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Britannia Inn
About
The Britannia is a traditional 500-year-old Lakeland Inn nestling in the picturesque village of Elterwater amidst the fells of the Langdale Valley. We offer an extensive home-cooked menu served all day together with real ales and fine wines. Stay the night in one of our 9 well-appointed double or twin-bedded en suite rooms.
Leisure club facilities available 5-minutes walk away in Langdale timeshare estate.
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 9
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Twin ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Twin ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| Double ensuite room | £118.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Christmas special programme
- Travel agent bookings
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Languages
- Staff fluent in Polish
- Staff fluent in Russian
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Fishing
- Leisure club (onsite or nearby)
- Pony trekking/horse-riding
- Shooting
- Water sports onsite
Parking
- On street/public parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Laundry/valet service
- Lounge for residents' use
- Telephone (public)
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Telephone
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Public house/Inn
Target Markets
- Coach parties welcomed
- Hen/Stag Dos Welcome
Room/Unit Facilities:
- Scenic view
Room/Unit Facilities:
- Scenic view
Room/Unit Facilities:
- Private facilities
- Scenic view
Room/Unit Facilities:
- Scenic view
Tripadvisor
Gradings
- 3 Visit England Stars Inn
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M6 jct 36 follow A590/A591 to Ambleside. From Ambleside take the A593 Coniston road for 3 miles. Turn right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. Take first turn left into Elterwater and the Britannia Inn is on the village green.
Public Transport Directions
Alternatively from Windermere train station take the bus to Ambleside then catch the 516 Langdale bus alighting at the Britannia Inn stop.
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