The Drunken Duck Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Drunken Duck Inn in Ambleside offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British, local, international, and European cuisines at the modern restaurant. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the outdoor seating area and picnic area enhance the dining experience. Convenient Facilities: The hotel features a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, menus for special diets, housekeeping, electric vehicle charging, bicycle parking, and room service. Nearby Attractions: Located 6.8 mi from Lake Windermere and 79 mi from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn is close to attractions such as Grizedale Forest (2.5 mi) and Hill Top (4.3 mi). Highly rated for its bar, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm, friendly welcome. Charming room. Delicious food.”
Sonali
United States United States
“Charming old property on a stunning location. Delicious and unusual breakfast. Very sweet staff. Great bathroom and very warm.”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was fantastic, we really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be returning. Perfect place to stay to explore the lakes.”
Bajoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was a return visit after 15 years and we weren't disappointed. It's had a makeover and feels a bit less traditional and rustic than it used to - but the staff are friendly and efficient and standards are high. The room was cosy and the bed...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff Excellent food with an ethical slant...lots of vegetarian options as well as sustainable meat(venison)”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location. Friendly and accommodating staff. Cosy room with lovely view over the valley. Great breakfast”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful olde world charm with amazing views and outlook”
Caralyne
Australia Australia
“Such a gorgeous hotel set in beautiful countryside location. Decor was quirky and thoughtful. We met some lovely locals happy to chat. The food was out of this world fantastic!!!! So unexpected.”
Beckett
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable rooms, attentive staff, excellent beer brewed on the premises. Absolutely delicious food.”
Nick
Denmark Denmark
“A fantastic stay at The Drunken Duck Inn! We had a wonderful time at The Drunken Duck Inn in the Lake District. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the food was truly exceptional. Dinner was absolutely delicious – every dish was full of...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Drunken Duck Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

The Drunken Duck Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Drunken Duck Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.