Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 133 min drive
Windermere Station - 5 min drive
Staveley Station - 13 min drive
Burneside Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Ambleside Pier - 3 min drive
Royal Oak - 5 min drive
Rothay Manor Hotel - 4 min drive
The Boathouse - 20 min walk
The Lily Bar in Ambleside - 5 min drive
About this property
Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Lake Windermere. You can relax with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Polish, Slovenian
At a glance
Hotel size
23 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
4 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night
Mandatory fees
The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Briery Wood Country House
Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere Lake District
Briery Wood Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Hotel
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Windermere
Briery Wood Country House Hotel Hotel Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Does Briery Wood Country House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Briery Wood Country House Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Briery Wood Country House Hotel and nearby?
Briery Wood Country House Hotel has 4 bars and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Briery Wood Country House Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers French cuisine.
Does Briery Wood Country House Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Briery Wood Country House Hotel like?
Briery Wood Country House Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes' walk from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Superb
Everything about this hotel is superb. The room is lovely and spacious with a big, super king bed. The bathroom bright and modern. This hotel is clearly very well looked after. The staff are incredibly polite and great at their jobs. The food... delicious, from starter through to dessert. I fully expect to return and look forward to doing so.
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Fantastic hotel, the staff are fantastic and the garden rooms make it so dog friendly
HILARY
HILARY, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2024
Got put into a old dated room
And asked to move
Seemed because I paid via voucher we got put into the less updated room
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great night away for two
The room was really clean. The staff was absolutely lovely. The bed was comfortable. We would stay here again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2024
We stayed 2 nights here and loved it. We first met Martin when we checked in and he made it a great stay. He was always attentive and helpful. He managed to persuade us not only on breakfast but also on dinner both nights and we weren’t disappointed. The food was amazing.
We stayed in a garden room, so with our dog this was ideal as a door opened onto the garden with a table and chairs outside. The shower pressure wasn’t the best and we never did figure out how to turn on the bedside lights but the room was spacious and comfortable.
The only thing I felt was disappointing was how another guest was treated when her little dogs barked. We were sitting at breakfast in a separate room from people without dogs and someone must have complained about the dogs. The owners were asked to move to another room ( mid breakfast) . When I saw the dog owner later she was very upset. This is a dog friendly hotel so they shouldn’t have been asked to move. Someone with noisy or crying children wouldn’t have been asked to move. I think the guest complaining should have been moved. After all, we pay extra to have dogs there. This would put me off coming again with my dog.
Lynne
Lynne, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Exceptionally Clean & Friendly Hotel
Lovely welcome by a young man on reception. Room was spacious & very clean. Especially the bathroom which was absolutely spotless. 👌. Evening meal was really nice & the breakfast was too. All staff were very friendly & approachable. Would recommend this hotel to family & friends. Thank you.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Dom
Dom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Kate
Kate, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Great ~ but……..
Beautiful hotel. Great staff.
At 7pm we were told the restaurant was fully booked throughout the night, and a booking was required ~ totally understand that BUT throughout the evening there were more empty tables than ones that were taken. I’m not sure why we weren’t granted a table but I guess, it’s their loss.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Nudrat
Nudrat, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Every thing
Mohammed
Mohammed, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 1, 2024
Not as good as before
Stayed previously, nice welcome at check in, but service in bar was a little ‘cold’ Also prices of drinks are eye watering - 2 beers and a glass of wine almost £25
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Lovely and Peaceful
Absolutely amazing hotel, quiet location, beautiful rooms, lovely food and very friendly staff. Definitely one of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2024
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.
Isabelle
Isabelle, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 1, 2024
Staff were very helpful, bus runs past every 20 mins and takes you all over the lake District, hotel was quiet and served a good breakfast
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 28, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 5, 2024
Nice night away
This was a fairly late booking and on the whole we had a great stay. The weather was kind and we were able to take a lovely 4 mile walk into Ambleside. The room was very comfortable in all respects. All of the staff that we interacted with were pleasant.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 28, 2024
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 26, 2024
Great trip to the lakes
We had a great visit to Windermere, the Briery Wood hotel was good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and bright set in nice surroundings. We would definitely stay here again.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 19, 2024
We had a very pleasant stay here. It’s a lovely building and comfortable place to relax and unwind and the afternoon tea we had was exceptional. We had an issue with lights in the bedroom constantly flickering that we reported to reception but it was only temporarily fixed as it reoccurred again later in our stay. Drinks from the bar were pricey. And make sure you ring the bell at the bar if you need service because waiting staff are constantly absent doing other things; maybe they were just shorthanded when we were there but that’s how it seemed. Cleaning staff were great.