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The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Ambleside

At The Britannia Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Allan Bank and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Skelwith Force. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Brit, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ambleside inn include Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.
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What's nearby

  • Grasmere Garden Village - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dove Cottage - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rydal Mount - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Distiller’s Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Badger Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Britannia Inn

Inn in Ambleside with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Ambleside inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Britannia Inn offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Ambleside inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Britannia Inn?

The Britannia Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Britannia Inn?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Britannia Inn on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$274.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Britannia Inn?

No, The Britannia Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Britannia Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Britannia Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.