The Britannia Inn

Lovely Lakeland pub with restaurant and rooms. Great beer, good food and friendly staff. Also dog friendly and great for walkers and bikers.

The Britannia is an old Lakeland inn, so you can’t expect all the amenities of a modern hotel. However, I would forego a lift (elevator) in favour of such a lovely and evocative place. The hotel is really well run, with excellent staff. The bedrooms have been refurbished with modern en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, smart TV etc. We ate in the hotel on both nights of our stay and found the food very good. The breakfasts were exceptional, comprising all locally sourced produce. There is a first class selection of local cask beers and a lovely outdoor seating area and garden. The atmosphere is very relaxed, which makes for a fantastic, restful stay. A brilliant few days in Elterwater. Thank you Britannia.

My two walking chums and I each with our own room, couldn’t praise this more highly. Everyone of the staff were friendly and helpful. The beer was great, the food too, and I got more than I bargained for when I asked for the full monty breakfast which as well as black pudding included haggis! Delicious! This set is up nicely for our 7 hour climb. Also whoever does the gardening is a genius. Beautiful flowers, vegetation and hanging baskets. Good value for money too. A massive thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We left as friends after our 2 day stay. Thank you all at the Britannia. Jeremy, Chris and our American chum, Tony. The Lakes was on his bucket list, now superbly fulfilled.

A charming pub in a great location, but can get crowded. Comfortable room, modern bathroom, everything clean and tidy. Coffee-making facilities in the room a plus. Good food in the restaurant (including breakfast) and a good selection of beers in the bar. Service is directed mainly towards bar customer, so it can be difficult to get attention as a hotel guest. Parking in a dedicated carpark just over the road.

This is a very old building and the bedroom we had was very small but well equipped with a good shower and comfortable bed. Unfortunately there was noise from the bathrooms of two adjoining rooms when used. The staircase is very narrow and there are extra steps and low doorways. However the staff members are always cheerful and willing to help with luggage. Be aware that this is a very popular pub serving large numbers of people throughout the day and evening.

Fantastic location in the most scenic part of the lakes.Super room with a view to the front of the inn room 3. Super king bed so comfy we didnt want to get out of it in the morning.Excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff.

Lovely and clean and hot shower xx

Dining room was smelly and landings were poorly lite

Good accommodation, good beer and great food.

Cosy historic pub, excellent food Covid compliant, and set in a great area for walking, to Coniston, Dungeon Gyll, Little Langdale, Grasmere and Ambleside. Or spending the afternoon sat beside the fire!