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The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
External King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Internal King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Internal King Room

  • Valley view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Dog Friendly External King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Dog Friendly External King Room

  • Valley view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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External King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

External King Room

  • Valley view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Valley view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

In Windermere .You'll find Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. World of Beatrix Potter is within 3 miles (5 km) and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Brown Horse Inn

3.5-star inn near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Brown Horse Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Windermere inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Brown Horse Inn offers 9 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Exterior

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
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$88 nightly
The price is $106
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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.
    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 cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn
Brown Horse Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn Windermere

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Brown Horse Inn to the airport?

The Brown Horse Inn is 88.3 mi (135-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Brown Horse Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Brown Horse Inn.

Does The Brown Horse Inn offer free breakfast?

The Brown Horse Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Brown Horse Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Brown Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Brown Horse Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Brown Horse Inn have a pool?

The Brown Horse Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Brown Horse Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Brown Horse Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Brown Horse Inn to downtown Windermere?

The Brown Horse Inn is 0.1 mi away from Winster.

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Thank you!!

We had a lovely stay and was just perfect for the dogs and loved our little patio area infront of the room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

First short break with our dog

Lovely dog friendly room. Food amazing as was service in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely few days away

Enjoyed our stay very much, I liked our room which was outside the main hotel, my only comment was it could do with modernising inside with a coat of paint
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fi

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

My favourite place to stay at the Lakes

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Excellent again

Another very enjoyable & relaxing overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast excellent as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous weekend away with our dog at The Brown Horse. The staff here are fabulous. From check in to check out efficient and friendly. Praise must go to the restaurant and bar staff for just being so professional and friendly. The chef here knows how to cook with a spin on pub classics. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laxmi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, PLACERVILLE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, but remote location. Our terrace room were outstanding! The views oar breathtaking. The restaurant was busy but had good selections fast, accurate service. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great base for Windermere outings

What a find! Beautiful rural location just outside the Bowness business & within an easy drive of west Windermere. Our room was beautifully decorated & spotlessly clean. The food at the pub was excellent & the service friendly but unobtrusive. The only downside for us was that although the outside room with patio was dog friendly there was nowhere on site to safely let our dog off lead. Otherwise we would definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayakrishnan, Livermore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and good food (we only had breakfast), and quite nice, modern style accommodation in their independent "pods". About 10 minutes drive from Bowness Pier, which is easy if you have a car. If not, you have to call a taxi; there is no bus stop or train station in a walkable distance. This can be a challenge during peak hours, with long waits so you have to plan your day well and call in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A lovely base for exploring the Lakes

The Brown Horse was a lovely place to spend a couple of nights while our family of three explored the local area. The room was a good size, with a modern ensuite bathroom. It was pretty clean, although some of the fabrics could do with a good dust as I couldn't stop sneezing. The bed could have been more comfortable as it was quite firm, but perhaps that's just a preference. The food was top notch. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast both mornings, which you're asked to preorder the evening before. We also ate dinner one evening and it was delicious. There is a play area for children to enjoy, with benches for adults to relax while supervising the children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The room was just what we expected. It was clean comfy and had a nice view out to the countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Was lovely apart from the ladies toilets in the bar needs a lot of work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

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

Hidden Gem

Great pub in the Lakes District both for accommodation and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette, Wallsend.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve never been to this area of Cumbria. We normally stay around towns. The Inn is very rural but it is easy to get to Bowness on Windermere by car. Our room was lovey and clean, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great, the views were amazing and the staff were friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

S H

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

Would definitely return!

Lovely little inn, not too loud at night. Nice vieww of the hills. The ataff were friendly, the food was delicious amd the bed was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, York

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, fabulous staff and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

Great stay in a great location

We had a lovely stay at the Brown Horse. Our family room was lovely, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024