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The Bridge House
3.8
based on 410 reviewsOpening hours of The Bridge House
Free entry
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN, United KingdomMap
Phone:Ticket inquiry: +44-1539432617
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Bridge House is located in Ambleside, a small town at the northern end of Lake Windermere, across a stream. It's a small loft that's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. It is said that in the past poor people built their houses on bridges in order to avoid taxes, which is also its special feature. The house is now uninhabited and has become a small landmark in the town for tourists to visit, although it is sometimes closed for maintenance. There are a lot of small shops near the bridge house, you can buy food and some souvenirs, it's good to hang out or sit for a while.
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The Perfect Stay
We booked this hotel to start off our week’s break and were very impressed. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. We arrived in the pouring rain and I was met at the car by the receptionist with a larg...
Quaint House
The Bridge House is a must see when in Ambleside. We just walked over to it and took photos, but we had to see it for ourselves after seeing art and photos of it so often while in the Lake District.
A tiny yet well preserved residence.
Ambleside is full of interesting features but this one is as quirky as they come. Why anyone would want to build a house on a bridge over a stream I don’t know, but hats off to ‘em. They made a good j...
Wonderful stay
A cosy and inviting setting, coupled with a well appointed and tasteful hotel, significantly enhanced by its friendly and approachable staff and superb breakfast. Great value.
Bridge house
The bridge house: found it, looked at it, ticked off the list, nothing wow. Surrounded by retail experience and eateries.