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The Britannia Inn

3.0 star property

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A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by a stone wall and a white building with a traditional design.
A bar area with multiple taps, a beer tap labeled "Lakeland Summit," and a display of various liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.
A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone walls, and hanging flower baskets.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Elterwater, Ambleside, England, LA22 9HP
  • Place, Allan Bank
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Skelwith Force
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Grasmere
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, a bedside table with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Britannia Inn

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Britannia Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Allan Bank. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Brit
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 6 minutes by car from Lake Windermere and 15 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
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.

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Britannia Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly atmosphere, great breakfast and evening meals, beer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in lovely location and staff and food fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar was just about the cosiest bar that I've ever been in, small but plenty of overspill rooms that each had a fire. The staff were all really friendly and helpful, I've just had a hip operation and a particularly helpful Polish lady helped me up and downstairs with cases.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great to be able to park right next to the Inn. Early check in and able to leave car on last day so could go for another walk in the area. All staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely room, (room 2) overlooking the front. Quiet, comfortable bed, free toiletries and plenty of tea/coffee etc in room. Great evening meal and great choice for breakfast each morning. Sold ice creams too which was just the job after a long walk around the Langdales on what was a very hot day. Will definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a wonderful find. Everything is perfect as it should be as a Lakeland Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Frosty morning
Morning sunrise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cosy inn in beautiful village. Lovely food and friendly staff. Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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
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4/10 Poor

Amol

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent. Staff were friendly, helpful and hardworking. Wonderful stay in lovely warm and welcoming surroundings. Excellent menu and great local beers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Too expensive

Nice inn. Old school. Great view, quiet. But way too expensive. £170 per night is just a rip off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Chambers

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022