The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite
Breakfast buffet
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP
  • Popular LocationDove Cottage5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrasmere Lake & Rydal Water6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier6 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)101 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Netflix
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ambleside

At The Britannia Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Allan Bank and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Skelwith Force. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Brit, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ambleside inn, attractions include Lake Windermere and Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 6 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 6 min drive
  • Grasmere Garden Village - 8 min drive
  • Rydal Mount - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Badger Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Britannia Inn

Comfortable inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Ambleside inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Britannia Inn offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Brit

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Britannia Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn
Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Britannia Inn?

The Britannia Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Britannia Inn?

As of 5 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Britannia Inn on 10 June 2024 start from AU$268.00, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Britannia Inn?

No, The Britannia Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Britannia Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Britannia Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Britannia Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab birthday weekend getaway! Lovely pub, great food fantastic staff, couldn't be better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
We really enjoyed our stay we had been years ago They made us welcome straight away Lovely room comfy bed very clean Great breakfast everything lovely and hot and cooked fresh The parking made a big difference Staff lovely definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in May 2023