Lake District Hotels
You won’t find any of the major hotel chains in the Lake District; most accommodation is either family-owned or controlled by smaller groups. However, the area does have a huge range of properties to suit every pocket and taste, ranging from small bed and breakfasts to converted manor houses. Things can get very busy in July/August and on bank holiday weekends. Book well in advance for visits during these periods.
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| Name | Location | Notes | Online Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | Ambleside (Elterwater) | Popular pub and inn overlooking Elterwater village green. |  |
| Cherry Garth | Ambleside | Between Ambleside and Windermere (lake). | |
| Compston House | Ambleside | American-style bed and breakfast | |
| Lakes Lodge | Ambleside | Contemporary bed and breakfast accommodation. | |
| Log House | Ambleside | Restaurant offering 3 luxury bedrooms. | |
| Regent | Ambleside | Run by the Hewitt family for over 25 years. | |
| Rothay Manor | Ambleside | Regency style house set in its own grounds. | |
| Three Shires Inn | Ambleside (Little Langdale) | Built in the late 19th century and popular with walkers. | |
| Waterhead Hotel | Ambleside | Stylish hotel overlooking Windermere. | |
| Armathwaite Hall | Bassenthwaite Lake | 17th century stately home situated in 400 acres of deer park and woodland. | |
| Castle Inn | Bassenthwaite Lake | Offers extensive leisure facilities. | |
| Lakeside Country Guest House | Bassenthwaite Lake | Holder of an RAC 5 diamond award for hospitality, location and cuisine. | |
| Link House | Bassenthwaite Lake | Victorian country guest house. | |
| Belsfield | Bowness | Victorian mansion with great views of Windermere. | |
| Craig Manor | Bowness | Family-run hotel overlooking the lake. | |
| Elim Lodge Guest House | Bowness | Small bed and breakfast just north of the centre of Bowness. | |
| Glenburn | Bowness | Located between Bowness and Windermere. | |
| Glenville House | Bowness | Bed and breakfast with car parking. | |
| Hillthwaite House | Bowness | Family-run establishment with a great restaurant. | |
| Invergarry Guest House | Bowness | Small guest house roughly half-way between Bowness and Windermere. | |
| Ivy Bank | Bowness | Small guest house built in the late 19th century. | |
| Ivythwaite Lodge | Bowness | Guest house in a quiet location. | |
| Lonsdale Hotel | Bowness | Built in 1851. | |
| Macdonald Old England | Bowness | Victorian hotel offering 76 individually styled bedrooms. | |
| Montclare Guesthouse | Bowness | Guesthouse in the centre of Bowness. Close to the World of Beatrix Potter. | |
| Oakbank House | Bowness | The only 5-diamond rated property in the town. | |
| Ravenscroft Bed and Breakfast | Bowness | Small bed and breakfast. | |
| St John's Lodge | Bowness | Bed and breakfast offering free wireless internet access. | |
| Shepherds Hotel | Cockermouth | Modern hotel next to the Lakeland Sheep & Wool Centre. | |
| Black Bull | Coniston | Famous patrons have included Turner, Coleridge and Donald Campbell. | |
| Sun Hotel | Coniston | Great views of the Old Man. | |
| Dale Lodge Hotel | Grasmere | Small hotel at the southern end of Grasmere village. | |
| Forest Side | Grasmere | Set in 42 acres of landscaped and wooded gardens. | |
| Grasmere Red Lion | Grasmere | Traditional inn with many modern amenities. | |
| Macdonald Swan | Grasmere | 18th century coaching inn referred to in Wordsworth's poem The Waggoner. | |
| Moss Grove Organic Hotel | Grasmere | Environmentally-friendly hotel in the centre of Grasmere. | |
| Rothay Garden | Grasmere | Recipient of numerous awards including Les Routiers Hotel of the Year. | |
| Traveller's Rest | Grasmere | Country pub offering accommodation. | |
| Waterside | Grasmere | Next to the former home of William Wordsworth. | |
| Drunken Duck | Hawkshead | Known for its award-winning restaurant. | |
| King's Arms | Hawkshead | Offers 9 rooms with plenty of character. | |
| Queen's Head | Hawkshead | Dates back to the 16th century. | |
| Sawrey House Country Hotel | Hawkshead | Offers great views of Esthwaite Water. | |
| Sun Inn | Hawkshead | Pub in the centre of Hawkshead offering 8 rooms. | |
| Derwent Lodge Hotel | Keswick | Small hotel in Portinscale. | |
| Elm Tree Lodge Guest House | Keswick | Intimate guest house run by a mountaineering instructor. | |
| Grange Country House | Keswick | High quality bed and breakfast accommodation. | |
| Greystoke House | Keswick | Small, family-run guest house. | |
| Kings Arms | Keswick | Traditional 17th century coaching inn. | |
| Skiddaw Hotel | Keswick | Enjoys a central location in Keswick. | |
| Lodore Falls | Keswick, Derwent Water | Overlooks Derwent Water. | |
| Brackenrigg Inn | Ullswater | 18th century coaching inn with accommodation. | |
| Inn on the Lake | Ullswater | Sits in 15 acres of gardens that sweep down to the shore of Ullswater. | |
| Leeming House | Ullswater | Former manor house on the western shore of the lake. | |
| Pooley Bridge Inn | Ullswater | Popular pub dating back to the 19th century. | |
| Rampsbeck Country House | Ullswater | Charming 18th century manor house. | |
| Sharrow Bay | Ullswater | One of the finest hotels in the Lake District. | |
| Beech Hill | Windermere (Lake) | Boasts an indoor swimming pool, with sauna and solarium, and a private beach with jetty. | |
| Holbeck Ghyll | Windermere (Lake) | Actress Renee Zellweger stayed here during the making of the film Miss Potter. | |
| Landing Cottage Guest House | Windermere (Lake) | Small guest house at Lakeside. | |
| Langdale View Lodge | Windermere (Lake) | Log cabin available for rent at the White Cross Bay Leisure Park. | |
| Lindeth Fell Country House | Windermere (Lake) | Fantastic garden setting and views of the lake. | |
| Lindeth Howe Country House | Windermere (Lake) | Once owned by Beatrix Potter. | |
| Linthwaite House | Windermere (Lake) | Set in 14 acres of woods and gardens. | |
| Low Wood | Windermere (Lake) | 110-room hotel with leisure club and watersports centre. | |
| Storrs Hotel | Windermere (Lake) | Elegant grade II listed Georgian mansion set in 17 acres of landscaped grounds and woodland. | |
| Whitewater Hotel | Windermere (Lake) | A tasteful conversion of an old mill. | |
| Wild Boar Hotel | Windermere (Lake), Crook | Takes its name from the legend of Sir Richard de Gilpin of Crook who is said to have killed the last wild boar in the area here. | |
| Damson Dene | Windermere (Lake), Lyth Valley | Nestled in the Lake District's Lyth Valley, a tranquil area to the east of Windermere famous for its damson orchards. | |
| Newby Bridge | Windermere (Lake), Newby Bridge | Elegant Georgian mansion set in Mediterranean-style gardens overlooking Windermere. | |
| Swan | Windermere (Lake), Newby Bridge | This former coaching inn dates back to the 17th century. | |
| High Fold Guest House | Windermere (Lake), Troutbeck | Small bed and breakfast with excellent views of the surrounding countryside. | |
| Windermere Lodge | Windermere (Lake), Troutbeck | Luxury self-catering log cabin. | |
| Adam Place | Windermere (Town) | Small guest house just south of Windermere town centre. | |
| Applegarth | Windermere (Town) | Family-run Victorian mansion house. | |
| Howbeck | Windermere (Town) | Small hotel offering luxurious amenities. | |
| Rayrigg Villa | Windermere (Town) | Built in 1873 as the home of a local corn merchant. | |
| Southview | Windermere (Town) | Guest house with indoor swimming pool. | |
| Waverley | Windermere (Town) | Town centre hotel. | |
| Westbury House | Windermere (Town) | Family-run bed and breakfast. | |
| Willowsmere, The | Windermere (Town) | Built in 1860 as a family home. | |
| Woodlands | Windermere (Town) | Just a few minutes walk from Windermere town centre. | |