In the village of Elterwater, this traditional Lakeland inn offers real ales and home-cooked food, in the heart of the Lake District. Lake Windermere is just 3 miles away. Each homely room at The Britannia has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Dating back over 400 years, The Britannia Inn has oak beams and open fires. A varied menu of both traditional and unique dishes is available, using local produce when possible. In the evening, advance booking is recommended.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Elterwater
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything - location, food especially breakfast, beer fantastic
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pub atmosphere and location. Friendly service. Lovely breakfast.
  • Keira
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very friendly and comfortable stay! The team also went out of their way to show our dog lots of love (including a plate of sausages for breakfast!).
  • Jeffrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a stop-over stay, as we wanted to see the Lake District for a short time. The towns, like Ambleside, are heaving with visitors, but the Britannia Inn is perfectly situated out of the way and in proximity to lots of lovely walks. The pub...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location in Elterwater village. All staff at the Britannia Inn are really welcoming and friendly. Our double room was small but well furnished and comfortable. We had an evening meal in the dining room at the pub and the food was...
  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant staff,Very clean,Top quality fittings,comfortable bed.Food excellent. Great location,and very reasonable price.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is extremely beautiful fantastic food lovely staff
  • Jerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant location - good walks easily accessible directly from the Inn or a short drive away. All staff very friendly & helpful - mostly young too.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were lovely. Bed was very comfy. Helped weather was fantastico. Love your chef.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old pub in a brilliant village location. Easy parking in the reserved car park opposite the hotel. Our room was a good size and well equipped and the bed was huge! We had the room with a separate private bathroom which was ok but would...

Property questions and answers
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  • Are dogs allowed in the double room available

    Dogs are welcome in all the rooms, free of charge.
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • Are dogs allowed in the rooms?

    Dogs can stay free of charge in every room.
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • Can you still use the pool and sauna at the nearby hotel? Thank you

    Yes you can between 10am and 6pm.
    Answered on 2 August 2022
  • Does it include breakfast in price

    Yes it does!
    Answered on 17 September 2022
  • Are dog allow to go into bar

    Yes we do, swing on down.
    Answered on 2 August 2022
  • When is your beer festival and fireworks in November please x

    The Beer Festival is no more I'm afraid. The fire works are on the 5th of November
    Answered on 2 August 2022
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Britannia Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Horse riding
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hungarian
    • Polish

    House rules
    The Britannia Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:30 to 23:30
    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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about The Britannia Inn

    • The prices at The Britannia Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Britannia Inn include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The Britannia Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Horse riding

    • The Britannia Inn has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at The Britannia Inn is from 15:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The Britannia Inn is 50 yards from the centre of Elterwater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.