Brathay Lodge
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8.9Excellent
(847 Ratings)
"Rooms were spacious and clean!
Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Lots of fresh fruit at breakfast."
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This family-run Ambleside bed and breakfast offers on-site parking £12, free Wi-Fi, and bedrooms, shower and king-size beds. There are scenic views over Wansfell and Loughrigg.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(847 Ratings)
"Rooms were spacious and clean!
Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Lots of fresh fruit at breakfast."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Rooms were spacious and clean!
Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Lots of fresh fruit at breakfast.
The rooms were a little too warm due to the bathroom radiator which you are unable to turn off.
10.0 / 10.0
Exceeded my expectations. This was a random last minute booking and so glad we did. It's central to ambleside, perfect base for walks, days out etc and the option to park made it nice and easy. There is lots of choice for evening meals within the vicinity. The staff at the hotel were lovely. The hotel itself was absolutely spotless. The rooms had everything you could need. The triple room I booked was great for families as they had a curtain so it was like having two separate rooms, even had a TV in both sections. The bathroom was nice and modern and had a fantastic shower. The room was on the top floor so had a nice view of the mountains. It states the breakfast is continental so was just expecting a few boxes of cereal but I was wrong there was a whole array of fruit, yoghurt, pastries, cereal, toast, spreads, boiled eggs it really was a great buffet. Hot drinks and juice available too. Would definitely return if visiting the area.
Honestly nothing. Perfect little stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location, very clean and comfy with good breakfast choice and friendly host
Having to carry our bags to the third floor up narrow stairs
10.0 / 10.0
Carol was amazing and extremely helpful. Great guest house and absolutely spotless room. A very well run place
Issue with the hot water. Can't be helped as these things happen. Did not bother our stay and Carol handled it all like a true professional
10.0 / 10.0
Thanks again for another great stay!
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely clean room in a beautiful location in the heart of Ambleside. Friendly staff.
Only continental breakfast which we didn’t realise when we booked. We were hoping for an English breakfast so a little disappointed.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, lovely large room and great breakfast.
Needs modernisation.
7.0 / 10.0
Great location and very clean
Extra charge for parking
8.0 / 10.0
Great stay and location.
Pillows far too hard in bed felt like I was sleeping with bricks under my head. Also mattress slopes to one side so sleep wasn’t great, due to hotel being fully booked I didn’t mention as I wouldn’t have been moved didn’t stay for full stay due to bed.
9.0 / 10.0
Love the location of Brathay Lodge, great car parking facility for busy Ambleside.
The room we stayed in was immaculate and decorated really nicely.
Will stay here again.
We do prefer a traditional cooked breakfast, especially when in the Lakes! However great choice of continental style breakfast and were aware this was on offer when we booked.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location
Large rooms, comfy beds
The breakfast was so so, could be a lot better.
10.0 / 10.0
The refurbishment was to a very high standard. The location and facilities were excellent. Trevor was a lovely man who was extremely helpful and he went out of his way to ensure that we had an enjoyable stay. We will return in the future.
It couldn’t have been any better.
9.0 / 10.0
Location and cleanliness and new bathroom.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Location
Staff friendly/helpful
Room clean/spacious
Room heating was on timer and was cold first night however did ask staff to help with this and they turned the timer off for our room and it was cost for second night
9.0 / 10.0
Great choice at breakfast
NA
9.0 / 10.0
First stay at Brathay lodge & will definitely be returning….
The location was excellent
Room was very clean with tea & coffee facilities together with biscuits & water… a lovely touch
Karen was welcoming and breakfast was very varied
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Everything. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was great to explore the area. Although the breakfast was only continental the quality of food available was great. They even had fresh fruit and berries. The hosts were really friendly and went above and beyond to advise us during bad weather.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Very welcoming and friendly staff.
Fabulous room with a fantastic view.
Excellent breakfast
There was nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Location and breakfast perfect. Parking.
6.0 / 10.0
Location was great. Very clean.
Shoving 2 single beds together doesnt count as a double!
10.0 / 10.0
Great views from our room, the lodge is kept very clean, is very comfortable with excellent facilities. The hosts were really friendly.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Nice size room with shower. Only thing to top it would be cooked brekkie or porridge on a morning
Nothing all good
10.0 / 10.0
Great staff... very welcoming and friendly. Fab room with amazing views and location. Buffet breakfast which suited us more than a big sit down brekkie before a long uphill walk.
Absolutely nothing...it was a wonderful stay ..even the weather was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent and room size was great
No full English Breakfast option
10.0 / 10.0
The location parking and facilities were excellent! One of the cleanest places I have stayed in for years. Breakfast was a great example of a continental breakfast. Staff when booking in were very friendly and welcoming.
Just about everything!
8.0 / 10.0
Location, clean rooms amazing bathroom.
Would’ve liked a cooked breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
The location was beautiful. Looking out to a lovely recreational park and the hills. Still perfect for those strolls into town.
Breakfast was top notch. Everything you could imagine was available.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic place to stay , location was perfect only a couple of minutes walk into the centre, rooms were very clean ,staff so lovely and the bed was amazingly comfortable don’t want to get up .
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Very clean environment and friendly and helpful staff.
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast excellent, location very convenient.
No outside view.
10.0 / 10.0
Location & friendly staff.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Clean and modern
Great location
7.0 / 10.0
Location. Room was clean and bathroom was modern and clean
Room was at top of house and final set of stairs were very narrow and steep
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location. Great shopping. We ate at the flying fleece- superb! Trevor and Carol the managers were very helpful.
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic continental breakfast with amazing array of fresh fruit, bread, pastries, waffles, pancakes, cereals etc.
Just wish bed had been wider. Have a super king at home
8.0 / 10.0
Good central Location. Good parking facilities( additional cost)
No issues for ourselves, however staircases to upper floors could be problematic for those with poor mobility/ elderly
10.0 / 10.0
Love the location, this place has great bathrooms and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Lovely large triple room.
10.0 / 10.0
Very happy with our stay at Brathay Lodge. Great location and accommodation. Our thanks to the staff who were really friendly and helpful
10.0 / 10.0
Rooms were spotless, so clean, spacious, and well equipped. The beds were comfy. We liked that our room was outside. Breakfast was cereals, fruits , crumpets, etc, which were nice, and the dining area was also very clean. Perfect location. It was a short walk to the pubs and shops etc and a walk to the lake but all very nice. Staff were friendly. Felt like we was at home xxx
Would have liked clean towels while we were there (we were staying for 3 nights), but it wasn't a major issue and wouldn't put us off staying again.
Parking cost us an extra £12 per day.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was amazingly clean, modern finishing. Location was just perfect a stone throw away the little town, and a small walk away from the lake and hiking trails.
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again next time.
I have little difficulty going upstairs, it’s not impossible. I did request a room on the ground floor. But as we got there a little late, the ground floor rooms were taken. Having said that, I’m glad we had room on the first floor, windows and balcony were really nice. The outdoor stairs felt a bit steep, “for me“.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Brathay Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Brathay Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Brathay Lodge?
We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and balcony/terrace.
