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
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
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 $134
$134
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Room options
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Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Netflix
Digital channels
12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive
Windermere Station - 14 min drive
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Kendal Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
The Britannia Inn - 1 min walk
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About this property
The Britannia Inn
The Britannia Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. 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.
Languages
English, Hungarian, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
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
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
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
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
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.
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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The Britannia Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Fantastic lovely pub great service excellent food very comfortable stay great hosts
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2024
Great stay in lovely location and staff and food fantastic
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Was a lovely stay beakfast was a mighty feast
All staff were helpful and friendly was spotless
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 21, 2024
Location was really great, perfect walk to elter water and grasmere.
Amol
Amol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
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
Colin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
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
Sheila, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
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
Mark
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
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
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2023
Fab birthday weekend getaway! Lovely pub, great food fantastic staff, couldn't be better
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
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
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2022
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
Pat, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2023
Accommodation was excellent.
Staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking. Wonderful stay in lovely warm and welcoming surroundings. Excellent menu and great local beers.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
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
Hilary, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
Too expensive
Nice inn. Old school. Great view, quiet. But way too expensive. £170 per night is just a rip off.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Very friendly
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2022
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
Jonathan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2022
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
Steve Chambers, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2022
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
Jeremy, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 20, 2023
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.