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The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property
Ambleside inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Britannia Inn, set amidst picturesque surroundings, offers a serene escape with its lush garden. Connect to in-room WiFi and indulge in local flavors at the restaurant or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Netflix
  • Free toiletries
The current price is CNY942
CNY1,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Netflix
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP

What's nearby

  • Allan Bank - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Skelwith Force - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Rydal Mount - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Foxfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Kendal Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chesters - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Britannia Inn

The Britannia Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Brit, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Brit - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Britannia Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn
Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Ambleside
The Britannia Inn Inn Ambleside

Frequently asked questions

Does The Britannia Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Britannia Inn 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 The Britannia Inn?

Yes, pets stay free. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Britannia Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Britannia Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and horseback riding. The Britannia Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Britannia Inn?

Yes, The Brit offers local cuisine.

What's the area around The Britannia Inn like?

The Britannia Inn is located a short 16-minute walk from Allan Bank.

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Reviews

The Britannia Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was exceptional, comprising locally sourced produce and exceeding expectations. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great basic rooms for walkers woth dogs. Rooms are comfortable warm and showers are excellent. The breakfasts are fabulous and a great way to fuel up for a day of walking. Great pub food during the day and evening too. Superb location where walkers can walk a number of beautiful routes direct from the front door.
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Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a wonderful find. Everything is perfect as it should be as a Lakeland Inn.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cosy inn in beautiful village. Lovely food and friendly staff. Will come again
Annie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in lovely location and staff and food fantastic
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely inn, staff are super friendly and happy to help. Bed was very comfy and the room was spotless. Lovely view out the front to the villiage square and hills beyond.
Abigail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic lovely pub great service excellent food very comfortable stay great hosts
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely stay beakfast was a mighty feast All staff were helpful and friendly was spotless
Anna, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Location was really great, perfect walk to elter water and grasmere.
Amol, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at a great pub. Really friendly staff, great food and a good range of local beers. Highly recommended and we will return.
Colin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly caring staff. Great food and service. Comfortable bedrooms with great attention to detail. 100’s of walks straight from the front door, something to suit all abilities.
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab birthday weekend getaway! Lovely pub, great food fantastic staff, couldn't be better
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay we had been years ago They made us welcome straight away Lovely room comfy bed very clean Great breakfast everything lovely and hot and cooked fresh The parking made a big difference Staff lovely definitely go back
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly place

Lovely Lakeland pub with restaurant and rooms. Great beer, good food and friendly staff. Also dog friendly and great for walkers and bikers.
Pat, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best pub in the Lakes

Always wanted to stay here. We had a great 2 nights, walks to Skelwith Force and Dungeon Ghyll within easy reach. The Langdales is a lovely place.
Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Accommodation was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking. Wonderful stay in lovely warm and welcoming surroundings. Excellent menu and great local beers.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful country inn located at the heart of the South lakes. The rooms are compact but well appointed and comfortable. The food (especially the breakfast) ‘hits the spot’ and the staff are brilliant. The spectacular Langdales are all around with no need to use the car - so just park up and enjoy.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here on a long weekend with the family and dogs - everything we could have asked for - good location with the Langdales just up the road (easy parking, pay and display), does packed lunches which were superb, very good evening food, good bar and lovely staff who were attentive, very friendly and helpful. Bus stop opposite to Ambleside and also up to the Langadales for those with no car

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly
Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Too expensive

Nice inn. Old school. Great view, quiet. But way too expensive. £170 per night is just a rip off.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Two night stay with my daughter. Beautiful property and excellent food. In stunning surroundings. Loved the hotel. The only thing I would mention is because I booked through hotels .com and not the Inn I wasn’t aware that you have full use of the spa facilities at the Langdale. Had I booked directly with the Inn I would have known. Fortunately though my daughter has a swim suit with her even if I didn’t
Hilary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Escape to Elterwater

Beautiful area with shorter low level walks around Elterwater as well as longer and higher walks. Loughrigg Tarn is stunning. Ambleside is just 4 miles away but it feels like a world away. Langdale has amazing views from the bottom at Blea Tarn and from the top. The Britannia Inn offers rooms with lots of character and excellent food, usually eaten outside with a view depending on the weather. The staff are helpful, friendly and relaxed. We had a wonderful 3 night escape here. Thoroughly recommended.
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, excellent stay

The Britannia is an old Lakeland inn, so you can’t expect all the amenities of a modern hotel. However, I would forego a lift (elevator) in favour of such a lovely and evocative place. The hotel is really well run, with excellent staff. The bedrooms have been refurbished with modern en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, smart TV etc. We ate in the hotel on both nights of our stay and found the food very good. The breakfasts were exceptional, comprising all locally sourced produce. There is a first class selection of local cask beers and a lovely outdoor seating area and garden. The atmosphere is very relaxed, which makes for a fantastic, restful stay. A brilliant few days in Elterwater. Thank you Britannia.
Steve Chambers, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My two walking chums and I each with our own room, couldn’t praise this more highly. Everyone of the staff were friendly and helpful. The beer was great, the food too, and I got more than I bargained for when I asked for the full monty breakfast which as well as black pudding included haggis! Delicious! This set is up nicely for our 7 hour climb. Also whoever does the gardening is a genius. Beautiful flowers, vegetation and hanging baskets. Good value for money too. A massive thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We left as friends after our 2 day stay. Thank you all at the Britannia. Jeremy, Chris and our American chum, Tony. The Lakes was on his bucket list, now superbly fulfilled.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Our room, 4, was directly above the bar and an awful din came up through the floor. It was very noisy and kept us awake when we went to bed before the bar closed. Then well after 11pm there was a series loud bangs as doors were slammed downstairs below us - made our room rattle and shake. Not pleasant.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cosy Lakeland pub - great place to stay

A charming pub in a great location, but can get crowded. Comfortable room, modern bathroom, everything clean and tidy. Coffee-making facilities in the room a plus. Good food in the restaurant (including breakfast) and a good selection of beers in the bar. Service is directed mainly towards bar customer, so it can be difficult to get attention as a hotel guest. Parking in a dedicated carpark just over the road.
David, 1-night trip