Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust in Ambleside, England

Brathay Hall offers double, twin, and single en-suite rooms along with lodges such as Scafell, Wansfell, and Loughrigg. The Scafell lodges provide French balcony patio doors and views toward Ambleside and the Fairfield horseshoe. Each room includes a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, and dog-friendly accommodations are available with a small surcharge.

The property sits 1 mile from Ambleside town centre, accessible via a 20-30 minute walk along a pavement beside the main road. Lake Windermere is a short 300-400 meter walk from the grounds, with a sheltered spot for wild swimming. Free parking is available onsite for all guests, and the estate features a garden, terrace, and picnic area.

Brathay Hall operates as a residential training center for Brathay Trust, offering team-building activities such as rowing boats on the lake, low-wire balancing challenges, and high-wire pamper pole thrills. The property includes a business center, meeting and banquet facilities, and a shared lounge with TV area. Corporate guests have access to a programme of activities designed for group development.

Dog-friendly rooms are offered across multiple accommodation types, with a small surcharge applied per stay. The grounds provide outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a dog drying space outside each lodge room. A designated smoking area is also available on the property.

The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests, including an emergency cord in the bathroom, lower bathroom sink, toilet with grab rails, and wheelchair-accessible rooms. Key access, safety deposit box, 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, and smoke alarms are in place. A pre-ordered breakfast of cereal and bread is available at £6 per person, and luggage storage is offered.

Location: 1 mile from Ambleside, 300m walk to Lake Windermere

Rooms: En-suite singles, twins, doubles and lodge rooms with lake views

Business: Residential training center with team-building programmes

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly rooms with drying space and picnic areas

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cord and grab rails

Parking: Free onsite parking for all guests