Located in the heart of the picturesque Lake District National Park, Badger Bar is opposite Rydal Water and a 20-minute bus ride from the scenic town of Windermere. Free private parking is available on site. The property is surrounded by woodland and guests can enjoy mountain and lake views. Each room at Badger Bar comes with a private bathroom, a digital TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is also available. A traditional full English breakfast is on offer each morning, along with scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and porridge. A bar menu is also available and features a selection of sandwiches, main courses and desserts. A range of local real ales and 40 whiskeys are available at the bar. Local activities include hiking through the nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking and river cruises along Lake Windermere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathleen
    the United States the United States
    Everything was clean and polished, the staff was warm and welcoming. The food was good and the lounges had fireplaces.
  • Jennifer
    the United States the United States
    We loved the convenience of the location, the history and beauty of the building, and the novelty of badger sightings! Close to many great walks too.
  • Yumiko
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Staff are kind and friendly and welcoming Room is comfortable
  • Ruth
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and helpful. We wanted to have dinner on our room because our baby needed to go to sleep and they were extremely helpful and accomodating.
  • Jawando
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Friendly, close to town and comfortable rooms with a lovely eating area and bar
  • J
    Joseph
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    I loved my stay here, immensely friendly staff and lovely dogs everywhere!
  • Mark
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay, just a shame it was only one night, staff were friendly, food was delicious, rooms were ideal.
  • Stan
    the United States the United States
    We absolutely loved the Badger Bar. It was by far the best place we stayed on our trip to the U.K. It's historical, with lovely.decor and extremely clean & comfortable rooms. The bed was comfy, the shower's water pressure was fine. Soap,...
  • Michael
    Canada Canada
    Location, character of property, personnel were always ready to address questions or needs, particularly Wendy.
  • Sharon
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    very quiet room even though on a pretty main street. Lovely touches. Right across from easy access to the lake. Very friendly staff and good food. Breakfast was ok.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 724 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

A 400 year old inn with 13 charming rooms, all different. Poet William Wordsworth lived next door, and many TV programmes and films have been filmed locally. There are excellent walks from the doorstep, and sightseeing tours are available.

Neighborhood info

The hotel is surrounded by England's most beautiful scenery, with a lake 100 metres away and mountains and woodland all around. The local town, Ambleside, is just 2km away and has a good selection of restaurants, shops and cinemas. This area is very popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking. There are lots of family attractions close by. This is a very low crime area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Badger Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Badger Bar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Hiking

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Badger Bar takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    £5 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Badger Bar

    • Badger Bar is 1.4 miles from the center of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Badger Bar has 1 restaurant:

      • Badger Bar
    • Badger Bar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
    • Check-in at Badger Bar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Badger Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Badger Bar include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Single