Badger Bar Bed & Breakfast Ambleside, Ambleside ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

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

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2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Large Double Room

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3 persons

30 m²

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1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

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3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Ambleside 1.6 mi

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 47.6 mi

Blackpool International (BLK) 67.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop 1.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Light Bites

“The menu at the Badger Bar included good options like the homemade quiche and large scotch egg that left us feeling satisfied after a light lunch.” view full review

Cozy and Spacious

“Our 'Kentmere' room was a spacious retreat with high ceilings and massive windows that allowed natural light to fill the space, creating a cozy atmosphere.” view full review

Hearty Breakfast Options

“Breakfast was varied and generous, with standouts like the perfect Eggs Benedict and delicious smoked salmon that kept our mornings satisfying.” view full review

Magical Badger Sightings

“The grounds offered a rare treat with badger sightings after dusk, enhancing our stay with a magical connection to nature.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
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

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Museums

Dove Cottage

1.4 mi

Garden

Rydal Mount

2.8 mi

Bridges

Bridge House

1.2 mi

Cave

Rydal Cave

3700 ft

Museums

The Armitt Museum And Gallery

1.2 mi

WindermereEngland

Rydal Water

2.6 mi

Nab Scar

4600 ft

England

Loughrigg Fell

1.5 mi

Lake Grasmere

1.5 mi

Gallery

Old Courthouse Gallery

1.4 mi

Unnamed Road

High Sweden Bridge

1.0 mi

Lily Tarn

1.1 mi

Wordsworth Trust

1.4 mi

Alcock Tarn

1.4 mi

6 Stockghyll Ln

Stock Ghyll Force

1.6 mi

Todd Crag

1.2 mi

The Tower Of Friendship and Beauty

1.1 mi

Church Of St Mary

1.3 mi

Moss Eccles Tarn

1.3 mi

Turning Point

1.2 mi

Ambleside LA22 0EN

Ambleside Roman Fort

1.8 mi

1 Vicarage Rd

Rothay Park

1.2 mi

Movie theater

Fellinis Cinema

1.4 mi

University of Cumbria Hill Top

1.3 mi

Garden

Rydal Hall Gardens

3.5 mi

A591 Rydal Church near Rydal Mount

Dora's Field

3.5 mi

Rydal Road

Rydal Hall Sculpture Path

3.5 mi

Nature reserve

National Trust Dora's Field

3.5 mi

Ice house

3.5 mi

Nearby

Nature reserve

National Trust Dora's Field

200 ft

Restaurants

Rydal River Cafe

3.6 mi

Rydal Road Rydal Lodge

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.3

Service

8.3

Dining

7.0

Louise

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, while a bit dated with no views, feature a beautiful four-poster bed and ample space. The service is top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff, although the price may not reflect the value entirely. The location is convenient for exploring the lakes, although not all rooms have the best views. The dining experience is satisfying with a decent menu selection. Overall, a good option with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room, despite being on the old side and lacking views, was spacious and had a lovely four-poster bed.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely welcoming and went out of their way to cater to personal needs.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated nicely near Rydal Water, making it easy to access various walks and attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were satisfactory with a good variety on the menu.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are decent, with pet amenities available for added convenience.

Herbert

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.6/10

The hotel's rooms were large and comfortable, with a mix of beautiful features and some un-renovated areas. Despite facing the road, the location was convenient with good food places nearby. The service was friendly and helpful, making the stay enjoyable. The location was excellent for exploring the countryside, and the dining experience offered good food. Overall, a pleasant stay marred slightly by noisy road-facing rooms and some cold spots due to old windows.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were large and comfortable, albeit facing the road and sometimes cold due to the old single-glazed windows.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and provided excellent service, enhancing the overall experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, close to various key places and with beautiful views, though some noise from the road affected room comfort.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with friendly staff and enjoyable food offerings.

Facilities

8.0

Facilities met expectations overall, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Hugh

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is set in a stunning location with plenty of walks right from the door. The rooms were comfortable but had a minor design flaw with an overhang above the bed. The service was friendly and helpful, although the music could be a bit loud at times. The dining experience was a hit or miss with tasty evening meals but room for improvement with some dishes. Overall, a beautiful area with lovely staff but could use a bit of TLC in some areas.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had everything we needed, but there was a design issue with the overhang above the bed.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, but the loud music played on Alexa could be slightly annoying.

Location

9.0

The location is the best for exploring the lakes with beautiful walks right from the door, but the hotel needs some maintenance to match the price.

Dining

7.0

The evening meals were very tasty, but some dishes could be better with room for improvement.