Briery Wood Hotel, Ambleside ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

Briery Wood Hotel is situated between Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District, surrounded by stunning landscapes and fells. This traditional property offers a country house atmosphere coupled with modern comforts. It is renowned for its excellent dining options, featuring local produce, and is recognized as one of the most picturesque destinations in the UK.

Location

Briery Wood Hotel is located approximately 80 km from Carlisle Lake District, providing easy access to various tourist attractions in the area. Nearby sites include walking trails at Wansfell Pike and historical landmarks like Ambleside Roman Fort. Transportation options for exploring the picturesque Lake District are readily available.

Rooms

The hotel features spacious double rooms equipped with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Each room is designed with a carpeted floor and heating for a comfortable stay. Some options include pull-out beds with pocket-sprung mattresses, accommodating a variety of guest needs. Complimentary toiletries are provided for added convenience.

Eat & Drink

Briery Wood Hotel boasts a two AA rosette-awarded restaurant, Ryelands, where head chef Jamie Hopkins emphasizes modern British cuisine. Guests can indulge in a three-course dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients such as fresh trout and Herdwick lamb. A hearty full English breakfast is served each morning, alongside lighter lunch options and a seven-course tasting menu for a refined dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel is set in seven acres of gardens and woodland, ideal for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. It offers a well-stocked bar with an extensive collection of gins and whiskies, as well as spaces for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. The informal service ensures a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings and meetings.

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2 persons

20 m²

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1 Double bed

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2 persons

20 m²

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2 Single beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Ambleside 2.9 km

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 78.6 km

Blackpool International (BLK) 102.7 km

Bus

Bus stop 3.1 km

Facilities

The 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

Phenomenal Cuisine!

We enjoyed dining at the hotel, and the food was out of this world; the a la carte menu was a delightful 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

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

Location

Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

Map view

Ambleside Road, Ambleside, United Kingdom, LA23 1ES

City landmarks

Castle

Wray Castle

2.9 km

The Lake District Visitor Centre

Brockhole on Windermere

880 m

Holbeck Ln

Townend

2.0 km

Brockhole

Treetop Lake District

830 m

Garden

Holehird Gardens

2.3 km

Treetop Trek

750 m

Ambleside LA22 0EN

Ambleside Roman Fort

2.5 km

Lake District National Park

Mellbreak

830 m

Park

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

4.7 km

WindermereEngland

Orrest Head

3.4 km

White Cross Bay

1.2 km

Stagshaw Garden

6.3 km

Wray Castle Summer House

1.4 km

Lake District Nurseries Lake Road 200 yards south of Ambleside village

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

2.4 km

Jenkyn's Crag

1.5 km

1 McIver Ln

Borrans Park

2.3 km

Windermere Marina Village Ferry Nab

Lake Windermere

4.2 km

St Margaret's Church

1.8 km

6 Stockghyll Ln

Stock Ghyll Force

3.1 km

Church

Jesus Church

2.8 km

Harbour

Ambleside Pier

2.0 km

Blelham Tarn

2.4 km

Bridge

Bridge House

3.4 km

Wansfell Pike

2.7 km

St Catherines Cottage

Windermere and Troutbeck

2.5 km

Ambleside LA22 0JG

Latterbarrow

3.2 km

Main Gate

2.5 km

Jenkin Crag

7.7 km

Merewood

11.3 km

Nearby

The Lake District Visitor Centre

Brockhole on Windermere

880 m

Brockhole

Treetop Lake District

830 m

Lake District National Park

Mellbreak

830 m

White Cross Bay

1.2 km

Restaurants

Blue Smoke on the Bay

9.9 km

Low Wood Ambleside Road Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Beautiful gardens

Friendly staff

Dining quality

Uncomfortable seating

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.5

4.5/5 based on 959 reviews

#5 of 20 hotels in Windermere based on Tripadvisor

Garry

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.6/10

I had a delightful stay at this hotel. The Garden Room offered a lovely view of the garden with a seating area, and the hot bath was a perfect retreat. The value for money is excellent, especially when you get to enjoy a garden view from your room.

Rooms

9.0

The Garden Room was fantastic, offering a lovely view of the garden with a seating area and a good sized hot bath. The value for money was impressive for the Garden view.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch from reception to the waiters, being very helpful and providing excellent service. Their efforts really enhanced my overall experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is nestled in beautiful gardens, offering a peaceful setting for relaxation and hikes. Being just across the road from Lake Windermere makes it a prime location for nature lovers.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great with much better quality food available at reasonable prices. The home-made pastries were a delightful treat during my stay.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were well-maintained and offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Alison

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.2/10

This hotel offers cozy rooms with lovely views on the garden and excellent service, set amongst beautiful gardens for a relaxing stay. However, the dining experience could be improved, and the bar area seating is not very comfortable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are cozy with lovely views on the garden.

Service

9.0

The staff was very helpful and provided excellent service from reception to waiters.

Location

9.0

The hotel is set amongst lovely gardens, providing a serene environment for a relaxing stay.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are good but could be improved for a better quality experience.