Curated luxury hotels in Cumbria

With a stay at The Swan Hotel and Spa in Ulverston, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeland Motor Museum. This spa hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Coniston Water and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lakes Aqaurium.

When you stay at Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa in Appleby-in-Westmorland, you'll be in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Eden Valley and 7 minutes from Yorkshire Dales National Park. This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Courtyard Gallery and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Appleby Castle.

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.

Located in Windermere, 2.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Samling Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a hot tub and a concierge service.

Guest rooms at the hotel include a TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in The Samling Hotel are equipped with bathrobes and a CD player.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling.

Derwentwater Lake is 35 km from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

In the Borrowdale valley, this charming hotel has traditional rooms, and is surrounded by picturesque Lake District scenery. Free Wi-Fi is provided, as well as free private parking.

Built in 1866, The Borrowdale Hotel still retains many original Victorian features. Some of the bedrooms feature lake views.

With open fires, the oak-panelled lounge bar and conservatory are open for light lunches and afternoon teas, with terraces overlooking landscaped gardens and surrounding mountains. The AA Rosette Restaurant features a fine menu and friendly staff.

When you stay at The Ro Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Linthwaite House in Windermere, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This golf hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Windermere Golf Club.

Located in the heart of Keswick, the refurbished Skiddaw Hotel offers good food, and spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facilities. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and parking permits available at an extra cost for the car park near the hotel.

The hotel's restaurant, Brasserie 31, serves seasonal menus of local produce, while the lounge bar offers drinks, bar meals and our Hiker's Picnic Board - a savoury twist on traditional afternoon tea. A full Cumbrian or continental breakfast is provided each morning, made using the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Surrounded by dramatic lakes and mountains of the Lake District, Skiddaw Hotel is a short walk from Keswick’s shops and cafés. Derwentwater is less than a 5-minute drive away.

The hotel has a conservatory lounge overlooking the market square, with food and drink served all day. Discounted vouchers for local attractions are available from reception.

When you stay at Beech Hill Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and a 2-minute drive from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Coniston Water and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Winster Valley.

With a stay at Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Keswick, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Bowder Stone. This hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Lake Windermere and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Located in Windermere, Wild Boar Estate is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and Windermere Golf Club. This luxury inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Windermere and 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Located in Kendal, 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Gateway Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel features family rooms.

Trough of Bowland is 37 km from the hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 105 km from the property.

When you stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This spa hotel is 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Lodore Falls.

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.

Grasmere – the heart of the Lake District; and at the heart of Grasmere is The Inn at Grasmere, the original Inn of Grasmere, where travellers have come for centuries to stop, rest and enjoy the Lakes.

The Inn at Grasmere is part and parcel of the historic village. With breath taking views in a central location, the Inn provides visitors with easy access to the Lakes District in a luxurious setting.

Ancient traditions and modern comfort come together in The Inn at Grasmere, the heart of Grasmere.

Your home away from home.

Our Inn has stylish rooms and a on site Wellness Centre which features a sauna, relaxation room and heated swimming pool.

Limited car parking is available on site free of charge. We also have parking at our sister hotel a 2 minute walk away providing us with ample parking.

All of our rooms at The Inn At Grasmere are newly refurbished with new carpets, deco, beds, bathrooms, also have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, as well as a power shower/bath, luxury Bath House toiletries and lots of luxury touches.

1769 Bar & Restaurant features a traditional menu of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with the hotel's Lakeland Bar & Restaurant offering a selection of real ales and bar meals. We also have a delightful Courtyard where you can unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery inside or out.

The Inn at Grasmere is set in the centre of the village, with walking and hiking routes right on the property's doorstep.

The hotel is situated in a prime location for easy access to neighbouring locations and a bus stop is conveniently located across the road from the property. Ambleside is 6.9 km away, while Keswick is 20 km away.

The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Pooley Bridge. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6 km from Askham Hall.

At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a lake view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options.

Guests at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pooley Bridge, like hiking.

Derwentwater Lake is 29 km from the hotel, while World of Beatrix Potter is 36 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 109 km away.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Treetop Trek.

With a stay at Georgian House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Whitehaven, steps from The Rum Story and within a 5-minute walk of The Beacon. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from North Beach and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Fleswick Bay.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the award-winning Trout Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Derwent, in Cockermouth. The town is adjacent to the childhood home of poet William Wordsworth. Ideally located for the Western Lakes and Cumbria's Energy Coast, this 4-star property combines contemporary luxury and period charm.

Rooms at the Trout feature a satellite TV with Sky Sports and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary White Company toiletries. Some rooms boast garden and river views.

The elegant AA Rosette award winning Derwent Restaurant serves fine English cuisine from an extensive à la carte menu. The modern Terrace Bar & Bistro has a varied menu and a heated outdoor seating area.

The Trout Hotel has been a finalist in many regional and national awards, including Visit England and Cumbria Tourism's 'Best Large Hotel'. Bassenthwaite Lake is a 10-minute drive away and free parking is available at The Trout.