The Drunken Duck Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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 11 km from Lake Windermere and 127 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn is close to attractions such as Grizedale Forest (4 km) and Hill Top (7 km). Highly rated for its bar, attentive staff, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were amazing and the location is beautifully scenic & peaceful. The food was absolutely gorgeous, we were recommended the place on the food and it did not disappoint. Would very highly recommend.”
David
Denmark Denmark
“Really nice place. Great location, great food, very nice rooms and fantastic service.”
Janeene
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location for a peaceful getaway. The bed - super comfortable. The staff from check in to check out were lovely.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, idyllic location, dinner was amazing, bar comfortable and lovely bedroom”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Drunken Duck Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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