Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, England

Brathay Lodge offers on-site CCTV-secured parking for £12 per night and an electric vehicle charging station. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and guests have access to a garden terrace with outdoor furniture. Daily cleaning service and luggage storage are provided, along with safety deposit boxes and key access.

All 15 rooms have en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and Smart TVs with streaming apps. Some rooms include Lakeland views and balconies, while family rooms offer a curtain partition to create separate sleeping areas for children. Rooms come with fair trade tea and coffee, biscuits, and a tray for muddy boots.

The hotel sits a 2-minute walk from Ambleside town centre and a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The main bus stop is 3 minutes away, providing connections to Grasmere and Keswick, and the historic Roman fort of Galava is within walking distance. Numerous hiking trails and the ferry pier at Waterhead are close by, making this a base for outdoor activities.

A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning in a dining room overlooking the garden, with options including fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, cereals, cold meats, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. Gluten-free bread is available on request, and special diet menus can be accommodated. Fair trade coffee and a range of teas are offered during breakfast hours.

Family rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, with a curtain divider providing separate quarters and an additional TV for children. Kid-friendly buffet options and board games are available, and the hotel is within walking distance of family attractions like the Roman fort and scenic walks. A plastic tray at the door for dirty boots is provided after outdoor adventures.

Parking: On-site CCTV-secured parking for £12 per night

EV: Electric vehicle charging station available

Breakfast: Gluten-free continental buffet with fresh fruit

Rooms: Family rooms with curtain divider and extra TV

Location: 2-minute walk to Ambleside centre, 10 min to Lake Windermere

Outdoor: Hiking trails and Roman fort within walking distance