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About the Hotel

Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, United Kingdom

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“The hotel's location is absolutely perfect, with stunning walks to Grasmere and Rydal Water right at your doorstep.”view full review

Badger Bar, a 3-star Ambleside hotel, offers traditional pub food in a historic setting. It features cozy accommodations, an array of local ales, and numerous walking paths accessible from its doorstep.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Badger Bar includes en-suite facilities, a digital TV, and tea/coffee making options. The Rothay room in the main building and the Woodland room in the hotel grounds are perfect for families, offering space and comfort.

Dining & Bar Options

The onsite restaurant serves a good range of classic pub food, such as huge fish and chips, Cumberland sausage, and flavorsome curries. Guests can enjoy local real ales by the log fires in the Badger Bar.

Leisure & Activities

Badger Bar is dog-friendly, welcoming pets in most areas of the bar and public spaces. Local activities include hiking through nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking, and river cruises along Lake Windermere.

Transportation & Nearby Landmarks

Badger Bar is conveniently serviced by local bus routes, including the frequent 555 route connecting to Lancaster and Keswick. Nearby landmarks include Rydal Water, Grasmere Lake, and the Rydal Mount.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Large Double Room

2 persons

30 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

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Double or Twin Room Woodland View

2 persons

22 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

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Double or Twin Room

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Room!

“Our 'Woodland' room was amazing and clean, offering a cozy and unique atmosphere like no other hotel we've experienced.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“Breakfast was cooked to perfection, providing a good start to our day with its very nice flavors and quality.” view full review

Charming Bar Space!

“The bar area was inviting and full of character, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink after a day of exploration.” view full review

Cozy Nights!

“The bedroom was exceptionally comfortable with warm beds, ensuring we had a restful sleep throughout our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, United Kingdom

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Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Museum

Dove Cottage

2.3 km

Garden

Rydal Mount

4.5 km

Bridge

Bridge House

2.0 km

Cave

Rydal Cave

1.1 km

Museum

The Armitt Museum And Gallery

1.9 km

Landmark

Rydal Water

4.2 km

Landmark

Nab Scar

1.4 km

Landmark

Loughrigg Fell

2.4 km

Landmark

Lake Grasmere

2.4 km

Gallery

Old Courthouse Gallery

2.2 km

Landmark

High Sweden Bridge

1.7 km

Landmark

Lily Tarn

1.8 km

Landmark

Wordsworth Trust

2.3 km

Landmark

Alcock Tarn

2.2 km

Landmark

Stock Ghyll Force

2.6 km

Landmark

Todd Crag

2.0 km

Landmark

The Tower Of Friendship and Beauty

1.8 km

Landmark

Church Of St Mary

2.1 km

Landmark

Moss Eccles Tarn

2.1 km

Landmark

Turning Point

1.9 km

Landmark

Ambleside Roman Fort

2.9 km

Landmark

Rothay Park

2.0 km

Cinema

Fellinis Cinema

2.2 km

Landmark

University of Cumbria Hill Top

2.0 km

Garden

Rydal Hall Gardens

5.7 km

Landmark

Dora's Field

5.7 km

Landmark

Rydal Hall Sculpture Path

5.7 km

Nature reserve

National Trust Dora's Field

5.7 km

Landmark

Ice house

5.7 km

Nearby

Nature reserve

National Trust Dora's Field

50 m

Restaurants

Rydal River Cafe

5.8 km

Rydal Road Rydal Lodge

Getting around

City Centre

Ambleside30 min · 2.5 km

Airports

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)115 min · 76.6 km

Blackpool International Airport (BLK)163 min · 108.5 km

Bus

Bus stop28 min · 2.3 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-21:30

Check-out

from 10:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Badger Bar guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Former name

glen rothay

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Badger Bar, Ambleside

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Bar Options

Leisure & Activities

Transportation & Nearby Landmarks

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Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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