The Best Cumbria Family-Friendly Hotels

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

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

enjoy a meal in front of a cosy fire in winter or on the terrace with fells views in summer or a relaxng pamper treatment after a long fells hike

a converted farmhouse set in glorious countryside yet only 10 minutes drive from the coast, there is a large beer garden with kids play area

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

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

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

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

guests praise the warm welcome, well-equipped rooms and enjoyable dining at this traditional inn convenient for visiting Hadrian's Wall

set at the heart of a quiet, picturesque hamlet surrounded by majestic Eskdale scenery, a great place to rest and relax after a day of walking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a comfortable village inn close to the start of the Coast to Coast walk with traditional style rooms, home-cooked food and secure cycle storage

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

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

set on the edge of town, a traditional, family run inn providing simple rooms and well placed for accessing the many local, sporting facilities