The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property

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A stone wall, a vintage wooden box labeled 'DOW'S PORT,' and a cozy seating area with a plaid cushion.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and framed pictures on the walls.
Terrace/patio
A traditional white building with a sign reading "Kendal Lancaster" and "Bowness Windermere."
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, a fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $196
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

Explore the area

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Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Internal King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

External King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Dog Friendly External King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Brown Horse Inn

3.5-star Windermere inn with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out and a garden are onsite.
The Brown Horse Inn offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Windermere inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Brown Horse Inn is a smoke-free property.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Onsite venue #2 - brewpub.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [after 5 PM, go to the onsite bar]
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay close to lake Windermere which was an 8 min drive away for us, comfortable beds, clean rooms, lovely breakfast, staff were really friendly and helpful too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely 4 night stay we had at this property. Staff all so welcoming and food to die for. Awesome location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and friendly staff. Lovely rooms with very comfortable beds. Excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location...Great Rooms...Great Food...Great Staff.. particularly Jake and Sam in the Bar/Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly pub. 5 min uber drive to bowness. Great food and drink. Lovely country pub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic stay. Lovely people. Incredible food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really comfortable but it is noisy until around 11pm when restaurant closes. Food was excellent. Absolutely worth a visit. Staff really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic! Came for a last minute adventure and absolutey adored this location. All the staff were friendly and helpful and our family room was perfect for us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the staff were absolutely amazing… friendly & very helpful. The room was nice & clean & spruced up daily. It was lovely & warm on our arrival too. The food in the pub was fabulous.
Evening meal
Evening meal
Breakfast
Dog friendly room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

J A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly, and a good atmosphere, food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very attentive staff, lovely well presented rooms. Excellent food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Had a fabulous weekend at the Brown Horse Inn, beds super comfortable, food amazing, staff helpful and friendly, couldn't falt it, will definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food and attentive service. Lovely weekend thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, Clean Room - Pub is really nice, Good Food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic one night stay here. Even in a short visit everything exceeded our expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, with the roast and breakfast being real highlights. Both were cooked to perfection and clearly had high quality ingredients. Our room was very comfortable, clean and well maintained, with everything we needed. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. We wouldn’t hesitate to return and would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property and the available walk nearby. Also, getting to destinations in the area was pretty easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk, providing us with walking recommendations. Lovely dog friendly hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in one of pet friendly rooms which was lovely built on to the side of the pub and came with out door seating . We had our evening meal in the bar with our spaniel which was lovely .the staff were lovely and made us really welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant, so kind and helpful. Really went the extra mile. Close proximity to amenties, such as windermere. Food was impeccable, we thoroughly enjoyed. Room very quirky and clean. We were placed next to the log burner for dinner, which staff kindly accomodated. Overall 9/10 Only marked down due to only having full fat milk available for breakfast, which we aren't able to drink so missed out on our coffee. We have rebooked already for summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Lovely friendly hotel

Lovely room and comfy bed. Only downside was that the room was a bit chilly on going to bed at 10:30
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful place to spend your time!

I had a wonderful time. The staff is very lovely, respectful, and helpful. The food and room are amazing. I love the Victorian style of this place. I wished I were staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully rural yet minutes to nearest town. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely pub and restaurant. Lots of parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Home from home

Easy and comfortable stay. A home from home relaxed atmosphere. Our room was lovely with everything we needed. Without question we would love to stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025