Curated luxury hotels in Western Lake District

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.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

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 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.

With a stay at The Boot and Shoe in Penrith, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ullswater and Hutton in the Forest. This inn is 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Derwentwater and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Dalemain Country Park.

When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This upscale hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Derwentwater.

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.

A stay at OYO Imperial Hotel places you in the heart of Barrow-in-Furness – a 5-minute drive from Furness Abbey and 10 minutes from South Lakes Safari Zoo. This golf hotel is 18.6 mi (30 km) from Lake Windermere and 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

Located in Wigton, Wallace Lane Farm - Farm Home is a 4-minute drive from The Green and 6 minutes from Wigton Library. This farm stay is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from The John Peel Theatre and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Hesket Newmarket Brewery.

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.

With a stay at Red Lion Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery.

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.

With a stay at The Elleray in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This upscale inn is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater.

Featuring mountain views, Treeside woodhouse offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 11 km from Lake Windermere. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 32 km from Derwentwater.

This chalet is fitted with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. A private entrance leads guests into the chalet, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawkshead, like cycling and hiking. The chalet has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Askham Hall is 40 km from Treeside woodhouse, while Wasdale is 44 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 128 km from the property.

Situated in Windermere in the Cumbria region, Hartland Lodge - White Cross Bay Holiday Park has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The spacious chalet is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days.

Derwentwater is 33 km from the chalet, while Askham Hall is 39 km from the property.

Nestled amid acres of private woodland and glorious gardens, this magnificent Grade II listed castle is situated on the northern edge of the Lake District, surrounded by a golf club.

Dalston Hall provides the finest luxury coupled with discreet, yet friendly service. An ideal place to stay with individually designed, each providing contemporary or traditional facilities.

Dalston Hall is an excellent choice for weddings and celebrations on a grand scale. It is also ideal for intimate gatherings and quiet getaways, along with business meetings or conferences, with full facilities available. The property offers a helipad, which is available for landing with prior request.

Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio is set in Hawkshead, 35 km from Derwentwater, 41 km from Askham Hall, and 49 km from Wasdale. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9 km from Lake Windermere.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hawkshead, like hiking.

Grizedale Forest is 1.3 km from Family friendly, lovely Lakeland lodge with private parking and a patio, while Hill Top is 4.4 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 124 km away.