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3 star

Brow Head Hotel, Barrow-In-Furness

Empress Villas, 1 Empress Drive, Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 3DZ
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Rooms from  £31.00 [6 rooms total]
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Guest Rating: 4.1 / 5 4.1 / 5

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About the hotel

On Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness, this small family-run hotel has offered hospitality for over 35 years, and today offers comfortable accommodation at great-value rates.

The hotel is approximately 1.5 km from the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness and offers a range of accommodation to suit the budget of any traveller. There are 2 suites with full en suite bathrooms facilities, and economy standard rooms with shared bathrooms.

If you include your mobile phone number when booking, you can receive a free SMS text message confirmation.

Discounted advance payment rates are available.

The Brow Head Hotel offers a relaxed atmosphere to create a home-from-home for its guests.

The hotel was built in the late 1890s and offers quaint, large rooms with original woodwork. A friendly family atmosphere awaits you, with good service making the hotel ideal for couples, families, business customers or adventure seekers.

ADSL Internet access is available throughout the hotel at an additional charge, and is provided by Devolo.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Family Rooms,
  • Luggage Storage,
  • Parking ,
  • Soundproofed Rooms,
  • Garden,
  • Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out,
  • Heating,
  • All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
  • Non-Smoking Rooms,
  • Newspapers,
  • Free Parking,
  • Pets Allowed,
  • Gay Friendly.

Activities

  • Golf Course (within 3 km).

Services

  • Fax/Photocopying,
  • Car Rental,
  • Currency Exchange,
  • Internet Services,
  • Airport Shuttle,
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
  • Dry Cleaning,
  • Packed Lunches,
  • Ticket Service.

Hotel Policies

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 15:00 hours until 23:30 hours.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby.

Pets

Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Internet

Internet via modem is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 8.00 per 24 hours.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. One child under 15 years stays free of charge in an extra bed. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.95 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Payment - We accept

  • Visa,
  • Master Card,
  • American Express,
  • Diners Card,
  • JCB.
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Important Information

Payment Information:
Full payment will be taken 4 days before arrival for reservations made on Maestro and Visa debit cards. Credit cards, such as Mastercard, Visa Credit and Electron, American Express/Diners and JCB, will be pre-authorised and debited 2-4 days before arrival. Payment for reservations for public holidays and peak periods will be taken 7 days before arrival. Reservations for the hotel’s special advance payment discount rates remain payable upon booking.

Room information

Junior Suite (Room 5) more info

Room Interior

The room has modern decor and furnishings. The room has satellite TV with over 60 channels, including one movie channel. The room is fully gas central heated. The room has large windows with views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea with wildlife and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe). There is also a view of the rear garden.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Bathroom,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Radio,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Iron,
  • Shower,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Economy Standard Single Room (Room 6) more info

Room Interior

This small, comfortably furnished room is ideal for short stays or for economy business travellers. The room has warm, modern decor and furnishings, including a table, wardrobe and leather chair. There is also a washbasin in the room. This room is near a shared bathroom facility. The room is fully gas central heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. The room has a large window, which opens, with views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea (with wildlife) and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe).

Amenities:

  • Radio,
  • Video,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Heating,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker.

Economy Standard Double Room (Room 1) more info

Room Interior

A medium-sized room with fresh décor. The room is fully gas central heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. A washbasin is in the room, and a shared bathroom is next to this room. The large windows, which can be opened, offer views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea (with wildlife) and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe). There is also a view of the main town.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • Radio,
  • CD Player,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker.

Economy Standard Double Room (Room 3) more info

Room Interior

Although not en suite, the spacious room has 1 double bed and 1 single bed. It is available for single, double, twin or triple use. The satellite TV offers over 60 channels, including one movie channel. The room has been tastefully redecorated with a refreshing green theme. The room is fully gas central-heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. The room overlooks the hotel’s rear garden, with a view of the Irish Sea in the far distance. The rate shown (not the single occupancy rate) covers accommodation for up to 3 people. The rate also includes breakfast for up to 2 people. Extra guests aged 15 or above can have breakfast for GBP 10.95.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Radio,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Economy Standard Double Room (Room 4) more info

Room Interior

This Economy Standard Room is bright and fresh, with refreshing blue décor, comfortable chair and a built-in wooden wardrobe. The room has a double bed. This is a comfortable room, cheaper than an en suite room. A shared bathroom is next to this room. The rate shown (not the single occupancy rate) covers accommodation for up to 3 people. The rate also includes breakfast for up to 2 people. Extra guests aged 15 or above can have breakfast for GBP 10.95.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • Radio,
  • CD Player,
  • Video,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker.

Large Suite (Room 2) more info

Room Interior

This large suite is tastefully decorated in lilac. There is a spacious bureau-desk with a lamp. The room’s satellite TV offers over 60 channels, including one movie channel. The large bathroom has a top-of-the-range mixer shower, a toilet, wash basin and radiator. The built-in wardrobe offers lots of storage space. The room is fully gas central heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. The large windows offer views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea (with wildlife) and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe). There is also a view of the main town. There is a sofa bed in the sitting area, which can accommodate 2 children or 2 adults. The rate shown (not the single occupancy rate) covers accommodation for up to 4 people. The rate also includes breakfast for up to 2 people. Extra guests aged 15 or above can have breakfast for GBP 10.95.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Pay TV,
  • Bathroom,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Radio,
  • Video,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Cable TV,
  • Seating Area,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Advance Payment Discount - Junior Suite more info

Room Interior

This advance payment rate is 10% less than the standard rate. The room has modern decor and furnishings. The room has satellite TV with over 60 channels, including one movie channel. The room is fully gas central heated. The room has large windows with views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea with wildlife and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe). There is also a view of the rear garden.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Radio,
  • Video,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Advance Payment Discount - Large Suite more info

Room Interior

This advance payment rate is 10% less than the standard rate. This large suite is tastefully decorated in lilac. There is a spacious bureau-desk with a lamp. The room’s satellite TV offers over 60 channels, including one movie channel. The large bathroom has a top-of-the-range mixer shower, a toilet, wash basin and radiator. The built-in wardrobe offers lots of storage space. The room is fully gas central heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. The large windows offer views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea (with wildlife) and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe). There is also a view of the main town. There is a sofa bed in the sitting area, which can accommodate 2 children or 2 adults. The rate shown (not the single occupancy rate) covers accommodation for up to 4 people. The rate also includes breakfast for up to 2 people. Extra guests aged 15 or above can have breakfast for GBP 10.95.

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • CD Player,
  • Toilet,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker,
  • Safety Deposit Box,
  • Radio,
  • Video,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Seating Area,
  • Satellite TV,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Shower,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Work Desk,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer.

Advance Payment Discount - Standard Single Room more info

Room Interior

This advance payment rate is 10% cheaper than the standard rate. This small, comfortably furnished room has warm, modern decor and furnishings, including a table, wardrobe and leather chair. There is also a washbasin in the room. This room is near a shared bathroom facility. The room is fully gas central heated and all of the windows are double-glazed. The room has a large window, which opens, with views of the local estuary with boats, tidal sea (with wildlife) and a view of distant hills (Black Coombe).

Amenities:

  • Radio,
  • Video,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Heating,
  • Bathrobe,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker.

Advance Payment Discount - Standard Double / Twin Room more info

Room Interior

This advance payment rate is 10% less than the standard rate. The room allocated is subject to availability, but will be a standard double or family room (rooms 1, 3 or 4).

Amenities:

  • DVD Player,
  • Radio,
  • CD Player,
  • Shared Bathroom,
  • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
  • Iron,
  • Heating,
  • Work Desk,
  • Ironing Facilities,
  • TV,
  • Hairdryer,
  • Tea/Coffee Maker.

Restaurants and Bars

All room rates include a generous and tasty "Your Choice" full English breakfast for up to 2 people (breakfast for additional guests are at an additional cost).

Vegetarian, vegan, Jewish and other diets are catered for upon prior request. If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact the hotel in advance in order to inform them, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

If you don't have time for breakfast, the hotel offers "Breakfast-to-go!", which is also available upon request.

The hotel also offers full packed lunches upon request.

Directions

Hotel Map

By Car (from the M6 motorway):
- Leave the M6 at junction 36 following the signs for the South Lakes and Barrow/Ulverston (A590).
- Follow all signs for A590 Ulverston/Dalton and then Barrow (bypass Dalton on your left and South Lake Wild Animal Park on your right).
- Once on the main Barrow Road, follow signs for the A590, Dock Museum, Docks and Walney Island.
- This will take you past Asda on your left, Furness Business Park on your right, and towards the Hollywood Retail Park. Tesco should be directly in front of you.
- Turn right at this large roundabout, keeping Tesco on your left-hand side and Comet on your right.
- At the next roundabout, turn right. This will bring you onto a black and gold bridge.
- Turn left at the traffic lights and the Brow Head Hotel is at the top of the hill, on the left-hand side, opposite the King Alfred pub.

By Rail/Air:
Rail and air links (small airport) are available, please contact operators for further information. Hotel transfers from Walney Airport or Barrow train station are available at an additional cost. Further details are available on request. Please contact the hotel directly for more information, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email. An airport shuttle service from and to Manchester Airport or Newcastle Airport is also available upon prior request at an additional cost. Limousine, stretch limousines, taxis and 8-seater taxis can be booked through the hotel and are charged depending on your requirements.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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