Badger Bar

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Family Room
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Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
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Breakfast included
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US$217 per night
Price US$652
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Superior Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 single beds , 1 double bed
Cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
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US$217 per night
Price US$652
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Single Room
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US$336 for 3 nights
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Superior Family Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
Cot available on request
377 feet²
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Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$217 per night
Price US$652
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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Standard Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$112 per night
Price US$336
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arundale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovley clean place the sunday roast was delicious the staff very friendly plus it was fantastic to see badgers eating outside i was lucky to capture one on my camera”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Had an evening meal and a breakfast which were both exceptional!”
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful historic inn very close to Ambleside and Lake Windermere. We stayed in room 10 which was in a little cottage. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. We had drinks and dinner in the restaurant which was excellent and then...”
  • Gayleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Awesome old pub with great staff and clean facilities. Recommend to anyone.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Tradition hotel with wonderful original features, comfortable rooms, delicious food, good beer with friendly and welcoming staff. A fantastic location overlooking Rydal Water You can even watch the badgers feeding and roaming the grounds”
  • Melanie
    Australia Australia
    “Proximity to the Badgers and walks across the road. Breakfast was nice.”
  • Justin
    Spain Spain
    “A lovely bedroom with ensuite bathroom/shower on the ground floor looking onto where our motorcycle was parked, so no flights of stairs to go up and down. The room was perfectly equipped with everything one might need, including an electric...”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “This hotel is nestled in the most beautiful woodlands. The 400 year old building is so charming, warm and welcoming. Our room felt like it had been plucked out of a vintage movie - glorious. Friendly staff, delicious food - highly recommend.”
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little b&b, the staff were fantastic, food was delicious. We even got to see the badgers feeding”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location - right on rydal water and badger viewing at dusk!”

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.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 723 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Badger Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£5 per child, per night

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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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

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