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The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Windermere inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Situated in a serene outdoor setting, this bench features a vibrant display of potted plants and flowers.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window offering a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy a serene countryside view from this room's window, overlooking fields and trees.
Relax on the tranquil patio surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, perfect for dining or unwinding.
Enjoy a cold beer at the bar, where a chalkboard menu lists a variety of beers and a daily soup special.
In a picturesque rural setting, The Brown Horse Inn offers a warm welcome with lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Savor light fare or unwind in the garden, then connect to WiFi in public areas. With free self parking and luggage storage available, helpful staff have made many guests feel right at home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Hairdryer
The current price is £114
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

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Internal King Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Internal King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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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Dog Friendly External King Room | 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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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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External King Room | 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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Family Room | 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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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

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 135 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 15 min drive
  • Ulverston Station - 21 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

The Brown Horse Inn puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Windermere. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
On-site venue No. 2 – brewpub.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does The Brown Horse Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Brown Horse Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Brown Horse Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Brown Horse Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Brown Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Brown Horse Inn and nearby?

The Brown Horse Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Brown Horse Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Brown Horse Inn like?

The Brown Horse Inn is located a short 3-minute walk from Lyth Valley.

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The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Room
Breakfast
View
Bar
Location
Ambience
Bathroom
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as perfect, delicious, and exceptional by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Location!

Lovley experience in the heart of nature. Awesome dishes!
Farivar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay will definitely be back
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay

Lovely room. Clean and homely. The shower in the bathroom brilliant as I love a “power shower”. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Couldn’t fault anything
Monica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First short break with our dog

Lovely dog friendly room. Food amazing as was service in the restaurant.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you!!

We had a lovely stay and was just perfect for the dogs and loved our little patio area infront of the room!
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent again

Another very enjoyable & relaxing overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast excellent as always
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub, fabulous staff and excellent food
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Deirdre, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

Great pub in the Lakes District both for accommodation and food.
STEWART, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at the Brown Horse Inn Comfy beds and great location to Bowness-on-Windermere
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, pleasant staff, good service

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Theodore, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic location for a cozy inn & pub with welcoming and helpful staff.
Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alex, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Martyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice

Was lovely apart from the ladies toilets in the bar needs a lot of work
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional

Amazing stay, lovely room in a beautiful location. Breakfast and evening food was exceptional. Staff very friendly
Zoe, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All services provided by the brown horse are excellent, facilities, food and staff.
Kimberly, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dog friendly

Excellent stay with our cocker spaniel. We ate in the bar twice and the food and service was brilliant. Highly recommended
Steve, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Christine, 2-night trip