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The Drunken Duck Inn

Barngates | Off B5286, Ambleside LA22 0NG, England
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The Drunken Duck Inn
Ranked #51 of 77 Ambleside B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 252 Reviews
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

En route somewhere else we stayed for one night. We stayed in deluxe room (no 10) which is in a slightly soulless annex building next door to the pub. It was perfectly clean and functional - but cheaply fitted and just a bit depressing. Dinner was full - but had no atmosphere - lots of occasion diners listening out for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We spent our last night in the Lakes District here and we could not have been happier. We were made to feel at home immediately. The room was quiet and cosy and the bath fantastic after a day of walking. We enjoyed the most devine scones,jam and cream for afternoon tea before being treated to a fabulous meal. The food... More

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Ilkley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Stayed for 2 nights with dinner on one of the nights and had a great time. Location-beatiful. View of Ambleside, but out in the country. Easy access to Coniston, Hawkshead, Tarn Howes etc Bar & Restaurant-Had been updated since I last stayed & lovely. Open fire in bar, great wine list (if a tad pricey) and good selection of beers/lagers... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Stayed here for a night in May. Room was nice and bed was comfy. Dinner in the pub was a mixed bag, the mains were excellent but the service was not good. Plates left at our table while staff repeatedly walked past and slow service with drinks. A shame because the cooking was very good. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Drunken Duck. Our room was lovely- the doggy prints were very cute. Dinner and breakfast were excellent and afternoon tea a special treat. With the chic, coziness of the rooms, the vibe of the pub and the wonderful food it was a most enjoyable stay. If all hotels and inns provided the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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We stopped for a light lunch whiclst out walking. Service was grood, food was delightful Would definitely go again when next iin the lakes Would also love to stay in the hotel More

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Ilkley
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
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My wife and I first visited the duck 4 years ago in our mid 20's before we were married as a first holiday together and its lovely, relaxing setting has drawn us back there time and time again (5 times infact!). Mary the receptionist is always so friendly and your made to feel like a proper guest should be. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Spent a Sunday night in February with hubby. A lot of snow had fallen on the Saturday evening so when we arrived late on the Sunday morning the whole area was covered in snow. It looked beautiful. We stayed in the Garden Room which is lovely (as it should be for the price) but they could spruce up the balcony... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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My wife had bought me a night away for my 40th on the recommendation of a friend, the restaurant is of a rosette standard so i was really looking forward to the meal. When we arrived we arrived we shown to our room which was very nice comfy and cosy with a nice en-suite. We went for a complimentary cream... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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Visited for Sunday lunch which was of the highest quality and the service was quick. The drinks pump the price up but there is no questioning the quality of the food More

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Address: Barngates | Off B5286, Ambleside LA22 0NG, England
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