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Brantfell House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near Lake Windermere

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Interior
Staircase
Double Room (Small Double) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, individually decorated
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Place, Rothay Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small Double) | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, individually decorated

Double Room (Small Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, individually decorated

Superior Double or Twin Room, Park View (Large Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

In state park.Your stay at this guesthouse will put you steps from White Platts Recreation Ground and a 5-minute walk from Rothay Park. Lake Windermere and Ambleside Climbing Wall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rothay Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Borrans Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 12 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Brantfell House

4-star Victorian guest house near Lake Windermere
WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Ambleside guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Brantfell House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ambleside guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Laundry fee: GBP 10.00 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Brantfell
Brantfell Ambleside
Brantfell House
Brantfell House Ambleside
Brantfell House Ambleside, Lake District
Brantfell House Guesthouse Ambleside
Brantfell House Guesthouse
Brantfell House Ambleside
Brantfell House Guesthouse
Brantfell House Guesthouse Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

How close is Brantfell House to the airport?

Brantfell House is 95.2 mi (138-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brantfell House?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brantfell House on Jan 3, 2026 start from $112.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Brantfell House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Brantfell House.

Does Brantfell House offer free breakfast?

Brantfell House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Brantfell House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Brantfell House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Brantfell House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Brantfell House have a pool?

Brantfell House does not have a pool.

Does Brantfell House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Brantfell House to downtown Ambleside?

Brantfell House is 0.5 mi away from Waterhead.

Brantfell House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 194 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Ambleside, owners really friendly and helpful, rooms lovely with lots of nice touches, great breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, friendly owners. Room was really nice, and clean. Breakfast was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 2 day stay. Hotel is very clean, lovely room,fab breakfast. Aide and Mandy were a lovely couple, very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend Brantfell to anyone staying in Ambleside. Overall everything was excellent and thanks to the fantadtic hosts xx
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable couple of nights with friendly and helpful hosts. The B&B is a conveniently short walk from the town centre's restaurants, pubs and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people. Nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Brilliant

A brilliant B&B spotlessly clean well furnished and friendly efficient owners. One of the best stays we have ever had. Thoroughly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts at the perfect location in Ambleside, with easy access to the rest of the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic time at Brantfell House. Adirondack and Ma
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

caitlin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were kind and so extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Stay here in Ambleside

Brantfells hosts Adie and Mandy were lovely , very friendly and informative . Accommodation was spotless and catered for everything .Breakfasts really good too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

You can't go wrong!

I would definitely recommend a stay at Brantfell House. The English breakfast was lovely. Our bed was VERY comfortable! Adie is full of knowledge and enthusiasm about the area, and is happy to provide recommendations when asked. We felt really welcome here. There is not much parking, so Adie goes out of his way to help out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bracha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The internet was very week in the distant room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mandy and Adie are warm and hospitable and helpful! I definitely recommend Brantfell to other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Warm welcome, good breakfast, comfy bed

Mandy and Ade were really lovely hosts, a warm welcome on arrival and a great breakfast too. Good recommendation for a beer at the Golden Rule, what a great pub. Would happily return for another good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Excellent guest house in the midfle of Ambleside

Very clean and comfortable guest house right in the middle of Ambleside, with parking available in a space 100yds away. Great,friendly service and a really good breakfast,freshly prepared. Would def use again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at this property which was very conveniently located within Ambleside. We were warmly welcomed at the properly and had a lovely room, very comfortable and smart. There was plenty of space to store clothes and the bathroom and other room. I have only left off a rating for the Eco-friendliness because I wasn’t really paying attention to this aspect of our stay so isn’t really fair to rate. I didn’t observe anything eco-unfriendly at the property. Our room facilities were excellent. Our hosts were very knowledgeable of the local area and gave us some useful help and advice as well as being very friendly. Breakfast was excellent also. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were wonderful and very welcoming, providing great tips for points of interest and dining. They are extremely invested in providing the best service to their clients.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

What's not to like!

Our visit was superb from start to finish. Great location. Room was immaculate, with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast tasty and ample. The hosts were friendly, very approachable, couldn't do enough for us. Can't recommend Brantfell enough. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and lovely rooms. We stayed for
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hosts and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent. Double room was spacious and clean with a lovely bathroom. Breakfast was good and the property is in a great location in Ambleside with access to many walks. Hosts were so friendly and gave us tips on where to eat, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at this hotel. The hosts were fantastic – attentive and welcoming – and the breakfast was delicious. The rooms were clean and tidy, though a little on the small side. Parking was straightforward, which made the experience even more convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024