Nestled in the picturesque village of Elterwater, amidst the imposing Langdale Valley Fells, this traditional Lakeland inn provides 9 comfortable guestrooms at the heart of the Lake District.
Surrounded by wonderful walking and cycle routes, The Britannia Inn is just 10 minutes away from Wordsworth's Grasmere and 3 miles from Ambleside and Lake Windermere, with Hawkshead and Coniston just a short distance further.
Dating back over 400 years, The Britannia Inn still retains many original features, including oak beams, slate floors and open fires. Today it boasts a wonderful pub serving real ales and home-cooked food, alongside a welcoming lounge area and sheltered patio.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled or modified up to 2 days before date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 40.00 will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
No internet access available.
A fixed amount of GBP 40 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Please note that there is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends.
At the front of the inn with views out across the village green. This is a narrow room with a spacious en suite shower room.
Overlooking the garden, this quiet and cosy room has an en suite with a shower over the bath.
3 nights for the price of 2 special offer. Price stated includes all deductions.
A varied menu is served each evening, comprising of popular favourites and more unique dishes. All are prepared using the freshest, locally sourced produce, wherever possible. In the evening, advance booking is recommended. 10% is added to bills in the dining room to acknowledge the full table service. For a more informal setting, meals and refreshments are also available in the bar areas and on the patio throughout the day. The same menu is offered throughout the Inn. The 2 bars provide the perfect venue for a relaxing drink from the selection of ales and wines. Most weeks of the year on Sunday evenings a quiz is provided for a little light entertainment for all. Resident beers include Coniston Brewery's Bluebird, Jenning's Bitter, and the inn's own 'Britannia Special' which Coniston Brewery produces exclusively. In addition, there are 3 pumps for 'guest ales', which change after every barrel.
By Car: From Ambleside: - Take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles. - Turn right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5342. - After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater and you will find The Britannia Inn in the centre of the village, on the green. Nearest train station is Windermere, via Oxenholme. Nearest airports are Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. A bus is available from Ambleside, number 516. Taxis can be obtained locally.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
