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Facilities
Property facilities
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private check-in/check-out
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Board games/puzzles
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Kid meals
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Outdoor furniture
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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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Free wired internet
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Private picnics
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Wine release events
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Japanese garden
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Covered parking
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Vegetarian menu options available
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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.
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
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.
The food was fantastic, we really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be returning. Perfect place to stay to explore the lakes.
Friendly and helpful staff Excellent food with an ethical slant...lots of vegetarian options as well as sustainable meat(venison)
No tea/coffee making in the room.
Lovely location. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Cosy room with lovely view over the valley.
Great breakfast
Evening menu limited if you weren’t into eating game
Lovely setting, nestling in the hills around The Lakes. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and there was no doubt that the staff/owners tried hard. However, some facilities and services were not up to the standard we have come to expect from hotels at this price:
Excellent food, all to a really high standard - the kitchen 'punches above its weight'
- Although described as a 'King Room' it was actually quite small ... but that is typical of hotels / inns of its age (1850s?)
- No tea & coffee facilities in the room. However, room service was very prompt when we asked for tea at 6:45am (The hotel said it was 'bizarre' (their word) that guests expect to be able to make tea/coffee in the room).
- No shower in the bathroom, just a handheld shower-head in the bath, with no shower curtain or screen.
- Only a tiny shelf for toiletries, so we had to put them on the floor … where they got very wet … because there’s no shower curtain/screen!
- Was it value for money? It was probably about 20-30% overpriced give the comments above re facilities/service. Would I stay there again? Maybe, but I would prefer to find somewhere that ‘ticked more boxes’ that the Drunken Duck did.
Very good breakfast
Would have liked a bit more choice for dinner.
Wonderful olde world charm with amazing views and outlook
Breakfast
We changed our room because the first bathroom was unsatisfactory. The second room was much nicer.
Bathroom in the first room.
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