Briery Wood Country House Hotel
Windermere
📍 Windermere, LA23 1LN
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Windermere, Millerground Landing: Excellent bathing water 2.0 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: DS Pugh (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Set in seven acres of gardens and woodland
- Located between Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District
- Menus celebrate local Lake District produce
- Highland cattle and sheep roam the grounds
- 23 individually styled rooms across four room types
Briery Wood Country House Hotel sits within seven acres of woodland and gardens, nestled between Windermere and Ambleside in the Lake District. The hotel offers cosy lounges, a spacious dining room and garden terrace where menus celebrate local Lake District produce, plus free on-site parking and a dog-friendly welcome. The grounds are also home to grazing Highland cattle and sheep, part of the owners' wider farming heritage. With 23 individually styled rooms across four types, there's a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding fells and lakes. Nearby attractions include the Armitt Museum & Library, Windermere Jetty and the From Auschwitz to Ambleside exhibition, all within a few miles, while Windermere station and a local beach are also close at hand, making this a convenient spot to unwind in the heart of the Lake District.
How far to…
- Windermere station
- 2.5 miles
- Beach
- 2 miles
- The Armitt Museum & Library
- 2.1 miles
- Windermere Jetty
- 2.6 miles
- From Auschwitz to Ambleside
- 2.6 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dog-friendly
- Parking
- Free on-site parking
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Garden View Rooms
- Superior Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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