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

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

a traditional hotel set in pleasant gardens with views over Langdale Pikes and Lake Windermere, the comfy rooms are contemporary in style

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

a comfortable hotel set in lawns running down to the shore of Coniston Water, most of the individually styled rooms have lake or fell views

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

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

enjoy the relaxing leisure facilities - steam room, spa pool, mini-gym and indoor pool - at this elegant hotel at the foot of Lake Windermere

offers bright, cosy rooms many with fell views, a cosy fireplace in the bar and seasonal, locally sourced food, freshly baked bread and local ales

enjoy majestic sunsets and views across the Irish Sea toward the Isle of Man from the restaurant and bar and stay in individually styled rooms

enjoys a secluded setting on the fringes of the Lake District yet has easy access to the M6 and A6, a quiet, comfortable exploring base

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

the roadside location, on the A590, makes this homely hotel a great exploring base with easy access to the Southern Lake District

set in an acre of garden in an idyllic, Eden Valley village, this welcoming, well-appointed hotel is ideal as an exploring base

ideally placed moments from shops, pubs and places to eat in the town centre and features well-appointed rooms decorated in a simple style

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

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

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

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

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

a traditional inn offering comfortable rooms and a hearty breakfast to start the day, it is ideally placed for visiting the area's nature reserves

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

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

17th-century inn, full of character, the bar is adorned with the tools used by former industries in the area; cosy guest rooms are well-appointed

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 traditional guest house with homely style rooms, one with a 4-poster bed, situated a mile from the town centre which can be accessed by bus

some of the stylish rooms at this friendly guest house enjoy views of the lake and there is a relaxing terrace that also enjoys views of the lake

well-established guest house located a few minutes walk from the town centre with comfy rooms, guest lounge with a bar and breakfast room