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The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Ambleside with a restaurant and a bar

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP
  • Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
  • Dove Cottage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rydal Mount
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ambleside

Located within a mile (2 km) of Allan Bank, The Britannia Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Skelwith Force. This 9-room, 3-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Rydal Mount - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wainwrights Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ambleside Tap Yard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sticklebarn Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Britannia Inn

Inn in Ambleside with a restaurant and a bar
The Britannia Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
32-inch TVs come with digital channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Brit

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Britannia Inn?

The Britannia Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near The Britannia Inn?

This inn is located in Ambleside within a short 16-minute walk of Allan Bank. You'll also find Lake Windermere and Dove Cottage within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Britannia Inn?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does The Britannia Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, The Britannia Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Britannia Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Britannia Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Britannia Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Britannia Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Britannia Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Britannia Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Britannia Inn.

Does The Britannia Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Britannia Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Britannia Inn.

The Britannia Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

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 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic lovely pub great service excellent food very comfortable stay great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in lovely location and staff and food fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Anna, Rotherham

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay beakfast was a mighty feast All staff were helpful and friendly was spotless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at a great pub. Really friendly staff, great food and a good range of local beers. Highly recommended and we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Location was really great, perfect walk to elter water and grasmere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New Haw, Addlestone

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab birthday weekend getaway! Lovely pub, great food fantastic staff, couldn't be better
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023