Lake District Bed & GREAT Breakfasts Guide

recommended B&Bs, inns and guest houses with award-winning breakfasts


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elegant and traditional Georgian house - Beatrix Potter had a holiday here - renowned for warm hospitality, a relaxing air, and fine views

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set in beautifully restored Victorian cottages where charming original features combine with contemporary styling and a relaxed ambience

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a village centre guest house where luxurious and well-appointed accommodation combines with an environmentally friendly ethos

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luxury in lakeland: imaginative modern style with a floral theme in the rooms, and gourmet dining, all just 10 minutes stroll from Ullswater

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stay in guest rooms that are decorated to a high standard and feature luxurious bedding and start the day with an award-winning breakfast

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an intimate, traditional country house set in 4 acres of tranquil grounds overlooking Borrowdale; elegant rooms have welcoming extra touches

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classic Victorian house dating from 1860 and retaining fine period details with luxurious, individually styled rooms that offer all modern comforts

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an elegant Edwardian house set in colourful gardens with impressive views over Lake Windermere and spacious, individually styled rooms

Rum Doodle

Windermere

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vintage and quintessentially English describes the decor at this quirky B&B, the inspiration coming from a book about hapless mountaineers

Storrs Gate House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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formerly the gate house to Storrs Hall, this luxury guest house is a stone's throw from the lake and offers stylish, well-presented rooms

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an award winning guest house with elegant, traditionally furnished rooms ideally placed 10 minutes walk from Windermere and Bowness

Jerichos

Windermere

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original Victorian features blend with stylish and contemporary decor at this family-run guest house situated moments from the town centre

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offers designer luxury and butler-serviced suites close to the town centre

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unadulterated opulence in a quiet spot in the heart of Windermere, individually designed rooms and suites, some with a private hot tub

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a combination of traditional and contemporary styling can be found in the guest rooms and throughout this homely, luxurious guest house

The Cottage

Windermere

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smart, well-appointed rooms in various decorative styles feature at this charming accommodation that is well placed for shops and eateries

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enjoy home from home comforts, an award winning breakfast and a convenient location for both town and lake at this welcoming B&B

The Haven

Windermere

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neat, well-presented rooms feature at this cosy, traditional Victorian house that is situated a stone's throw from shops, restaurants and pubs

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conveniently located and attractively furnished, this stone-built villa is home to a cosy B&B, offering spacious rooms and full-English breakfasts

Link House

Bassenthwaite Lake

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a late Victorian property with high ceilings and spacious rooms, many have scenic views, just a few minutes walk from the shores of the lake

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a stylish guest house ideally situated midway between the town centre and lake that boasts hospitality and breakfast awards from VisitEngland

Fairfield House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a late Georgian house set in half an acre of tranquil and secluded gardens close to the centre of Bowness and offers a homely ambience

The Hideaway

Windermere

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a sympathetically restored former school masters house that retains original Victorian features whilst displaying more contemporary twists

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Lakeland stone house that features a blend of traditional charm and modern facilities and is ideally located for local attractions

Woodside

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features light and spacious rooms that come well-appointed, an award winning breakfast and additional facilities for walkers and cyclists

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in a quiet location just outside Troutbeck, with fell views, lies a splendid converted farmhouse with welcoming hosts and cosy rooms

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a homely and comfortable B&B in a quiet part of town, overlooking the tranquil River Kent offering light and airy rooms with eclectic decoration

Rothay House

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stay in cosy, individually decorated rooms and enjoy an award-winning breakfast that includes locally sourced and homemade produce

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in an ideal central spot and features its own restaurant serving authentic Thai food

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traditional guest house featuring original Victorian period details and ideally placed for easy access to the bustling town centre

Brundholme

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enjoys a quiet location, overlooking Hope Park and the fells beyond, yet is within a 5-minute walk of the town centre; guest rooms are stylish

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relaxing hotel set on the lower slopes of Skiddaw boasting scenic views, a candlelit dining room and spacious, well-appointed rooms

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a welcoming and relaxing guest house situated a short walk from the town centre featuring classic, individually designed guest rooms

Tarn Hows

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this Victorian residence retains many of its original features whilst providing guests with expected facilities for a comfortable stay

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an attractive Lakeland cottage nestled in the shadow of Coniston Old Man with plenty of character features, a relaxing garden and a cosy bar

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perfectly placed just a 5 minute walk from the town centre and offers traditional style rooms and a hearty, award-winning breakfast

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enjoy award-winning cuisine and world-class service at this luxuriously appointed inn, boasting spacious, elegantly furnished, en-suite rooms

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guest rooms are luxurious and beautifully appointed at this stylish guest house situated a short stroll from the town centre shops and eateries

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a traditional Lakeland house located a few minutes walk from the town centre and Theatre By The Lake; guest rooms are sleek and modern

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in a village on the coast in the Lake District National Park, a traditional inn has breathtaking views, and offers a double room or a luxury suite

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enjoy a warm, Cumbrian welcome from the delightful owner of this cosy, spotlessly presented B&B, highly praised by previous guests

Trout Hotel

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a centrally located hotel that combines period charm with contemporary decor and is situated next door to the childhood home of Wordsworth

The Ruddings

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offers bright, cosy rooms many with fell views, a cosy fireplace in the bar and seasonal, locally sourced food, freshly baked bread and local ales

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a family-run guest house offering a convenient location, comfortable, well-presented guest rooms and a breakfast cooked using local produce

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

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luxurious, well-appointed accommodation at either a secluded lake side house or at a hotel set in 21 acres with award winning dining and spa

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affording stunning views across the fells, this warm and welcoming B&B offers individually decorated rooms and full-English, cooked breakfasts

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a stylish inn with elegant guest rooms, topped off by a myriad of awards for its field to fork ethos, where possible produce is sourced locally

Ryebeck Country House

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a charming hotel set in 5 acres of gardens that offers an informal and relaxing atmosphere, award-winning dining and spacious, bright rooms

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a Victorian mansion that has been sympathetically refurbished to offer an elegant hotel and dining that reflects the lakeland landscape

Pomona

Lowick Green

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this beautifully presented B&B dates from the 16th century, is packed with period furnishings and sits just 3 miles from Coniston Water

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offering unobtrusive, yet attentive service, this smart hotel offers a sumptuous stay enhanced by fine dining with an exceptional wine list

Linthwaite House Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a luxurious, award-winning hotel set in a spectacular hilltop setting with wonderful views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells

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many of the elegant rooms enjoy lake and fell views as does the hotel's restaurant where guests can dine on seasonal, local produce

Burn How Garden House Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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a relaxing, family-run hotel set in peaceful gardens 5 minutes stroll from Lake Windermere with individually decorated rooms set in the grounds

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Victorian guest house offering quality accommodation and a hearty breakfast, with awards to show for it, on a quiet street near the centre

Lindeth Howe Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

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an acclaimed country house, once owned by Beatrix Potter, set in a large, well-tended gardens and features elegantly decorated rooms

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set amidst riverside gardens a short walk from the village and features elegant rooms, a small but relaxing spa and award-winning dining

Scafell Hotel

Borrowdale

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a relaxing hotel set amongst Borrowdale's scenic fells offering stylish rooms, good food and a cosy bar serving over 60 malt whiskies

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set in extensive grounds overlooking Derwentwater, luxurious hotel with stylish rooms, fine dining and pampering spa with a thermal suite

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