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Brathay Lodge

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ambleside Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • 31 sq m
  • 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)

  • 26 sq m
  • 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)

  • 32 sq m
  • 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 Single Beds, Mountain View (3 adults)

  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Brathay Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Ambleside, near Lake Windermere
Self parking, laundry facilities, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Brathay Lodge offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Brathay Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from White Platts Recreation Ground. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 13 minutes by foot from Lake Windermere and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside Pier
As a guest of Brathay Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Brathay Lodge also features express check-out and a television in a 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12.00 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends: GBP 12.00 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 20 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Brathay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 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

James

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

4/10 Poor

Rex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very accommodating, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

F

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

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

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hong chi

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gareth

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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