 2026 to 25 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Brathay Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Brathay Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Brathay Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Brathay Lodge?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 12.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Brathay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Brathay Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing.

What's the area around Brathay Lodge like?

Brathay Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 17 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.

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Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Location
Towns
View
Parking
Restaurant
Welcoming
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a great variety of options and delicious food. (15 reviews)
  • On-site parking was convenient and reasonably priced, with some guests appreciating the reserved parking spot and ample parking places. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

great location. Onsite parking very convenient coupled with balcony accesa
Karine, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel and staff!
Karel, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Lovely stop between Scotland and Slough.

The hotel is in a very good location with local shops and restaurants very nearby. Its near the waterfalls and lake. Staff very nice. One minor things no cooked breakfast on offer but I could do with losing a few pounds.
kulwant, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very accommodating, clean and great location
Dayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

100% would stay again

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.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good Place

Upon arrival there was ample parking places. Carol the receptionist was very welcoming and explained things clearly. The room was comfortable, clean and warm. The breakfast was plentiful and of good quality. Overall the place is a good place to stay.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
Lucy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Rahul, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Norma, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Brathey Lodge is a lovely hotel, has friendly staff and well located in Ambleside. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent for family stays.
gareth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liked it all especislly owner Trevor who is a great host
James, 11-night trip

10/10 Excellent

good relaxing and quiet 3 days
john, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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.
Jeanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Jack, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice place

Nice place. Host friendly.
Kin Yeung, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommended place to stay

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
Daniel, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Ian, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Amanullah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Couples weekend

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.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay. Great location for discovering Lak

Stayed for one night. Was brilliant especially for the money in Ambleside. Staff were super friendly and the continental breakfast was really lovely. Had the top room. View was amazing and the room and bathroom was very spacious and very clean!

10/10 Excellent

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!
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location was awesome and most of all the staff was really friendly and helpful. We asked for a recommendation on where to go to for a sightseeing and we followed the suggested route and it was breathtaking. Thank you so much for suggesting for us to go take the A592 to Watermillock. Simply incredibly! Very grateful for the hospitality and kindness from both the hotel managers.
sayuri, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable- welcoming

Fab, already written a detailed one
Fiona, 1-night trip