Briery Wood Hotel, Ambleside ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

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“The hotel's location among beautiful gardens was a good retreat, perfect for unwinding.”view full review

Briery Wood Hotel, a 4-star establishment with an 8.7/10 rating on Booking.com, offers a country house experience surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Lake District. The hotel features en-suite accommodations, a two AA rosette awarded restaurant, and expansive gardens spanning seven acres.

Rooms & Dining Options

The hotel provides a range of en-suite accommodations with flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner featuring Cumbrian specialties alongside a hearty full English breakfast prepared with local ingredients.

Leisure & Services

Leisure facilities include a bar and lounge where guests can relax with fine wines and craft ales. The property also features landscaped gardens ideal for outdoor enjoyment and hosts a menu of classic and contemporary dishes crafted by Head Chef Jamie Hopkins.

Nearby Attractions & Transportation

Briery Wood Hotel is conveniently situated for exploring nearby attractions such as Ambleside Roman Fort, Stock Ghyll Force, and the scenic Wansfell Pike. Local transport options include bus services at Brockhole National Park Centre, only a 9-minute walk from the hotel.

Weddings & Outdoor Activities

The hotel is known for its picturesque setting, making it a popular venue for weddings. With an environment that appeals to families and couples alike, it offers a blend of hospitality and access to some of the finest walking trails in the UK.

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Briery Wood Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double or Twin Room Christmas

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Family Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Double or Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Bathtub

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Single Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Bathtub

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Facilities

Briery Wood Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Clean!

“Our room was impressively spacious and impeccably clean, with modern decor that made our stay very comfortable.” view full review

Amazing Cuisine!

“We enjoyed dining at the hotel, and the food was out of this world; the a la carte menu was a good treat!” view full review

Elegant Bathroom!

“The bathroom featured a well-designed shower over a tub, and it was spotlessly clean and functional, which made it a pleasure to use.” view full review

Comfy Bed Bliss!

“The bed was enormous and wonderfully comfortable, providing us with a restful night's sleep after our adventures.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.9/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Briery Wood Hotel Location

Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

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Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

City landmarks

Castle

Wray Castle

1.8 mi

Landmark

Brockhole on Windermere

2900 ft

Landmark

Townend

1.2 mi

Landmark

Treetop Lake District

2800 ft

Garden

Holehird Gardens

1.4 mi

Landmark

Treetop Trek

2500 ft

Landmark

Ambleside Roman Fort

1.5 mi

Landmark

Mellbreak

2800 ft

Park

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

2.9 mi

Landmark

Orrest Head

2.1 mi

Landmark

White Cross Bay

3900 ft

Landmark

Stagshaw Garden

3.9 mi

Landmark

Wray Castle Summer House

4600 ft

Landmark

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

1.5 mi

Landmark

Jenkyn's Crag

4800 ft

Landmark

Borrans Park

1.4 mi

Landmark

Lake Windermere

2.6 mi

Landmark

St Margaret's Church

1.1 mi

Landmark

Stock Ghyll Force

1.9 mi

Church

Jesus Church

1.7 mi

Harbour

Ambleside Pier

1.2 mi

Landmark

Blelham Tarn

1.5 mi

Bridge

Bridge House

2.1 mi

Landmark

Wansfell Pike

1.7 mi

Landmark

Windermere and Troutbeck

1.6 mi

Landmark

Latterbarrow

2.0 mi

Landmark

Main Gate

1.5 mi

Landmark

Jenkin Crag

4.8 mi

Landmark

Merewood

7.0 mi

Nearby

The Lake District Visitor Centre

Brockhole on Windermere

2900 ft

Brockhole

Treetop Lake District

2800 ft

Lake District National Park

Mellbreak

2800 ft

White Cross Bay

3900 ft

Restaurants

Blue Smoke on the Bay

6.1 mi

Low Wood Ambleside Road Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Getting around

City Centre

Ambleside35 min · 1.8 mi

Airports

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)118 min · 48.9 mi

Blackpool International Airport (BLK)155 min · 63.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop5 min · 1.9 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:00

Check-out

from 08:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP15 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Briery Wood Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 536 verified reviews

8.8/10

Great

92%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.5/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.3/10

Facilities

8.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

8.8/10

based on 959 reviews

4.5/5

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