Briery Wood Hotel
US$149
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$149
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Briery Wood Hotel average US$104 in the cheapest month (December) and US$150 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$106 |
| February | US$118 |
| March | US$110 |
| April | US$124 |
| May | US$124 |
| June | US$124 |
| July | US$129 |
| August | US$150 |
| September | US$149 |
| October | US$125 |
| November | US$107 |
| December | US$104 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$150)
Cheapest: December (~US$104)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 23 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
What's nearby
Lake Windermere(0.1 Miles)
Treetop Trek(0.4 Miles)
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre(0.7 Miles)
Ambleside Pier(1.2 Miles)
Borrans Park(1.4 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort(1.6 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(1.7 Miles)
Wray Castle(1.9 Miles)
Townend(2 Miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground(2.1 Miles)
Rothay Park(2.1 Miles)
Holehird Gardens(2.1 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library(2.4 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(2.4 Miles)
Orrest Head(2.6 Miles)
The preferred airport for Briery Wood Country House Hotel is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(93.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Banquet facilities
Garden
Location
Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, United Kingdom
Lake Windermere (0.1 Miles)
Treetop Trek (0.4 Miles)
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre (0.7 Miles)
Ambleside Pier (1.2 Miles)
Borrans Park (1.4 Miles)
Ambleside Roman Fort (1.6 Miles)
Room options
16
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
20
Superior Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
4
Single Room
Room details
1 Single Bed
161 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
14
Standard Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
12
Double Room, Garden View
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking BathtubPatio
5
Family Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Deep Soaking Bathtub
Guest reviews of Briery Wood Hotel
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 951 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
66%
Family
18%
Group
10%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Briery Wood Hotel offers a quiet, convenient base near Lake Windermere with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms (especially dog-friendly garden options), and well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, plus tidy grounds and handy on-site parking.
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What guests think
Briery Wood Hotel offers a quiet, convenient base near Lake Windermere with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms (especially dog-friendly garden options), and well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, plus tidy grounds and handy on-site parking.
Common drawbacks include pricey drinks, occasional lapses in bar or restaurant service, and some rooms with dated features, thin walls, limited TV, or minor maintenance niggles. A few reviews note the lack of extras such as a gym or spa, no in-room fridges, and tricky access from the main road due to potholes or poor visibility. Overall, expect a warmly run, dog-friendly country stay focused on comfort, food, and relaxing grounds.
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Facilities
Well-kept gardens, an on-site restaurant and bar, and convenient parking are praised, with several reviews highlighting dog-friendly garden rooms with patio access. Reviews also note the absence of extras like a gym or spa.
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Mr John R
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
10
Joanne
18 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms were spotless and spacious with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were both delicious with a variety of options. The staff were very friendly and attentive and went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. We took our dog too and booked a garden view room which had its own door. This enabled us to take our dog straight outside when we needed to. The hotel is extremely dog friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
The rooms were spotless and spacious with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were both delicious with a variety of options. The staff were very friendly and attentive and went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. We took our dog too and booked a garden view room which had its own door. This enabled us to take our dog straight outside when we needed to. The hotel is extremely dog friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
8
edward
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
10
HILARY
5 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic hotel, the staff are fantastic and the garden rooms make it so dog friendly
Fantastic hotel, the staff are fantastic and the garden rooms make it so dog friendly
10
Thomas
2 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
10
Isabelle
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice hotel...staff friendly and heloful srt in beautiful gardens...we had a oatio room great for dogs
Very nice hotel...staff friendly and heloful srt in beautiful gardens...we had a oatio room great for dogs
10
Karen
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
10
Catherine
15 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very well appointed large room with a new bathroom. Coffee maker and kettle as well as some yummy treats .great service including help with your bags.we enjoyed a drink in the bar and a delicious evening meal. Highly recommend for a stay in the lakes district
Very well appointed large room with a new bathroom. Coffee maker and kettle as well as some yummy treats .great service including help with your bags.we enjoyed a drink in the bar and a delicious evening meal. Highly recommend for a stay in the lakes district
10
Judy
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room
Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room
10
Isabelle
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
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Cleanliness
Many describe rooms and public areas as clean or spotless, though a few mention stained fixtures, dusty dining areas, and worn carpets or linens.
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Susan
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We went for 3 night, the property manager was very kind and helpful the stuff all nice and happy to serve and the place was clean and comfortable I will absolutely go again !
We went for 3 night, the property manager was very kind and helpful the stuff all nice and happy to serve and the place was clean and comfortable I will absolutely go again !
10
Mr John R
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
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Jen
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
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Maria
26 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great visit to Windermere, the Briery Wood hotel was good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and bright set in nice surroundings. We would definitely stay here again.
We had a great visit to Windermere, the Briery Wood hotel was good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and bright set in nice surroundings. We would definitely stay here again.
10
Sarah
23 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely hotel. Spotless, very well maintained, warm (we visited in January). Friendly, helpful staff Rooms very nicely decorated, well appointed and good bathroom. We will return
Lovely hotel. Spotless, very well maintained, warm (we visited in January). Friendly, helpful staff Rooms very nicely decorated, well appointed and good bathroom. We will return
8
Tom
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely breakfast and room was ok not to clean but ok
It was a lovely breakfast and room was ok not to clean but ok
8
debbie
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful and friendly the place was homely the beds were comfortable The hotel was very warm the menu was lacking choice and we were able to write our name in the dust in the dining room
The staff were very helpful and friendly the place was homely the beds were comfortable The hotel was very warm the menu was lacking choice and we were able to write our name in the dust in the dining room
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Karen
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
6
Daniel
6 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
8
David
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All rooms were clean. Staff were welcoming
All rooms were clean. Staff were welcoming
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Rooms
Guests generally find rooms comfortable, spacious, and well appointed, especially the garden rooms with patio access. Downsides include some dated decor, thin walls or hallway noise, limited TV channels, occasional poor lighting or shower pressure, and no in-room fridge.
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Mr John R
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
10
Sarah
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.
Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.
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Jen
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
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Fiona
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a quaint hotel that is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, despite asking for quiet rooms, we were given rooms in the main hallway where everyone has to pass by to get in and out of the hotel and get to and from breakfast. The hotel staff also use the foyer right across from these rooms to collect all of the used items from rooms they are cleaning so it was extremely noisy, especially in the morning. The staff are completely oblivious to this. Breakfast wasn't memorable and when they're fully booked, it's almost impossible to move around the dining room.
This is a quaint hotel that is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, despite asking for quiet rooms, we were given rooms in the main hallway where everyone has to pass by to get in and out of the hotel and get to and from breakfast. The hotel staff also use the foyer right across from these rooms to collect all of the used items from rooms they are cleaning so it was extremely noisy, especially in the morning. The staff are completely oblivious to this. Breakfast wasn't memorable and when they're fully booked, it's almost impossible to move around the dining room.
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edward
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
10
Graham
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Choice of tv channels was limited to a few
Choice of tv channels was limited to a few
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Peter Scott
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The bedroom had no lighting above the mirror to dry and style your hair . It Might of been just room 20 that suffered from poor lighting . My parents had room 21 and that had a balcony , and seemed to have better lighting
The bedroom had no lighting above the mirror to dry and style your hair . It Might of been just room 20 that suffered from poor lighting . My parents had room 21 and that had a balcony , and seemed to have better lighting
10
Judy
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room
Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room
10
Isabelle
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
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Daniel
6 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and attentive across the hotel. However, several reviews report inconsistent bar or restaurant service, including slow or cold interactions and a few order or seating issues.
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Mr John R
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
10
Julie
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service; beautiful room.
Excellent customer service; beautiful room.
10
Sarah
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.
Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.
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M
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was beautiful and friendly. The staff were kind but their abilities in terms of the quality of service were lacking we were served flat champagne in a wine glass. After the main course we ordered 2 VSOP cognacs and 2 coffees. This order was repeated back to us by the waiter sadly 2 French coffees were delivered. On complaint, we were given the French coffees foc. Sad that the staff didn’t have the those necessary skill, as they were otherwise efficient and friendly.
The hotel was beautiful and friendly. The staff were kind but their abilities in terms of the quality of service were lacking we were served flat champagne in a wine glass. After the main course we ordered 2 VSOP cognacs and 2 coffees. This order was repeated back to us by the waiter sadly 2 French coffees were delivered. On complaint, we were given the French coffees foc. Sad that the staff didn’t have the those necessary skill, as they were otherwise efficient and friendly.
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Jane
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff made the stay. So attentive, nothing to much trouble. We took our dog with us and the dog was made just as welcome. We only stayed 1 night and would definately stay again
The staff made the stay. So attentive, nothing to much trouble. We took our dog with us and the dog was made just as welcome. We only stayed 1 night and would definately stay again
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Tessa
14 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a nice stay. The receptionist was pleasant and morning breakfast staff were lovely. The room was clean, fresh and had everything we needed. The evening bar chap was u communicative, surly and borderline rude. It was clear that at 10.30 he just wanted us to go to bed and not dare to order a drink. It’s a shame the whole place is quiet and sleeping by early evening. It felt more like a care home for elderly than a hotel.
It was a nice stay. The receptionist was pleasant and morning breakfast staff were lovely. The room was clean, fresh and had everything we needed. The evening bar chap was u communicative, surly and borderline rude. It was clear that at 10.30 he just wanted us to go to bed and not dare to order a drink. It’s a shame the whole place is quiet and sleeping by early evening. It felt more like a care home for elderly than a hotel.
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Stephen
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Exceptionally friendly & polite staff. Nothing was to much trouble
Exceptionally friendly & polite staff. Nothing was to much trouble
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Thomas
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Superb hotel, extremely comfortable with very attentive staff!
Superb hotel, extremely comfortable with very attentive staff!
10
Isabelle
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
8
Mark
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.
Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.
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Location
Quiet setting near Lake Windermere with easy access to Ambleside, Windermere, local walks, and a nearby bus route. A few guests found the driveway or junction awkward due to potholes and limited visibility.
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edward
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
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Deborah
1 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very helpful, bus runs past every 20 mins and takes you all over the lake District, hotel was quiet and served a good breakfast
Staff were very helpful, bus runs past every 20 mins and takes you all over the lake District, hotel was quiet and served a good breakfast
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Teresa
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The driveway up to the hotel lets it down badly, there's loads potholes and some scattered litter at the entrance. Lovely well kept gardens and in a very quiet peaceful picturesque setting.
The driveway up to the hotel lets it down badly, there's loads potholes and some scattered litter at the entrance. Lovely well kept gardens and in a very quiet peaceful picturesque setting.
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Michael
22 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed before at the Brierywood, and also at the sister hotels the Cragwood and the Merewood. We have never had cause for complain. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Will be staying again.Hotel is handy for access to Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness for great choice of places to eat if you wish to on an evening. Even though meals at the hotel is excellent. I love the cooked breakfasts.
We have stayed before at the Brierywood, and also at the sister hotels the Cragwood and the Merewood. We have never had cause for complain. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Will be staying again.Hotel is handy for access to Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness for great choice of places to eat if you wish to on an evening. Even though meals at the hotel is excellent. I love the cooked breakfasts.
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Thomas
2 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
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Stephen
5 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a fairly late booking and on the whole we had a great stay. The weather was kind and we were able to take a lovely 4 mile walk into Ambleside. The room was very comfortable in all respects. All of the staff that we interacted with were pleasant.
This was a fairly late booking and on the whole we had a great stay. The weather was kind and we were able to take a lovely 4 mile walk into Ambleside. The room was very comfortable in all respects. All of the staff that we interacted with were pleasant.
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Murali
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very convenient location
Very convenient location
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Karen
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
10
Emma
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really lovely little hotel in a great location. Really friendly staff, lovely room and easy parking.
Really lovely little hotel in a great location. Really friendly staff, lovely room and easy parking.
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ella
7 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
lovely hotel in a great area, close to all the nice walks. lovely staff too :)
lovely hotel in a great area, close to all the nice walks. lovely staff too :)
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Dining
Breakfast and dinner receive strong reviews for quality and taste. Some guests found food and drinks pricey, noted a limited menu at times, or experienced booking or service hiccups in the restaurant.
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Mr John R
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.
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Jen
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -
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Dewi
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant stay, nice staff, great room. Dinner good, breakfast fabulous. Value good.
Pleasant stay, nice staff, great room. Dinner good, breakfast fabulous. Value good.
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edward
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.
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Thomas
2 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.
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Chris
8 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,364 nights
The room was excellent with a door out to the garden for our dog. The meals were top notch but the thing that was so outstanding was the friendliness and welcome from not just one or two but all of the staff, it made our stay. Will definitely return.
The room was excellent with a door out to the garden for our dog. The meals were top notch but the thing that was so outstanding was the friendliness and welcome from not just one or two but all of the staff, it made our stay. Will definitely return.
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Karen
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back
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Michael
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel. Great staff. At 7pm we were told the restaurant was fully booked throughout the night, and a booking was required ~ totally understand that BUT throughout the evening there were more empty tables than ones that were taken. I’m not sure why we weren’t granted a table but I guess, it’s their loss.
Beautiful hotel. Great staff. At 7pm we were told the restaurant was fully booked throughout the night, and a booking was required ~ totally understand that BUT throughout the evening there were more empty tables than ones that were taken. I’m not sure why we weren’t granted a table but I guess, it’s their loss.
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Daniel
6 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.
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Mark
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.
Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.
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Elaine
17 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
All excellent! Recommend.
All excellent! Recommend.
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Alison
13 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent surroundings and garden . Great Breakfast and helpful staff
Excellent surroundings and garden . Great Breakfast and helpful staff
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Lynne
16 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was very nice. The staff were lovely & helpful. The food was very well presented.. very good choice , could of been warmer!. .unfortunately our room No 9...was clean but over the kitchen area. There was a door banging quite often early morning, and up to 10pm or so. Also a constant extractor was noisy too. Our room needed a refresh. Plenty of parking.
The location was very nice. The staff were lovely & helpful. The food was very well presented.. very good choice , could of been warmer!. .unfortunately our room No 9...was clean but over the kitchen area. There was a door banging quite often early morning, and up to 10pm or so. Also a constant extractor was noisy too. Our room needed a refresh. Plenty of parking.
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Senh Phu
15 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with a large garden for guests to use. No complaints!
Lovely hotel with a large garden for guests to use. No complaints!
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kay
3 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Love this hotel. Great for parking, staff very professional but engaging and genuine. Room very clean and plenty room. Our room was a garden room. If the weather had been kind to us we would have sat out on our patio. Gardens are well maintained and pretty. Bus stop nearby to get easily into Ambleside. Breakfast was good and plenty choice. Our stay was sooo nice booked again for this August. ❤️
Love this hotel. Great for parking, staff very professional but engaging and genuine. Room very clean and plenty room. Our room was a garden room. If the weather had been kind to us we would have sat out on our patio. Gardens are well maintained and pretty. Bus stop nearby to get easily into Ambleside. Breakfast was good and plenty choice. Our stay was sooo nice booked again for this August. ❤️
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FAQs about Briery Wood Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located just a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. It is 11.1 miles from Ullswater and 0.5 miles from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the minimum age for free stays is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night
The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.
The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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