Cumbria (Great Langdale)
With a series of low-lying, traditional-slate buildings dotted around a forested estate, this hotel feels a world away from the Lake District’s tourist honeypots. Tucked in the Langdale Valley, it’s close to some great walking yet both Ambleside and Coniston are within a 15-minute drive.
Cumbria (Nr Ambleside )
Bold slate-and-glass chalet-style hotel with modern suites, and modern-style butlers, designed for indulgence. Brimstone is set amongst fine walking country in Cumbria and with a swish on-site spa, you can be as lazy or active as you like.
Cumbria (Matterdale)
Set in a charming house near Ullswater, Lowthwaite B&B is perfect for people who want to escape back to nature. Nestled amidst beautiful gardens, the guesthouse offers excellent rooms and delicious breakfasts.
Cumbria (Cartmel Fell)
Awash with traditional charm, The Masons Arms is a delightful hotel in the Lake District. Featuring excellent food in the restaurant, a wide range of ales and comfortable rooms. The pub's cottages, that sleep up to six, make it a great option for families or groups.
Cumbria (Lupton)
Popular gastro pub with a bold yet comfortable contemporary-country style and large, inviting bedrooms. Well-placed for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Cumbria (Bampton)
With a stunning location and superb service, the Haweswater Hotel is a wonderful retreat for those who are looking to escape to a quiet corner of the Lake District. Excellent, comfortable rooms, stunning views and a brasserie restaurant, all combine to create a rural gem.
Cumbria (Ravenstonedale)
Sitting in the charming village of Ravenstonedale, The King's Head has a history that dates back five centuries. It exudes a homely feel with its cosy pub, excellent restaurant and lovely rooms. A great base from which to explore the beautiful Lake District surroundings.
Cumbria (Thwaites)
Set in a glorious Georgian house and surrounded by vast natural beauty, Broadgate is a Cumbrian gem. The charming rooms give off a tangible sense of the history of the place. It's easy to see why Wordsworth took so much inspiration from the surrounding landscape that looks out over Duddon Estuary.
Cumbria (Crosby Ravensworth)
Set on a delightful farm in rural Cumbria, Crake Trees Manor is a superb guesthouse. Set in a lovely stone house, the Manor offers charming rooms, delicious breakfasts and access to beautiful surrounding countryside. Perfect for a rural retreat.
Kirkby Lonsdale (Kirkby Lonsdale )
A long-established hotel well positioned in the main square of historic Kirkby Londsdale. Rooms mix contemporary and traditional styles with rich hues, exposed beams, and French-Provencal-style furniture. With award-winning ales and hearty British cuisine, this is an ideal base for a rural getaway.
Kirkby Lonsdale
Traditional town pub with comfortable rooms in a charming market town near the Lake District and the Dales. Popular with locals for its award winning menu. A great base for serious walking, but need a car. Dog friendly with lots of outdoor activities on offer in the surrounding area.
Cumbria (Sedbergh)
A smart market-town, coaching-inn with quietly classy food and a modern, relaxed style that retains a traditional pub feel but subtly updated. Calm and welcoming rather than pretentious, and only minutes from the M6 motorway.
Cumbria (Kirkby Stephen)
Experience English village life in this traditional country inn. Rooms are decorated in a 'country' style with soft palettes and furnishings. Explore the leafy grounds or enjoy some gastro pub grub and a pint of local ale at the popular restaurant. Pack the car and the kids and the dog!
Cumbria (Clifton)
Delightful gastropub with comfortable rooms that offers a great base for people staying in the Northern Lake District. Delicious food served in the restaurant and plush bedrooms make a great choice for people wanting to explore nearby landmarks such as Ullswater and Keswick.
Cumbria ( Penrith CA10 2NP )
Close to Lake Ullswater in a bustling village, and with large riverside terraces, this historic coaching inn has an enviable location. Rooms are modern rustic, food robust and the atmosphere welcoming. Ideal for families, dog-owners and walkers.
Cumbria (Cumbria)
A family affair exceeding expectations. Owners create gourmet dishes, whilst son runs a successful on site coffee shop. Double storey, windows look out onto acres of garden and woodland beyond. Fresh, country style rooms with large four piece bathrooms make the most of views with private balconies.
Grange-over-Sands (Grange-over-Sands)
A classy, discreet B&B with just three suites furnished with antiques, and with mesmerising sea views. A perfect bolthole in a genteel time warp seaside resort.
Cumbria (Arnside)
Award winning B&B with breathtaking views over the Kent Estuary. Bedrooms are light and airy and decorated in fresh coastal tones, furnished with Lloyd Loom bespoke furniture and Herdwick pure wool carpets. Modern showers & underfloor heating add to the luxury. A luxury base for exploring the area.
Windermere (Lindeth Drive)
Overlooking Lake Windermere, this handsome Victorian mansion, once owned by Beatrix Potter, has a bold contemporary style in its public rooms while bedrooms are calm and restful. With beautiful gardens, it makes a peaceful retreat yet is strolling distance from the lake.
Cumbria
A traditional Lakeland inn, tucked away near Loweswater, the Kirkstile offers terrific food, own-brew beers and smartly comfortable cottage bedrooms. The views are invigorating plus there are walks from the doorstep, and a popular beer garden to recover in on your return.
Grasmere (Ambleside)
In the heart of pretty Grasmere village, this eco-friendly B&B offers a relaxed welcome, generous bedrooms, strong use of natural furnishings and Mediterranean-style, brunch breakfasts.
Keswick
This Georgian coaching inn, in a plum position in the centre of Keswick, manages to balance the best of a pub’s conviviality with the best of a small hotel’s charms. Carefully modernised, the bedrooms are cosy while the food is just the ticket for a day on the fells
Cumbria (Ambleside)
A stylish bolthole amongst the rugged scenery of the Lake District, with views of Windermere lake. With sleek and airy rooms, a lively bistro-style restaurant and free access to a nearby leisure centre, it’s a place to relax and recharge. There is a jazzy bistro restaurant and good wine selection.
Keswick
Apartments situated close to Keswick town centre and just a short walk from Derwent Water, and with wonderful views of the hills. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Cumbria (Braithwaite)
A chic converted 17th-century coaching inn set in a mountain forest with magnificent views. Despite the cosy sounding name, rooms are in fact swish and modern. Owner-managed, the real draw (besides the setting) is the Michelin star dining — making this a great choice for a spoiling rural escape.
Cumbria
An imposing country house B&B situated in beautifully manicured gardens. Spacious rooms are traditionally styled with antique furniture, sash windows, persian rugs and the best have free standing baths. Ideal for a rural escape with easy access to Hadrians Wall and the Lakes.
Cumbria (Nr Gosforth, Lake District)
Famous climbing inn at the head of Wasdale, spectacularly sited below Scafell Pike with magnificent views. Satisfy your stomach with hearty pub food or enjoy the finer things in the wood-panelled Dining Room. Rooms are simple but extremely comfortable and all boast breathtaking views.
Cumbria (Levens)
Historic and homely 16th-century country inn. Rooms are individually designed with lots of character. Beds are king-size and very comfortable. The restaurant serves excellent pub grub and the bar serves great cocktails and local ales. A typical Cumbrian pub with a touch of metropolitan pizzazz.
Cumbria
A contemporary-style but low-key country inn with Michelin-starred dining, this property will appeal to food-lovers who like its away-from-it-all location close to the Scottish border. A true country retreat.
Grasmere (Grasmere)
Stylish yet relaxed B&B with contemporary country-house furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for outdoors enthusiasts who want a comfortable base and knowledgeable, friendly hosts.
Cumbria (Grange-over-Sands)
Michelin-starred, restaurant-with-rooms with a low-key, relaxed style in a pretty village setting. Creative, locally sourced food and simple but smart rooms that together add up to a wonderfully refreshing and easy-going atmosphere. Cosy suites are the perfect retreat after a slap up meal.
Cumbria (Penrith)
A snug, beamed 17th-century village pub with a smart but understated contemporary country feel that still retains its atmosphere. Big comfortable bedrooms with occasional antiques and confident, robust cooking using ingredients from the local Lowther estates.
Grasmere
A chic boutique hideaway in a scenic rural spot outside Grasmere. Rooms feel fresh and contemporary with natural materials, grey hues, and plenty of light. Downstairs the bistro serves European cuisine with a modern flare. A family-run affair with well-thought-out details. A stylish rural getaway.
Crosthwaite (Cumbria)
A smart country pub tucked away in the Lake District's Lyth Valley. There's a boutique vibe throughout — rooms exude comfort with fresh country styling and boast roll-top baths as standard. Popular lunch food for locals and great dinner menu. Good base for local exploring but a car is needed.
Cumbria
Landmark hotel with lake and fell views, spa and hydrotherapy pool, plus choice of dining options, and a smart and friendly service. Set within 40 acres of picturesque countryside it's the perfect spot for a rural escape.
Cumbria
Friendly and relaxed country-house hotel with a traditional style but modern cooking and with mesmerising views over fells and Derwentwater. Unfussy and informal but with comfort in all the right places.
Cumbria (Troutbeck)
The Queen's Head is a traditional country inn with a smart but relaxed, contemporary style, close to Windermere but away from the crowds. Original features and modern craftsmanship create a bright and welcoming atmosphere plus stylish bedrooms and generous food.
Grasmere
A chic conversion of a Victorian house in ever-popular Grasmere. Rooms are compact but stylish with a mix of modern art, velvet headboards, and a blend of antique and vintage furniture. Small plates and sharing boards are on offer, more substantial food in town. Pets and kids are made very welcome.
Ambleside (Ambleside)
Privately owned, elegant country-house-style hotel with a modern freshness and a highly regarded restaurant. Bedrooms are large and understated while there are lawned gardens for lazy afternoons.
Windermere (Cumbria)
Adults-only, boutique bolthole with high-quality, designer bedrooms, including sumptuous suites with private hot-tubs. Family-run with a relaxed atmosphere and bistro-style restaurant and bar with an expansive collection of whiskeys. A real, spoiling treat in a great location.
Cumbria (Cumbria)
An old, remote coaching inn, with fine dining and bistro. Friendly and welcoming with well kept gardens and a cosy lounge with fireplace. Enjoy country walks and fishing in the nearby Lake Bassenthwaite. A country retreat with access to local spa and pool.
Carlisle (Cumbria)
Housed in a landmark Edwardian property, this period hotel offers luxury apartments in the heart of Carlisle. Interiors are dressed in a pastel palette and feature boutique wallpaper, cosy rugs and rich linens, plus self-catering facilities. Dine at the gourmet restaurant. A chic heritage stay.
Grasmere
With a cracking position in the centre of Grasmere, this long-established, family-run hotel has country-fresh bedrooms (some with a hot tub), large gardens and a well-regarded real ale bar. Food is robust and there are plenty of spaces to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Grasmere (Grasmere)
Set in beautiful and peaceful grounds, with stunning fell views, yet only 15 minutes from Grasmere, this small country-house hotel has a relaxed and contemporary style plus excellent food.
Windermere (Cumbria)
This long-established, traditional country inn, in the quieter eastern Lake District, is close, but not too close, to Lake Windermere’s bustling hot-spots. Rooms are spacious, the cooking robust and generous, and there’s a private woodland to explore. A charming rural hideaway.
Cumbria (Ambleside)
Relaxed and luxurious, country-house-style hotel with an elegant, contemporary style. On the edge of pretty Elterwater village, with views over the lake, it’s ideally placed for both walking in Langdale or Ambleside’s shops and Windermere lakeshore. Complimentary entry to Lansdale Spa.
Ambleside (Cumbria)
One of the Lake District’s original country-house hotels, Holbeck Ghyll has stunning views over Lake Windermere and impressive Arts and Crafts architecture. Its creative food is another draw; definitely a place for indulgence.
Cumbria
A comfortable country-house hotel in a peaceful setting, with beautiful views of Lake Windermere, yet still close to popular attractions. Relaxed and informal, with comfortable, unfussy bedrooms, it has an excellent restaurant turning out well-crafted Modern British dishes.
Cumbria
Country house hotel with a thoroughly modern twist. Large comfortable rooms with up to date bathrooms, enviable views, enticing food and homely feel. Great for stop over or a cosy weekend.
Cumbria
A classic country-house hotel with a personal touch, warm welcome, comfortably traditional rooms, and a deserved reputation for its fine-dining food. Quietly set away from the crowds, too.