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The Brown Horse Inn

3.5 star property
Inn with free parking, in the vicinity of Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Brewpub
Terrace/patio
External King Room
Interior
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €144
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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Internal King Room

Internal King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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External King Room

External King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Valley view
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 14 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Winster A5074, Windermere, England, LA23 3NR

What's nearby

  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬5 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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Bar (on property)

The Windermere Hotel

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
7.4 out of 10, Good, 792 reviews
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Windermere Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

  • 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: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
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
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

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 does it cost to stay at The Brown Horse Inn?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Horse Inn on 28 Oct 2025 start from €143.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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).

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Reviews

The Brown Horse Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kazuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for kind hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
I can't recommend this venue enough. Foon Delicious. Friendly Staff who go the extra mile. Relaxed and dog friendly. Sunday Roast dinner was exceptional and breakfast lovely. Complements to the chef and kitchen staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

There was a hiccup during check in due to the hotel not receiving the message about our dog staying with us. The hotel think this is due to Expedia not passing on the message. Anyway, the hotel quickly dealt with the problem and we had a lovely time. The food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find in Winster. The Brown Horse Pub did not disappoint. We stayed in the external King room ( non pet) and it was lovely, clean and tidy with daily housekeeping. The bed was very comfortable and plenty of tea and coffee supplied with biscuits 😀. The private patio was a bonus with great views. The cooked breakfast was absolutely delicious and cooked fresh, with plenty of choices. Plus you also got continental breakfast additions of fruit, yogurt, cereal selection, juice, pastries that were warm , fresh bread for brown and white toast, lovely fresh coffee and tea. The main dinner menu had a great selection, and accommodated to all. We dinned in each night instead of going into Windermere, that’s how nice the food was. A good selection of beer and wines plus spirits in the bar . The staff, well they were all first class! Friendly, helpful and always smiling. What’s not to like about this pub, beautiful inside with wooded beams and comfortable seating. Outside with plenty of garden seating and the view was amazing. We will return here and we cannot recommend The Brown Horse Pub enough. Just a note : The pub is dog friendly and there are the woodland Pods at the rear of the Pub ( but we did not look at those) Stayed in External Room 7 from 22.09.2025 to 26.09.2025
View from the garden at The Brown Horse Pub
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

Excellent stay!

The stay was excellent from the second we arrived, the staff were all very helpful and friendly and did everything they could to make the stay a great experience. The food and service for dinner and breakfast was perfect too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, but remote location. Our terrace room were outstanding! The views oar breathtaking. The restaurant was busy but had good selections fast, accurate service. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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