The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

hotels and other accommodation for families travelling with children


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enjoys a peaceful setting just outside the village and glorious scenic views of the surrounding fells, many of the rooms have the same vistas

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a combination of a historic 400 year old pub on one side and smart, well appointed rooms on the other all set on the A591 near to Rydal Water

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surrounded by unspoilt scenery at the head of the Great Langdale Valley, a 300 year old hotel offering cosy, traditional rooms

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

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a tranquil retreat residing along the shores of Thirlmere with Helvellyn rising majestically behind, guests maybe lucky to spot a host of wildlife

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

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a cosy inn where hearty food, real ales and open fires are the order of the day situated a short drive from Beatrix Potter's home, Hill Top Farm

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a former coaching inn dating from 1650 set on the A591 amidst a scenic landscape featuring well-appointed rooms and cosy public areas

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watched over by spectacular Blencathera this traditional inn enjoys a scenic spot, it retains period features whilst providing modern comforts

Tufton Arms Hotel

Appleby-in-Westmorland

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

The Kings Arms

Temple Sowerby

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

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traditional 17th-century inn, with 4.5 miles of fishing rights on the River Eden, offering a cosy bar, well-appointed rooms and hearty meals

Strickland Arms

Great Strickland

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traditional inn that is the heart of the village providing comy well-appointed rooms in the pub or cosy, log cabins in the garden that sleep 6

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sits atop one of England’s most beautiful valleys surrounded by scenic walking trails and offers simple, cosy rooms and hearty, home-cooking

Highside Farm

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

Fat Lamb Country Inn

Ravenstonedale

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experience the great outdoors at this pub with a nature reserve next door and walks nearby

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quietly placed barn conversion set on the edge of Sedbergh offers bunk bedrooms, a spacious lounge, drying room and use of 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

The Garsdale B&B

Garsdale Head

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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

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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

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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

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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

Meadowbank

Ambleside

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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

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