The Drunken Duck Inn

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Property building, Restaurant/places to eat

8.3Excellent

(75 Ratings)

"Food was exceptional, staff attentive and friendly, great wine list and local ales and the room and the bath was perfect after a long day of walking!"

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8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Hotel in Hawkshead

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About this hotel

Located in Ambleside and with Lake Windermere reachable within 6.8 miles, The Drunken Duck Inn provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Amenities at The Drunken Duck Inn

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Hawkshead

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

27.4 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

17 mi

Williamson Park

26.3 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

23.4 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

Top rated by guests

8.3Excellent

(75 Ratings)

"Food was exceptional, staff attentive and friendly, great wine list and local ales and the room and the bath was perfect after a long day of walking!"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Hotel in Hawkshead

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Hawkshead

Nearby attractions

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

27.4 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

17 mi

Williamson Park

26.3 mi

Eric Morecambe Statue

23.4 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Located in Ambleside and with Lake Windermere reachable within 6.8 miles, The Drunken Duck Inn provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Heating

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

10/10

Food was exceptional, staff attentive and friendly, great wine list and local ales and the room and the bath was perfect after a long day of walking!

10.0 / 10.0

Lakeland bliss.

The D Duck is in an ideal location. Just far enough up a hill to keep the crowds away.

10.0 / 10.0

Gorgeous fairytale Lake District Stay.

Charming old property on a stunning location. Delicious and unusual breakfast. Very sweet staff. Great bathroom and very warm.

Everything was lovely

7.0 / 10.0

Not as good as it should be.

A great location with everything you want in such an establishment. The staff were friendly and helpful. Bar prices are not out of the way. The bar has a good buzz and good selection.

I have known the Duck for over 50 years and although I enjoyed our stay it wasn’t as good as I had hoped. The staff are great but things were beginning to slide a little. The access to the accommodation was weedy and the patio area was locked and overgrown. Repairs were wanting. The food was good but rather expensive. It was OK, but at the price , I wanted better.

8.0 / 10.0

Cosy and friendly

This was a return visit after 15 years and we weren't disappointed. It's had a makeover and feels a bit less traditional and rustic than it used to - but the staff are friendly and efficient and standards are high. The room was cosy and the bed exceptionally comfortable, and we had a classic postcard vista of Helvellyn from the private seating area outside our room.

Just be aware that there's a strong emphasis on vegetarian dishes - don't build up your hopes for a breakfast fry-up, for example. The menu's imaginative but some of the plant based dishes can seem a little bland. And it's not cheap - but this is the Lakes.

10.0 / 10.0

Friends gathering

Friendly and helpful staff Excellent food with an ethical slant...lots of vegetarian options as well as sustainable meat(venison)

No tea/coffee making in the room.

5.0 / 10.0

Nice property, but the food a step too far for us.

The room was clean and well decorated and furnished. Most of the staff were very amenable, and any requests such as an extra pillow or bottle of water were delivered almost immediately. The views of the distant fells (mountains) from the outside seating area in front of the property are magnificent.

THE FOOD! We are by no means "more is better" philistines, but were not expecting "sustainably sourced" Nouvelle Cuisine. A beautifully arranged little collection in the middle of a large plate. The write-up mentioned European and Traditional food, but the only "traditional" dish available was the side order of (very good) chips. Alas the 8.30 start breakfast is in the same vein - no bacon or croissants here, various bean concoctions with a fried egg. Sourdough toast the nearest thing to our breakfasts. On holiday we like a coffee after getting up, but no facilities are in the rooms. The advertised "free tea and coffee" in the rooms requires a call to reception to have it delivered - so you have to be dressed.

10.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay

Lovely location. Friendly and accommodating staff. Cosy room with lovely view over the valley. Great breakfast

Evening menu limited if you weren’t into eating game

6.0 / 10.0

An enjoyable stay - especially the food! The shortcomings mentioned above were irritants.

Lovely setting, nestling in the hills around The Lakes. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and there was no doubt that the staff/owners tried hard. However, some facilities and services were not up to the standard we have come to expect from hotels at this price: Excellent food, all to a really high standard - the kitchen 'punches above its weight'

- Although described as a 'King Room' it was actually quite small ... but that is typical of hotels / inns of its age (1850s?) - No tea & coffee facilities in the room. However, room service was very prompt when we asked for tea at 6:45am (The hotel said it was 'bizarre' (their word) that guests expect to be able to make tea/coffee in the room). - No shower in the bathroom, just a handheld shower-head in the bath, with no shower curtain or screen. - Only a tiny shelf for toiletries, so we had to put them on the floor … where they got very wet … because there’s no shower curtain/screen! - Was it value for money? It was probably about 20-30% overpriced give the comments above re facilities/service. Would I stay there again? Maybe, but I would prefer to find somewhere that ‘ticked more boxes’ that the Drunken Duck did.

7.0 / 10.0

Very enjoyable

Very good breakfast Would have liked a bit more choice for dinner.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful

Wonderful olde world charm with amazing views and outlook

2.0 / 10.0

Very disappointed and did not live up to its previous standards experience and reputation.

Very poor choice and quality.

Reception and breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location, beautifully curated environment, really great staff and exceptional food

Really cool decor and vibe

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyed and we will be back in December

The breakfast was pretty good

The option of a full English breakfast

3.0 / 10.0

dissapointing

10.0 / 10.0

Very highly recommend The Drunken Duck

Staff were amazing and the location is beautifully scenic & peaceful. The food was absolutely gorgeous, we were recommended the place on the food and it did not disappoint. Would very highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Really friendly staff, idyllic location, dinner was amazing, bar comfortable and lovely bedroom

3.0 / 10.0

Overpriced, not a patch on how this iconic use to be on the in the early 2000s.

Location

We stayed for two nights in early March Overpriced meals and drinks that are on a par with the London West End. Why? We were allocated a substandard small bedroom and we needed to complain and get a larger room for our second night. Not a patch on the quality boutique establishment that it used to be. In summary, a real disappointment

10.0 / 10.0

Was perfect

Was excellent

10.0 / 10.0

One night of luxury

Wonderful one night stay with my husband. Gorgeous place with amazing food. Just what we needed for a little break.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Drunken Duck Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Drunken Duck Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Drunken Duck Inn?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, heating, and bar.

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The Drunken Duck Inn

Hotel in Hawkshead

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at The Drunken Duck Inn

Map of Hawkshead

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Hawkshead

Reasons to book

Map of Hawkshead

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Drunken Duck Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Drunken Duck Inn?

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