Book Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, Lake District

Brathay Lodge offers on-site parking secured by CCTV in central Ambleside, a rarity that saves guests the hunt for public spaces. The property has an electric vehicle charging station for guests who drive electric cars. A daily housekeeping service keeps rooms in order, and express check-in and check-out are available.

Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or bath and a king-size or twin beds. Some rooms include a balcony with views over Wansfell and Loughrigg, and Smart TVs with streaming apps are in every room. The property is spread over four floors with stair access only, and family rooms use a curtain partition to create separate sleeping quarters for children.

A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning in the dining room overlooking the garden. The buffet includes fresh fruit, berries, yogurt, pastries, waffles, cold meats, cheese, boiled eggs, and a dedicated gluten-free bread section with individually labeled ingredients. Special diet menus are available upon request, and fair trade tea and coffee with biscuits are offered in the rooms.

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from central Ambleside shops and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The historic Roman fort of Galava is within walking distance, and Rothay Park with tennis courts and mini golf is directly across the road. The bus station is a 3-minute walk away, offering £2-per-person connections to Grasmere and Keswick.

Family rooms use a curtain partition and include a separate small TV for children, allowing parents and kids their own space. The hotel offers a kid-friendly buffet at breakfast with fresh fruit and berries that children enjoy. Board games and puzzles are available, and the on-site parking with CCTV makes unloading luggage straightforward for families with children.

Parking: On-site parking with CCTV and EV charging station

Rooms: Balcony rooms with Lakeland views over Wansfell and Loughrigg

Family: Curtain-partitioned family rooms with separate children's TV

Dining: Gluten-free breakfast options with labeled ingredients

Location: 10-minute walk to Lake Windermere and Roman fort