The Britannia Inn

The Britannia Inn descritpion

In the village of Elterwater, this traditional Lakeland inn offers real ales and home-cooked food, in the heart of the Lake District. Lake Windermere is just 3 miles away.
Each homey room at The Britannia has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Dating back over 400 years, The Britannia Inn has oak beams and open fires.
A varied menu of both traditional and unique dishes is available, using local produce when possible. In the evening, advance booking is recommended.
Guests receive one free pass per person, enabling use of the recreational facilities at Langdale Estate Country Club, next to Britannia Inn. The club has a beauty salon, a 65-foot pool, a spa and racquetball courts.

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Facilities of The Britannia Inn

Outdoors ：Grounds

Pets ：Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Services ：Packed Lunches | Baggage Storage | Dry Cleaning

General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) | Designated Smoking Area

Languages Spoken ：Polish | Hungarian | English

Reviews for The Britannia Inn

Review 1：Worn out mattresses in our room. Use of 'frozen' chips and burgers not acceptable these days especially at the price paid.

Review 2：Location, car parking, bus stop nearby.

Review 3：The pub is very cosy and characterful unfortunately the bar is tiny and we were unable to squeeze in for a drink -however we did take drinks up to our room

Review 4：Very dog friendly

Review 5：This is the first time we have stayed at the Britannia but it will definitely not be the last. With the sheep freely roaming around the village and the ambiance of the pub, this is truly a delightful place. The staff are attentive but not intrusive, food is plentiful and very good, just what you need after a days walking. Bedrooms are nicely decorated and well equipped; we had a lovely comfortable bed and woke refreshed. After a good breakfast we were ready to start another day exploring this beautiful location. I cannot recommend the Britannia or the location highly enough and if you get a chance please check it out - you will not be disappointed.

Review 6：We have stayed many times at the Britannia and it has always been a good experience. However, this time the room we stayed in, (Room 4), was very run down. There is one very small window, which is fine due to the building being old, but the flowers in the boxes on the windowsill stopped any light at all entering the room, making it dismal. For £99 per night, I would have expected at least one small bar of soap in the bathroom. You get this even at a Premier Inn, which is half the price to stay. The food in the restaurant was good, but not exceptional for the price. The staff behind the bar were not very friendly. I don't think we'll be coming back. I have stayed at better B&B's than this.

Review 7：The location of the hotel.

Review 8：Flakey wi-fi set up and not entirely happy having to use facebook to log-in and then find I've published to any and all where I'm staying. Not a problem, but seems presumptious at least. They might want to reconsider that aspect...

Review 9：Location, ambiance, staff, food

Review 10：The evening meals were overpriced and overcooked and the choice was not great. The chef had trouble with poached eggs, and the rest of the breakfast was convenience food from tins, packets and jars, although the cooked breakfast was average.

Review 11：Location. Start of many walks in the middle of the Lake District, from easy to difficult

Review 12：Very conjustet little hotel on top of a pub. Noisy. Old. Not many options in veg food, Remote location... far from shops and restaurants

Review 13：Once you are locked inside your room there's comfort with some pub noise... nature views were good from windows.

Review 14：It was a pity it was a very wet weekend. However we've stayed there lots over the years and it's still one of our favourite places to stay in the lakes. We didn't eat there apart from a lovely breakfast. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Thanks to the young man who booked our taxi and served us breakfast. I really like the way they are so welcoming to dogs. Made me wish I'd had one

Review 15：Bed very uncomfortable springs coming through bed requires replacing did not sleep well television Not working did report it but not repaired.

Review 16：Food and drink very good and good Location.

Review 17：I didn't like the Cumberland sausages - they were too big and not cooked well enough for me. Two smaller ones would be better. Also, on very warm but wet days dry seats under open umbrellas would be great and would alleviate the congestion inside.

Review 18：Location and friendly helpful staff

Review 19：Dining outside on a wet day, everyone heads inside so tables can be hard to find on busy day. But, it's the Lake District, no one can do anything about Lake District weather.

Review 20：Excellent as always, I've stayed here 7 times over the last 20 years, it just gets better. Love the location, food is good, good choice of beers.

Review 21：Room smelt a bit damp but was clear and we'll presented.

Review 22：Nice place over all but just not my ideal pub accommodation. Although the beer was good there's not really a bar type room to sit in until the food has finished. On a sunny night it would be lovely sat outside.

Review 23：Although we did not use the restaurant, I agree with other reviewers that the 10% surcharge to eat in the restaurant seems unnecessary, especially as the bar was more convivial.

Review 24：Comfortable room with lovely views, and ability to get a nice beer and meal just downstairs.

Review 25：Bed was a little too firm for our liking,but this is just a personal preference

Review 26：Super friendly staff, room was immaculate and cosy, and very welcoming.

Review 27：It was very difficult to find a place to sit to have a pre - dinner drink. 8 of us had an 8pm dinner, since the two sittings started early at 6.30pm. The lounge area for residents was blocked off with a dining table and it was too cold to sit outside. The bar area was full. Our bedroom had an extremely small shower. Quite expensive compared with other Inns of similar type.

Review 28：The staff were very helpful but there did not seem to be any specific management.

Review 29：Nil.

Review 30：Location excellent,plenty of walks to suit all abilities. Good food,good beer,comfortable room peaceful evenings when all the day trippers have gone. Retains old world charm,very enjoyable stay.

Review 31：Bar meals little pricey even for central Lakes,but quality good

Review 32：Pub ambience. High quality walking at all levels.Weather was superb.Staff all v good and friendly

Review 33：The noisy neighbour,who must have come in and out of his room,slamming the door at least 7 times in half an hour,but that's the luck of the draw ! Also the constant humming from what I assume was an extractor fan or something,outside.

Review 34：The room and bathroom.The beds were very comfortable.The bars were proper old pub,rather than a cold wine bar type place.The staff were very pleasant and helpful.The evening meal was first class,as was the breakfast.

Review 35：Nothing not to like really. Bed too firm for me but that is just my opinion.

Review 36：Beautiful location. Cosy and welcoming inn. Staff friendly and food excellent. Definitely stay again.

Review 37：My only comment would be that there was a generator or air con unit outside our room that hummed all night, as a light sleeper it disturbed me. My partner was not troubled by the noise.

Review 38：The place and our room was lovely. The staff made us feel welcome, the food and service was very good.

Review 39：Decor all rather dated.get rid of the red flowery carpet and stark white walls. It was all ok but price wise bit toppy for what it was

Review 40：All lovely, friendly staff. Good beer.beautiful location.

Review 41：The place was overcrowded especially in the evening . The dining room was too packed so we went to a nearby pub for our evening meal.

Review 42：Excellent location - we did not use the car for our stay because of the good walks from the door.

Review 43：The Pub could do with a bit of upgrading without losing its atmosphere. Bed a bit hard.

Review 44：Location, friendliness of staff, quality of food and good variety of real ales in the bar

Review 45：Nothing

Review 46：The staff, accommodation, and food excellent and the inn is perfectly situated for gentle or strenuous walking. Weather was perfect too during our stay.

Review 47：Whenever we come to the Lakes we always visit Elterwater and the Britannia Inn, but we have never stayed until now. We stayed 2 x nights Bank holiday Monday 25.08.4 and Tuesday 26.08.14. Couldn't fault a thing. Lovely staff, especially the irish barman! Even the weather was excellent.

Review 48：the whole inn is bursting with history and we loved the old rooms, the tiny bar and the beautiful flower boxes outside all the windows. the staff were extremely friendly, our room was cleaned each day and the wonderful Lake District Farrer tea replenished! Breakfast was great and the night we ate in, the food delicious. although we had a room at the front just above the bar, we were amazed at how quiet it was after around 9.30pm.

Review 49：Understandably, as we had a dog, we had to have breakfast in the hallway; a little chilly first thing in the morning. Maybe it could be served in the bar room which is less draughty?

Review 50：The whole ambiance of the place, from the witty, helpful and pleasantness of the staff to the stunning setting. The food is excellent.

Review 51：Bed mattress was pretty hard so not the best nights sleep, but others might find okay.

Review 52：Picturesque Pub in lovely location, friendly staff, good food and great selection of real ales.

Review 53：Lovely location, really friendly helpful staff, fantastic food, particularly enjoyed the sea bass well done chef!

Review 54：Great staff very helpful, and the food was great

Review 55：Lovely setting on village green with great walks from the door of the Inn. Very good (and large) breakfasts and excellent evening meals.

Review 56：Food was lovely.

Review 57：Beautiful location , great old building, great staff, loved the place and will return .

Review 58：Comfort of the matresses which we felt were sub standard

Review 59：everything was excellent except the matresses on the beds

Review 60：Location

Review 61：Duvet too hot Bedside lamps too dim for reading

Review 62：Location for walking Clean room

Review 63：Excellent location. Food very good and staff very welcoming.

Review 64：Beautiful location very friendly staff and lovely clean comfortable rooms

Review 65：Lovely place very relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very efficient and very welcoming.

Review 66：Great location, nice staff.

Review 67：Staff willing to help with pet issues. Location is brilliant.

Review 68：Friendly, helpful staff Clean, well equipped bedrooms Excellent breakfasts and home cooked dinners.

Review 69：changed the time of our booking for dinner, staff said we were late when we arrived in the dining room!

Review 70：the location and opportunities for walking

Review 71：Room a bit small.

Review 72：Great beer and food.

Review 73：Very convenient

Review 74：Good atmosphere and good choice of food in the evening

Review 75：Everything

Review 76：Love Elterwater. Super pub - been many times before for beers and food but never stayed. Great!. Bedroom tiny but perfectly formed! Staff lovely.

Review 77：Nithing

Review 78：We love the location, the welcome and the delicious food. Nothing pretentious, just genuine rural hospitality and coziness.

Review 79：Very good accommodation and first class staff.

Review 80：Nothing whatsoever!!

Review 81：Wonderful Inn in a perfect location. Great food and super service.

Review 82：Comfortable, clean accommodation; pleasant and helpful staff; really good food.

Review 83：Ambience, friendliness of staff and good food.

Review 84：-

Review 85：Couldn't fault the location, room or price. Room 5 was cosy and quiet. Would highly recommend and return!

Review 86：food and dated dinning room

Review 87：location

Review 88：Temperature too hot inside

Review 89：Friendly staff Good breakfast

Review 90：The rain

Review 91：Location, staff, access to near by spar

Review 92：Room a little small but cosy

Review 93：Friendly staff Open fire and log burners

Review 94：nothing

Review 95：Nothing!!!

Review 96：Good atmosphere!! Good beer!! Good food !! Very friendly with pets!!!

Review 97：no issues

Review 98：The Ale Great staff Location cleanliness of room

Review 99：Evening meal over priced

Review 100：Location and ambience

Review 101：Rooms a bit small but this is a very old pub

Review 102：Super village location and feeling of a proper English pub with good food and good beer

Review 103：Comfortable room, great breakfast, lovely bar (we are regular visitors)

Review 104：having to go home.

Review 105：good location.loved the local brew.and food.our pets first holiday she loved it.

Review 106：The noise of the extrasctors outside the bedroom window it kept us awake

Review 107：The food

Review 108：A bit expensive

Review 109：Beautiful location (and situated on the Cumbria way) Good food (be sure to make reservations) Clean room.

Review 110：Bed uncomfortable and room very small. Being a resident you still had to compete with many tourists to be served

Review 111：Food was excellent

Review 112：small based shower trayy

Review 113：car prking/ood

Review 114：Noisy cistern in en-suite.

Review 115：Location, weather and hospitality.

Review 116：food average and expensive

Review 117：room comfortable and clean staff friendly and helpful

Review 118：Brilliant staff, amazing location, excellent food and spotless rooms. (And bloody good beer too!)

Review 119：There was nothing that could possibly come under this heading.

Review 120：We liked the friendly good-humoured attitude of the staff. The location is superb and the Inn itself breathes history. The food, without being pretentious, was first rate

Review 121：At peak times the bar gets very crowded. There is no room for a residents only bar.

Review 122：We have stayed may times and it is always a pleasure. A great location good food and drink and friendly and helpful staff.

Review 123：Very busy on arrival,not sure where you went to book in.

Review 124：Excellent location,cosy warm room,dog friendly -no charge. Very good breakfast,pleasant staff.

Review 125：Nothing to dislike

Review 126：Friendly and helpful staff Delightful location Comfortable accommodation Excellent food & beverages Cosy and relaxing bar