The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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independent, family-run hostel located within walking distance of the station and town centre with simple accommodation and shared kitchen

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good value accommodation - simple dormitories and rooms - with shared kitchen facilities, drying room, cycle storage in a picturesque setting

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modern, bright accommodation - simple rooms and dormitories - feature at this riverside hostel along with shared kitchen facilities

YHA - Helvellyn

Glenridding

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situated 963ft up England's third highest mountain, this traditional hostel is quietly set and ideally located for walkers, bikers and climbers

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sits on a hillside overlooking the Eskdale Valley and has a wildlife garden and nature trail, riverside and fell walking trails are nearby

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set in 17 acres of grounds close to the shores of Derwent Water simple hostel accommodation in a Grade II listed Georgian mansion

YHA Ambleside

Ambleside

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

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offers simple dormitories and rooms in a scenic location on the edge of the village, there is a communal kitchen, a drying room and social areas

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

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bright, welcoming hostel with scenic views and good facilities to enable guests to fully enjoy the many activities available in the local area

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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

YHA Langdale

Elterwater

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an imposing Victorian mansion set in a tranquil spot between Grassmere and Elterwater lakes with bright rooms and dormitory accommodation

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a Lakeland slate house, set above the village, ideally located for the Haystacks walk, with simple accommodation and a shared kitchen

YHA Hawkshead

Hawkshead

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a Regency mansion set in beautiful grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water offering simple dormitory accommodation, rooms and pod cabins

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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