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The Brown Horse Inn

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

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Interior
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Brewpub
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Internal King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dog Friendly External King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

External King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪The Pier Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Punch Bowl Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬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

Languages

English

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The Windermere Hotel

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7.4 out of 10, Good, 659 reviews
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
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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
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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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The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sanjeev

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

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, but remote location. Our terrace room were outstanding! The views oar breathtaking. The restaurant was busy but had good selections fast, accurate service. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous weekend away with our dog at The Brown Horse. The staff here are fabulous. From check in to check out efficient and friendly. Praise must go to the restaurant and bar staff for just being so professional and friendly. The chef here knows how to cook with a spin on pub classics. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

Excellent stay!

The stay was excellent from the second we arrived, the staff were all very helpful and friendly and did everything they could to make the stay a great experience. The food and service for dinner and breakfast was perfect too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Was lovely apart from the ladies toilets in the bar needs a lot of work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

Exceptional

Amazing stay, lovely room in a beautiful location. Breakfast and evening food was exceptional. Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All services provided by the brown horse are excellent, facilities, food and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Worth the stay

Great staff and hotel. Rooms were clean and and bathrooms looked new. Road noise is quite loud and you can get some smokers outside the pub causing fumes to flow into your room which is not a fault of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Best little inn in the Lake District!

We loved our stay at The Brown Horse Inn! In fact, it was the most charming and most comfortable beds our party of 5 slept in! We loved the dinner and the breakfast too!!! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Dog friendly

Excellent stay with our cocker spaniel. We ate in the bar twice and the food and service was brilliant. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here regularly, Craig and team superb as always. Stayed in pod first night and external room with little patio two nights - very relaxing just what was needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Food and staff excellent as usual

The evening food menu and quality was excellent, which is why we chose here again. Cosy relaxing bar and restaurant, the staff are very professional and friendly, brilliant. The room was nice , lovely bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

DAVID

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

Great night

Fabulous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great base for Windermere outings

What a find! Beautiful rural location just outside the Bowness business & within an easy drive of west Windermere. Our room was beautifully decorated & spotlessly clean. The food at the pub was excellent & the service friendly but unobtrusive. The only downside for us was that although the outside room with patio was dog friendly there was nowhere on site to safely let our dog off lead. Otherwise we would definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can highly recommend booking for dinner whether or not you are staying. Breakfast also perfect. Room was well decorated with quirky features and was pitch black at night, bed comfortable and a good size, hence a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022