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Briery Wood Country House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Lake Windermere

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Briery Wood Country House Hotel offers a peaceful countryside retreat with four unique bars and beautiful gardens. The on-site restaurant serves all daily meals, and practical amenities include dry cleaning and laundry services. Travelers consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1ES

What's nearby

  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Briery Wood Country House Hotel

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Consider a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 4 bars.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Briery Wood Country House Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Briery Wood Country House
Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere Lake District
Briery Wood Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Briery Wood Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Briery Wood Country House Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Briery Wood Country House Hotel located?

Situated in Windermere, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Treetop Trek and Lake Windermere. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Ambleside Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Briery Wood Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 302 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

We stayed in the bridal suite The room was nice but the bathroom is very dated an need of refurb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely little hotel in a great location. Really friendly staff, lovely room and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Very friendly staff, fabulous food and comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice country inn near the lake. Spacious rooms and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Briery Wood. All aspects excellent especially food and service. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very helpful and friendly. I was very disappointed after a 7 hour drive (arrived 17:00ish) to find as a resident I could not use the Restaurant as I had not booked and that the bar did not offer evening 'lighter meals'. The first night (Thursday) there was a party in the function room, if only the staff had thought to put us in a room that was not the one over the function. Apart from these niggles which I shared with the manager - the hotel was beautifully located and we enjoyed the peace when weddings were not on. So if booking it is worth checking if functions are taking place...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Garden Room Top Marks

Short break stay, super garden room and very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Winter break

Wonderful hotel. Excellent friendly helpful staff, service and food. Will definitely return and would also like to try sister hotels. One minor disappointment was pillows not the most comfortable. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent with a door out to the garden for our dog. The meals were top notch but the thing that was so outstanding was the friendliness and welcome from not just one or two but all of the staff, it made our stay. Will definitely return.

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel, unsure about 4 stars though.

Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless and spacious with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were both delicious with a variety of options. The staff were very friendly and attentive and went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. We took our dog too and booked a garden view room which had its own door. This enabled us to take our dog straight outside when we needed to. The hotel is extremely dog friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs updating

Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff make this hotel

we Love staying here, the hotel is quiet and lovely, some lovely traditional features and although its not central exactly regards to walking it is a great place to stay. The hotel is nice and the food is good, breakfast is great but what makes this hotel is the staff, they are the most pleasant, warm and welcoming staff from the lovely lad at the bar, Danny serving food and the reception staff are great too. this is why we go back - so many places to choose from in the lakes but the staff are just great and should be mentioned! Great Job - See you in Novemeber!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More of a care home for elderly than a hotel

It was a nice stay. The receptionist was pleasant and morning breakfast staff were lovely. The room was clean, fresh and had everything we needed. The evening bar chap was u communicative, surly and borderline rude. It was clear that at 10.30 he just wanted us to go to bed and not dare to order a drink. It’s a shame the whole place is quiet and sleeping by early evening. It felt more like a care home for elderly than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TV

Choice of tv channels was limited to a few
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay here. It’s a lovely building and comfortable place to relax and unwind and the afternoon tea we had was exceptional. We had an issue with lights in the bedroom constantly flickering that we reported to reception but it was only temporarily fixed as it reoccurred again later in our stay. Drinks from the bar were pricey. And make sure you ring the bell at the bar if you need service because waiting staff are constantly absent doing other things; maybe they were just shorthanded when we were there but that’s how it seemed. Cleaning staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jody

Disliked: Amenities
Bridal suite bathroom in need of refurb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff welcoming and helpful. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint hotel that is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, despite asking for quiet rooms, we were given rooms in the main hallway where everyone has to pass by to get in and out of the hotel and get to and from breakfast. The hotel staff also use the foyer right across from these rooms to collect all of the used items from rooms they are cleaning so it was extremely noisy, especially in the morning. The staff are completely oblivious to this. Breakfast wasn't memorable and when they're fully booked, it's almost impossible to move around the dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic stay

Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Städning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

It was a lovely breakfast and room was ok not to clean but ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay

Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location, room was comfortable, grounds were pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025