Badger Bar
Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, LA22 9LR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 613 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Food was lovely as were the staff.The room was lovely too.

Situated 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 whiskies are available at the bar. Local activities include hiking through the nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking and river cruises along Lake Windermere.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
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- Terry
United Kingdom
“Food was lovely as were the staff.The room was lovely too.” - Mo
United Kingdom
“We’ve been to the badger bar a few times, but never stayed overnight - I’m so glad we finally got the chance to! When we checked in we were told there was a problem with the room we had booked so we were kindly given the option to choose between...” - David
United Kingdom
“Lovely unique building....lovely clean room and great food....staff are excellent”
Host Information
Property information
Neighbourhood information
Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Badger Bar
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Facilities of Badger BarGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Hiking
- Flat-screen TV
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age 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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash is not accepted
Badger Bar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Badger Bar
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Badger Bar has 1 restaurant:
- Badger Bar
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The prices at Badger Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Badger Bar include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin/Double
- Single
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Badger Bar is 1.4 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Badger Bar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
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Check-in at Badger Bar is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.