Cool, Unusual and
Unique Hotels in Lake District

Camp Site. Lovely property. Great location. Popular among couples. Offering barbecue facilities and mountain view, Shabby Shepherds is located in Penrith, 43 km from Derwentwater and 13 km from Brougham Castle. Set 17 km from Askham Hall, the property offers a garden and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the campground's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The campground consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like cycling and hiking. Whinfell Forest is 19 km from Shabby Shepherds, while Brough Castle is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 95 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Beautiful. Situated in the historic village of Hawkshead, Walker Ground Manor is a traditional country house dating back to 16th century. Guests can benefit from free WiFi, free parking, and easy access to the South Lakes area. The en-suite rooms at Walker Ground boast some original features such as oak wooden floors, exposed beams, and vaulted ceilings. Each room features an en suite bathroom, a seating area, tea/coffee making facilities, and a TV. One of the luxury rooms has a private entrance and a veranda for guests to relax. The bathrooms have a bathtub with separate walk-in shower. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served daily in the dining room. The breakfast is prepared using locally sourced produce and lighter options are available. There is a shared lounge, where guests can relax. Located 2 miles from the property, guests can visit to Grizedale Forest, Hill Top farm, in Sawrey, where once lived writer Beatrix Potter. Lake Windermere can be reached in 3 miles. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Elegant. The 5 star rated Hill Crest Guest House is an award winning Luxurious Cumbrian house set in a country location with free off road parking. Excellent breakfasts cooked by the host/chef, first class hospitality and complimentary cream tea on arrival. Each room is stylishly furnished to a high standard and equipped with flat screen TV, well stocked tea tray, hairdryers, slippers, dressing gowns and complimentary organic toiletries. Each room is stylishly furnished, including a 4-poster bed in one room. All have a flat-screen TV, radio alarm, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite shower room provides slippers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. This award-winning luxurious Cumbrian guest house offers free parking and Wi-Fi and a full breakfast menu. The extensive Hill Crest breakfast menu offers cereals, fresh fruit, compote, yoghurts and croissants, followed by a full English breakfast with toast and tea and coffee. Filled omelettes, kippers, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs are also offered. In the southern Lake District, Newby Bridge is a 3-minute drive from Hill Crest Country Guest House. Local attractions include the Lakes Aquarium, 7 minutes’ drive away, and Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest Park are within 20 minutes. South Lakes Wild Animal Park is 12 miles away. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Historic property. Great location. Located in the heart of the Lake District and just 5 minutes' drive from Ambleside, Foxghyll Country House offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Set within 3 acres of private gardens, this large country house dates back to the 1600s and has direct access to Loughrigg Fell. With mountain or garden views, each luxurious room includes a TV, an iPod docking station, and a seating area. The en-suite bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries. In the mornings, guests at the Foxghyll Country House can enjoy full cooked breakfast. Foxghyll Country House is by the banks of the River Rothay. Guests can explore the tranquil Lake District, which is ideal for hiking and scenic cycle rides. It is also ideal for fishing. Show full description

Guest House. Nice style. Great bar. 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 property also boasts landscaped gardens, a terrace, and a beautiful conservatory for guests to relax. The en suite bathroom has bathrobes, stunning features, and free toiletries. 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

Holiday Home. Delightful property. Superb interior design. Situated 16 km from Askham Hall, Ullswater - Stunning home with breathtaking views features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 30 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 35 km from Buttermere and 39 km from Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Derwentwater. The holiday home with a terrace and garden views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Brougham Castle is 20 km from Ullswater - Stunning home with breathtaking views, while Cat Bells is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 117 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Holiday Home. Charming. Gorgeous surroundings. Boasting garden views, Historic converted byre in courtyard of 16C house features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 32 km from Askham Hall. The property has inner courtyard views and is 39 km from Derwentwater and 49 km from Buttermere. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Brougham Castle is 28 km from Historic converted byre in courtyard of 16C house, while Whinfell Forest is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 106 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Guest House. Situated in the heart of peaceful Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station, offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of the 5-star rooms feature luxury en suite facilities, and are individually designed with modern furnishings. Just a few minutes’ walk from Windermere town centre, and 20 minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is centrally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District. Rooms also offer tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Wheatlands has been awarded 5 stars by the AA and also holds a Breakfast Award. The classic Victorian property dates from 1860, and maintains its period features. Wheatlands Lodge has a garden and terrace for al fresco dining, and a traditional Cumbrian breakfast is served in the dining room, using locally sourced produce. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just 1 mile away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. 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 extensive breakfast menu is served in the bright dining room overlooking 7 acres of beautiful gardens and the stunning Coniston mountain range. 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. 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

Country House. Highly elegant. Great bar. 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

Bed and Breakfast. Lakeside Country Guest House is situated in front of Bassenthwaite Lake with mountain views which can be enjoyed from the front bedrooms. It is ideally located between from Keswick and Cockermouth. Cockermouth, a charming market town, is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, where you can visit Wordsworth House on Main Street and then take a stroll through town with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants. The property is a 5-minute walk from the nearby pub. Free parking is available. This Edwardian, family-run guest house overlooks Bassenthwaite Lake. The guest house offers award-winning breakfast including gluten-free options, and en-suite rooms. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, Caroline Henry toiletries, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Upon arrival, all guests are offered a cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. The Cumberland breakfast is prepared with local produce, fresh farm eggs, freshly brewed coffee and a selection of teas. Guests pre-order their breakfast on-line from our extensive menu which caters for all diets and tastes. It is served in the breakfast room, which offers views. Breakfast can be served on the terrace during the summer. There is also a country pub located within walking distance. The Lakes Distillery can be reached in 3-minutes' drive or or 15-20 minutes walk. Guests can book distillery tours for whisky, gin and vodka and can also book an afternoon tea in The Bistro. A visit to The Theatre by The Lake in nearby Keswick is also highly recommended. The surrounding picturesque Lake District is ideal for hiking, cycling, walking and fishing. Enjoy the scenic lake and forest walks from the guest house. Close by, there is Whinlatter Forest, a great base for mountain biking, walking, Go Ape adventures and bird watching. The Cumbrian coastline to Silloth is worth a visit for its sand dunes and long promenade. Show full description

Guest House. Great views. Set in the picturesque village of Troutbeck, this charming bed and breakfast provides individually decorated bedrooms, most of which have views of the surrounding Fells. All double bedrooms have an en-suite shower, our double suite has an en-suite bath and shower. All bedrooms also include TV, a DVD/CD player and tea/coffee making facilities. The breakfast is served in the dining room, which boasts countryside views; there are 2 restaurants in the village which serve lunches and evening meals. vegetarian breakfasts and special dietary requirements can be requested in advance. High Fold Guest House is less than 3 miles from Windermere and the Lakeshore, and approximately 4 miles from Ambleside. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Elegant. Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, Westwood - The B&B with a view offers accommodation in Cockermouth. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge is available for each room. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Windermere is 47 km from Westwood - The B&B with a view, while Keswick is 20 km away. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Creative. Great value. Just metres from the sea and offering easy access to the beautiful sights of the Lake District, Bay Villa offers sophistically included bed and breakfast accommodation. Free parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Bay Villa offers rooms of the highest quality, with features including solid wooden headboards, marble fireplaces and thick carpets. Certain rooms have four posters beds and a free standing bath. All rooms have a separate seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Further eateries and pubs are located within a 12-minute walk of the property. Grange-Over-Sands railway station is 450 metres away. Lake Windermere is 7 miles from Bay Villa. The pretty town of Kendal is a 20-minute drive away. Holker Hall and Gardens are 12 minutes’ drive from the property. Show full description

Guest House. Cool. Great value. In Bowness-on-Windermere, Puddle Duck Lodge offers free parking for 1 car per room and is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. The shores of Lake Windermere are just a 10-minute walk away and the property is just a mile from Windermere Railway and Coach Station. A complimentary breakfast hamper, items chosen by you from a broad menu, will be delivered to your room where there is a dining table to start the day in private and relaxed comfort. The bright and airy bedrooms have all the facilities you will need and more. They also have wonderful views of our award winning cottage garden. Popular local activities include boat trips and water sports on Lake Windermere, as well as walking and cycling in the Lake District National Park. There are many gardens, heritage properties and places of historical interest to enjoy. Also there is the fantastic open top bus! The town of Bowness has many attractions: independent shops, boutiques, The World of Beatrix Potter, a fantastic period cinema, the Old Laundry theatre, varied restaurants, cafés and pubs, all just a two minute walk away from Puddle Duck Lodge. Although we welcome pets please contact us first in order to avoid disappointment. Also be aware that pet stay charges apply. Show full description

Lodge. Charming. Great interior design. Popular among women. Featuring mountain views, Rosie's Barn offers accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 39 km from Derwentwater. Located 5 km from Askham Hall, the property provides a garden and free private parking. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The lodge is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, an oven and a microwave and there is shower with free toiletries and a hairdryer. World of Beatrix Potter is 44 km from the lodge, while Brougham Castle is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 106 km from Rosie's Barn. Show full description

Guest House. Creative. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. A 5-minute walk from Ambleside and a mile from Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, this charming guest house was originally 2 separate Victorian cottages. It specialises in home-cooked food and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. A number of scenic walking routes start from Haven Cottage, and cycle storage is provided if guests wish to bring their bicycle. Haven Cottage still retains traditional old features like wooden beams and feature fireplaces. Most rooms benefit from picturesque mountain views, and all feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Breakfast is provided each morning, made with Cumberland sausage or vegetarian sausage, lightly smoked dry-cured bacon, and other locally sourced ingredients. The market town of Keswick is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description

Guest House. Lively. Great bar. Popular among women. The Wayside and Whisky Barn is situated on the South West coast of the Lake District National Park at the base of Black Combe and 3 miles from Silecroft beach. It has free parking, a well stocked bar including numerous malt whiskys and a restaurant serving home-cooked food. Dating back to 1637, this converted barn retains many of its original features. The individually styled bedrooms boast character with en-suite facilities, free WiFi and a TV. Tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries are also provided. The property serve a choice between full English, vegetarian and continental breakfasts. With prior notice they can also provide packed lunches. Walking, biking, and horse riding can be enjoyed in the local area. Popular water sport activities include sea kayaking and wind surfing. The house offers secure storage sheds for equipment. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 111 miles from the property. Show full description

Chalet. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Offering a garden and garden view, Summer House, Glassonby is located in Penrith, 20 km from Askham Hall and 44 km from Derwentwater. Featuring bicycle parking, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The chalet with a patio and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like cycling. Brougham Castle is 16 km from Summer House, Glassonby, while Whinfell Forest is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 90 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great value. 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