Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Ambleside, 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, slippers and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer, some units at the bed and breakfast also feature a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Lake Windermere is 16 km from Brantholme Bed & Breakfast, while Derwentwater is 29 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 124 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Ambleside
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely people, very clean accommodation and great room.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great - in a quiet street but a few minutes walk to the center. The room was big and comfy. The hosts were so friendly I felt like they were old friends. The house itself is great and tastefully decorated and good off road...
  • Marjory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is brilliant, breakfast is very good, plenty of choice. Jo & Frank make you feel very welcome. Rooms are spotlessly clean & spacious.
  • Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a 5 Star Bed & Breakfast, the room was immaculate, breakfast was quality and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely hosts. The hosts were able to give us advice on places to visit and eat, we are busy nurses and needed to kick back....
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming, room was immaculate and extremely comfy. Breakfast had a nice range of options, tasted incredible and easily catered for gluten free. Highly recommend.
  • R
    Robert
    Australia Australia
    Jo and Frank were lovely and very hospitable. Jo could not do enough for us. The room was very well appointed with plenty of storage for unpacking our suitcases. Breakfast was also great with plenty of options.
  • Menno
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Simply great! Lovely and super clean room, very friendly and helpful owners.
  • Jai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was clean, had every facility you could need, and was located perfectly to be able to explore Ambleside and the lakes. The property has private parking, and lake Windermere was less than a 20 min walk away. Frank and Jo had lots of...
  • S
    Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great. Cleanliness superb and View from room terrific
  • P
    Pallavi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were lovely, food was great! The place was beautiful and very comfortable

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Jo ann Downing

Company review score: 9.7Based on 149 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A warm welcome to Brantholme Guest House where we are delighted that you chose to stay with us and will have an enjoyable stay with us. Jo & Frank is here to ensure that your time here is a pleasant and memorable one. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance during your stay. We wish you a pleasant and comfortable stay at Brantholme Guest House.

Property information

We have recently redecorated all the rooms whilst in lockdown. All the rooms have been decorated to make our guests feel even more comfortable and relaxing, with Laura Ashley fittings and wallpaper. We have also installed a Hot Tub (The hot tub needs to be pre-booked and paid for in advance please contact the property directly to book, Robes and Towels are provided for Hot Tub users). The Summerhouse is the perfect way to unwind after a day of walking the stunning fells or the Hot Tub.

Neighbourhood information

10 Reasons to book with us!! 1. Visit the beautiful lake of Windermere. 2. Take a boat tour around the lake. 3. Hike the Langdale Pikes and enjoy the stunning views. 4. Visit the Stock Ghyll Force waterfall. 5. Go kayaking in the lake and explore the area. 6. Enjoy the local pubs and restaurants. 7. Take a tour of the Ambleside Roman Fort. 8. Go mountain biking in the Grizedale Forest. 9. Explore Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farm. 10. Enjoy the scenery at Rydal Water.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Brantholme Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Brantholme Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Brantholme Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Brantholme Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Brantholme Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Brantholme Bed & Breakfast on this page.

  • Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is 350 yards from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Brantholme Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Brantholme Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Room options at Brantholme Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Brantholme Bed & Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.