The Drunken Duck Inn (Ambleside, GB) from 151 £/night

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The Drunken Duck Inn - Ambleside

Barngates, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0NG·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.3Great

Location9.2

Staff9.2

Cleanliness9.1

Comfort9.1

Facilities8.4

Who stays here

Couples68%

Families16%

Groups9%

Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.3Great

Location9.2

Staff9.2

Cleanliness9.1

Comfort9.1

Facilities8.4

Who stays here

Couples68%

Families16%

Groups9%

Solo6%

Lake District inn with on-site brewery and game-focused dining

Accommodations

The Drunken Duck Inn offers king rooms with mountain views and a private bathroom. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Guests receive homemade ginger biscuits on arrival, with fresh coffee delivered to the room on request.

Dining

The restaurant serves a menu centered on game and vegetarian dishes, using locally sourced ingredients. The inn brews its own Loweswater Gold beer, available on draught in the bar. Breakfast offers American, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Leisure

Guests can use the garden, bar, and outdoor seating area for relaxation. The property has a picnic area and a terrace for al fresco dining. Board games and puzzles are available in the games room.

Location

The Drunken Duck sits near Ambleside, 11 km from Lake Windermere and 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter. Grizedale Forest is 4 km away for hiking and cycling. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 100 km from the inn.

Pet-Friendly

This inn provides pet basket and pet bowls for dogs staying overnight. Dogs are welcome in the bar area during meals. The garden and outdoor seating allow pets on a lead.

Location: 11 km from Lake Windermere, 4 km from Grizedale Forest
Rooms: King rooms with mountain views, private bathrooms
Dining: Game-focused menu with own-brewed Loweswater Gold beer
Pet-Friendly: Pet basket, pet bowls, and dog-friendly bar area
Facilities: Electric vehicle charging station, board games, picnic area

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-22:00

from 08:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:11

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Rooms and availability

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 King-size bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

Flat-screen TV

Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cots

Board games

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Drunken Duck Inn

💵 Lowest room price	151 £
📏 Distance to centre	3.9 km
✈️ Distance to airport	79.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Carlisle Lake District, CAX

Location

Barngates, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0NG

Address

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Barngates, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0NG

Map view

Barngates, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA22 0NG

City landmarks
Restaurants

Castle

Wray Castle

2.4 km

Landmark

Tarn Hows

2.9 km

Gallery

Beatrix Potter Gallery

3.1 km

Landmark

Skelwith Force

2.3 km

Landmark

Blelham Tarn

1.8 km

Landmark

View point looking north west

1.6 km

Park

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

6.8 km

Landmark

Ambleside Roman Fort

3.1 km

Landmark

Latterbarrow

2.7 km

Landmark

Hawkshead Courthouse

2.5 km

Landmark

St Margaret's Church

2.2 km

Garden

Stagshaw Garden

3.3 km

Landmark

Brockhole on Windermere

3.9 km

Landmark

Hawkshead Grammar School

3.2 km

Camping

Skelwith Fold

3.1 km

Museum

National Trust Hill Top

6.0 km

Restaurant

The Drunken Duck Inn

160 m

Restaurant

Drunken Duck

160 m

Reviews of The Drunken Duck Inn

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FAQ about The Drunken Duck Inn

Which popular attractions are located near the The Drunken Duck Inn hotel?

You can always visit National Trust Hill Top Museum, placed 6 km from the The Drunken Duck Inn hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Hawkshead and Claife located approximately 10 minutes' drive away.

Can I leave my car in The Drunken Duck Inn hotel parking lot for free?

Yes, The Drunken Duck Inn hotel provides parking spaces for free.

Can I eat breakfast at the The Drunken Duck Inn?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the The Drunken Duck Inn.

What is check-in and check-out time at The Drunken Duck Inn?

Guests of The Drunken Duck Inn can check in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check out from 08:00.

What are the booking prices at the inn?

The prices at the inn start from $232.

What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?

Payment methods in the hotel include:

Visa
Mastercard
Maestro

What kinds of rooms does the The Drunken Duck Inn hotel offer?

The The Drunken Duck Inn hotel offers such room types as Superior King Room, Standard King Room, and Deluxe King Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the The Drunken Duck Inn?

Most rooms of the The Drunken Duck Inn include an adjoining terrace and a seating area as well as a television.