Curated luxury hotels in Grasmere

When you stay at Lindeth Howe Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Cartmel Racecourse and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

When you stay at Beech Hill Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Winster Valley.

Located in Windermere, The Wild Boar 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.

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.

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.

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, just steps from World of Beatrix Potter and 6 minutes by foot from Lake Windermere. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

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 eco-friendly hotel is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Lake Windermere and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at Cuckoo Brow Inn in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 10 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hill Top Farm and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore.

When you stay at The Burn How Garden House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier. This upscale hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.

With a stay at Watermill Inn & Brewing Co in Kendal, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This inn is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ullswater.

With a stay at Macdonald Leeming House in Penrith, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ullswater and Aira Force. This eco-friendly hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

When you stay at Royal Oak at Keswick in Keswick, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Derwentwater and 6 minutes from Lodore Falls. This inn is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and 15 mi (24.1 km) from Ullswater.

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Derwentwater.

At the inn, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Watermill Inn & Brewery also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a river view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

You can play darts at The Watermill Inn & Brewery.

Askham Hall is 43 km from the inn, while Trough of Bowland is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 112 km away.

In the Lake District National Park, Inn on the Square has a central location by Keswick’s market square. This family-run property offers Scandinavian-style design combined with Cumbrian elements.

Modern bedrooms have an en suite bathroom.

The property features a chic lounge bar and a steakhouse.

A 10-minute walk from Derwentwater Lake, the property is close to shops, bars and restaurants. You can take a boat out or simply enjoy a walk and the lovely views.

Set in Keswick, 9.3 km from Derwentwater, The Swinside Inn offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Buttermere.

An à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Askham Hall is 38 km from the hotel, while World of Beatrix Potter is 43 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 133 km from the property.

With a stay at Cranleigh Boutique in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Full English and continental breakfasts are available in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room.

The suites are sumptuously decorated with romantic features and luxurious furnishings. All suites have a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries and a double-size bath.

Aphrodites Group boasts a sauna and steam room. The large grounds feature manicured lawns and natural woodland, and there is a stylish conservatory guest lounge.

With a scenic location in the beautiful Lake District, Aphrodites is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowness Ferry Crossing. Bowness-on-Windermere centre is a 20-minute stroll away, offering shops, restaurants and pubs.

Located in Seascale, 5.1 km from Wasdale, The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Muncaster Castle.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Each room has a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms are fitted with a kitchen equipped with a fridge. Guest rooms in The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Leeds Bradford International Airport is 173 km away.