The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Interior
Brewpub
Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
The Brown Horse Inn welcomes visitors to its picturesque rural location, serving lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy light fare, relax in the garden, and access WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff, free self-parking, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Internal King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Dog Friendly External King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

External King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Windermere, The Brown Horse Inn is in a rural area and in a national park. Bowness Pier and Rydal Mount are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Cartmel Racecourse.
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Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR

What's nearby

  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Brown Horse Inn

Inn near Lake Windermere
Located close to Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter, The Brown Horse Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn
Brown Horse Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Windermere
The Brown Horse Inn Inn Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Horse Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Brown Horse Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brown Horse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Brown Horse Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Windermere, Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Ambleside Pier are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk, providing us with walking recommendations. Lovely dog friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully rural yet minutes to nearest town. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely pub and restaurant. Lots of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for kind hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and the available walk nearby. Also, getting to destinations in the area was pretty easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Clean Room - Pub is really nice, Good Food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
I can't recommend this venue enough. Foon Delicious. Friendly Staff who go the extra mile. Relaxed and dog friendly. Sunday Roast dinner was exceptional and breakfast lovely. Complements to the chef and kitchen staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you!!

We had a lovely stay and was just perfect for the dogs and loved our little patio area infront of the room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First short break with our dog

Lovely dog friendly room. Food amazing as was service in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely lovely, can't do enough for you. The room was beautiful and the little touches made it feel very special. The food was out of this world. Can't say enough about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Lovely room. Clean and homely. The shower in the bathroom brilliant as I love a “power shower”. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Couldn’t fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

There was a hiccup during check in due to the hotel not receiving the message about our dog staying with us. The hotel think this is due to Expedia not passing on the message. Anyway, the hotel quickly dealt with the problem and we had a lovely time. The food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent again

Another very enjoyable & relaxing overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast excellent as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely few days away

Enjoyed our stay very much, I liked our room which was outside the main hotel, my only comment was it could do with modernising inside with a coat of paint
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Great pub in the Lakes District both for accommodation and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, fabulous staff and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and views and great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pleasant staff, good service

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Brown Horse Inn Comfy beds and great location to Bowness-on-Windermere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic location for a cozy inn & pub with welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The room was just what we expected. It was clean comfy and had a nice view out to the countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a great location

We had a lovely stay at the Brown Horse. Our family room was lovely, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet lovely pub- the rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing getaway

A fantastic stay, friendly staff beautiful setting, great food Our dog boycie was spoilt as well sausages every morning woofs from him
View of our veranda
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working there was extremely friendly and the food was very good and reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023