Curated luxury hotels in Kendal

When you stay at Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Windermere and 4 minutes by foot from World of Beatrix Potter. This family-friendly hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bowness Pier.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Boutique Hotel is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lakes Aqaurium. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Lake Windermere and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Sizergh 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 is 35 km from The Samling Hotel, while Askham Hall is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the property.

When you stay at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in Windermere, you'll be on a lake – a 1-minute drive from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes from World of Beatrix Potter. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Treetop Trek.

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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Windermere Ferry.

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.

Situated in Lupton, 26 km from Trough of Bowland, Plough Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star inn offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the inn also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a garden view. The units have a wardrobe.

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

Plough Inn offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lupton, like hiking and cycling.

Kendal Castle is 18 km from Plough Inn, while Cathedral Church of St Peter is 26 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 89 km away.

In the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary’s Church, this 17th century inn fuses both traditional and contemporary elements.

The traditional bar has a log fire and serves award-winning, local cask and keg beers. The restaurant serves contemporary English and European dishes prepared with local produce. Meals can be served in the restaurant or bar.

Set amid beautiful landscape, you can walk within minutes to Devil's Bridge, Ruskin's View (famously painted by Turner), as well as the stunning walking region of the Lune Valley.

This is a 5-star AA rated guest house property with two rosette awards for the restaurant.

All rooms have LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and traditional Cumbrian biscuits. The en suite bathrooms feature Bath House toiletries.

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 12.4 mi (20 km) from Coniston Water and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

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 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Treetop Trek.

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.

With a stay at Queens Head Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale inn is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Coniston Water.

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 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Coniston Water and 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Ullswater.

Set in a picturesque market town, Plato's offers boutique hotel accommodation, a stylish bar and free Wi-Fi. There is good access to the M6 motorway.

Plato's has charming rooms with luxurious beds, flat-screen TVs and antique furniture. A full English breakfast is provided.

Our restaurant is open 7 days a week and serves high quality locally sourced produced in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.

Near the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Kirkby Lonsdale has many shops, boutiques and popular walking route

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.

Situated in the scenic market town of Sedbergh within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Dalesman Country Inn features an on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The Lake District and scenic town of Windermere can be reached in just a 30-minute drive.

An en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Dalesman.

A variety of grilled options, pizzas and classic British dishes are served in the restaurant, with all ingredients sourced locally. The property even makes their own ice cream, fudge and toffee. The bar offers a range of cask ales, wines and spirits. A full English breakfast is available each morning.

The local area offers riverside walks, a 9-hole golf course and a tennis club. Fishing is also available and pony trekking can be arranged.

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 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.