8.7

729 reviews

Badger Bar

Badger Bar

Glen Rothay, Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria, Ambleside, LA22 9LR, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Badger Bar

Welcome to the charming Badger Bar, the perfect Bed and Breakfast nestled in the picturesque heart of Ambleside, Cumbria! Just a stone's throw (1.3mi) from the buzzing city center, you’ll find yourself surrounded by breathtaking mountain views that will leave you in awe. At Badger Bar, you can kick-start your day with a delicious breakfast that’s included in your stay, giving you the perfect fuel for your Lake District adventures. Prices start from an unbeatable $128 – making your dream getaway more accessible than ever!

As you settle in, you’ll discover a delightful array of amenities designed to enhance your experience. Take advantage of the free private parking and kick back in the relaxing garden or on the patio, surrounded by nature. For those looking to unwind after a day of exploration, you can enjoy a drink at the bar or revel in your cozy non-smoking room featuring stunning views, plush bathtubs, and luxurious free toiletries. Let the peaceful ambiance and personal touches create the ultimate escape from the ordinary.

With rave reviews from guests, Badger Bar is a beloved spot for travelers seeking warmth and hospitality in the Lake District. Guests adore the stunning scenery, the inviting atmosphere, and the delicious food, leading to 729 glowing reviews that highlight their memorable stays. So whether you’re hiking up hills or simply soaking in the view with a cup of tea, let Badger Bar be your home away from home where unforgettable memories are ready to be made!

After a day filled with outdoor adventures, why not delight your taste buds at the Badger Bar restaurant? With a British-inspired menu that’s sure to please the entire family, it’s the perfect spot to fill your stomach after a long day of exploring the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District. The friendly ambiance invites laughter and chatter, making it the ideal setting whether you’re rekindling cherished memories with loved ones or enjoying a hearty meal before settling in for the night. Don't forget to raise a glass cheers to creating memories that will last a lifetime!

When you're ready to retreat to your cozy abode, Badger Bar delivers various room types that cater to everyone’s needs! Choose from spacious family rooms and intimate double rooms to accommodate couples or solo travelers. With each room adorned in lovely decor and equipped with plush beds and serene views, you’ll find comfort and tranquility in every corner. Whether you're watching the sunset from your woodland view room or soaking in a luxurious bath after a day of exploration, you’ll drift off into the sweetest dreams—before doing it all over again the next day!

Staying at Badger Bar is not just about the comforts of the bed and breakfast; it’s the little touches that create a memorable experience. With 729 guests singing its praises, this charming retreat seems to have a special way of making everyone feel at home—ensuring that every moment spent here is infused with warmth and hospitality. So gear up, lace up those hiking boots, grab your loved ones, and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Ambleside, all while having the snug sanctuary of Badger Bar waiting for you!

Closest airports

Blackpool Airport

46.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View in Badger Bar

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Deluxe, King/Twin, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the comfort of our Deluxe Double Room with Mountain View, boasting spacious elegance spanning 538 sqft. With breathtaking views, a private bathroom, luxurious amenities and the capacity to accommodate 3 adults and 2 children, it's the perfect oasis for your mountain getaway.

Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar
Superior Family Room in Badger Bar

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Superior Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

375 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Patio

x4

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"Indulge in comfort and space with our Superior Family Room, featuring a generous 377 sqft for the whole family to relax. Enjoy the scenic view, modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, and unwind on your very own patio."

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Badger Bar

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Deluxe, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience the height of comfort and luxury in our Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, boasting spacious 431 sqft of modern elegance. Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from your private balcony, indulge in a relaxing soak in the bathtub, and be entertained by the flat-screen TV, all while enjoying the convenience of complimentary tea and coffee.

Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room with Woodland View in Badger Bar

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Room With Land View

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Stay in our spacious Double Room with Woodland View, featuring a comfortable queen size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and stunning views of the mountains and garden. Enjoy the convenience of a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and the tranquility of a private entrance. With amenities like free toiletries and a hairdryer, you'll have everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar
Large Family Room in Badger Bar

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Large Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Our Large Family Room, with its spacious 538 sqft and comfortable beds for 4 adults and 3 children, offers a perfect retreat for your family's vacation. Enjoy the stunning view, private entrance, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, fireplace, and private bathroom.

Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar
Large Double Room in Badger Bar

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Double/Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our spacious Large Double Room, perfect for a comfortable stay with a loved one and a child. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and a complimentary tea/coffee maker, all within 323 sqft of your own cozy sanctuary.

Double Room in Badger Bar
Double Room in Badger Bar
Double Room in Badger Bar
Double Room in Badger Bar
Double Room in Badger Bar
Double Room in Badger Bar

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our cozy Standard Double Room. Enjoy a spacious, 215 sqft retreat with a private entrance, patio, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and free toiletries. Perfect for a romantic getaway, unwind in the comfort of a double bed and sip your morning coffee on the outdoor furniture.

Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar
Double or Twin Room in Badger Bar

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Room - 2 Twin

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Introducing our Standard Double or Twin Room, a cozy retreat for two adults offering a spacious 194 sqft, featuring a private bathroom with a bathtub, captivating views, a flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea and coffee makers. Pamper yourselves with our free toiletries while enjoying the convenience of a queen size bed and two twin beds for a perfect night's rest.

Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar
Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar
Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar
Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar
Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar
Standard Single Room - single occupancy in Badger Bar

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Single Room, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

65 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Standard Single Room, perfect for solo travelers! This cozy room features a comfortable Twin bed, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a delicious coffee/tea maker. Enjoy a relaxing stay in our peaceful and non-smoking environment.

Superior Suite

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Family, 2 Bedroom

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Guest reviews

8.7

729 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Paulina

9.1

October 2024

Stayed in the cottage, it was super cozy and already warm when we got there. Private, with pretty view of the main building out of the window. The bed was huuuuge and very comfortable. Spotted a badger during the feeding. Had an evening meal at the pub when we arrived and both dishes ordered were superb. Good breakfast. Staff were very friendly and kind. Short walking distance to Rydal Cave and beautiful views by the water. Within short driving distance of many hiking trails and locations of interest. Great experience.

Bath was out of order, my partner hoped to have a soak after a day of hiking. Everything else was great though so this was very minor.

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Marianne

9.1

August 2024

Wonderful hotel full of character, great staff, relaxed atmosphere and excellent location for walking - nice to be in the small hamlet of Rydal but with Ambleside a 20 minute walk away or short bus ride. Excellent breakfast and some good choices for evening meals too. And badger watching a huge bonus!

The upstairs cottage room is huge and generally comfortable but quite dark as it's heavily shaded by trees, roof leaked a little in one spot when we had extended mega heavy rain, and the hallway is a little damp - but none of this was a big deal and didn't spoil our stay - would definitely book this hotel again

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Daniel

8.2

April 2022

The location was perfect away from the hustle of ambleside yet close to transport links and walks. Breakfast was delicious, beer great and we saw the badgers.

When I initially booked on booking.com, it was for a room with a single and double bed yet when I checked direct with property, it was just a double. As I was visiting with my mum, we needed two separate beds therefore the property efficiently changed us to a twin room. We felt misled with the booking.com room description.

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May

9.1

September 2024

Luke and the team made us feel so special and welcomed for the whole trip. I briefly mentioned we were there for a birthday celebration and was surpised with birthday deco at the dinner table, and very accomodating to us with drinks and food, creating a very relaxed vibe to spend quality time with family. We saw the badgers as well which was such a treat seeing them up close in the dark. The pies, fish and chips and dinner was amazing. Breakfast next day was lovely as well. Very close to the cave and lake walks we had such a great time. Lovely unique stay.

No fridge but easily rectified with the staff happy to keep items in the pub downstairs.

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Rich

9.1

September 2024

I travel all over the country staying at hotels on a regular basis, and I have to say, this was among the best. Straight from the start the staff were friendly, welcoming and courteous, the hotel itself is decorated tastefully and is of a really high standard. And above all, what made it even better, the menu was extensive and read very well, but even better, when the food arrived, it tasted just as good (something that is regularly not the case elsewhere). The room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfy.

I had a single room, to keep my costs down, and as I said above, it was clean & tidy and the bed was comfy, but I guess my only minor gripe would be that the shower stall was pretty small (I'm 6'1" and not the thinnest of guys) but even that was made better because the shower worked really well, which made a really nice change from other hotels.

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J

8.2

November 2023

Breakfast was fresh tasty and what you would expect, service was good, in fact just right not over attentive and not ignored. The staff are relaxed but obviously work hard in a relentless environment. The evening meals are the same in the bar as the dining room and you order from the bar. Personally I would consider the meals good old fashioned substantial bar meals, none of your pretentious BS and just the job if you had come down a mountain or had a day in the fresh air. The bar was well stocked and you could quite easily sit all day watching the coming and goings of this busy little place.

I was in a separate building to the main hotel. Although the room was like a mountaineers hut (stone built) the bed was comfy the bathroom was fresh and up to date, the shower was warm and powerful. The room was small but had perfectly adequate clothes space and dinky table just could do with something on the wall break the space up.

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Rachel

8.2

August 2024

The hotel was lovely and the staff were absolutely wonderful, in particular Luke and Henry. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home. They really had the personal touch and remembered our breakfast orders and chatted with our little girl. There was a slight issue with the room and they could not help us enough to get it sorted.

The room wasn’t toddler friendly as there were tables with sharp edges, a fireplace and steps leading down to the bathroom. However, it would have been great if our daughter was older.

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Cathryn

10

January 2024

This was a last minute find for a spontaneous trip around the lakes and I am so so glad there was availability! So much so, I asked to stay a further night which I am forever grateful for the opportunity :). The room's were clean and tidy with everything you need after a day of exploring the surrounding area. The location was great to access some of the surrounding fells, walking along to the caves and nipping into Ambleside and Grasmere. The food (and the beer) was excellent as were the staff who were lovely and helpful. Being a solo traveller, I was welcomed and felt really comfortable staying here on my own. So thank you for a wonderful stay! I had the best time and plan to head back when I next find myself on an adventure in the lakes!

Leaving :(

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Andrew

9.1

August 2024

Lovely old Hotel right in the middle of the lake district. We picked this place mainly for the badgers, but also for it's character. Our room had a four poster bed, and was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel itself is very old, so you have all the old character adding stuff - sloping floors, old beams etc, which we found wonderful. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly.

Our room was above the kitchen so there was some minor noise from the ventilation there, but nothing serious.

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Janice

9.1

June 2024

The breakfast was very good. Our table was next to the breakfast bar table so was getting lots of traffic. This table was too close. Staff were excellent x very friendly and well mannered. The room was lovely. Bed very comfortable. Bath was lovely and relaxing. Veranda was a nice touch. Enjoyed the afternoon having few drinks in the garden.

Evening meal service at table would be better instead of going to bar. To be notified when you could go out to see badgers. Price for room was a little higher than I would expect to pay

Points of Interest Around Badger Bar

Attractions

Rydal Water

0.6mi

Grasmere

1.5mi

Wray Castle

3.3mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

5mi

Wrynose Pass

5.1mi

Hardknott Roman Fort (Mediobogdum)

9.5mi

Ullswater

11.4mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle

11.7mi

Borrowdale Valley

12mi

Derwentwater

12.1mi

Wastwater

13.2mi

Crummock Water

15.2mi

Muncaster Castle 

17.3mi

Bassenthwaite Lake

18.7mi

Buttermere Valley

21.4mi

Restaurants

Badger Bar

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Badger Bar

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Patio

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Badger Bar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Badger Bar

What are the check-in and check-out times at Badger Bar?

Just so you're aware, Badger Bar's check-in availability ranges from 03:00 PM to 09:30 PM, and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Does Badger Bar come with parking?

Yes, there is parking available at Badger Bar. It is free, private, on site, and does not require a reservation.

What are the rates at Badger Bar?

For stays at Badger Bar, prices generally start at $128. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

Which room categories can I book at Badger Bar?

The Badger Bar hotel offers a variety of room types including Superior Family Rooms accommodating up to 4 adults, 2 children, Standard Double Rooms for 2 adults, Standard Single Rooms for 1 adult, Deluxe Double Rooms with Mountain View accommodating up to 3 adults, 2 children, and Large Family Rooms accommodating up to 4 adults, 3 children. All rooms are non-smoking and have different bed sizes and room sizes.

What is there to do in Badger Bar?

Guests at the Badger Bar hotel can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax at the bar, sipping on their favorite drinks and enjoying the cozy ambiance provided by the fireplace. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are hiking trails available nearby, allowing guests to explore the beautiful surroundings of the hotel.

When it comes to dining, guests have the convenience of enjoying their meals at the hotel's very own restaurant, Badger Bar. With a family-friendly ambiance, guests can indulge in delicious British cuisine without having to venture far from their accommodations.

Overall, guests have plenty of options for how to spend their time at the Badger Bar hotel. Whether they prefer to relax indoors by the fireplace or venture outdoors for a hike, the hotel offers a range of amenities to cater to their leisure activities and dining needs.

Are there restaurants located within Badger Bar?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Badger Bar. The restaurant offers British cuisine and has a family-friendly ambiance.

Does Badger Bar accept credit cards and cash payments?

Badger Bar does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit card payments including Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, and Solo.

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