The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP
  • Skelwith Force
    2 min drive
  • Grasmere Garden Village
    8 min drive
  • Rydal Water
    10 min drive
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    45 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Britannia Inn

Inn in Ambleside with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Britannia Inn offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Britannia Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Allan Bank. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Brit
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Allan Bank and a few minutes from Skelwith Force
  • Pets welcome for free (restrictions apply)
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.

The Brit - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Brit

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Britannia Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Location was really great, perfect walk to elter water and grasmere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best pub in the Lakes
Always wanted to stay here. We had a great 2 nights, walks to Skelwith Force and Dungeon Ghyll within easy reach. The Langdales is a lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New Haw, Addlestone

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful country inn located at the heart of the South lakes. The rooms are compact but well appointed and comfortable. The food (especially the breakfast) ‘hits the spot’ and the staff are brilliant. The spectacular Langdales are all around with no need to use the car - so just park up and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

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

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

6/10 Okay

Craig, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room, 4, was directly above the bar and an awful din came up through the floor. It was very noisy and kept us awake when we went to bed before the bar closed. Then well after 11pm there was a series loud bangs as doors were slammed downstairs below us - made our room rattle and shake. Not pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking. Wonderful stay in lovely warm and welcoming surroundings. Excellent menu and great local beers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Mr S

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Escape to Elterwater
Beautiful area with shorter low level walks around Elterwater as well as longer and higher walks. Loughrigg Tarn is stunning. Ambleside is just 4 miles away but it feels like a world away. Langdale has amazing views from the bottom at Blea Tarn and from the top. The Britannia Inn offers rooms with lots of character and excellent food, usually eaten outside with a view depending on the weather. The staff are helpful, friendly and relaxed. We had a wonderful 3 night escape here. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022