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Brathay Lodge

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

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Mountain View (3 adults) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Reception
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £135
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Children)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Mountain View (3 adults) | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 349 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
20 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Quadruple Room (4 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 371 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Rothay Road, Ambleside, England, LA22 0EE

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

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 luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Brathay Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 20 bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English

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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 parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

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 organised 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 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 18 January 2026 to 25 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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
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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 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brathay Lodge on 7 Jul 2025 start from £135.42, 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.

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?

Checkout 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

great location. Onsite parking very convenient coupled with balcony accesa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Upon arrival there was ample parking places. Carol the receptionist was very welcoming and explained things clearly. The room was comfortable, clean and warm. The breakfast was plentiful and of good quality. Overall the place is a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Good hotel with good views and clean rooms. Rooms we stayed were compact with Mountain views. A great location in Ambleside. Bus stops with Public Buses towards Windermere are next door. The hotel didn't have lifts but the climb on the stairs didn't seem steep.but older people might struggle a bit. There's a £12 parking charge per day. Breakfast was included but very limited options and a limited window for an hour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

It was a last minute booking but we didn't regret it. The room was lovely, cosy and spotlessly clean with a view of the hills. The staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. We both needed a well-earned rest and that was exactly what we got. The continental breakfast was delicious with an excellent variety of food. We would definitely recommend Brathay Lodge for a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022