Curated luxury hotels near John Ruskin Museum

Located in Ambleside, Rothay Manor Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount. This upscale hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 5.6 mi (9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

With a stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This spa hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

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.

With a stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Coniston Water.

With a stay at Briery Wood Country House Hotel in Windermere, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Ullswater and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Treetop Trek.

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.

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.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and 10 minutes from Lake Windermere. This inn is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater.

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.

When you stay at Merewood Country House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Treetop Trek.

When you stay at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Coniston Water and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Derwentwater.

When you stay at The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Coniston Water and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Derwentwater.

With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a designer bathroom with quality toiletries.

The restaurant serves a modern European menu using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy traditional afternoon teas on the terrace, or relax by the log fire in the bar.

Just 2 miles from Grasmere, Eltermere is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside and the shores of Lake Windermere. Beautiful walks begin just a few metres away, and free parking is available.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking.

Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor.

Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favourites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines.

Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.

Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This upscale hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Featuring a sauna, Happy Days Lodge - Windermere is situated in Windermere. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.5 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

This chalet is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can relax in the in-house bar, while a minimarket is also available.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the chalet, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Derwentwater is 33 km from Happy Days Lodge - Windermere, while Muncaster Castle is 38 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 119 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.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Ambleside Fell Rooms is situated in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere and 29 km from Derwentwater. The property is set 35 km from Askham Hall, 41 km from Muncaster Castle and 44 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Ambleside Fell Rooms also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

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

Wasdale is 45 km from Ambleside Fell Rooms, while Grizedale Forest is 8.5 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn are located in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away and the shops of Ambleside are only a short stroll away.

Each room features a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom and free WIFI. If you have a particular bathroom or bed configuration request for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact the team who will check the availability for you. Upon arrival, please check in at The Wateredge Inn which is only moments away.