The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

an early 17th century inn where character features blend pleasingly with 21st century comforts including stylish rooms and award-winning food

nestled alongside the babbling waters of the River Rothay in the centre of this charming village, guest rooms are homely with a traditional decor

in the heart of the famous Lakeland village, this elegant hotel, with its sumptuous furnishings, makes an ideal base for exploring the area

a classic, stylish Victorian hotel, just a 5 minute walk from the town-centre amenities that has benefited from a all encompassing makeover

a period property set in 3 acres of mature gardens offering traditional charm, individually designed rooms and a popular restaurant and bar

small, family-run hotel with updated, modern features yet retaining plenty of its original character, guest rooms are elegant and spacious

Lakeland slate building welcoming visitors for over 300 years, recently updated to offer stylish rooms, a popular village bar and hearty food

stay in bright, traditionally styled rooms and enjoy classic pub fayre including home-made pies at this relaxed, village centre inn

exposed stone walls, oak beams and a cosy log-burning stove feature at this 400 year old inn; simple style rooms come traditionally furnished

a Grade II listed former coaching inn set on the historic High Street offering elegantly decorated rooms furnished with antiques

an 18th-century former coaching inn that has undergone an extensive transformation and today offers stylish rooms and good food and drink

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

serving locals and travellers since the 14th century, today's guests will find stylish rooms that retain original character and good food and drink

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

there are plenty of characterful features still on display at this charming 17th century inn including oak beams, stone floors and wood panelling

for a stay in Keswick in the heart of Lakeland, this fine stone house is praised for its hospitality and the comfort of the well-appointed rooms

dating from the 1700s, this historic barn was converted in the '80s and now offers welcoming B&B accommodation, half a mile to the beach

character cottage dating from 1760 providing homely guest rooms and a hearty breakfast to start the day; easily accessed from the M6

perfect for an en-route stopover, it's just off the M6, or as a homely base to explore the Eden Valley, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

Lake Windermere is a short walk from this splendid Victorian manor house B&B offering classically luxurious rooms and a fine vegetarian breakfast

a warm and cosy B&B on the edge of the village but close to all its amenities; the day starts here with a cooked-to-order breakfast

a handsome listed Georgian house situated in the heart of the pretty village offering traditionally furnished rooms, some with 4-poster beds