Ambleside is home to Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Rydal Hall Labyrinth and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
Brathay Hall, Ambleside, England, LA22 0HP
What's nearby
Lake Windermere
2 min drive - 1.4 km
Rothay Park
2 min drive - 1.7 km
White Platts Recreation Ground
2 min drive - 1.3 km
Ambleside Climbing Wall
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Borrans Park
3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Windermere Station
22 min drive
Restaurants
Zeffirellis
3 min drive
Wateredge Inn
4 min drive
Freshers’ Cafe
19 min walk
The Temperance Inn
3 min drive
The Royal Oak
3 min drive
About this property
Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust
Hotel near Lake Windermere
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a business center at Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Meeting rooms, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust have amenities such as safes.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from May 29 2026 to April 20 2028 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.0 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 15 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 15.0 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 15 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Frequently asked questions
Is Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.0 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).
Where is Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust located?
Situated in Ambleside, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ambleside Climbing Wall and Lake Windermere. White Platts Recreation Ground and Rothay Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 84 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
Feb 27, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely 2 night stay all very clean and loved the views over the lake. Will be booking again to stay soon.
Room was perfectly presented and very clean. Breakfast to go bag for £6pp was an unbelievable deal with the amount of food offered for that price.
Amazing place for the price. Would stay again.
We had a great room that was that was perfect for our short stay. The room was clean and comfortable, with a large on-suite. The extra space was needed as we traveled with our dog. The property has lovely grounds to explore and it’s close to pubs. I highly recommend this property.
Pretty, quiet location. Especially liked the big lawn with a view of the lake. A very good value.
Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
excellent room, nice, tidy and spacious. The Bed was super comfy! Loved the drying unit outside our room door for all our wet gear in the fells - Got it dry in a few hours.
Spoke to reception for some more coffee/hot chocolate and when we came back after evening meal, they were outside.
Wouldnt hesitate to stay again
Had a great stay here in one of the lodges, room was nice and clean, really spacious, nice and warm, great location, good facilities for tea/ coffee, got a mini fridge too, not far from Ambleside cost £5 for a taxi, loads of space to park
This is a great place to stay. We had a great view from our room. The room was so nice. The bed was so comfy. The Bathroom was a really good size along with the room as a whole. It was in a great location not far from Ambleside. Checking was easy. The room was lovely and clean and i would definitely stay there again.
Really beautiful location and a lovey old Manor House that’s now being put to great use! My room was clean and comfortable
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lee
Nov 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brathay Hall weekend
Good location for walking and not too far from town at a reasonable price in todays high living costs
Lee
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful location , spent many hours gazing from our balcony , absolutely stunning scenery , they is a dog owners paradise , straight out the cabin onto beautiful lawns and fields , and mostly safe path to Ambleside apart from a stretch of about 100 mts , which is on the road , but managed well . The cabin itself is a very large clean room , huge comfortable bed , short balcony, which is safe , , large walk in shower cubicle , we asked for a fan because it was so hot , it was delivered in five minutes , overall the stay was exceptional ,
Jeffrey
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous stay, lovely views (and big window) even with awful weather! Spacious bathroom woth great shower.
We loved that there was a drying cupboard for wet coats, boots and dog towels!
It wasnt clear where to park for the scafell rooms, and ended up being quite a walk with our bags, dog cage and dog in the wind & rain.