The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

features cool and chic interiors by Laura Ashley, a drawing room and library, scenic lake views, 6 acres of gardens and award-winning dining

a grand Edwardian house set in acres of lakeside gardens and woodland with refined guest rooms and plenty of space to simply relax and unwind

a traditional country house that has retained many of its original features that sits in 20 acres of quiet grounds overlooking Lake Windermere

set in its own quiet grounds close to Lake Windermere and boasting relaxing spa facilities including a plunge pool, hot tubs and a sauna

a traditional country house hotel set amidst peaceful fields and woods and ideally located for Lake Windermere and pretty Ambleside

an independent, family-run hotel set in wooded gardens and offering fine dining, relaxing spa and leisure facilities and its own traditional pub

a stylish hotel ideally placed at the southern tip of Lake Windermere offering a wealth of relaxing leisure and spa facilities and dining options

boasts an enviable water's edge setting on the southern shores of Lake Windermere and features rooms with lake views and a relaxing spa

enjoy the majestic views and the modern British cuisine at this Regency house set in 22 acres of lawns and gardens overlooking Ullswater

a grand, lake front hotel offering stylish and elegant rooms, a luxury beauty spa and a restaurant serving a creative British menu

17th century, former coaching inn set amidst spectacular scenery at the foot of Helvellyn offering well-appointed rooms many with scenic views

located just just above the town centre with views of Lake Windermere and the fells, a classic hotel in pretty gardens with comfortable rooms

stylish, lakefront hotel with views across Lake Windermere, guest rooms are well-appointed and the restaurant serves a creative British menu

set in landscaped gardens in a quiet and relaxing spot beside Lake Windermere with spa facilities, elegant rooms and lake views

a lakefront hotel in a spectacular setting boasting extensive leisure facilities and a water sports centre to suit all ages and abilities

guests can enjoy a tour of the brewery attached to this attractive, ivy-clad inn, nestling between the Lakes towns of Windermere and Kendal

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

former coaching inn, now a modern, relaxing hotel offering a great range of facilities including, a steam room, tennis court and games room

cozy hotel and log cabins set in 3 acres of woodland near Grange-over-Sands, bedrooms are well-appointed and there is a restaurant and bar

a 400 year old former coaching inn set in a pleasant village sandwiched between the North Pennines, Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

in a prime lakeside spot offering a range of budget accommodation, shared kitchen facilities and a cafe serving locally sourced food

situated down a quiet lane outside the village and enjoying views toward Lake Windermere and offers simple style rooms and dormitories

located in the old stable yard within the grounds of Muncaster Castle, comfy rooms, a relaxing lounge and shared kitchen facilities are offered

set in a peaceful, wooded location 5 minutes walk from the centre of the village and ideally placed to take advantage of local walking trails

enjoy well-presented rooms, hearty regional dining and a bar with log fires, in the centre of atmospheric Alston, high in the North Pennines

comfortable, individually designed rooms, a hearty breakfast featuring local produce and an inviting lounge bar are offered here

Grade I listed farmhouse dating back to 1668 that retains many original character features, the working farm is home to sheep and cattle

many of the comfy, well-presented rooms at this welcoming guest house enjoy fell views, advise on walks and on-site parking are a bonus

set in a quiet hamlet on the Solway Coast and well placed as a relaxing base to discover the Scottish Borders, Gretna Green and the Lakes

a friendly pub with spacious, traditionally furnished rooms, a cosy bar, restaurant serving local produce and a beer garden with kids play area

get away from it all at this warm and comfortable luxury guest house set amidst a wild and rugged landscape on the A684 5 miles from Hawes

14th century manor with a rich heritage set in the foothills of the Lake's western fells offering well-appointed rooms, a lounge bar and restaurant

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

an inviting, friendly guest house in a peaceful spot, close to Oxenholme Station and a country pub affording guests high quality accommodation

comfortable, well-presented guest rooms afford guests a touch of luxury at this bright, welcoming guest house located near the town centre

a modernised Georgian farmhouse set on the Main Street of the village near to the station, shops and pubs, the beach is 10 minutes walk away

set facing the pretty village green and pub and is close to the route of the Pennine Way and therefore an ideal walking and cycling base

within a 5 minute stroll of this comfortable, well-appointed guest house is the bustling village centre with its shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants

set in an elevated spot on the edge of Bowness 5 minutes walk from the pier, many of the spacious rooms enjoy views over the surrounding fells

just outside of the town centre, a relaxing guest house, with well-appointed rooms, where the day starts with a Cumberland breakfast

set in a unique and unspoilt location at the foot of the Catbell Hills, all of the comfortable guest rooms enjoy stunning views of the fells

in a perfect location for exploring The Lakes, this elegant, restful B&B overlooks the waters of Grasmere where the owners have fishing rights