Brathay Lodge
4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Lake Windermere
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Laundry
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
- Lake WindermerePlace, Lake Windermere14 min walk
- Ambleside PierPlace, Ambleside Pier17 min walk
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal WaterPlace, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
Room options
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Basic Double Room, Mountain View
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 172 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
- 253 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room
- 253 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 334 sq ft
- 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)
- 274 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)
Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)
- 344 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)
Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- 349 sq ft
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Twin Beds
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Quadruple Room (4 adults)
- 371 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
Ambleside
In Ambleside .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ambleside B&B, you'll find Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Also, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water is within 6 miles (10 km).
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
- Freshers’ Cafe - 1 min walk
- The Royal Oak - 3 min walk
- Zeffirellis - 4 min walk
- Esquires Coffee - 4 min walk
About this property
Brathay Lodge
4-star B&B near Lake Windermere
As a guest of Brathay Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Brathay Lodge also features express check-out and a television in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This 4-star Ambleside bed & breakfast is smoke free.
- 1 building
- 19 guestrooms or units
- 4 levels
- Built in 1890
- Charging station for electric cars
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Television in lobby
- No smoking on site
Brathay Lodge offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. This Ambleside bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
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
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
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
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- 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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
- Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
How close is Brathay Lodge to the airport?
Brathay Lodge is 93.2 mi (97-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Brathay Lodge have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Brathay Lodge.
Does Brathay Lodge offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Brathay Lodge, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Brathay Lodge?
No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.
What time is check-in at Brathay Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Brathay Lodge?
Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night.
Does Brathay Lodge have a pool?
Brathay Lodge does not have a pool.
Does Brathay Lodge have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.
How close is Brathay Lodge to downtown Ambleside?
Brathay Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Ambleside.