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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property

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A large stone building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance.
Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)
Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View
Reception
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Place, Ambleside Climbing Wall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ambleside Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ambleside

At Brathay Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and Ambleside Pier. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Ambleside Town Centre B&B include Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.
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What's nearby

  • Rothay Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Armitt Museum and Library - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ambleside Climbing Wall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Zeffirellis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Brathay Lodge

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 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Brathay Lodge offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of 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 hairdryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: 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
  • Built in 1890
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 14 December and 26 December.
The following facilities are closed for 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.

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: from 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 on-site 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.
    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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Brathay Lodge?

Brathay Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Brathay Lodge?

Yep, Brathay Lodge has a self car park for GBP 12.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Brathay Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brathay Lodge?

No, Brathay Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brathay Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brathay Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house, very clean nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harshada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our weekend two night stay at the Barthay lodg
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
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10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. Onsite parking very convenient coupled with balcony accesa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good relaxing and quiet 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the parking was expensive considering we stayed next door at Rothay Garth for free and breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hong chi

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kin Yeung

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

Nice place

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

10/10 Excellent

Caley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Lovely clean hotel with friendly staff and onsite

Lovely hotel with great staff. Very clean although the room and bathroom were not huge. Newly decorated it was very clean - great shower. Great parking and access to Ambleside. Only grumble is the continental breakfast went out for cooked breakfast on 1st morning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked it all especislly owner Trevor who is a great host
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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