Set in Ambleside and with Lake Windermere reachable within 11 km, The Drunken Duck Inn offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is located 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 32 km from Muncaster Castle and 33 km from Derwentwater. Guests can enjoy mountain views. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At The Drunken Duck Inn you will find a restaurant serving British, local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Askham Hall is 39 km from the accommodation, while Wasdale is 43 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 127 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Ambleside
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully presented gastro pub feel but not pretentious. Super friendly accommodating staff and food of Michelin star quality.
  • Parker
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location out the way with views overlooking Ambleside. The pub is warm and cosy and the locals all friendly,lovely staff and some proper real ale brewed at the premises.
  • Unwin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, location and food. Great pub and Beer 😋
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good breakfast, coffee superb . The evening. meal was to a very high standard. Room was charming and well presented ,although quite small .
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean - lovely room and excellent bar with great choice of drinks and wonderful staff.
  • P
    Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good, enough choice for all , able to swap butter for non dairy spread when requested.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was lovely and clean, Breakfast was wonderful and all the staff went above and beyond.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We like everything about are stay the room was lovely the staff where so friendly.. Will definitely revist..
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food and menu were fantastic. The bed was very comfortable.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Drunken Duck Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Drunken Duck Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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

Please inform The Drunken Duck Inn 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.

FAQs about The Drunken Duck Inn

  • Room options at The Drunken Duck Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Drunken Duck Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Drunken Duck Inn is 2.5 miles from the centre of Ambleside. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Drunken Duck Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Guests staying at The Drunken Duck Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Drunken Duck Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

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