Brantholme Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Historic Charm: Brantholme Bed & Breakfast in Ambleside is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with garden and mountain views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options, including juice, cheese, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 121 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is close to attractions like Bridge House (3-minute walk) and Windermere Lake Cruises (1.9 km). Boating is available in the surroundings. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Ambleside, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Private parking available on-site

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, from start to finish, what a lovely hard working couple you both are. Your lovely home you share is beautiful, will definitely try and get in again, directly.”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely chatty hosts,spotlessly clean in the perfect location Delicious breakfast too.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and spotlessly clean bed was huge and comfortable as we're pillows, the breakfast was delicious with great local produce and a good choice of cerials, great location aswell and hosts were very friendly with a great knowledge...”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location and lovey hosts. Excellent breakfasts.”
Kathryn
New Zealand New Zealand
“Handy to town center within easy walking distance of restaurants etc.”
Roberts
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely couple. Felt at home. Beautiful rooms. Fantastic location. Breakfast was lovely. Loved our stay here and would most definitely go again.”
Patrick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location Family room / suite with two bedrooms which are hard to find”
Matteo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“One of the most comfortable beds ever! Lovely owners, and good area. A few minutes walk to Ambleside town.”
Lawton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed for an anniversary away from the children. Great location, great facilities and room. Owners friendly and accommodating. Building maintained to a high standard.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Could not fault anything perfect room,view comfy bed,lovely breakfast and super hosts thank you so very much.”

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: 9.6Based on 152 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

House rules

Brantholme Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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.