About this property

Historic Charm: Brantholme Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and sun terrace views, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Additional amenities include a balcony, patio, sofa bed, and interconnected rooms. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can also enjoy juice, cheese, and fruits each morning. Convenient Location: Located 124 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is near attractions such as the World of Beatrix Potter (10 km) and Lake Windermere (16 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Handy to town center within easy walking distance of restaurants etc.
  • Roberts
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely couple. Felt at home. Beautiful rooms. Fantastic location. Breakfast was lovely. Loved our stay here and would most definitely go again.
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Family room / suite with two bedrooms which are hard to find
  • Lawton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed for an anniversary away from the children. Great location, great facilities and room. Owners friendly and accommodating. Building maintained to a high standard.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Could not fault anything perfect room,view comfy bed,lovely breakfast and super hosts thank you so very much.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the stay was perfect the room was comfortable and immaculate, the hosts were really friendly and accommodating the breakfast was superb and un-rushed and the location was just spot on.
  • Kum
    Singapore Singapore
    Clean, well kept, quiet and serene. Breakfast though not a buffet was sumptuous!
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was sublime overlooking the football field
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location Great close to restaurants and bars with lovely views from rooms. Jo was excellent host making sure we were OK and providing suggestions for activities. There is parking spaces off the road which is always a bonus.
  • Shelley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brantholme is a lovely place to stay. Both hosts are beyond lovely and accommodating. Bed is really comfortable. We made use of the hot tub too. All round a great stay!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Jo ann Downing

Company review score: 9.6Based on 151 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A warm welcome to Brantholme Guest House where we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and will have an enjoyable stay with us. Jo & Frank is here to ensure that your time here is a pleasant and memorable one. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance during your stay. We wish you a pleasant and comfortable stay at Brantholme Guest House.

Property information

We have recently redecorated all the rooms whilst in lockdown. All the rooms have been decorated to make our guests feel even more comfortable and relaxing, with Laura Ashley fittings and wallpaper. We have also installed a Hot Tub (The hot tub needs to be pre-booked and paid for in advance please contact the property directly to book, Robes and Towels are provided for Hot Tub users). The Summerhouse is the perfect way to unwind after a day of walking the stunning fells or the Hot Tub.

Neighbourhood information

10 Reasons to book with us!! 1. Visit the beautiful lake of Windermere. 2. Take a boat tour around the lake. 3. Hike the Langdale Pikes and enjoy the stunning views. 4. Visit the Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. 5. Go kayaking in the lake and explore the area. 6. Enjoy the local pubs and restaurants. 7. Take a tour of the Ambleside Roman Fort. 8. Go mountain biking in the Grizedale Forest. 9. Explore Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm. 10. Enjoy the scenery at Rydal Water.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Brantholme Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Brantholme Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.