Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
££££·Keswick
Hotels
Luxury hotels and boutique stays
Modern BritishWaterfront Views
Inn on the Lake
£££·Ullswater
A contemporary lakeside hotel offering stunning views across Ullswater's pristine waters. Features modern accommodations and a restaurant celebrating local produce.
Country House HotelFamily Run
Lindeth Fell Country House
££·Bowness
This Edwardian country house hotel has been lovingly run by the Kennedy family for decades, creating a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that larger hotels struggle to match. Perched on Lindeth Fell with spectacular views over Windermere, it feels like staying in a grand family home. The traditional values and personal service make it a firm favourite with returning guests who appreciate its unhurried pace.
Traditional HotelLakefront Location
Macdonald Old England Hotel
£££·Bowness
This Victorian grande dame commands prime position right on the shores of Windermere, where you can watch steam launches chug past from your bedroom window. The hotel's traditional elegance suits its lakefront setting perfectly. It's the kind of place where afternoon tea feels obligatory and evening drinks on the terrace watching the sunset over England's largest natural lake become a cherished ritual.
Historic InnLocal Legend
The Castle Inn
£·Kendal
This 16th-century coaching inn in Kendal's historic heart has been serving travellers for over 400 years and shows no signs of stopping. Low beams, flagstone floors, and a genuine pub atmosphere make it feel authentically Cumbrian rather than touristy. The Castle Inn remains refreshingly unpretentious, offering honest accommodation and local ales in a building steeped in centuries of stories.
Contemporary BritishSpa & Wellness
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
£££·Grasmere
A luxurious lakeside retreat offering panoramic views of Grasmere Lake. Features an award-winning spa and elegant dining rooms serving locally sourced cuisine.
Country House HotelDog Friendly
The Keswick Country House Hotel
££·Keswick
This Victorian country house sits in peaceful grounds just outside Keswick's bustling centre, offering the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. The hotel genuinely welcomes four-legged guests with the same warmth as their human companions. Traditional hospitality meets modern comfort, with spacious grounds ideal for evening strolls after tackling the surrounding fells.
SeafoodLakeside Dining
The Porthole Restaurant
££·Bowness
A charming harbourside restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and local lake fish. Features a sun terrace overlooking Windermere's bustling marina.
Country HotelHistoric Charm
The Swan Hotel
££·Grasmere
This 17th-century coaching inn sits right in the heart of Wordsworth country, where literary pilgrims and fell walkers converge. Stone walls, oak beams, and roaring fires create the perfect base for exploring the central fells. The Swan's traditional charm feels authentic rather than contrived, with locals propping up the bar alongside visiting ramblers.
Luxury HotelSpa Retreat
The Wordsworth Hotel
£££·Grasmere
Perched above Grasmere village with commanding views over the lake and fells, this elegant Georgian hotel combines luxury with Lakeland tradition. The spa offers the perfect antidote to muddy boots and mountain air. After a day conquering the heights, sink into afternoon tea overlooking the very landscape that inspired the Romantic poets.
Luxury HotelRelais & Chateaux
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
££££·Windermere·Windermere
A Relais & Chateaux retreat offering garden suites, a private lake house and some of the finest hotel dining in the north of England.
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Luxury HotelExclusive
The Samling Hotel
££££·Windermere·Windermere
An exclusive hillside retreat with just eleven suites overlooking Windermere. Discreet, personal and thoroughly luxurious.
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Boutique Hotel
Linthwaite House
£££·Windermere·Windermere
Leeu Collection elegance meets Lake District landscape. The fell-view hot tub and chef Simon Rogan partnership elevate everything.
Country House HotelMichelin Star
Forest Side Hotel
££££·Grasmere·Grasmere
A Michelin-starred Victorian mansion in Grasmere where Kevin Tickle's kitchen garden dictates the menu. Serious food, serious comfort.
Lakeside HotelActivity Hotel
Another Place - The Lake
£££·Ullswater·Penrith
A lakeside hotel on Ullswater with a focus on outdoor adventure - wild swimming, kayaking, fell running, and forest bathing are all on the menu. The Living Space restaurant and the infinity pool overlooking the lake are magnificent.
Boutique Hotel
Cedar Manor Hotel
££·Windermere·Windermere
An intimate Victorian hotel where personal touches and seasonal cooking create one of Windermere's most relaxing stays.
Country House Hotel
Borrowdale Gates Hotel
£££·Borrowdale·Borrowdale
A tranquil retreat in Borrowdale's green heart, with fell views from every room and a kitchen that champions Cumbrian produce.
Country House HotelRelais & Chateaux
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
££££·Windermere·Windermere
A Relais & Chateaux country house hotel with its own private lake, spa lodges with hot tubs, and two acclaimed restaurants. The Lake House suites are the most romantic rooms in the Lake District.
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Lakeside HotelWindermere Views
Langdale Chase
££££·Windermere·Windermere
A grand Lakeland mansion on the shores of Windermere, recently restored with spectacular results. The lake views from the restaurant and most rooms are jaw-dropping, and the new spa is world-class.
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Spa HotelWaterfall
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
£££·Borrowdale·Borrowdale
Set beside its own waterfall on Derwentwater's shore, with an infinity pool, spa and lake-view rooms that define Lakeland luxury.
Luxury LodgeLangdale Retreat
Brimstone Hotel
££££·Langdale·Windermere
A collection of luxury suites and lodges in the Langdale Valley with a stunning spa, fire pit, and slate-clad architecture that feels both modern and rooted in the Cumbrian landscape.
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Country House HotelHilltop Retreat
The Samling
££££·Windermere·Windermere
A boutique country house hotel perched on a hillside above Windermere with panoramic lake views. Just 12 rooms means the service is impossibly personal, and the restaurant sources much of its produce from the 67-acre grounds.