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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Ambleside, near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Mountain view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 334 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 349 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 371 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
20 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 13 min walk
  • Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk
  • Rydal Mount - 3 min drive
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 97 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

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Located close to Ambleside Pier and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre, Brathay Lodge provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Brathay Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 20 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • In a national park

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1890
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

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

The property is closed between December 8 and December 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Brathay Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Brathay Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brathay Lodge on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $194.63, 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.

How much is parking at Brathay Lodge?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Brathay Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brathay Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Brathay Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

very accommodating, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked it all especislly owner Trevor who is a great host
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Brathey Lodge is a lovely hotel, has friendly staff and well located in Ambleside. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent for family stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

good relaxing and quiet 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hong chi

Great hotel in Ambleside
This is our first trip to Lake District and Brathay Lodge helped to make it a great family experience for us. Very clean and spacious room, nice breakfast, staffs are nice can helpful especially for arranging EV charging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Jack

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kin Yeung

Nice place
Nice place. Host friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Ambleside is a great location for exploring The Lake District, and the town has lots of places to eat. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Continental breakfast is very good. Rooms are spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Excellent hotel in great position to walk into town. We had a really friendly welcome. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. Plenty of car parking on site available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanullah

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

10 out of 10!
Great property, ideally located with clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly, there’s a nice continental breakfast included and there’s on site parking which is a rarity in most properties in Ambleside
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

A great place to stay in Ambleside
Brathay Lodge makes for a very comfortable and convenient stay in the Lake District. The room was modern and well-maintained and the staff friendly and considerate. There is a parking fee (unless booked direct) but you’d have to pay elsewhere anyway. If you have an electric car it’s a good idea to let them know in advance so you can use their reasonably-priced ProjectEV charger. The continental breakfast was fresh and varied and set us up for the day. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sayuri

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Comfortable- welcoming
Fab, already written a detailed one
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Rex

Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly and very helpful. We stayed for 4 nights and the room was never cleaned in that time. I question the parking policy whereby guests booking directly with the hotel they receive free parking, whereas booking via an agency I am required to pay £12/day extra for parking. Please see this from a guests perspective rather than your own profitability. All guests should be treated equally regardless of which channel they used to find and book the accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024