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.
“Beautiful location with the wonderful addition of watching for badgers after nightfall. We were thrilled to get photos”
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Betsy
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
“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...”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“The room was spotlessly clean, plenty of room and the property itself was beautiful”
Jason
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...”
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Paula
United States
“The age and history. Good food, beautiful setting. Got to see the badgers!!”
Caine
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, comfy bed, also badgers! Couldn't ask for more really”
Suzanna
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.”
John
United States
“Location is outstanding. Beautiful walks everywhere. Parking worked surprisingly well. Bar is convenient. Buildings are really kept up well for a historic site. Staff was great! They really managed a large crowd well over Easter. Food quality was...”
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Stuart
United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our stay - a beautiful location and residence with easy access to some of the best attractions in the South Lakes. The cottage annexe is a perfect, quiet and well appointed accommodation for guests. A good selection and choice for...”
Host Info
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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
House rules
Badger Bar takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
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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