Badger Bar

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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

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See what guests loved the most:

Ron
Australia Australia
“Atmpshere . Breakfast seeing the badgers , little balcoy off our room”
Anne
United States United States
“perfect location, amazing room with william morris wall-paper a 4 post canopy bed, a dreamy little sitting area. great pub and outdoor seating”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with the wonderful addition of watching for badgers after nightfall. We were thrilled to get photos”
Betsy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Badger Bar was everything we were hoping for! We loved the beautiful historical building and appreciated its interesting history. We found the location was superb for getting to many interesting walks and attractions really easily. The rooms...”
Rona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and very comfortable place to stay for a few nights in a great location next to Loughrigg. Buses regularly run past the door so you have easy access to Grasmere, Keswick, Ambleside.or Windermere should you not want to drive. Very comfy...”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spotlessly clean, plenty of room and the property itself was beautiful”
Jason
United States United States
“Great location and parking, the food is fantastic and the staff is wonderful. Great beer and wine. Fun bar. There are some dated rooms and some that are newly refurbished for the hotel so you need to check which rooms you will be in and whether...”
Paula
United States United States
“The age and history. Good food, beautiful setting. Got to see the badgers!!”
Caine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, comfy bed, also badgers! Couldn't ask for more really”
Suzanna
Canada Canada
“Fantastic location and great base for local hiking and Lake District day trips. Room worked very well for us. The restaurant and bar were excellent. It was a real treat to see the live badgers.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.5Based on 739 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Badger Bar
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Badger Bar

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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