Opening Hours

Bar: Noon - Close

Food Served most Lunch & Evenings

Subject to change (please see “what’s new” below)

Newly renovated lounge

Newly renovated lounge

We have smartened up the public areas

We have smartened up the public areas

The woods are full of bluebells in springtime.  Magnificent!

The woods are full of bluebells in springtime. Magnificent!

Jet flying overhead

Jet flying overhead

The river next to the hotel in autumn

The river next to the hotel in autumn

Winter is magnificent when it snows.  Wrap up warm...

Winter is magnificent when it snows. Wrap up warm…

News

It’s a constant challenge keeping on top of maintaining this fine old gem of a building. 400 years of Lakeland weather takes its toll! Most of our roof has now been re-slated, putting paid to the days of dashing round with buckets in every downpour, to catch the drips. We are always looking to upgrade the rooms and public areas, whilst keeping the character of the place intact. William Wordsworth, once our neighbour, would surely still recognise the historic interiors, whilst current visitors love the fine beers, fine food and fabulous staff.

Badger Bar Blast

Posted: November 19th, 2015

There's a great forecast for the new Badger Bar Blast fell race this Saturday 21st November. Cold and sunny with perhaps some snow on the fells. Enter on the day or just come for a pint afterwards in front of the log fire. Good luck to all the runners who get to climb Loughrigg not once but twice, and visit Silver Howe, via a couple of nice boggy sections.

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Re-open and looking good!

Posted: November 18th, 2015

The bar has been improved, 3 fantastic new bathrooms installed, a new kitchen is in, the halls have been repainted, and more besides. After lots of noise, dust and mess we are now open again and ready for business.

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see you soon.....

Posted: November 4th, 2015

we are now closed for renovation but we look forward to welcoming everyone when we re-open Thursday 19th November...

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Closed until 19th November

Posted: November 2nd, 2015

We have got workmen in for a couple of weeks, as we make further improvements. A new kitchen, new bathrooms, better bar, gallons of paint. Lots of noise and dust now but it will all be worth it. Come and see for yourselves!

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it's half term!

Posted: October 26th, 2015

It's half term and we are open all day every day this week for drinks and meals. Pop in on a walk or use us as a base before your hike. We have tasty meals, catering for everyone, served noon till 9pm everyday. Our open fires are roaring and a warm welcome awaits.....

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autumn is in the air....

Posted: September 17th, 2015

With a distinct autumnal nip in the air the lakes and mountains are looking beautiful. Perfect weather for hiking and we are an ideal starting spot for many a walk, scramble or climb. Join us for a drink, something to eat or stay with us for a night or two... parking is ample and free for clients.

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The Westmorland County Show

Posted: September 1st, 2015

The Westmorland County Show is next Thursday, 10th September... voted as one of the UK’s favourite Agricultural Shows, and Cumbria's Tourism Event of the Year, it is one of the largest one day Shows in the Country.....

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an event filled august

Posted: August 1st, 2015

august has so much going on, from agricultural shows to music festivals & sheep dog trials. When you're in the area, pop in for a drink or something to eat - we would love to see you....

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Ambleside Sports

Posted: July 28th, 2015

Ambleside Sports is this Thursday! We are within walking distance of Rydal Park where everything is happening so why not pop along, have a drink or something to eat? The Badger Bar serves home cooked meals and light snacks from noon until 9pm. We look forward to welcoming you......

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JANE ARMSTRONG swims 70 high tarns over 7 weeks for Jessie's Fund

Posted: July 7th, 2015

A big thanks to Jane for playing her fiddle in the Badger Bar this weekend after the latest leg of her epic charity climb and swim. We wish Jane good luck as she continues to climb the height of Everest and swim over 70 lakeland tarns, raising money for "Jessie's Fund". Good luck Jane!

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