All Our Cumbria Hotels
The combined collection of all our Cumbria hotels: The Lake District and beyond! Take a look at the map and find the hotel in exactly the right location for you. Or sit down with a mug of tea and browse for some holiday inspiration. Here's our pick of the best places to stay in Cumbria. Their order bears no reflection of our preference.
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Tower Bank Arms
Ambleside, Cumbria
Classic and atmospheric Lakeland village inn, next to Beatrix Potter's former home. Good local food and ales, just four rooms, fine walks from the door. A mile from Lake Windemere.
4 rooms from $150Fishing - Top trout fishery on nearby Esthwaite WaterInn - Authentic village innGreat walks - Good walking from the door, as well as a good base for walks further afieldSights nearby - Beatrix Potter's house next door -
Holbeck Ghyll Hotel
Windermere, Cumbria
Comfortable, luxurious country house style in this classic former hunting lodge, with Michelin starred food. Fabulous views over Lake Windemere from restaurant and many rooms. Small spa, extensive grounds.
20 rooms from $258Garden - Fine grounds sloping to the lakeViews - Great views of the lakeRestaurant - Michelin starRomantic - Good for couples. -
Linthwaite House Hotel
Windermere, Cumbria
Slick, stylish yet relaxed Edwardian hotel, with gorgeous hilltop views over Lake Windemere and the fells. Good walking from the door, excellent restaurant. Ask for larger rooms with views.
30 rooms from $275Exclusive offer - Dine for FREEViews - Hilltop views over the lake and fellsGreat walks - Great walking from the doorRestaurant - Excellent restaurantSailing - Can be booked nearby.Recommended by - I Escape, Tablet, Good Hotel Guide, Johansens, Kiwi Collection, Travel Intelligence -
Swinside Lodge Hotel
Keswick, Cumbria
Intimate 'drinks before dinner' atmosphere in this charming Regency house hotel in a peaceful valley near Keswick. Excellent walking on its doorstep and a stroll from Derwentwater.
7 rooms from $316Great walks - At the foot of Cat Bells, with the Allerdale Ramble a short walk awayQuiet - Very peaceful settingRecommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Augill Castle
nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Eccentric, fabulous family castle hotel stuffed with antiques and four posters in pretty rural setting midway between the Lake District and the Dales. Good base for expeditions if you have a car. Excellent for children and families.
14 rooms from $258Child friendly - Lots to do for children, including cookery classesFull of character - Antiques, four posters, curios - a real castleCooking classes - Cookery school for kidsFour poster beds - For romantics. -
Hipping Hall Hotel
Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire
Contemporary farmhouse feel in this roadside hotel with a great restaurant, slick rooms, relatively insulated from nearby A65. 20 minute drive from the Lake District.
9 rooms from $193Remote - Off the beaten track.Views - Great views from hotel -
Howtown Hotel
nr Penrith, Cumbria
Wonderful old-fashioned, down-to-earth hotel, popular with walkers. No frills like TVs or phones, good value with great views and hearty meals. Tranquil lakeside setting. Closed in winter.
13 rooms from $267Great walks - Fabulous base for walks from the front doorViews - Beautiful views over UllswaterTraditional - Old fashioned, no frillsSailing - Can be booked nearby.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide -
The Cottage in the Wood
nr Keswick, Cumbria
Great food and remote location in a converted 17th century coaching inn in a mountain forest, with magnificent views. Cottagey feel, popular with walkers, good value.
10 rooms from $177Great walks - Ideally suited for overnighting and fell walkingViews - Overlooking the Skiddaw rangeRestrictions on children - No children under 10Remote - Off the beaten track.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Punch Bowl Inn
Lyth Valley, Cumbria
Plush boutique styling in this 18thC inn in a sleepy Lake District village with sweeping valley views. Decent food, power showers, flat screen TVs. Good base but need a car.
9 rooms from $153Four poster beds - For romantics.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Wasdale Head Inn
near Gosforth, Cumbria
Famous climbing inn at the head of Wasdale, spectacularly sited below Scafell Pike with magnificent views. Hearty food and simple but comfortable rooms. Self catering available.
12 rooms from $190Views - All bedrooms have stunning views of WasdaleClimbing - At the foot of England's highest mountainGreat walks - Top hill walkingRemote - Off the beaten track. -
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Windermere, Cumbria
Immaculate, spoiling Relais & Chateaux country house hotel, with luxurious bedrooms, private suites in the grounds, top notch service and well reviewed dining. Separate Lake House with suites, pool and spa.
26 rooms from $467Exclusive offer - Spa BreakRestaurant - Recommended.Spa - Lake House guests only, otherwise access to local spaRestrictions on children - No children under 7Romantic - Good for couples. -
The Pheasant Inn
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Stay at this old coaching inn, with fine dining and a bistro, to avoid the crowds. Close to Lake Bassenthwaite, in the less touristy north, it's cosy, with access to local spa and pool.
15 rooms from $290Great walks - Sale Fell on its doorstep, Skiddaw range 10 mins awaySpa - Access to private local spa with swimming pool.Restrictions on children - No children under 8Fishing - Excellent fishing nearby.Recommended by - Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays -
Sun Inn
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
Characterful and ancient town pub with rooms in charming market town near the Lake District and the Dales. Popular with locals for its award winning menu. A great base for serious walking, but need a car.
11 rooms from $159Local exploring - Great base for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.Inn - Authentic market town pubLively - Popular with localsFull of characterRecommended by - Sawdays -
Grange Hotel
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
One of a kind and full of character: old fashioned, genteel Victorian hotel in a Lake District seaside resort. Ornate rooms, fine dining, pool and spa. Weddings galore.
58 rooms from $177Full of characterSeaside - Ideal for a seaside holiday.Romantic - Good for couples.Spa
