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The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Countryside retreat where travelers can enjoy hearty meals in the restaurant, nibble on light fare, or relax in the peaceful garden setting

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The Brown Horse Inn welcomes visitors to its picturesque rural location, serving lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy light fare, relax in the garden, and access WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff, free self-parking, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Internal King Room

Internal King Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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External King Room

External King Room

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

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Dog Friendly External King Room

Dog Friendly External King Room

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

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Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Windermere, The Brown Horse Inn is in a rural area and in a national park. Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR

What's nearby

  • Apple blossom!
    Lyth Valley
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
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    Lake Windermere
    3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter showing bird life
    World of Beatrix Potter
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole which includes a house, a garden and heritage elements
    Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Bowness Pier
    5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station
    11 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    5 min drive
  • Quayside Sports Bar
    5 min drive
  • Bowness Tap Rooms
    4 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • The Village Inn Bar & Grill
    4 min drive

About this property

The Brown Horse Inn

Inn near Lake Windermere
Located close to Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter, The Brown Horse Inn provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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: 5:00 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 alternative 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 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 on 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 15.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 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 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Horse Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Brown Horse Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Horse Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brown Horse Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Brown Horse Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Windermere, Bowness Pier and World of Beatrix Potter. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Ambleside Pier are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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
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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
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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
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

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

Jill

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean, plenty of parking, food excellent and staff very welcoming and friends. Shower room could do with a little tło, but nothing drastycznie.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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

Farivar

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

Beautiful Location!

Lovley experience in the heart of nature. Awesome dishes!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

First short break with our dog

Lovely dog friendly room. Food amazing as was service in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely lovely, can't do enough for you. The room was beautiful and the little touches made it feel very special. The food was out of this world. Can't say enough about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb pub with rooms some of which are pet friendly. The bar area was open to dogs and we met quite a few well behaved pooches. The food is the same whether restaurant or bar and is excellent. The breakfasts are worthy of mention, eggs were delicious. Staff are lovely helpful and seem very happy in their work. They could not do enough for us. Excellent large car park with quick access to reception. Needless to say surrounded by beautiful scenery, Lakeland views and set in a quiet location . Brilliant short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Thank you!!

We had a lovely stay and was just perfect for the dogs and loved our little patio area infront of the room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pleasant staff, good service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Brown Horse Inn Comfy beds and great location to Bowness-on-Windermere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lovely few days away

Enjoyed our stay very much, I liked our room which was outside the main hotel, my only comment was it could do with modernising inside with a coat of paint
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, fabulous staff and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

Great stay in a great location

We had a lovely stay at the Brown Horse. Our family room was lovely, the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Brilliant stay

Lovely room. Clean and homely. The shower in the bathroom brilliant as I love a “power shower”. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. Couldn’t fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Excellent again

Another very enjoyable & relaxing overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast excellent as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic location for a cozy inn & pub with welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The room was just what we expected. It was clean comfy and had a nice view out to the countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

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

Hidden Gem

Great pub in the Lakes District both for accommodation and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024