The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

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

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

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

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

surrounded by open countryside, charming, this ivy-clad hotel features all the facilities needed for a place from which to explore the Lakes

privately owned hotel set amidst Borrowdale's stunning scenery and ideally placed to enjoy a host of outdoor activities in the area

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

set in a quiet spot just outside Penrith with views over the Eden Valley, stylish accommodation is in guest rooms or Mews Apartments

a charming country house set in peaceful surroundings just outside Cockermouth, guest rooms are comfortable and well-presented

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

an ideally placed hotel for visiting Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside that sits in 3 acres of gardens and offers traditional style rooms

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

set in peaceful gardens amidst beautiful countryside, ideal for a peaceful and relaxing stay

this traditional hotel sits in 25 acres of grounds and features a ballroom, tennis court, putting green, kid's play area and a games room

this magnificent mansion prides itself on a relaxed welcome; rooms are in grand period style with antique furniture, and dinner can be ordered

nestled in 18 acres of grounds close to Derwent Water with individually furnished rooms and a conservatory bar that enjoys scenic views

unique Tudor manor packed full of history, now a friendly, family home also providing B&B in a self-contained suite full of antique furniture

peaceful and serene Elizabethan manor house, known as the cradle of Quakerismm, set in acres of beautiful gardens and farmland

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

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

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