Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 97 min drive
Windermere Station - 9 min drive
Staveley Station - 18 min drive
Kendal Station - 21 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
Brathay Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 12.00 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1890
Television in common areas
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
20 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 8 and December 26.
The property will be renovating from September 30 2024 to December 26 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 12.00 per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Brathay Lodge Ambleside
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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 currently open?
The property is closed between December 8 and December 26.
Does Brathay Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brathay Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brathay Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Brathay Lodge?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brathay Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Brathay Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Brathay Lodge like?
Brathay Lodge is a short 13-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 17 minutes' walk from Ambleside Pier.
Brathay Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Liked it all especislly owner Trevor who is a great host
James
James, 11-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 13, 2024
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.
Rex
Rex, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
very accommodating, clean and great location
Dayna
Dayna, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 7, 2024
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 10, 2024
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2024
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
F
F, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2024
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.
Alistair
Alistair, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2023
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.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Fabulous location, great room and lovey breakfast to start the day. On site parking a plus too.
Lucy
Lucy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2023
Great hotel and staff!
Karel
Karel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
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
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2023
MARK
MARK, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
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.
Hong chi
Hong chi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
richard
richard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
Brathey Lodge is a lovely hotel, has friendly staff and well located in Ambleside. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Excellent for family stays.
gareth
gareth, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2023
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!
Jack
Jack, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2023
Clean, cute, great service from friendly staff, great breakfast selection in a pleasant atmosphere.
Norma
Norma, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
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!