Badger Bar, Ambleside
Overview
Situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Dove Cottage, the 3-star Badger Bar Bed & Breakfast Ambleside features Wi-Fi in the rooms, and a free private car park on site. Surrounded by a lake and a river, the hotel is located in the centre of Ambleside.
Location
This Ambleside hotel is nestled 4.8 km from Rydal Water. Allan Bank National Trust is about a 10-minute ride from the accommodation, while Carlisle Lake District airport is 80 km from it.
The hotel is also within reach of Lake District National Park. Take benefit from the proximity to Rydal Cave, which is just 1.1 km away.
Church for Rydal Mount bus stop is situated within easy reach of this Ambleside property.
Rooms
The Badger Bar Bed & Breakfast Ambleside features 14 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Furnished with king-size beds or single beds, they also have a stone fireplace. Bathrooms come with a tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and towels. You can enjoy views of the lake.
Eat & Drink
Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. Situated in close proximity to this hotel, the bar The Glen Rothay Hotel & Badger bar offers a British menu.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Lake District walks led by the hotel's ownerExperience the beauty of Lake District with the guidance of the hotel's owner, who is also a keen walker.
Scottish country dancing nightsGet a taste of Scottish culture with an evening of dancing and live music.
Quiz nights in the pubExercise your intelligence while enjoying drinks with fellow guests in the hotel's cozy pub.
Poetry readings and book clubImmerse yourself in literature with a poetry reading or book club session led by a guest or hotel staff member.
Wild food foragingJoin a knowledgeable guide on a wild food foraging adventure in the nearby nature reserves and learn about the edible plants and fungi.
Whisky tasting with a knowledgeable guideTaste some of Scotland's finest whiskies in the company of a local expert.
- Yoga/mindfulness retreats
- Live music in the hotel bar
- Creative writing workshops
- Wildlife photography
- Guided mountain bike tours
- Falconry experience
- Bushcraft and survival skills
- Watercolor painting classes
Location
* Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, the hotel neighbors Rydal Mount, Rydal Water, and Wordsworth's famous Daffodil Garden. * The area boasts scenic hiking trails, the Rydal Cave, and cultural attractions like the Armitt Museum and Lakeland Pedlar bakery. * Rydal village, featuring the Rydal Church and White Moss Tarn, is ideal for nature enthusiasts and literature aficionados.
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