The Best Castle
Hotels in Lake District

Charming. Friendly staff. 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. Ravenstone Manor is a 10-minute drive from Keswick and Derwent Water and 30 minutes from Penrith and the M6 motorway. 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. Guests can go walking around the Northern Lakes, hiking and biking in the area. Show full description

Historic property. Superb breakfast. Manor House Hotel, is a Grade II listed building, offering accommodation in Cockermouth. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Keswick is 14 miles from Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth, whilst Carlisle is 26 miles away and Windermere 35 miles away. Free on-site private parking is available and free WiFi is available throughout the building. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and a trouser press. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and there are complimentary toiletries. Restaurant and Bar closed Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Show full description

Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Against the stunning backdrop of Skiddaw and the Uldale Fells, this 18th-century country house is set within 18 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, and guests can spot resident red squirrels, deer, and rabbits in the extensive grounds. Double-ended baths and separate showers fill each en suite bathroom in Overwater’s elegant rooms, along with fluffy bathrobes and designer toiletries. You can relax with fresh fruit and flowers, free mineral water, and free Wi-Fi access. Full English breakfasts are served each morning in the restaurant. Guests can also enjoy morning coffee and award-winning evening cuisine in a formal setting. Book dinner on a Wednesday or Sunday night in February and March and enjoy a bottle of House Wine with our compliments for every two diners (value £30). Please reserve your table prior to your arrival. Bassenthwaite Lake and Trotters World of Animals are both only a 5-minute drive away and scenic walks amongst the fells can be had in the lush, surrounding Lakeland. Nearby Keswick has a range of independent shops and a theatre by the lake. Show full description

Featuring a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, The Manor is set in St Bees, 26 km from Wasdale and 27 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is around 44 km from Buttermere, 50 km from Derwentwater and 37 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. You can play darts at The Manor, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 156 km from The Manor. The property is non-smoking and is situated 32 km from Scafell Pike. At the inn, every room includes a wardrobe and a TV. The units feature bed linen. Cat Bells is 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Outstanding SPA facilities. Situated in 400 acres of deer park and woodland, this prestigious 4-star hotel features a spa with an infinity pool and a modern gym. The AA-Rosette restaurant has lake views. Situated in the Lake District and dating back to the 11th century, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa is close to Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw Mountain. The Armathwaite spa features a hydrotherapy pool, a sauna and a steam room. There is a large outdoor hot tub and a holistic beauty salon with treatment rooms. Each room has satellite TV, fresh fruit, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are individually designed, and overlook the parkland, grounds or lake. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building. The fine dining restaurant at Armathwaite Hall serves traditional Cumbrian dishes and classical French cuisine. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each day, and afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory or by the lawns. Guests can enjoy a variety of scenic walks in the surrounding area. Show full description

Beach front location. Great restaurant. With free parking and leisure facilities, this award-winning hotel sits in 14 acres of wooded gardens. Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and traditional pub. The Castle Green Hotel In Kendal boasts a spa and a swimming pool (please see Fine Print for children's swimming times), and is within walking distance to Kendal centre. The Greenhouse offers contemporary, locally-sourced menus with views of Kendal Castle and Lakeland countryside. You can also see the chefs through the special 'theatre window' into the kitchen. Show full description

Elegant. Lovely interior design. 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. Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away. 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

Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters are now all self catering with recently refreshed and redecorated rooms all with access to communal kitchen, dining room and lounge areas. Guests can enjoy access to the castle gardens and hawk and owl center and there is free Wifi in the rooms. When booking a room at the Coachman's Quarters the entrance to Muncaster Gardens is included along with the Hawk and Owl Centre please note there is an additional charge for castle entrance and tours. Muncaster Castle Coachman's Quarters is a 5-minute drive from the centre Ravenglass and Ravenglass Rail Station. Grab and Go breakfast bags are available to book at check in and guests are free to use the kitchen, which is fully equipped with cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and ironing facilities. All the bedrooms at the Coachman's Quarters have their own bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryers. They also feature flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Parking is free at the property. Please be aware Muncaster Castle is now in Winter Season with limited facilities open only at weekends until the 18th December 2023. Muncaster then closes until February 5th 2024. Show full description

Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. This 17th-century Elizabethan inn has a peaceful location in the Troutbeck Valley, with weaving footpaths that link the nearby ancient hamlets. It offers à la carte cuisine, and is 1.5 miles from the former home of Beatrix Potter. Rooms at The Queen's Head Hotel have traditional furnishings with a contemporary twist. Each comes with a multi-channel TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. There is free WiFi in some of the rooms, and space for free private parking on site. Each morning, a full cooked breakfast is available, and in the bar a variety of drinks can be enjoyed. Windermere is 3 miles from The Queen’s Head, and Ambleside is just over 10 minutes away by car. Show full description

Close to beach front. Elegant. Great views. Situated on the beautiful lower slopes of Skiddaw, Lyzzick Hall Hotel offers impressive mountain views and an on-site restaurant with extensive wine cellar. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. Keswick Golf Club and Castlerigg Stone Circle are both a 10 minute drive away. Lyzzick Hall is a renovated historical farm house, and takes its name from the nearby ancient woodland. All of the spacious rooms have en suite facilities and a TV, and many overlook the extensive private grounds. The restaurant serves locally sourced meals, using herbs from their own garden. There is also a candlelit dining room and a cosy bar with a selection of beverages. Private on-site parking is also available for guests. Located in the heart of the Lake District, Lyzzick Hall is just 2 miles from Keswick town centre, and 3 miles from Derwent Water. Show full description

Luxurious. Great restaurant. 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

Great location. Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Craig Manor offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Railway Station and the town center are 1.2 miles away and Craig Manor is just 10 minute's walk from Lake Windermere itself. Many rooms have lake views. It was built as a private residence in 1848, while the bar and lounge provide coffee and drinks. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Ees Wyke Country House is an elegant Georgian property in the Lake District, less than 3 miles from the town of Hawkshead. Set on high-ground the house overlooks Esthwaite Water and offers free parking. Ees Wyke, once a holiday home of Beatrix Potter, features 2 traditional lounges, both with a fireplace. Stunning views of some of the most well-known fells in the Lake District can be enjoyed from the terrace area. Bedrooms feature striking picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, as well as a TV. Some rooms also feature slopped beamed ceilings. Most mornings you will awake to the aroma of freshly baked bread, which accompanies the locally sourced bacon and Cumberland sausage at breakfast. In addition to this there is a menu featuring tasty options such as Loch Fyne kippers. The Lake District is famed for its many countryside walks and the Moss Eccles Tarn walk starts from the house. The Windermere Ferry is 2 miles from the house and goes to Ferry Nab near Bowness-On-Windermere. 7 rooms are ensuite, 2 rooms have seporate bathrooms .  Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal with its excellent leisure facilities which include the recently enhanced indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, has a contemporary boutique feel and has easy access from the M6 and A591. Kendal is within 30 minutes' drive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, making it a perfect base for walkers and sightseers. Kendal has some fascinating places of interest, making Stonecross Manor Hotel an ideal place to stay when visiting Cumbria. Free parking is available and there is a good restaurant serving local produce with Kendal town centre just a 15-minute walk away. Show full description

Newly opened, December 2023. Set in Ambleside, within 9.4 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km of Lake Windermere, Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is located 29 km from Derwentwater, 35 km from Askham Hall and 41 km from Muncaster Castle. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 123 km from Ambleside Manor - Vegetarian B&B. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Buttermere is 44 km from the bed and breakfast, while Wasdale is 45 km away. Show full description

In a 16th-century farmhouse, Roosecote Guest House enjoys a quiet location less than 2 miles from the centre of Barrow-in-Furness. With countryside views, this Cumbrian bed and breakfast offers free on-site parking and WiFi. Each room has a TV with DVD player, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have the use of shared bathroom facilities. A cooked breakfast as well as continental breakfast can be served each morning for an additional cost. Barrow docks, train station and shopping areas are all within a 2-minute drive, and Furness Abbey and the Forum Theatre are 8 minutes away. The South Lakes Wild Animal Park is less than 10 minutes' drive, and the beautiful Lake District is only a 25-minute drive away. Roose Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. Show full description

Very cosy. Comfortable beds. Located in the beautiful Western Lake District, the award-winning Littlebeck Warren offers luxury, contemporary and adult-only accommodations. The historical Muncaster Castle with its stunning gardens is only 20 miles away. The luxurious rooms feature elegant furniture, a contemporary design, and stylish details. The en suite bathroom has bathrobes, stunning features, and free toiletries. The property also boasts landscaped gardens, a terrace, and a beautiful conservatory for guests to relax. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast made of locally sourced ingredients. Special dietary requirements are also catered for upon request. A beautifully oak panelled room sets the background to the fully licenced bar, exclusively for the guests. Offering free parking, and easy access to the evoking countryside, Littlebeck Warren is the ideal retreat to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Whitehaven Golf Club is 3.7 miles away. Show full description

On the shores of Lake Thirlmere in the Cumbrian Lake District, this charming 16th century residence offers spectacular lake views, individually styled rooms and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a terrace and a lounge for guests to enjoy. Dale Head Hall is in an area of natural beauty and guests can go for long walks along the lake shore or explore the market town of Keswick which is 10 minutes away. The restaurant is currently closed for evening meals. Show full description

Opened July 2023. Located in Workington, 30 km from Buttermere, Hunday Manor Country House Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Derwentwater is 36 km from Hunday Manor Country House Hotel, while Wasdale is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 142 km from the accommodation. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Show full description

In a secluded location near Bowness Bay, The Wild Boar offers en suite rooms, just 3 miles from Lake Windermere Ferry crossing. The Wild boar is a former coaching inn, named after the legend of Richard de Gilpin, who bravely fought a wild boar nearby. The individually designed rooms are all en suite and have a TV. Some rooms feature copper baths or log burners. Full of character, the Grill and Smokehouse restaurant has a theatrical open kitchen, and serves locally-sourced produce. The Wild Boar also has a bar with real local ales, a wine cellar and an open fire. Windermere Golf Club is a short walk away. Show full description