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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Heating
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Garden
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Bar
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private check-in/check-out
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Daily housekeeping
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Board games/puzzles
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Special diet menus - on request
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Kid meals
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Electric vehicle charging station
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Outdoor furniture
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Pet bowls
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Pet basket
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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24-hour security
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Property Description
Scenic Location
Nestled in Ambleside near Lake Windermere, enjoy breathtaking mountain views during your stay at The Drunken Duck Inn.
Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in our cozy, non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and luxurious bedding.
Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant offering a wide array of British, local, and international cuisines, with special options available on request.
Experience the charm of The Drunken Duck Inn - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
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Guest Reviews
Lovely room. Great location and fantastic food.
Utterly incredible location (don't be put off by photos of the road - it's a very quiet). Our room was very large with a fabulous bathroom (roll top bath .... bliss!) and super comfortable bed. And the food is outstanding. All the staff we encountered were helpful and courteous with a relaxed, friendly attitude.
Hmmmm..... there was a heatwave when we stayed and a fan in the room would have helped somewhat, but who plans those kinds of temperatures in the Lake District?!?
Stunning setting
Worn carpet on landing, restaurant fan buzzing under floor with industrial kitchen chimney by the window…
This place has become a chic boutique hotel and restaurant, no longer a true Lakes inn. Looks like the interior designer had a field day with the decor and books/ornaments. Food too expensive for an inn in the Lakes - I don’t doubt the quality but felt I was being told to eat healthily and fashionably with pretentious menus and ingredients. No welcoming lounge. To be fair, the bedroom was very comfortable and couldn’t fault the staff.
The whole approach, as described above.
Location is great. We have visited in the past and decided to night-stop for a treat. It is a wonderful place to stop for a drink and watch the world go by.
We are getting older and have reduced mobility. We were disappointed to find so little to help those with mobility needs. The receptionist kindly carried our overnight bags upstairs and pointed out the 'shortcut' to the dining area, we were reluctant to use this route as there were no bannisters on the stairway. The bedroom was warm and comfortable and the bathroom had a large impressive bathtub. Unfortunately, there were no guard rails to assist entry and exit
We enjoyed a drink sitting outside, but I was disappointed that traditional beers had been replaced by heavily 'citrussed' Brewdog- style makes I changed to a beer labelled 'traditional bitter' only to find it had a strong Citrus
aftertaste.
The dinner menu puzzled us as it seemed to reflect extremes of taste. The majority of offerings were 'vegetarian ' but the alternatives were 'game'. The whole menu seemed to be based on the use of cabbage.
I had the venison which was very good. My wife, who is not a fan of game had a choice of venison or wood pigeon, so opted for a celeriac and hazelnut 'Kiev', which was bland
The puddings were very nice but the whole meal was expensive for what it contained.
The breakfast broke away from what I would regard as Cumbrian fare to offer beef and potato hash, which was bland and unattractive to look at The sourdough toast and jam were very nice - fortunately.
This was a disappointing stay that failed to provide a good value proposition.
I would be challenged to select a dinner from the menu if we had stayed two nights.
Fantastic location and charm
No shower in room
Lovely place run by Lovely people.
The breakfast was pretty good
The option of a full English breakfast
Food was exceptional, staff attentive and friendly, great wine list and local ales and the room and the bath was perfect after a long day of walking!
The D Duck is in an ideal location. Just far enough up a hill to keep the crowds away.
Charming old property on a stunning location. Delicious and unusual breakfast. Very sweet staff. Great bathroom and very warm.
Everything was lovely
A great location with everything you want in such an establishment. The staff were friendly and helpful. Bar prices are not out of the way. The bar has a good buzz and good selection.
I have known the Duck for over 50 years and although I enjoyed our stay it wasn’t as good as I had hoped. The staff are great but things were beginning to slide a little. The access to the accommodation was weedy and the patio area was locked and overgrown. Repairs were wanting. The food was good but rather expensive. It was OK, but at the price , I wanted better.
This was a return visit after 15 years and we weren't disappointed. It's had a makeover and feels a bit less traditional and rustic than it used to - but the staff are friendly and efficient and standards are high. The room was cosy and the bed exceptionally comfortable, and we had a classic postcard vista of Helvellyn from the private seating area outside our room.
Just be aware that there's a strong emphasis on vegetarian dishes - don't build up your hopes for a breakfast fry-up, for example. The menu's imaginative but some of the plant based dishes can seem a little bland. And it's not cheap - but this is the Lakes.
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