Badger Bar Bed & Breakfast - Ambleside

Historic Lake District inn with nightly badger watching in a 400-year-old building

Unique Badger Watching Experience

The Glen Rothay Hotel and Badger Bar offers daily badger feeding sessions in the hotel grounds, where guests can observe wild badgers from a dedicated viewing area. The bar has no television, encouraging conversation and relaxation by the log fire. This 400-year-old building sits opposite Rydal Water, with direct access to scenic walking trails.

Dining and Local Ales

Badger Bar serves homemade pub meals using locally sourced ingredients, including a traditional full English breakfast with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, and porridge. The bar stocks a broad selection of locally brewed real ales and over 40 whiskies. Dinner is served from late afternoon, with dishes like homemade steak pie and curry.

Accommodations

Badger Bar Rydal offers en-suite rooms with digital TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi. Room types include Standard Single, Large Double, Deluxe Double with Balcony, and Large Family Room with a four-poster bed. Some rooms, such as the Rydal Suite, have a roll-top bath and a balcony.

Location and Outdoor Activities

Badger Bar Cumbria is located opposite Rydal Water and is a 20-minute bus ride from Windermere. Local activities include hiking through nearby hills and mountains, mountain biking, and river cruises on Lake Windermere. Guests can walk to Rydal Cave, Grasmere, or Ambleside directly from the hotel.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

The hotel is dog-friendly, offering pet bowls and a pet-friendly cottage building. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and outdoor seating. The property is surrounded by woodland and has a garden, making it suitable for walking dogs.

• Unique Experience: Nightly badger feeding sessions on hotel grounds
• Dining: Homemade pub meals with locally sourced ingredients, 40+ whiskies
• Location: Opposite Rydal Water, 20 min bus to Windermere
• Accommodations: En-suite rooms, some with four-poster beds or balconies
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet bowls and dedicated cottage