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About this property
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. Brathay Lodge was built around 1890 and is very well located for walkers, mountain bikers and golfers visiting the Lake District. Ambleside has many restaurants and bars offering different types of cuisine. Rooms at Brathay Lodge are spread over 4 floors, with access using stairs. Some rooms have Lakeland views and balconies. Fair trade tea and coffee with biscuits are available in the rooms. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning in the warmly decorated dining room overlooking the garden. The bed and breakfast is close to the centre of Ambleside and scenic walks. Lake Windermere is about 10 minutes' walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Caron
United Kingdom
“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.” - Angela
United Kingdom
“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 .” - Linda
United Kingdom
“Good location, lovely room friendly staff, excellent breakfast, plenty of fruits berrys yogurts cereals etc for continental.” - Abigail
United Kingdom
“Very clean environment and friendly and helpful staff.” - Xinyi
United Kingdom
“Great location in Ambleside, very easy to get around the lakes via buses; glorious mountain view from the room facing the park and church” - Joyce
United Kingdom
“Great location. On site parking (though at extra cost).” - Tahira
United Kingdom
“Absolutely loved our stay at Brathay Lodge! Spacious family room with balcony views, great breakfast, parking, EV charger — everything we needed for the perfect Lake District getaway. Can’t wait to return!” - Paula
Poland
“Totally recommended and we will come back to the same place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast - as I am not fan of English breakfast - I am glad it was more like 'continental' type. Breakfast room - not huge space but come on! It's...” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“fabulous staff to deal with - arranged booking on short notice and were great :)” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Great location and Trevor the manager was very helpful”

Managed by Brathay Lodge (Ambleside) Ltd
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







The fine print
Please note: This property does not have a lift.
Please note that extra beds are subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
Parking is subject to availability and upon request, and charges apply.
Please inform Brathay Lodge 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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.