About this property

Situated 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 whiskies are available at the bar. Local activities include hiking through the nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking and river cruises along Lake Windermere.

Couples particularly 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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1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Location. Good food and very friendly and helpful staff. Novelty of Badger Feeding unexpected bonus, but didn't see one as abandoned watch due to rain. But many other customers stayed out.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    This hotel is nestled in the most beautiful woodlands. The 400 year old building is so charming, warm and welcoming. Our room felt like it had been plucked out of a vintage movie - glorious. Friendly staff, delicious food - highly recommend.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little b&b, the staff were fantastic, food was delicious. We even got to see the badgers feeding
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location - right on rydal water and badger viewing at dusk!
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The food was delicious, the staff all friendly, the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Best of all seeing the badgers! Excellent value for money!
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff here are amazing and made you feel really welcome and are so friendly. I would go back just for that level of engagement which is so rare nowadays.
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely - very individual. Comfortable. Spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed and bed linen All staff exceptionally friendly and helpful
  • Peter
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Breakfast was very nice and a great start for the day. The location was great, as it was near Ambleside, yet on its own. It's a beautiful historic building and the kids loved watching the badgers. Also the personell was very very friendly and the...
  • Min
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room is so clean and big for a family. The furniture is in good condition and quality. It was quiet and I didnt hear any noise from neighbours. The dinner was great too, I could feel that the chef was passionate. The breakfast was ok.
  • Ferguson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, exceptional views, comfortable clean room with everything you need. Food was delicious too and fantastic staff.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 730 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Badger Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.