Last-minute boutique hotel deals in Lake District National Park

The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.

Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.

The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.

Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

Located in Keswick, Lake District Castle Inn is on a lake – a 2-minute drive from Lake District Wildlife Park and 11 minutes from Derwentwater. This hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Theatre By The Lake and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Castlerigg Stone Circle.

With a stay at The Engine Inn in Grange-over-Sands, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Holker Hall. This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Cheeses and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cartmel Priory.

Located in Kendal, Gilpin Bridge Inn is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Levens Hall and Gardens and 6 minutes from Sizergh Castle. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Brewery Arts Centre and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG in Lancaster, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Lancaster University and The Centre at Halton. This spa hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Grand Theater.

Head as far west as you can and experience a side where rooms are super comfy and the food is as good as its people. Located in Workington town centre ideal for leisure or business, all rooms have been rated 4 star hotel or guest accommodation and offer comfortable beds, ensuite facilities, free Wifi, hairdryer, desk and toiletries.

The Washington Central has a number of great ways to dine out whether you’re a solo guest on business or a family on a staycation including the Central Bistro and Bar which serves unpretentious tasty dishes as well as small plates and cocktails.

Jane St Kitchen is also available and offers a light and airy casual space where breakfast is served as well as sandwiches, paninis, pizza, pasta and an array of sweet treats including Lakes ice creams and churros.

The leisure facilities include a 20 metre pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym and are complimentary to Washington Central Hotel guests and Sleepwell Inn Annex guests. Private parking is available on a first come first served basis and a electric car charging point is available.

Please note Sleepwell Inn Annex rooms are located in a separate building approx. 150 metres from the Washington Central Hotel where check in takes place

Located in Carlisle, Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW is within a 15-minute walk of Carlisle Cathedral and AMF Bowling. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Carlisle Castle and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from The Sands Centre.