Book Briery Wood Hotel in Ambleside, Lake District

Briery Wood Hotel holds Two AA Rosettes for its restaurant, where menus feature Herdwick lamb, local Cumbrian cheeses, and fresh trout sourced from nearby farmers and butchers. The afternoon tea offers savoury items such as mini fish and chips and mini beef burgers alongside Beatrix Potter-themed cakes and freshly baked scones. Guests can also dine al fresco on the terrace during warmer weather or request private dining for special occasions.

The hotel offers 25 bedrooms, including garden rooms with direct access to the landscaped grounds and a Juliet balcony room (Room 12) with views of the garden. Each room provides an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and a hospitality tray restocked daily with sweets and biscuits. The landscaped gardens and woodland surround the property, with Highland cattle roaming nearby, and the Holbeck Bar serves local craft ales and fine spirits by the fire.

Dogs receive a welcome bag with treats and a toy upon arrival, and the garden rooms allow easy outdoor access for pets. Families can request children's menus from the restaurant, and the hotel provides high chairs and a separate lounge area for meals with dogs. The grounds include ample space for walking, and the hotel's location near Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre offers outdoor activities suitable for all ages.

Set a 5-minute walk from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and a 2-minute drive from Ambleside, the hotel is surrounded by fields and woodland. Lake Windermere is within walking distance, and the Langdales can be reached by car in under 10 minutes. Mountain biking routes start from the doorstep, and Grizedale Forest is a short drive away.

The hotel offers a Two of Us wedding package that includes a private dining room, a free Windermere lake cruise, and a late checkout at 12:00. An outdoor gazebo provides an alternative ceremony venue when weather permits. The wedding coordinator handles all details, from menu planning to registrar liaison, and the hotel maintains close relationships with local registrars.

Dining: Two AA Rosette restaurant with local Cumbrian ingredients

Rooms: Garden rooms with direct garden access and Juliet balcony rooms

Pet: Dog welcome bag with treats, toy, and separate dining lounge

Wedding: Two of Us package with lake cruise and private dining

Location: 5-minute walk to Lake Windermere watersports centre