Plan your weekend break in the Lake District today. Whether it’s a one night stay or a 2 night getaway, we have cosy hotels, B&Bs and cottages ready for you. Enjoy tranquil lakes, rolling hills and charming villages, making it the perfect spot to unwind and explore the heart of England.

4,683 properties

Inn in Ambleside · 3.05 mi from centre
9.4
99 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Three Shires Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force. This inn is 10 mi (16 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Hotel in Patterdale, Penrith · 7.99 mi from centre
8.6
208 reviews
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Located in Penrith, Patterdale Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Place Fell and Ullswater. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 9.67 mi from centre
9.2
503 reviews
When you stay at The Burn How Garden House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This upscale hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere · 9.48 mi from centre
7.7
1,081 reviews
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Just 2 minutes’ walk from Bowness centre, The Stags Head Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free local leisure passes and home-cooked food in the traditional pub restaurant. All of the rooms have en suite facilities, and feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The Stags Head is a traditional Lakeland building, and the popular pub offers regular live music and locally-brewed ales. The restaurant serves a range of full meals and light snacks, and a children’s menu is also available. Packed lunches can also be provided for guests. Lake Windermere is just a short walk away, offering boating trips, fishing and wonderful views. The World of Beatrix Potter is less than 200 metres away, and there are plenty of walking, cycling and hiking routes nearby.

Hotel in Seascale, Nether Wasdale · 10.87 mi from centre
8.5
942 reviews
With stunning views of the surrounding fells, The award-winning Strands Inn, Screes Inn & Strands Brewery all sit in the heart of Wasdale Valley. All rooms are en suite and traditional Cumbrian food is offered, along with cask ales brewed on the premises. Rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi is available throughout The Strands Hotel. Parking is also provided. The Strands and Screes Inn were built in 18th century and both retain many original features, with log fires and wooden beams throughout. Home cooked food is on the menu and beer is brewed in the on-site micro-brewery. The Strands and Screes Inn are perfectly positioned to explore the natural beauty of the Lake District National Parl. The deepest lake (Wastwater) and the mountain of Scafell Pike are both within walking distance.

Hotel in Seascale · 14.11 mi from centre
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With a stay at Gosforth Hall Inn in Seascale, you'll be in a national park, just a 4-minute walk from Gosforth Library and 6 minutes by foot from The Square. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Ponsonby Tarn and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Seascale Library.

Guest house in Windermere · 9.43 mi from centre
8.5
395 reviews
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Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities. The guest house offers luxurious en-suite rooms with wide-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Includes free off site health club with fully equipped gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, sauna, steam room & hot tub, 2 miles from Glenville, 6 minutes by car. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bowness and 15 minute walk from Windermere Railway Station, Glenville House guest house provides easy access to local sights. The World of Beatrix Potter museum and the Windermere Steamboat Museum are less than a 15 minute walk away, as is Lake Windermere itself. The hotel can provide information on guided and unguided walks and has free on-site parking. Gentle walks and more strenuous hikes start from both Bowness and Windermere.

Guest house in Windermere · 9.52 mi from centre
9.5
312 reviews
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Located in Windermere, 1.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 37 km from Derwentwater Lake, Montfort Cottage Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. Built in 19th century, this 4-star guest house is within 42 km of Askham Hall and 49 km of Trough of Bowland. Coniston Water is 25 km from the guest house. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house offers certain units with mountain views, and all units have a kettle. At the guest house, some units are allergy-free. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Muncaster Castle is 49 km from Montfort Cottage Guest House, while Kendal Castle is 16 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

Hotel in Keswick · 6.15 mi from centre
8.8
146 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel in Keswick, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Thirlmere and a 4-minute drive from Hellvellyn. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Lake Windermere and 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Ullswater.

Bed & breakfast in Windermere · 9.48 mi from centre
9.2
306 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Ellerbrook House in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This bed & breakfast is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Ullswater.

Apartment in Braithwaite · 10.53 mi from centre
9.5
58 reviews
Set in Braithwaite, 7 km from Derwentwater Lake and 12 km from Buttermere, Braithwaite House Rooms offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated apartment is located 36 km from Askham Hall and 41 km from World of Beatrix Potter. The property offers soundproof units and is located 48 km from Lake Windermere. All units in the apartment complex are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The units include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with a microwave. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Whinlatter Forest Park is 4.3 km from the apartment, while Cat Bells is 4.9 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 131 km away.

Guest house in Windermere · 9.52 mi from centre
9.6
296 reviews
ABACUS HOUSE in Windermere offers a guest house with free WiFi, private and express check-in and check-out services, and housekeeping. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area. Each room has private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower, a TV, an electric kettle, and a wardrobe. Additional amenities include a refrigerator and a work desk. Located 1.8 km from the World of Beatrix Potter, the guest house is also close to attractions such as Kendal Castle (15 km) and Coniston Water (21 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for room cleanliness, nearby shops, and convenient location.

Guesthouse in Coniston · 6.81 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Bank Ground Farm in Coniston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This guest house is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Brantwood.

Guest house in Windermere · 9.51 mi from centre
9.3
470 reviews
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Invergarry Room-Only Guest House For Adults is set in the heart of Windermere and Bowness. Our beautiful Victorian guest house offers free WiFi, unrestricted free on-street parking, a detailed environmental policy and self check-in. We offer a relaxing and flexible place to stay within the National Park. All rooms feature an en-suite shower room, a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, a hairdryer and a radio alarm clock. Each room also has a hospitality tray which includes tea/coffee facilities and a slice of homemade cake. Lake Windermere is just 10 minutes away by foot and the Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing is 1.5 miles away and offers the chance to cross the lake. Invergarry Room Only Guest House For Adults is within 15 minutes’ walk of Windermere Rail Station and the shops, bars and restaurants of Windermere and Bowness town centres.

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 10.15 mi from centre
9.2
383 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

Hotel in Windermere · 9.23 mi from centre
7.5
658 reviews
Situated just 1.3 miles from The World of Beatrix Potter, Station Lodge - FREE off-site Health Club access with Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Gym offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi. Lake Winderemere can be reached within 1 mile. Each room has a desk and ironing facilities are provided. Popular local activities include boat trips and water sports on Lake Winderemere. Hiking and walking in the nearby countryside is also popular. Station Lodge - FREE off-site Health Club access with Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Gym is just a 1-minute walk from Windermere train station. Bowness-on-Windermere is 1 .3 miles away whilst Ambleside is 4.5 miles away. There is a variety of restaurants which can be reached within a 1-minute walk.

Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 9.62 mi from centre
8.6
1,003 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Belsfield Hotel in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holehird Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hill Top Farm.

Guesthouse in Keswick · 9.96 mi from centre
9.2
263 reviews
With a stay at Craglands Guest House in Keswick, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. This guest house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

Bed & breakfast in Windermere · 9.36 mi from centre
9.6
123 reviews
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When you stay at Windermere Suites in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This luxury bed & breakfast is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Orrest Head.

Apartment in Broughton in Furness · 11.07 mi from centre
9.1
19 reviews
Offering garden views, Bertha's Cottage is an accommodation located in Broughton in Furness, 34 km from Muncaster Castle and 19 km from Coniston Water. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Lake Windermere. The apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. Grizedale Forest is 20 km from the apartment, while Hill Top is 23 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 147 km from the property.
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