The Best Boutique
Hotels in Lake District

Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Forest Side is an attractive, secluded Victorian stately hotel, situated in wooded estate in the Lake District. It is located at Wordsworth's picturesque Grasmere village. Home to wild deer, red squirrels and a badger set. This traditional stately home built by the Earl of Lonsdale reflects the style and seclusion of the era, and has magnificent views and a unique and elegant interior. The staff make every effort to make Forest Side somewhere to relax and de-stress. Our guests can enjoy walking around our grounds. Holding a much envied position on the lower slopes of Butter Crag, a short stroll down the sweeping private driveway from the hotel itself, lies Grasmere Village, Wordsworths inspiration, from the creative romantic, to the serious fell walker, there is a side of Grasmere that everyone can fall in love with. Show full description

Guest House. Cool. Stylish. Great location. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region, The White House is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 38 km from Derwentwater. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Trough of Bowland is 49 km away. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. All units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms have a patio and others also offer garden views. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Muncaster Castle is 49 km from the guest house, while Kendal Castle is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from The White House. Show full description

Country House. Beautiful. Great value. Great location. Popular among women. This 150-year-old country house guest accommodation is in quiet gardens, 700 metres from Windermere town centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lounge/bar. Cedar Manor is in the heart of the Lake District, a short walk from Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants. The Cedar Manor's lounge, bar and restaurant look out over the hotel's beautiful gardens. It is 600 metres from Windermere Rail Station and a 10-minute walk from the lake. The hotel mixes original features with modern comforts. The en suite rooms have flat-screen TV's, hairdryers, iPod docking stations and well-stocked tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast is available each morning. Show full description

Popular among couples. 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. Originally the second home of a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, Windermere Boutique Hotel still retains many charming features like open fires and beamed ceilings. 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. 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

Guest House. Great breakfast. Popular among women. Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking. Suitable for adults only, each room at Jerichos come with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and iPod docks. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Original Victorian period features adorn the property, which also offers a cosy lounge. Breakfasts are cooked to order and made with locally sourced ingredients. Lake Windermere is a 15-minute walk away and Jerichos is a 5-minute walk from Windermere train and bus station. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Very stylish. Lively. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated in Cockermouth, 18 km from Buttermere and 22 km from Derwentwater, Tithe Barn - Self Check In Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property is set 46 km from Wasdale, 46 km from Muncaster Castle and 11 km from Whinlatter Forest Park. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the bed and breakfast also boast a seating area. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and with cable channels. Cat Bells is 20 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 132 km from Tithe Barn - Self Check In Hotel. Show full description

Unique. 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

Inn / Guest House. Cosy rooms. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. Just half a mile from Grange-over-Sands Rail Station, The Grange Boutique Hotel offers free parking and a central Lake District location. Set within a classic Victorian building, The Grange Boutique Hotel has spacious rooms with en suite facilities. The Grange Boutique Hotel has a guest lounge where a selection of beverages can be served. The Grange Boutique Hotel boasts a central location in Grange-over-Sands, on the outskirts of the Cumbrian Lake District. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and feature tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. There is also a private terrace garden and a breakfast room, where a continental buffet and cooked options are available. Numerous local walks start close by, including the Cumbria Coastal Path and Cistercian Way. Show full description

Unique. 1692 Wasdale is closed to Gosforth and features a garden, terrace and shared lounge. Rooms include a patio with a sea view. Scafell Pike is 9km away and Wastwater Lake is 5km away. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The rooms in 1692 Wasdale are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for fell walking and wild water swimming. Staff at reception can assist around the clock with guidance on the area. Windermere is 1.5 hours away and Keswick is 1 hour away. Show full description

Cool. 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

Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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. Lindeth Fell Country House is just a mile south of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is home to shops, restaurants and cafés. 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. Windermere Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ walk away, and Windermere Railway Station can be reached in 10 minutes. Show full description

Great bar. 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. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. 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. 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

Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. 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 restaurant offers a menu of freshly prepared dishes by renown local chef and proprietary owner Donna MacRae. 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. 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

Guest House. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Situated in Ambleside, between Lake Windermere and the village centre, Diamond Lodge Boutique Guest House features free WiFi access and ample free private parking. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and scenic views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. All rooms come with a private bathroom. The historic Diamond Lodge is just a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Windermere Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away. Show full description

Guest House. Romantic. Charming. 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

Bed and Breakfast. Romantic. Charming. Good breakfast. Offering quiet street views, The Mount B&B is an accommodation situated in Keswick, 14 km from Buttermere and 35 km from Askham Hall. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 5.8 km from Derwentwater. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. After a day of windsurfing, hiking or walking tours, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. World of Beatrix Potter is 40 km from The Mount B&B, while Lake Windermere is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 130 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Charming. Hip. Great views. In the heart of the Lake District national park, Haweswater Hotel overlooks the lake and mountains. It has a bar, a lake view terrace and 2 restaurants. Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater offers fine dining, including a carefully crafted tasting menu. Brasserie 37 offers hearty, french-inspired classics based on local, seasonal produce. The elegant en suite rooms at the Haweswater feature tea/coffee facilities and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. A cooked full English breakfast is provided. Set in acres of woodland, Hotel Haweswater is close to wildlife and walking routes. Kendal and Ambleside are both within a 45-minute drive. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Cosy rooms. Great location. Popular among women. The Hive at Poppi-Red, a property with a bar, is located in Hawkshead, 8.2 km from Lake Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, as well as 42 km from Askham Hall. Featuring mountain and quiet street views, this bed and breakfast also provides guests with free WiFi. At The Hive at Poppi-Red, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves British cuisine. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom, the units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast specialises in a continental and Full English/Irish breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawkshead, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Grizedale Forest is 100 metres from The Hive at Poppi-Red, while Hill Top is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 123 km from the bed and breakfast. Show full description

Historic. Lively. Great bar. 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

Guest House. Historic property. Lively. Great value. Seatoller House is a 400 year old house located at the head of Borrowdale Valley within the beautiful Lake District National Park. Free Superfast Wi-Fi access is available. Seatoller House is the closest accomodation to Honister Slate Mine, many wainwrights are easily ticked off from the door including, castle crag, Great Gable, Scafell, Haystacks, Dalehead etc . Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Most rooms have a mountain view or a Garden view At Seatoller House you will find an award winning garden, a bar and dining room serving 4 course dinner every evening except Tuesday. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the local area, including cycling, hiking & watersports. The property offers free parking.  Show full description