The Drunken Duck Inn

The Drunken Duck Inn - A historic Lake District pub with mountain-view rooms, brewery ales, and complimentary leisure access

This much-loved Lake District pub features a quirky, contemporary-country style with smart yet relaxed interiors. The Drunken Duck Inn offers double rooms with private terraces showcasing mountain views, walk-in showers, and flat-screen TVs. Lunch includes meze sharing plates or ribollita, while the evening menu features dishes like treacle-glazed beef shin and hake with pickled samphire. Guests can sample six or seven house-brewed ales at the bar and enjoy complimentary access to Langdale Hotel's leisure facilities. A continental breakfast is available each morning at The Drunken Duck Inn. The property sits at a crossroads two-and-a-half miles from Ambleside, near landmarks like Brockhole on Windermere (4 km) and Tarn Hows (3 km). A drying room is provided for walkers, and the garden includes a veranda and grassy terrace.

Pros

Complimentary afternoon tea and access to neighboring Langdale Hotel's leisure facilities.

Open kitchen showcasing the 15-person culinary team preparing regional dishes.

Rooms feature private entrances, terraces with mountain views, and rustic-chic bathrooms.

Located near scenic trails, with a drying room and local walk guides available.

House-brewed ales and a relaxed yet refined dining atmosphere.

Cons

No on-site spa or swimming pool (accessible via partner facilities).

Limited public transport options due to the rural crossroads location.