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The Britannia Inn


Elterwater, Ambleside LA22 9HP, England
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3 of 5 stars
Liverpool
28 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here for two nights, having done so the previous October. What a difference! It’s still a wonderful pub, with bags of “Olde Worlde” charm, great beer and superb food. Also a perfect situation for walks around the surrounding countryside. However, the big minus-point was the staff. Whereas in our previous visit, the staff were English and very pleasant... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
27 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

We were looking for somewhere nice to eat on our last night in the lake district, we found the Brittania Inn via its website, its about 3 miles from where we were staying in Ambleside but well worth the trip out. We telephoned to book, the place was full and as its a little out of the way I thought... more

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5 of 5 stars
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
19 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I called in at the pub (actually in Elterwater) with my wife and was the second time I'd visited within 8 weeks. This is a gorgeous setting made even more impressive with the gorgeous weather. Evening meals are served from 6.30 and based on our experiences are superb. The prices are on the high side but the quality is well... more

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5 of 5 stars
wabberthwaite
8 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Just stayed at this little pub as a quick getaway with my boyfriend. Great little friendly place - staff were really helpful without being over the top, food was fab. Rooms had character (not just a box with a bed!) Proper pub! Gets really busy at times so best to book a table at night. more

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2 of 5 stars
North Yorkshire
16 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Family

Having stopped off at this nice little pub for a drink a few weeks previously - we decided to have a weekend break here. I was a bit surprised at the price - £52 per person per night. However I really fancied staying here, so went ahead. In retrospect over £200 for 2 nights - without dinner - was a... more

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1 of 5 stars
Kent
4 May 2008

OK all I can say is do not stay here. The room was poky and the furniture was drab and old like something your granny would have with. Bed tiny when advertised as a double. \what the website describes and what you get are too different things. Not impressed what the website says and what is there are two different... more

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LakeDistrictHotelier, Owner

This lady and her husband had booked for 30th April and 1st May. They left within a few minutes of arrival saying that they'd had an urgent recall home as the gentleman's father was on the verge of dying. So they didn't actually stay in order to qualify them for submitting an informed review. Wouldn't it have made sense to...

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5 of 5 stars
Harrogate
8 Jan 2008

Went to the Britannia with friends for a weekends walking. Loved it the moment we walked in. Have eaten there previously but never stayed. The rooms are small but then so is the inn! Adds to the ambience of the place. The log fires make the place. Friendly staff. Dogs welcome to stay in the rooms which was brilliant for... more

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3 of 5 stars
Cheshire, England
30 Aug 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We enjoyed our stay at the Britannnia, but it was spoiled slightly by a lack of attention to cleanliness and a bit of an air of neglect. Everywhere just seemed a bit grubby and run down - I'm not terribly fussy, but even I felt like I wanted to get hold of the vacuum cleaner and clean the stairs leading... more

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2 of 5 stars
Aberdeen, Scotland
27 Jun 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We drove down from Aberdeen to meet up with close relatives who had come over from New Zealand and had stayed at the Inn several times before. From their description we reckoned that the £100.00 per night was expensive but the experience would make it well worth the money. Our first concern was that the waste bin in the bathroom... more

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2 of 5 stars
Warrington
19 Dec 2006 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

A fantastic location. Idyllic spot a few miles out from Ambleside, perfect for walking and getting away from it all. Our room was small but adequate, well furnished and on the face of it, clean and presentable. On closer inspection the carpet at the foot of the bed was matted with dog hair. The room couldn't have been hoovered before... more

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