The Best Luxury
Hotels in Cumbria

Great views. Good breakfast. Popular among women. This family-run Lake District accommodation has an indoor swimming pool, picturesque gardens and free parking. Free WiFi is available in the downstairs public areas and the bedrooms. Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has an elevated position and a terrace with stunning views towards Lake Windermere and the mountains beyond. Some rooms also have views towards the lake and mountains. There is also a guest lounge with a log fire and lake views. A full English or Continental breakfast is provided each morning for guests on a breakfast inclusive package, The property is just a 15-minute walk from The World of Beatrix Potter and 15.1 km from Dove Cottage, the original home of William Wordsworth. Show full description

Beautiful. Stylish. Nice interior design. Linthwaite House is situated on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard. Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodation, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains. Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes. On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area. There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception. Show full description

Unique. Romantic. Great views. Located near Ambleside, The Samling Hotel has a garden and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests. Most rooms have mountain or lake views. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The property has a hot tub. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling. Keswick is 28 km from The Samling Hotel. Show full description

Cool. Historic. Great value. Popular among women. On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath and shower and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. In addition to breakfast, Merewood Country House Hotel offers an extensive restaurant menu showcasing regional produce such as Cumberland sausage, locally caught trout and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys. Afternoon tea is also served at the hotel. The hotel is 6 minutes’ drive from the centre of Windermere. Among the area’s attractions are the Lakes Aquarium at Newby Bridge, Windermere Steamboat Museum and the World of Beatrix Potter. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Superb breakfast. Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing. It offers colourful flower gardens, elegant rooms and tea and scones on arrival. An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views. An extensive breakfast menu is served in the bright dining room overlooking 7 acres of beautiful gardens and the stunning Coniston mountain range. There is a large range of cold platters and snacks available to order. You can also relax in a cosy lounge with log fires and a fully licensed residents bar. Lindeth Fell Country House is just a mile south of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is home to shops, restaurants and cafés. Windermere Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ walk away, and Windermere Railway Station can be reached in 10 minutes. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Good breakfast. Popular among couples and women. Just a mile from Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, this luxury boutique hotel offers home-cooked food and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Rail Station is only 15 minutes’ walk away, and there is free parking on site. Rooms all feature a large widescreen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, and a king-size bed and luxury bathroom. Some luxury suites have outdoor hot tubs and seating areas. Originally the second home of a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, Windermere Boutique Hotel still retains many charming features like open fires and beamed ceilings. The hotel is close to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and Bowness, which is just a short drive away. The surrounding National Parkland is great for walking and cycling, and Ambleside is just 5 miles away. Show full description

Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Cragwood Country House Hotel lies on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.With acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all guest rooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath or shower and complementary toiletries. In addition to breakfast, Cragwood Country House Hotel offers an extensive restaurant menu showcasing regional produce such as Cumberland sausage, locally caught trout and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys. The hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Windermere. Among the area’s attractions are the Lakes Aquarium at Newby Bridge, Windermere Steamboat Museum and the World of Beatrix Potter. Show full description

Lovely property. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Nestled in Borrowdale Valley, the family-run, award-winning Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley is in the heart of the Lake District. It is just 15 minutes’ drive from Keswick and offers a 2 AA-Rosette winning restaurant, free WiFi, and free private parking. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary water, sherry and homemade truffles. The en-suite bathrooms have complimentary L'Occitane toiletries and a hairdryer. Many boast views over the grounds and countryside. In the mornings, guests can enjoy a selection of cooked to order breakfasts including a full English. The restaurant offers a menu of freshly prepared dishes by renown local chef and proprietary owner Donna MacRae. Guests can try authentic Cumbrian cuisine here. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Dating back to 1840 and set within 4 acres of tranquil countryside, Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley offers a spectacular position above Rosthwaite. It is just located just 25 miles from Penrith. Nearby attractions include Whinlatter Forest, Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake, and Honister Mine. Derwent Water is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Elegant. Superb interior design. Great breakfast. In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 400 metres away. Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks. Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available. Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Hip. Popular among couples. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other. GILPIN HOTEL Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. All bedrooms have incredible Lakeland views, leading onto the beautiful hotel gardens. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE Just over a mile away from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and situated on the bank of Knipe Tarn, Gilpin Lake House is a true sanctuary far away from the crowds, but just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking lakes and fells. With a lounge, shared swimming pool and hot tub and spa treatment rooms, it has the feel of a country house with all the services of a hotel. (Please note that only Lake House guests have access to the spa facilities at the Gilpin Lake House.) .  Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great value. Great views. The Roundthorn Country House and luxury self-catering Mews Apartments are set in landscaped gardens, with panoramic views of the Eden Valley and Lakeland Fells. All en suite bedrooms in the house itself are individually styled. The Roundthorn has been awarded a 5-star VisitEngland Guest Accommodation rating, and a Gold Award. Evening meals are served in the bar and lounges beside the log fires. The outside terrace and gardens offer amazing views and are the idyllic place to enjoy an evening drink or morning coffee. The apartments sit alongside the Country House and feature a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area, a living area with 50” televisions. Each individual bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom or wet room and private decking area to the rear. The bar and lounge area have been upgraded and decorated with a contemporary style, and the gardens were re-landscaped to include a Victorian style gazebo. Show full description

In beautiful landscaped gardens, the Beech Hill Hotel has an AA Rosette restaurant and a Spa centre consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor spa pools (please note there is an additional charge to access the spa). Some rooms feature spa baths, four-poster beds or garden terraces. Many of the elegant rooms at the Beech Hill have partial lake views, and each room has satellite TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some rooms have balconies or patio doors. With lake views, Burlington’s Restaurant serves a modern British menu of award-winning food. Griffin Bar and Lounge serves afternoon tea and light snacks, and features comfy sofas and a large terrace. An extensive Continental breakfast is included in your reservation with the option of a cooked hot breakfast at a supplement charge. Situated in the Lake District, the hotel has free secure parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. On the shores of Lake Windermere, lake cruises and walking routes are within easy reach. Show full description

Historic property. Beautiful. Great value. Set in 14 acres of landscaped grounds next to Furness Abbey, Abbey House Hotel offers luxurious rooms with historic features. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free on-site parking. Many of the rooms and public areas retain elements of Edwardian luxury, including high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Built as a private house in 1914, the hotel has hosted King George V and other members of the royal family. Guests can enjoy an award-winning menu at the Rosette accredited Oscar's restaurant. The centre of Barrow-in-Furness and the Dock Museum and are 10 minutes’ drive away, while South Lakes Wild Animal Park is less than 10 minutes away by car. Show full description

Trendy. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located in Loweswater, 18 km from Buttermere, Kirkstile Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is allergy-free and is set 22 km from Derwentwater. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Kirkstile Inn every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Loweswater, like hiking and cycling. Wasdale is 47 km from Kirkstile Inn, while Muncaster Castle is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 134 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great location. The Daffodil Hotel and Spa offers contemporary luxury on the shores of Grasmere water, located in the heart of The Lake District and just a short walk into Grasmere village. A full English breakfast is served each morning and free WiFi is available throughout. Rooms at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa are stylish and spacious, each with a flat-screen TV and media panel, en suite bathroom with complimentary Molton Brown toiletries, luxury crisp cotton linen, ironing facilities and still bottled water. Guests staying at The Daffodil can also indulge in the hotel’s luxury spa complete with Germaine De Capuccini therapies and products, a 10m thermal pool, steam room, sauna and tepidarium. Spa treatments are available by prior arrangement. The restaurant at The Daffodil serves a traditional British menu with a modern twist. The dining room enjoys a lake view, as does the Sitting Room where afternoon tea is served. In addition the property has a beautiful terrace for enjoying the finer weather. The hotel is situated on the A591 as you enter Grasmere which allows easy access to the popular Lake District towns of Keswick 13 miles to the north and Ambleside 4 miles to the south. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Popular among couples. Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa. The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading. Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates. In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car. This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. We speak your language! .  Show full description

Overlooking picturesque Lake Derwentwater, the four-star Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa is set in forty acres of tranquil land with a waterfall and a lakeshore. Views across the lakes or mountains feature in many of the rooms at Lodore Falls. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the elegant rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities. Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant serves a selection of Japanese, Chinese and Thai-inspired dishes, freshly prepared from the finest ingredients with a Lake District twist. The Falls Spa offers a thermal suite with twelve different heat experiences, five treatment rooms, an exclusive Champagne bar and an outdoor infinity-edge vitality pool, with neck jets, underwater loungers and stunning views. Guests staying in a Lodore Suite or Deluxe Spa Suite receive two hours of complimentary access to the spa per day, bookable once your reservation is confirmed. Guests staying in all other room types can book two hours of access to the spa, subject to availability at an additional cost. The two AA Rosette award-winning Lake View Restaurant has a varied menu of local produce and fine cuisine, serving light meals and afternoon teas. The lounge bar offers cocktails, real ales and afternoon tea. The hotel is next to a variety of woodland trails, just five miles from Keswick. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Located in Kendal, 9.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Punch Bowl Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests at The Punch Bowl Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kendal, like hiking and cycling. Trough of Bowland is 40 km from the accommodation, while Derwentwater is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 108 km from The Punch Bowl Inn. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Charming. Popular among women. A 5-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake, Ravenstone Manor is an 19th-century manor house set in 3 hectares of ground. The property is at the foot of Skiddaw, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake. It offers stone walls and en suite bathrooms. The property's dining room mixes traditional and modern dishes based on locally sourced products. Dishes feature Cumbrian game and locally caught fish. The bar has an open fire, and the lounge has a warming fire and stunning views through the picture windows. Ravenstone Manor is a 10-minute drive from Keswick and Derwent Water and 30 minutes from Penrith and the M6 motorway. Guests can go walking around the Northern Lakes, hiking and biking in the area. Show full description

Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great value. Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant features landscaped gardens, a cocktail bar and terrace in Brampton. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a concierge service and free WiFi. The two rosettes restaurant serves local produce. At the hotel, all rooms are refurbished and feature high ceilings and garden views. They are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. All units are fitted with a seating area. Guests at Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant will be able to enjoy activities in and around Brampton, like cycling. Gretna Green and Hadrians Wall are a short drive away. Carlisle is 21 km from the accommodation, while Penrith is 46 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 77 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description